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Police Investigate Homicide on Martin Luther King Drive

Date: Wednesday, February 12, 2014, 19:08
Location: 1400 Martin Luther King Drive
Offense: Murder (Penal Code Section 19.02) 1st Degree Felony
Case Number: 1402120113

Corpus Christi Police are investigating a murder that happened on the 1400 block of Martin Luther King Drive at 7:08pm Wednesday night. Corpus Christi Police responded to a complaint of a shooting and found a 43-year-old man on the ground with gunshot wounds. The 43-year-old man was taken to the hospital by ambulance, but did not survive his injuries. Corpus Christi Police Homicide Detectives arrived on the scene to gather information and evidence.

Responding Officers searched for a silver or gray Chevy Lumina four door vehicle that witnesses said may have been involved in this case. Detectives continue to gather information to establish a suspect description.

UPDATE: Detectives have obtained information from witnesses and evidence that the shooter was not in the vehicle and would have been walking. The shooter then got into the four door Chevy and left the scene. It is not a random shooting as the victim may have known the shooter. Detectives continue to search for the shooter and the suspect vehicle that has been described as a Chevrolet four door vehicle, either silver or grey in color with a spoiler.

Anyone with any information about this murder should call the Corpus Christi Police Robbery/Homicide Bureau at 886-2841. Anyone who would like to keep their identity secret and provide information to detectives should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit the information online at http://www.888TIPS.com. If the information provided to Crime Stoppers leads to an arrest, it could earn the caller a cash reward. Anyone may search the website http://www.CrimeReports.com for valuable information about criminal complaints reported to the Corpus Christi Police Department.

Patrol Report February 11, 2014

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 171 original reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight February 10 to 6:00am February 11, 2014. These are a sample of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“Bravo” District

Date: Monday, February 10, 2014, 11:48am

Location: 6400 Hardwick Drive

Offense: Burglary of a Vehicle (Penal Code Section 30.04) Class A Misdemeanor

Case Number: 1402100065

A 50-year-old man reported a burglary to his vehicle on the 6400 block of Hardwick to Corpus Christi Police Monday. The 50-year-old man told Officers his rifle; pistol and other items were taken by some unknown person from inside his white 2013 Chevrolet Malibu while it was parked and unattended from 6:00pm Saturday night until 11:00am Monday morning.

 

“Charlie” District

Date: Monday, February 10, 2014, 12:39pm

Location: Interstate Highway 37 ramp to Highway 181 Northbound

Event: Vehicle Crash

Crash Number: C1400536

Corpus Christi Police responded to a vehicle crash which blocked the ramp from Interstate Highway 37 to the Harbor Bridge Monday afternoon. Officers observed a blue 2000 International Harvester Company truck tractor that pulled a trailer full of sand had rolled to its side and obstructed the roadway. Officers learned the truck tractor pulled the trailer through a curve and the trailer struck the concrete barrier, skidded, and the trailer rolled to its side and dumped the sand onto the roadway. Officers reported the truck tractor remained upright. The 65-year-old male operator of the truck tractor was issued a citation for fail to control speed. No injuries were reported.

 

Date: Monday, February 10, 2014, 16:17

Location: 3100 Staples Street

Event: Pedestrian/Vehicle Crash

Crash Number: C1400538

Corpus Christi Police responded to a vehicle crash with a pedestrian at the 3100 block of Staples Street Monday afternoon. Responding Officers learned that a gold 2000 Toyota Camry operated by a 26-year-old man struck a 15-year-old boy in the roadway. The 15-year-old boy was taken to the hospital by ambulance for treatment of hip pain which the Officers considered to be non life-threatening injuries. Officers determined the 15-year-old boy ran in front of the vehicle without regard to the traffic, so the 26-year-old man was released without any issued citations.

 

“Delta” District

Date: Tuesday, February 11, 2014, 00:26

Location: 500 Southern Street

Offense: Aggravated Assault (Penal Code Section 22.02) 2nd Degree Felony

Case Number: 1402110005

An 18-year-old woman reported an aggravated assault at the 500 block of Southern Street to Corpus Christi Police Tuesday morning. The 18-year-old woman told Officers a 22-year-old man responded to a knock at the door to their apartment at about 12:20am Tuesday morning and then went outside to talk to someone. The 18-year-old woman told Officers the 22-year-old man rushed into the apartment and tried to close the door behind him, but two unknown men forced their way into the apartment and stabbed the 22-year-old man in the abdomen. The 18-year-old woman told Officers the men left in a maroon Honda Civic. The 22-year-old man was transported to the hospital by ambulance and was listed in serious, but stable condition.

Search the website Crimereports.com to research all reported criminal activity in Corpus Christi. Anyone who knows any additional information about these crimes should contact the Corpus Christi Police Department at 886-2841. Information about unsolved crimes may be provided to investigators anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or online at 888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

Patrol Report February 10, 2014

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 467 original reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight February 7 to 6:00am February 10, 2014. These are a sample of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

“Adam” District

Date: Sunday, February 9, 2014, 11:17am

Location: 6000 Horizon Drive     

Offense: Burglary of a Habitation (Penal Code Section 30.02) 2nd Degree Felony

Case Number: 1402090058

A 24-year-old man reported a burglary of a habitation at a home on the 6000 block of Horizon Drive to Corpus Christi Police Sunday. The 24-year-old man told Officers he heard the front door to his home kicked open by two men he knows. The 24-year-old man told Officers the two men went into the home and stole electronics valued at about $1,200 dollars while the 24-year-old man was present. The 24-year-old man told Officers one of the men displayed a weapon and prevented the 24-year-old man from intervening in the theft. No injuries were reported and the two men left in a newer model gray Nissan Altima.

“Bravo” District

Date: Sunday, February 9, 2014, 12:02pm

Location: 6346 Yorktown Boulevard

Offense: Graffiti (Penal Code Section 28.02) Class B Misdemeanor

Case Number: 1402090064

Corpus Christi Police arrested 27-year-old Stephen Contreras (12/13/1986) for graffiti and other charges at Bill Witt Park Sunday. Corpus Christi Police responded to Bill Witt Park at noon to investigate a complaint of a suspicious person. Responding Officers saw Contreras drive out of the park as the Officers entered. Officers believed Contreras matched the description of the suspicious person and noticed an expired motor vehicle inspection sticker on the blue truck Contreras drove, so the Officers initiated a traffic stop to contact Contreras. The Officers discovered Contreras had an invalid license and two warrants for his arrest for theft. Officers arrested Contreras for the warrants, for the expired registration, and for driving while his license was invalid. Officers observed fresh paint on Contreras and evidence of graffiti in the truck. An Officer returned to the park and found fresh graffiti at the park with the same colors as on Contreras. Officers additionally charged Contreras with graffiti and then delivered him to the city detention center.

“Charlie” District

Date: Sunday, February 9, 2014, 1:14am

Location: 4244 South Padre Island Drive

Offense: Aggravated Assault (Penal Code Section 22.02) 2nd Degree Felony

Case Number: 1402090011

A 26-year-old man approached Corpus Christi Police Officers at a club located at 4244 South Padre Island Drive at 1:14am and told the Officers he was stabbed. The 26-year-old man refused to give any information about the event to the Officers and was taken to the hospital by ambulance for treatment of non life-threatening injuries.

Date: Saturday, February 8, 2014, 19:35

Location: 7200 Ridge Creek Drive

Offense: Aggravated Robbery (Penal Code Section 29.03) 1st Degree Felony

Case Number: 1402080122

An 18 year old man reported an aggravated robbery at his home located at the 7200 block of Ridge Creek Drive Saturday night. The 18-year-old man told Officers three unknown men who wore bandanas to cover their faces, kicked open the front door to his home while he and his 87-year-old grandmother were in the home. The 18-year-old man told Officers the men displayed a handgun and a crowbar and then ransacked one of the bedrooms. The 18-year-old man told Officers the men took his cell phone and his wallet, and then left the home. The 18-year-old man told Officers he cut his hand when he rushed to close the door behind the three men as they left the house. No other injuries were reported.

Date: Monday, February 10, 2014, 1:38am

Location: 5901 Weber Road       

Offense: Possession of a Controlled Substance (Health and Safety Code Section 481.1161) Class B Misdemeanor

Case Number: 1402100008

Corpus Christi Police arrested 40-year-old Daniel Luna (11/30/1973) and 24-year-old Rene Hernandez (1/22/1990) for possession of a controlled substance at an apartment complex parking lot Monday morning. Corpus Christi Police responded to a complaint of a man with a shotgun in a Chevy Tahoe at 1:40am. Officers found Luna and Hernandez in the vehicle described by the caller and found no firearm, but did find contraband which the Officers believe to be synthetic marijuana in the vehicle. Luna and Hernandez were arrested and then delivered to the city detention center.

“Delta” District

Date: Sunday, February 9, 2014, 3:11am

Location: 1400 Seventeenth Street

Offense: Deadly Conduct (Penal Code Section 22.05) 3rd Degree Felony

Case Number: 1402090025

A 40-year-old man reported deadly conduct at the 1400 block of Seventeenth Street to the Corpus Christi Police Sunday morning. Corpus Christi Police responded to a complaint of an unknown person who discharged a firearm on the 1400 block of Seventeenth Street at 3:00am Sunday. Officers discovered two cars and a house damaged by gunfire. Witnesses told Officers a white Cadillac left the area right after the gunshots. No injuries were reported.

Date: Sunday, February 9, 2014, 00:36

Location: 1600 North Shoreline Boulevard

Offense: Racing (Transportation Code Section 545.420) Class B Misdemeanor

Case Number: 1402090006

Corpus Christi Police arrested 19-year-old Ryan Dodson (7/26/1994) and 19-year-old Jordon Cookus (9/29/1994) for racing at the 1600 block of North Shoreline Boulevard Sunday morning. Corpus Christi Police Officers observed two vehicles in a speed competition at about 12:30am Sunday. The Officers additionally saw one of the vehicles in the speed competition spin their tires and perform “donuts” for a crowd of people as the Officers approached. Officers arrested Dodson for racing and for reckless driving. Officers then arrested Cookus for racing. While Officers conducted the arrest, 18 year old Christian Farley (1/18/1996) approached and interfered with the arrest. Officers then arrested Farley for interference with public duties and then transported all three men to the city detention center.

Search the website Crimereports.com to research all reported criminal activity in Corpus Christi. Anyone who knows any additional information about these crimes should contact the Corpus Christi Police Department at 886-2841. Information about unsolved crimes may be provided to investigators anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or online at 888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

Patrol Report February 7, 2014

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 153 original reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight February 6 to 6:00am February 7, 2014. These are a sample of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“Bravo” District

Date: Thursday, February 6, 2014, 18:36

Location: 1305 Airline Road

Offense: Aggravated Robbery (Penal Code Section 29.03) 1st Degree Felony

Case Number: 1402060098

Corpus Christi Police arrested 31-year-old Ismael Torres (7/5/1982) for aggravated robbery at a store located at 1305 Airline Road Thursday night. Corpus Christi Police responded to a shoplifting complaint at the store in which a store employee chased Torres from the store in an effort to detain Torres for Police. The 19-year-old store employee chased Torres until Torres stopped and stabbed the 19-year-old man in the side. Corpus Christi Police arrived and captured Torres after a short foot chase.

The 19-year-old man was treated for non life threatening injuries. Torres was arrested for aggravated robbery and evading arrest. The 19-year-old man told Officers Torres took cologne from the store without paying for the merchandise. Officers delivered Torres to the city detention center.

 

“Charlie” District

Date: Thursday, February 6, 2014, 8:20am

Location: 4721 Ayers Street

Offense: Theft (Penal Code Section 31.03) 3rd Degree Felony

Case Number: 1402060021

A 39-year-old man reported a theft from a vehicle sales dealership located at 4721 Ayers Street to Corpus Christi Police Thursday. The 39-year-old man told Officers he is employed as the general sales manager for the business and reported catalytic converters, valued at $2,500 each, stolen from ten 2014 pickups on the lot. The 39-year-old man told Officers that the wiring harnesses for each of the converters were cut with an estimated $1,700 of damage. The 39-year-old man told Officers the total loss was about $42,000 to the business.

Search the website Crimereports.com to research all reported criminal activity in Corpus Christi. Anyone who knows any additional information about these crimes should contact the Corpus Christi Police Department at 886-2841. Information about unsolved crimes may be provided to investigators anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or online at 888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

Police Want Help From The Public to Catch Robber

Connie Coleman (12/2/1979) wanted for Aggravated Robbery
Connie Coleman (12/2/1979) wanted for Aggravated Robbery

The Corpus Christi Police and the Nueces County Sheriff’s Office are asking for help from the public to locate a fugitive. Police seek 33-year-old Connie Coleman (12/2/1979) who has an active warrant for her arrest for an aggravated robbery which happened July 21, 2013 in Corpus Christi.

Coleman is described as a female with light-colored skin, black hair, brown eyes, and stands about 5 feet 4 inches tall, and weighs about 120 pounds. Coleman has a tattoo on her lower back that reads, “Feed Me” and a tattoo on her right arm that reads, “Randy” and “Ariel.” Coleman’s last known address was at the 9000 block of Leopard Street in Corpus Christi.

Anyone who can help authorities locate Coleman should call Crime Stoppers immediately at 888-TIPS (8477) or online at www.888TIPS.com. If the information leads to an arrest, it could earn the caller a cash reward.

 

Patrol Report January 30, 2014

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 164 original reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight January 29 to 6:00am January 30, 2014. These are a sample of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“Adam” District

Date: Wednesday, January 29, 2014, 9:00am

Location: 1501 Southern Minerals Road http://goo.gl/maps/1olh8

Offense: Theft of Metal (Penal Code Section 31.03) State Jail Felony

Case Number: 1401290023

A 47-year-old man reported a theft from 1501 Southern Minerals Road to Corpus Christi Police Wednesday morning. The 47-year-old man told Officers some unknown person cut the chain link fence which surrounds the perimeter of the business and stole welding material with a value of about $3,500 dollars.

 

“Bravo” District

Date: Wednesday, January 29, 2014, 11:58am

Location: 1814 Ennis Joslin Road http://goo.gl/maps/QPhHX

Offense: Aggravated Robbery (Penal Code Section 29.03) 1st Degree Felony

Case Number: 1401290048

Corpus Christi Police arrested a man and a woman for aggravated robbery Wednesday at the 1800 block of Ennis Joslin Road. Corpus Christi Police responded to a robbery complaint from a 44-year-old man at 11:58am Wednesday at a hotel on Ennis Joslin Road. The 44-year-old man told Officers he met a woman online on Craigslist and brought her and her friend to the hotel. The 44-year-old man told Officers the man who accompanied the woman he met online displayed a handgun and demanded valuables. The 44-year-old man told Officers he complied with the demand and the man and woman left. Officers searched the area and located the man and woman as they walked on Ennis Joslin. An Officer captured the woman and a civilian bystander helped a second Officer capture the male suspect. Officers discovered evidence of the crime with the man and the woman. Officers arrested 35-year-old Gerardo Gonzalez (8/4/1978) and 24-year-old Leah Walker (11/24/1989). Gonzalez was charged with aggravated robbery and Walker was charged with aggravated robbery, a warrant for her arrest, and fail to identify as a fugitive from justice. Officers returned the valuables to the 44-year-old man and then delivered Gonzalez and Walker to the city detention center.

 

“Charlie” District

Date: Thursday, January 30, 2014, 1:40am

Location: 1400 Buenos Aires Street http://goo.gl/maps/2378A

Offense: Aggravated Robbery (Penal Code Section 29.03) 1st Degree Felony

Case Number: 1401300014

A 21-year-old man reported an aggravated robbery at the 1400 block of Buenos Aires Street to Corpus Christi Police Thursday morning. The 21-year-old man told Officers he met a man online on Facebook and went to Buenos Aires Street to hang out with the man at about 1:30am. The 21-year-old man told Officers he arrived, got out of the vehicle, and the man he met struck him, displayed a pistol, and demanded the cell phone and wallet from the 21-year-old man. The 21-year-old man told Officers he complied with the demand, then went to a nearby store to call Police.

 

“Delta” District

Date: Wednesday, January 29, 2014, 23:22

Location: 2800 Guadalupe Street http://goo.gl/maps/LcIfs

Offense: Tampering With Identifying Numbers on Property (Penal Code Section 31.11) Class A Misdemeanor

Case Number: 1401300001

Corpus Christi Police responded to a single vehicle crash at the 2700 block of Soledad in which the operator of the white 2007 Chevrolet Uplander ran from the van prior to law enforcement arrival. A32 year old man told Officers he is the owner of the van and the van was taken from him by force by a man he knows at the 2800 block of Guadalupe Street. Officers went to the 2800 block of Guadalupe Street and found the 38-year-old suspect identified by the 32-year-old man as the suspect. Officers gathered information from witnesses who saw the man who was involved in the crash, and the 38-year-old man did not match that description of the driver of the van involved in the crash. The Officers did find a pistol with the 38-year-old man and observed the serial number scratched off. The Officers began an investigation for the tampering with the serial number on the firearm and released the 38-year-old man. Officers continue to investigate the robbery complaint from the 32-year-old man in which the van was taken by force. No arrests have been made.

Search the website Crimereports.com to research all reported criminal activity in Corpus Christi. Anyone who knows any additional information about these crimes should contact the Corpus Christi Police Department at 886-2841. Information about unsolved crimes may be provided to investigators anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or online at 888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

Patrol Report January 27, 2014

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 459 original reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight January 24 to 6:00am January 27, 2014. These are a sample of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

“Adam” District

Date: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 18:28

Location: 4001 Cliff Crenshaw Street http://goo.gl/maps/KrkTy

Offense: Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle (Penal Code Section 31.07) State Jail Felony

Case Number: 1401230138

A 48-year-old man reported an unauthorized use of a vehicle from 4001 Cliff Crenshaw Street to Corpus Christi Police Thursday. The 48-year-old man told Officers an unknown person cut the lock and chain of a fence without permission and stole a flatbed trailer and John Deere tractor with a total value of about $14,500 dollars. The 48-year-old man told Officers the tractor has a front end loader and rear shredder and is used to maintain little league fields for kids in the Annaville area.

Date: Monday, January 27, 2014, 4:44am

Location: 14617 Northwest Boulevard http://goo.gl/maps/vNwgl

Offense: Burglary of a Coin Operated Machine (Penal Code Section 30.03) Class A Misdemeanor

Case Number: 1401270022

A 43-year-old man reported a burglary to a coin operated ice dispensing machine at 14617 Northwest Boulevard to Corpus Christi Police Monday morning. The 43-year-old man told Officers he discovered the door to the machine broken but no money was taken.

Date: Saturday, January 25, 2014, 21:51

Location: 4200 Leopard Street http://goo.gl/maps/WY0BB

Offense: Theft of a Firearm (Penal Code Section 31.03) State Jail Felony

Case Number: 1401250145

Corpus Christi Police arrested 19-year-old Justin Gutierrez (8/12/1994) for a warrant for his arrest, theft of a firearm, evading arrest, and resisting arrest at the 4200 block of Leopard Street Saturday night. A Corpus Christi Police Officer conducted a traffic stop at 9:51pm when he saw a brown 2006 Chevrolet Impala drive on the 4200 block of Leopard Street with an inoperable headlight. The Officer noticed a smell of contraband and investigated the source of the odor. The Officer investigated Gutierrez, who was the front passenger of the car, and Gutierrez ran from the Officer. The Officer apprehended captured Gutierrez and found bags of what the Officer believes is synthetic marijuana. Gutierrez also had a warrant for his arrest for failure to appear to court. The Officer discovered Gutierrez also had a pistol which the Officer discovered was stolen from an address in Corpus Christi in November 2013. The Officer also learned the operator of the vehicle, Reekah Hernandez (10/13/1992) also had a warrant for her arrest. The vehicle was impounded and the Officer delivered Gutierrez and Hernandez to the city detention center.

Date: Saturday, January 25, 2014, 14:25

Location: 11200 Up River Road http://goo.gl/maps/gbL3c

Offense: Burglary of a Habitation (Penal Code Section 30.02) 2nd Degree Felony

Case Number: 1401250077

A 72-year-old woman reported a burglary to her home on the 11200 block of Up River Road to Corpus Christi Police Saturday. The 72-year-old woman told Officers she believes an unknown person entered her home through a pet door without permission and stole several tools from her garage.

“Bravo” District

Date: Saturday, January 25, 2014, 14:04

Location: 1000 Purdue Road http://goo.gl/maps/cgr8r

Offense: Criminal Trespass (Penal Code Section 28.03) Class B Misdemeanor

Case Number: 1401250075

Corpus Christi Police found several people inside a vacant house on the 1000 block of Purdue Road without permission Saturday afternoon. Corpus Christi Police responded to a complaint of juveniles inside a house for sale and causing damage. Responding Officers arrived and saw six people jump out of a second floor window and run from the home. The Officers caught all of those who ran which were four men (three age 17 and one age 19), a 15-year-old boy and a 16-year-old girl.   Officers contacted the home owner and learned the people had no permission to be inside. The Officers also learned the six people used a rock to break a back window to gain access into the vacant house. The Officers released the six to parents and continue to investigate the complaints of Criminal Mischief, Criminal Trespass, and Evading Detention. No arrests have yet been made.

“Charlie” District

Date: Saturday, January 25, 2014, 17:07

Location: 5488 South Padre Island Drive http://goo.gl/maps/F14Bc

Offense: Aggravated Robbery (Penal Code Section 29.03) 1st Degree Felony

Case Number: 1401250101

A 50-year-old woman reported a robbery in the parking lot of a shopping center located at 5488 South Padre Island Drive to Corpus Christi Police Saturday. The 50-year-old woman told Officers she walked in the parking lot when she was approached by a small black car and a man reached out the window and stole her purse. The 50-year-old woman told Officers she was struck by the car and it caused her a minor injury. The 50-year-old woman provided the license plate of the vehicle to Officers. Officers saw the vehicle on North Padre Island Drive near Highway 44 Officers turned around, caught up to that vehicle and conducted a stop to investigate the occupants. The Officer found evidence of the crime and arrested the driver, 42-year-old Warren Spanton (8/6/1971) and the passenger, 38-year-old Patricia Price (1/8/1976) for aggravated robbery. The Officer also found contraband which the Officer believes to be methamphetamine, so Spanton and Price were additionally charged with possession of a controlled substance. The vehicle was impounded and the Officer delivered Spanton and Price to the city detention center.

“Delta” District

Date: Saturday, January 25, 2014, 22:19

Location: 2400 Niagara Street http://goo.gl/maps/zqV0z

Offense: Possession of Alcohol by Minor (Alcoholic Beverage Code Section 106.05) Class C Misdemeanor

Case Number: 1401250154

Corpus Christi Police detained 19 minors for underage consumption of alcohol at a house on the 2400 block of Niagara Street Saturday night.

20-year-old Jorge Martinez (11/17/1993); 17-year-old April Gonzalez (1/12/1997); 17-year-old Victoria Lopez (4/6/1996); 18-year-old Darien Rivera (3/7/1995); 17-year-old Ashley Reyna (5/4/1996); 17-year-old Willie Greenwood (1/31/1996) and 17-year-old Ian Hernandez (3/10/1996) were arrested for possession of alcohol by a minor and delivered to the city detention center.  Four 16-year-old girls, two 16-year-old boys, two 14-year-old girls, two 13-year-old girls, a 15-year-old girl and a 15-year-old boy were issued citations for possession of alcohol by minor and delivered to their parents.

Search the website Crimereports.com to research all reported criminal activity in Corpus Christi. Anyone who knows any additional information about these crimes should contact the Corpus Christi Police Department at 886-2841. Information about unsolved crimes may be provided to investigators anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or online at 888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

Patrol Report January 23, 2014

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 166 original reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight January 22 to 6:00am January 23, 2014. These are a sample of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“Adam” District

Date: Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 23:34

Location: 850 Rand Morgan Road http://goo.gl/maps/LosLL

Offense: Burglary of a Building (Penal Code Section 30.02) State Jail Felony

Case Number: 1401230001

A 58-year-old man reported a burglary to a business located at 850 Rand Morgan Road to Corpus Christi Police Wednesday. Corpus Christi Police responded to an alarm at 11:30pm and found an open window to the business. The 58-year-old man responded and told Officers some unknown person stacked property by the window, but nothing appeared missing.

 

Date: Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 18:01

Location: 3829 Highway 77 http://goo.gl/maps/RRezt

Offense: Aggravated Robbery (Penal Code Section 29.03) 1st Degree Felony

Case Number: 1401220132

A 48-year-old man reported an aggravated robbery attempt at a store located at 3829 U.S. Highway 77 to Corpus Christi Police Wednesday night. The 48-year-old man told Officers an unknown person called the store to demand cash card numbers and voiced a threat of violence if the manager did not comply with the demand. Corpus Christi Police worked with the cooperation of the store employees to investigate the event. No injuries or damage was reported and the store was evacuated as a precaution. The store employees had the store closed from about 6:00pm until 7:45pm until the threat subsided and then the store re-opened for normal use. Corpus Christi Police continue to investigate to identify the person who called the threat of violence.

 

“Delta” District

Date: Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 8:40am

Location: Alameda Street at Texan Trail http://goo.gl/maps/QSNO9

Event: Major Vehicle Crash

Crash Number: C1400314

Corpus Christi Police responded to a vehicle crash at the intersection of Alameda Street and Texan Trail at about 8:00am Wednesday morning. Responding Officers learned a black 2009 Toyota Camry driven by a 31-year-old woman turned left and struck a 67-year-old male pedestrian in the crosswalk. The 67-year-old man was taken to the hospital by ambulance for treatment of non life-threatening injuries.

 

Date: Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 16:47

Location: 3000 Eisenhower Street http://goo.gl/maps/P0PHo

Offense: Assault on a Public Servant (Penal Code Section 22.01) 3rd Degree Felony

Case Number: 1401220059

Corpus Christi Police arrested 38-year-old Elton Holmes (12/19/1975) for public intoxication, fail to identify and assault on a public servant at the 3000 block of Eisenhower Street Wednesday. Corpus Christi Police responded to a man who caused a disturbance on the 3000 block of Eisenhower Street. Officers found Holmes who matched the description of the man who caused the disturbance and arrested Holmes for public intoxication. Officers learned Holmes originally used a false name to identify himself, so Officers additionally charged Homes with Failure to Identify. Officers spoke to Holmes to gather factual information and Holmes struck the Officer. Officers additionally charged Holmes with assault on a public servant and then delivered Holmes to the city detention center.

 

Date: Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 18:49

Location: 1502 Frank Street http://goo.gl/maps/H6hY6

Offense: Arson (Penal Code Section 28.02) 2nd Degree Felony

Case Number: 1401220128

The Corpus Christi Fire Department responded to a fire at a vacant hotel located at 1502 Frank Street at 6:49pm Wednesday. Fire Fighters told Officers the fire was suspicious and an investigation was initiated for arson.

Search the website Crimereports.com to research all reported criminal activity in Corpus Christi. Anyone who knows any additional information about these crimes should contact the Corpus Christi Police Department at 886-2841. Information about unsolved crimes may be provided to investigators anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or online at 888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

Patrol Report January 22, 2014

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 156 original reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight January 21 to 6:00am January 22, 2014. These are a sample of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“Adam” District

Date: Tuesday, January 21, 2014, 12:47pm

Location: 4120 Highway 77 Access http://goo.gl/maps/o19qM

Offense: Burglary of a Vehicle (Penal Code Section 30.04) Class A Misdemeanor

Case Number: 1401210058

A 29-year-old man reported a burglary to his vehicle at a restaurant located at 4120 U.S. Highway 77 to the Corpus Christi Police Tuesday. The 29-year-old man told Officers some unknown person took five tires and rims valued at $1,500 from the back of his truck without permission while he was inside the restaurant.

 

“Bravo” District

Date: Tuesday, January 21, 2014, 6:34am

Location: 2006 Airline Road http://goo.gl/maps/xNZYS

Offense: Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle (Penal Code Section 31.07) State Jail Felony

Case Number: 1401210019

A 36-year-old woman reported her red 2008 Honda dirt bike stolen from in front of her apartment located at 2006 Airline Road to Corpus Christi Police Tuesday morning. The 36-year-old woman discovered information that her bike was at a home on the 1600 block of Daly. Corpus Christi Police recovered the bike to return to the 36-year-old woman. Officers identified two 14-year-old boys who may be responsible for the theft, but continue to investigate and no arrests have been made.

 

“Charlie” District

Date: Tuesday, January 21, 2014, 17:55

Location: 3900 South Padre Island Drive http://goo.gl/maps/Z26F4

Offense: Unlawful Carrying a Weapon (Penal Code Section 46.02) Class A Misdemeanor

Case Number: 1401210116

Corpus Christi Police arrested 38-year-old Richard Hisle (6/11/1975) for unlawful carrying a weapon and possession of a controlled substance at a shopping center located at the 3900 block of South Padre Island Drive Tuesday. Corpus Christi Police responded to a complaint of a man in the parking lot with a handgun at 5:55pm Tuesday. Corpus Christi Police met Hisle and found a handgun in his waistband and without a concealed handgun carry license. The Officers arrested Hisle for unlawful carrying a weapon and then discovered contraband with Hisle which the Officers believe to be methamphetamine. The Officers additionally charged Hisle with possession of a controlled substance and delivered Hisle to the city detention center.

 

“Delta” District

Date: Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 2:41am

Location: 200 Watson Street http://goo.gl/maps/Sb7K4

Offense: Arson (Penal Code Section 28.02) 2nd Degree Felony

Case Number: 1401220011

Corpus Christi Fire Department responded to two homes on fire on the 200 block of Watson Street Wednesday morning and suspect the fires were caused intentionally. Arson Investigators began to collect evidence and information once the fire was extinguished.

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Patrol Report January 21, 2014

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 173 original reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight January 20 to 6:00am January 21, 2014. These are a sample of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

“Adam” District

Date: Tuesday, January 21, 2014, 00:55

Location: 2700 Carver Drive http://goo.gl/maps/Ii3ci

Offense: Discharge a Firearm Inside a Municipality (Penal Code Section 42.12) Class A Misdemeanor

Case Number: 1401210007

Corpus Christi Police arrested 31-year-old Mario Saldana (11/16/1982) on the 2700 block of Carver Drive Tuesday morning for evading detention. Corpus Christi Police responded to several complaints of a person who discharged a firearm on the 2700 block of Carver Drive at 12:55am. Officers saw several people outside a residence and asked about the noise. Two men told the Officers the firearm was discharged at some other place; but, the Officers saw spent casings littered on the ground by the three people. The Officers demanded the three to keep their hands in view and to approach the Officers carefully so a safe investigation may be conducted for the discharge of a firearm. One of the men, Saldana, refused to comply with the Officers commands and went into a house. Saldana then came outside the house and complied with Officers several minutes after having gone into the house. Officers arrested Saldana for evading and then collected evidence to support a criminal complaint for discharge a firearm inside the city limits.

Date: Monday, January 20, 2014, 23:29

Location: 13600 Northwest Boulevard http://goo.gl/maps/k9e0p

Event: Major Vehicle Crash

Crash Number: C1400291

Corpus Christi Police responded to a vehicle crash with a pedestrian at 11:30pm at the 13600 block of Northwest Boulevard Monday night. Officers learned a gold 2002 Toyota Sequoia travelled west on Northwest Boulevard and struck a 26-year-old male pedestrian in the roadway. The 26-year-old man was taken to the hospital by ambulance for treatment of non life-threatening injuries. No citations were issued and the Sequoia was driven away by the 21-year-old female driver.

Date: Monday, January 20, 2014, 13:52

Location: 2240 North Padre Island Drive http://goo.gl/maps/P3bX3

Offense: Burglary of a Habitation (Penal Code Section 30.02) 2nd Degree Felony

Case Number: 1401200090

A 25-year-old woman reported a burglary of a habitation at her apartment located at 2240 North Padre Island Drive to Corpus Christi Police Monday. The 25-year-old woman told Officers she was away from her apartment for the past weekend and when she returned, she found the front door to her apartment open. The 25-year-old woman told Officers she found the inside of her apartment ransacked and her electronics valued at about $3,400 dollars missing from inside the home. The 25-year-old woman told Officers she found the back door was pried open.

Date: Monday, January 20, 2014, 10:56am

Location: 1500 Barcelona Drive http://goo.gl/maps/WhL8w

Offense: Burglary of a Vehicle (Penal Code Section 30.04) Class A Misdemeanor

Case Number: 1401200065

A 30-year-old man reported a burglary to his vehicle at the 1500 block of Barcelona Drive to Corpus Christi Police Monday morning. The 30-year-old man told Officers he left musical instruments in his blue 2002 Dodge Durango while it was parked and unattended overnight and some unknown person forced entry into the vehicle and took the instruments from inside the vehicle without permission.

“Bravo” District

Date: Monday, January 20, 2014, 10:33am

Location: 4938 Staples Street http://goo.gl/maps/yK93V

Offense: Burglary of a Building (Penal Code Section 30.02) State Jail Felony

Case Number: 1401200054

A 52-year-old man reported a burglary at 4938 Staples Street to Corpus Christi Police Monday morning. The 52-year-old man told Officers some unknown person came into the building which is under construction, and stole a jack hammer valued at about $1,000 dollars and several light fixtures.

Date: Monday, January 20, 2014, 17:32

Location: 1250 Flour Bluff Drive http://goo.gl/maps/31Ov2

Offense: Aggravated Robbery (Penal Code Section 29.03) 1st Degree Felony

Case Number: 1401200123

A 70-year-old woman reported a robbery at a store parking lot located at 1250 Flour Bluff Drive to Corpus Christi Police Monday. The 70-year-old woman told Officers she walked in the parking lot at 5:30pm and a black Honda Civic approached her from behind and the driver reached out and stole her purse. The 70-year-old woman said the driver was a man who wore a black shirt and the car left the parking lot and drove north on Flour Bluff Drive. The 70-year-old woman reported a minor injury as a result of the event.

“Charlie” District

Date: Monday, January 20, 2014, 9:17am

Location: 6000 Lost Creek Drive http://goo.gl/maps/IttkD

Offense: Burglary of a Habitation (Penal Code Section 30.02) 2nd Degree Felony

Case Number: 1401200045

A 66-year-old man reported a burglary to his home located at the 6000 block of Lost Creek Drive to Corpus Christi Police Monday. The 66-year-old man told Officers someone kicked in the back door to his home to gain entry while the house was unattended and the person stole about $9,000 dollars worth of electronics from the home. The 66-year-old man told Officers he suspects two specific people who may be responsible for this event.

“Delta” District

Date: Monday, January 20, 2014, 22:50

Location: 300 North Chaparral Street http://goo.gl/maps/ODQDb

Offense:  Criminal Mischief (Penal Code Section 28.03) Class B Misdemeanor

Case Number: 1401200165

Corpus Christi Police arrested 36-year-old Melissa Yarborough (2/6/1977) for Driving While Intoxicated, Criminal Mischief, and Resisting Arrest at the 300 block of North Chaparral Street Monday night. Corpus Christi Police responded to a single vehicle crash at the 300 block of North Chaparral Street at 10:50pm in which a white 2011 Ford Crown Victoria struck a traffic barricade. Officers found Yarborough in the Crown Victoria and Yarborough became aggressive and violent toward the Officers. Officers arrested Yarborough for driving while intoxicated and then for resisting arrest. The Officers impounded the Crown Victoria and Yarborough kicked the interior of the patrol car which caused damage to the door. Officers additionally charged Yarborough with Criminal Mischief and then delivered Yarborough to the city detention center.

Search the website Crimereports.com to research all reported criminal activity in Corpus Christi. Anyone who knows any additional information about these crimes should contact the Corpus Christi Police Department at 886-2841. Information about unsolved crimes may be provided to investigators anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or online at 888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.