Tag Archives: #cctxpd

Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Group of Thieves Roam Residential Streets

Date: Wednesday, December 16, 2015, 0200
Location: 2600 Wool Drive
Offense: Burglary of a Vehicle (Penal Code Section 30.04)
Case Number: 1512160033

The Corpus Christi Police Auto Theft Task Force would like help from the public to identify and locate the group of people who stole items from a vehicle on the 2600 block of Wool Drive last Wednesday morning.

An 18 year old woman reported a burglary to her vehicle Wednesday morning. The 18-year-old woman told Officers an unknown person went into her vehicle parked in her driveway overnight and stole papers with her identifying information. The 18-year-old woman provided video of the actual event.

Detectives watched the video and learned there were a group of people who roamed the street and approached several vehicles in the neighborhood. The video shows three people entered the 18-year-old woman’s car and opened the trunk to steal items from the car. The video shows a dark color truck with the door open which followed the group of thieves through the street.

Corpus Christi Police would like the public to be aware of this video to understand the activity so they may take precautions to reduce the risk of becoming a victim. Police encourage no valuables be left in an unattended vehicle.

Anyone who knows who is responsible for this burglary, or has any additional information about this crime, should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward to the first person who provides information which leads to an arrest and Crime Stoppers will never reveal the identity of the person who provided the information.

Charlie District, Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

The Grinch is in Corpus Christi

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Date: Monday, December 14, 2015, 15:37
Location: 4300 Bratton Road
Offense: Theft
Case Number: 1512150096

Corpus Christi Police would like to warn the public about thieves who are taking packages from the front doors of homes left by parcel delivery services in Corpus Christi.

One particular incident happened on Monday afternoon on the 4300 block of Bratton Road which a theft was captured on video by the home owner. A 25-year-old woman told Corpus Christi Police Officers she discovered a silver Cadillac four door sedan stopped in her driveway at about 3:37pm and an unknown man got out of the passenger side of the car. The 25-year-old woman told Officers the unknown man went to the front door of her home, took packages left by a parcel service, and the man got back into the car and left the area. The 25-year-old woman told Officers she did not know exactly what was taken because she expected several deliveries and would have to take time to research what was delivered by the service.

Corpus Christi Police would like help from the public to identify this man. If you can identify this man, or have any additional information about this crime, call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at http://www.888TIPS.com.

Criminal Investigations Division

Police Want Help from Public to Locate Missing Man

Missing MartinDate: November 21, 2015
Location: 800 North Omaha
Event: Missing Person
Case Number: 1512070071

Corpus Christi Police would like help from the public to locate a missing person who Detectives believe may be at a risk of harm.

The family of 42-year-old Martin Zapata reported him as a missing person to the Corpus Christi Police Department after none of the family had any contact with Martin for several days. The family explained to Detectives that Martin was last seen on November 21, 2015 after he left angry from a family members home on the 4600 block of Coventry Lane. The family members told Detectives Martin did not show up for classes at Del Mar College and has not been in contact with any of the family. Detectives believe Martin may be at risk of harm and would like help from the public to locate Martin.

Martin Zapata is described as a 42-year-old Hispanic male, 5 feet 5 inches tall, 180 pounds, wears glasses and has faded tattoos on his left arm.

If you know how law enforcement can locate Martin, call the Corpus Christi Police at 886-2600.

Charlie District, Criminal Investigations Division

Crime Stoppers Offers Reward to Catch Armed Robber

Date: Friday, December 11, 2015, 19:07
Location: 5441 Everhart Road
Offense: Aggravated Robbery (Penal Code Section 29.03)
Case Number: 1512110116

A 47-year-old man reported an aggravated Robbery at a restaurant located at 5441 Everhart Road to the Corpus Christi Police Friday evening.

The 47-year-old man told Officers that a man displayed a handgun and demanded money from the register. The 47-year-old man told Officers that he handed the man the money, and the man ran out of the building and was last seen running west on Bonner.  No injuries were reported.

The 47-year-old man described the man as a male with dark skin, bald, and was about 6 feet tall and about 180 pounds. Police have not located the suspect.

Call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS if you recognize this man and it could earn you a cash reward.
Call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS if you recognize this man and it could earn you a cash reward.

Detectives obtained images of the man from surveillance video inside the restaurant and would now like help from the public to identify and locate the suspect.

If you can identify this man, or have any additional information about this crime, call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information that leads to an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward and Crime Stoppers will never let anyone know who provided the information.

Criminal Investigations Division, Narcotics/Vice Division

Corpus Christi Police Arrest Two People for Narcotics Trafficking

Date: Thursday, December 10, 2015, 15:19
Location: 1503 Airline Road
Offense: Delivery of a Controlled Substance
Case Number: 1512100089

Narcotics/Vace Investigators seized over 19 grams of powdered heroin, over 24 grams of black tar heroin as well as over one gram of crack cocaine, gold jewelry, over $700 in cash and a 2005 Ford Explorer Thursday afternoon.
Narcotics/Vice Investigators seized over 19 grams of powdered heroin, over 24 grams of black tar heroin as well as over one gram of crack cocaine, gold jewelry, over $700 in cash and a 2005 Ford Explorer Thursday afternoon.

The Corpus Christi Police Department Narcotics/Vice Investigators arrested a man and a woman at 1530 Airline for Delivery of a Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 1 Thursday afternoon.

The arrests were the culmination of a lengthy investigation into heroin dealing in the Corpus Christi.  Jesse Garza (5-23-95) was found to be in possession of over 19 grams of powdered heroin upon his arrest.  Erica Martinez (6-1-95), whose vehicle they were in to make the delivery, was found to be in possession of over 24 grams of black tar heroin as well as over one gram of crack cocaine.  Estimated street value of the drugs seized was $1650.00.  The division seized over $700 in cash and a 2005 Ford Explorer.  Investigators also seized the gold jewelry worn by the suspect, as it was believed to have been purchased with illegal proceeds.

Charlie District, Criminal Investigations Division

Police Obtain Warrant For Animal Cruelty Related to Video on Social Media

Date: Tuesday, December 8, 2015, 7:30am
Location: 5300 Gateridge Drive
Offense: Cruelty to Non Livestock Animal (Penal Code Section 42.092c)
Case Number: 1512090038

Corpus Christi Police Detectives obtained a warrant for the arrest of 35-year-old Herman Lee Wright Jr. (10/5/1980) Thursday for cruelty to an animal after a video circulated this week on social media.

Corpus Christi Police received a complaint of animal cruelty at a home on the 5300 block of Gateridge Drive on December 8, 2015. Detectives gathered witnesses and recorded information on December 9, then obtained a warrant for Wright’s arrest on December 10, 2015 from the Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, Place 2.

The Corpus Christi Police Department appreciates the passion from the public for proper treatment of animals and thanks everyone for their patience while the evidence and facts were collected properly and carefully recorded to prepare for court presentation.

Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division

Credit Card Thief Identified By Crime Stoppers Tips

A man accused of using stolen credit cards was identified by tips through Crime Stoppers and arrested yesterday.

Robert Noriega had two arrest warrants issued for him, related to the use of stolen credit cards taken from two separate burglaries in the Del Mar neighborhood, was located at his place of employment in the 900 block of Louisiana Parkway.

One of the arrest warrants issued for the suspect was for using a credit card taken during a residential burglary in the 1800 block of Ocean Drive.  The second warrant was issued after the man used a stolen credit card taken during an auto burglary in the 300 block of Atlantic Street.

Officers located the wanted person, Robert Louis Noriega (08/12/1983), and he was arrested for the two outstanding warrants that were issued on December 8 and each hold a $15,000 bond amount.

Detectives thank the public who provided tips to Crime Stoppers to identify this man. Those who provided information should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS to check the status of their tips because the first person who provided the information will be paid a cash reward.

Robert Noriega (8/12/1983) was identified by Crime Stoppers tips
Robert Noriega (8/12/1983) was identified by Crime Stoppers tips

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Date: October 27, 2015
Location: 1821 South Padre Island Drive
Offense: Credit Card Abuse
Case Number: 1511130079

Corpus Christi Police would like help from the public to identify and locate the man in this video. The man in the video is accused of using credit cards which were stolen from a car parked on Atlantic Street in October, 2015. This man purchased two televisions with the stolen credit card and Detectives need your help to identify the man. If you can identify this man, or have any additional information about this crime, call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS. Crime Stoppers will pay a cash reward if the information leads to an arrest, and Crime Stoppers will never let anyone know who provided the information.

Charlie District, Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Crime Stoppers Offers Reward to Locate a Gunman

Date: Saturday, December 5, 2015, 2:45am
Location: 3955 South Padre Island Drive
Offense: Aggravated Assault
Case Number: 1512050029

Corpus Christi Police would like help from the public to identify and locate a man who is suspected of shooting a 31-year-old man in the parking lot of a convenience store located at 3955 South Padre Island Drive at 2:45am on December 5, 2015.

Corpus Christi Police responded to a complaint of a shooting at 2:45am on December 5th, 2015 at a convenience store located at Weber and South padre Island Drive. The Officers learned a large group gathered at the convenience store parking lot and several fights erupted. Officers learned that during the confrontations, a 31-year-old man was shot in the leg and was taken to the hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.

Officers obtained video surveillance of the event and believe there is an image of a man in a red shirt and black pants and white shoes who rushes up to the 31-year-old man, discharges a pistol, then runs away. Officers believe the 31-year-old man was laid on his back on the ground while a vehicle obstructs the view of the 31-year-old man. Officers believe the 31-year-old man was beaten by several people who kept him on the ground until the shooter rushed up and discharged the pistol.

Anyone who can identify the shooter, or has any additional information about this crime should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Crime Stoppers will pay a cash reward to the first person who provides information that results in an arrest and Crime Stoppers will never let anyone know who provided the information.

Charlie District, Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division

Crime Stoppers Offers Cash Reward to Identify A Suspected Credit Card Thief

Date: October 27, 2015
Location: 1821 South Padre Island Drive
Offense: Credit Card Abuse
Case Number: 1510270076

Corpus Christi Police would like help from the public to identify and locate the man in this video. The man in the video is accused of using credit cards which were stolen from a car parked on Atlantic Street in October, 2015. This man purchased two televisions with the stolen credit card and Detectives need your help to identify the man. If you can identify this man, or have any additional information about this crime, call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS. Crime Stoppers will pay a cash reward if the information leads to an arrest, and Crime Stoppers will never let anyone know who provided the information.

Community Outreach

Public Notice Of On-site Inspection with Location Correction

The Corpus Christi Police Department is scheduled for an on-site assessment as part of a program to achieve accreditation by verifying it meets professional standards.

Administered by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA®), the accreditation program requires agencies to comply with state-of-the-art standards in four basic areas: policy and procedures, administration, operations, and support services.

As part of the on-site assessment, agency employees and members of the community are invited to offer comments at a public information session Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at 6:00 P.M. The session will be conducted in the 6th Floor Conference Room located in City Hall at 1201 Leopard Street.

Agency employees and the public are also invited to offer comments by calling 361-886-2792 on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 between the hours of 1:00 P.M. and 3:00 P.M. Comments will be taken by the assessment team.

Telephone comments as well as appearances at the public information session are limited to 5 minutes and must address the agency’s ability to comply with CALEA’s standards. Local contact is Lieutenant Maria Huerta-Garcia at 361-826-2977.

Anyone wishing to submit written comments about the Corpus Christi Police Department’s ability to comply with the standards for accreditation may send them to 13575 Heathcote Boulevard, Suite 320, Gainsville, Virginia, 20155.