The Corpus Christi Police are pleased to announce that there were no deaths in Corpus Christi as a result of criminal action. There was one vehicle crash with a fatal injury that was an accident. Additionally, the Corpus Christi had the following statistical data to show a snapshot of the Holiday weekend activity from 8am on July 1st to 10am on July 5th 2016:
Fireworks complaints = 248
Discharging Firearms in a Municipality case = 1
Loud Noise complaints = 96
Vehicle Crashes = 169
Disturbance complaints = 583
Misdemeanor Assault cases = 44
Aggravated Assault cases = 16
Driving While Intoxicated as a first offense arrests= 14
Driving While Intoxicated as a second offense arrests = 2
Driving While Intoxicated with three or more previous convictions = 4
Driving While Intoxicated with a child passenger = 4
Public Intoxication arrests = 94
Consumption of Alcohol by Minor detentions = 5
Possession of Alcohol by Minor detentions = 2
Intoxicated Assault arrests = 1
Intoxicated manslaughter cases = 0
Murder cases = 0
Drowning = 0
Spent fireworks litter Corpus Christi residential streets like this shown on the 2500 block of Crestlea Dr.
The Corpus Christi Police continue to patrol and work their summer crime initiative to reduce the risk of injury and property damage. Our mission is to work as an equal partner with the community to reduce crime, reduce the fear of crime, and enhance public safety.
Date: Thursday, June 30, 2016
Location: 1000 block of Herndon Street
Event: Missing Person
Case Number: 1606300177
Detectives with the Corpus Christi Police would like help from the public to locate a missing 28-year-old woman.
28 year old Carina Castellanos is reported as a missing person to the Corpus Christi Police Department
A 48-year-old woman reported 28-year-old Carina Castellanos missing on Thursday, June 30, 2016 after unsuccessful attempts to contact her. The 48-year-old woman told Officers she is the mother to Carina and was concerned for Carina’s health and safety since Carina had been a victim of a violent crime earlier in the month. Officers learned that Carina had a last known address on the 1000 block of Herndon Street in Corpus Christi, and was employed at the McDonald’s located near Staples and Weber. Officers learned that Carina had not shown up for work even though she has valuables at the place of employment which she has not collected. Officers were provided information that Carina is originally from San Antonio and has not been seen by any friends or family for several days.
Anyone with any information that may aid law enforcement to locate Carina should call the Corpus Christi Police Department at 886-2600.
Date: Thursday, June 30, 2016, 13:46
Location: 9858 Leopard Street
Offense: Manufacturing and delivery of a controlled substance (Health and Safety Code Section 481.113) 1st Degree Felony
Case Number: 1606300085
The Corpus Christi Police Narcotics Investigators conducted simultaneous search warrants at two local businesses and a Southside home Thursday afternoon in their campaign to combat the scourge of synthetic cannabis impacting our city.
Corpus Christi Police Narcotics Investigators seized over eight pounds of synthetic cannabis, over $22,000 in cash, several computers, two handguns, cellular phones, receipts, and drug ledgers during the search of the two businesses.
The search warrants were the culmination of a lengthy undercover investigation into the illegal sales of synthetic cannabis from the two businesses, Tobacco Junction #1, 4346 Ayers Street and Tobacco Junction #2, 9858 Leopard Street. The home, in the 7700 block of Outreau Street, was the residence of the business owner, which Narcotics Investigators believe was also used as a home office for the two businesses.Officers from the Corpus Christi Police Department’s Organized Crime Unit, Directed Patrol, and Bike Team assisted the Narcotics Investigators in this action.
Narcotics Investigators seized over eight pounds of synthetic cannabis, over $22,000 in cash, several computers, two handguns, cellular phones, receipts, and drug ledgers during the search of the two businesses.
Narcotics Investigators arrested the business owner, Shakir Abdul Memon (9-1-62) and employees Catalina Ceballos (2-14-71) and Eva Linda Delapaz (10-18-82). All three face felony charges of manufacturing and delivery of a controlled substance, a first degree felony punishable by from five to ninety-nine years in prison.
Narcotics Investigators have maintained close communication with the Texas Attorney General’s Office throughout the course of the investigation, specifically in relation to suspected civil violations under the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices–Consumer Protection Act and the Texas Business and Commerce Code. Under these statutes, violators can face civil penalties of up to $20,000 per package of synthetic cannabis. On Thursday, the Attorney General’s Office in District Court filed a motion for a Temporary Restraining Order against Tobacco Junction, asking the court to issue a cease and desist order to prevent the business from continuing operations.
Narcotics Investigators believe this operation will result in a major disruption to the flow of synthetic cannabis within the city, and will hopefully send a message to other business owners who are either selling or considering selling this toxic product.
(left to right) Captain Kevin Bolles; Captain Donnie Moore; Lieutenant Mel Goce; and Lieutenant David Saldana
Corpus Christi Chief of Police, Mike Markle, hosted a ceremony today at Police Headquarters to promote Captain Donnie Moore, Captain Kevin Bolles, Lieutenant David Saldana, and Lieutenant Mel Goce.
Corpus Christi Police Lieutenants are first line supervisors and Lieutenants Goce and Saldana will be assigned to a patrol shift of about ten to twelve patrol Officers. Corpus Christi Police Captains are second line supervisors and are assigned to a variety of functions in the Police Department.
Donald Moore
Lt. Donnie Moore is a 16 year veteran with the Corpus Christi Police Department and a graduate of the 59th academy. During his career he has been assigned to patrol and has supervised the K9 unit, SWAT (where he has spent the last 13 years of his career) and CID’s Auto Theft Task Force. He is currently working on his Bachelor’s degree. Lt. Moore is married and has three children. Moore’s father, Donald Moore, Sr. pinned the badge.
Kevin Bolles
Lt. Kevin Bolles started his law enforcement career at the Seminole County, Oklahoma Sheriff’s Department in 1991 where he was a deputy, narcotics investigator and detective. In 2000 he graduated from the 59th academy and became part of Corpus Christi’s finest. He has been assigned to patrol, Narcotics Vice Investigations, Project management for Homeland Defense Citywide video systems, Project Manager for Video Command Center and Mobil Command Center, and the supervisor assigned to MIS and IT. Lt. Bolles current holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Law Enforcement Administration from Ashford University and an Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Seminole State College. He is married, has three children and one granddaughter. Bolles’ wife pinned the badge.
David Saldana
Senior Officer Saldana is a 9 year veteran with the Corpus Christi Police Department and is a graduate of the 66th academy. He has been the recipient of many commendations to include Officer of Month 5 times and recognized as Corpus Christi’s Outstanding Police Officer by Goodwill Industries for 2011 and 2012. Senior Officer Saldana graduated Cuma Sum Laude from Del Mar College in 2010 and holds 3 associate degrees. He is married and has three children. Saldana’s wife pinned the badge.
Melvyn Goce
Senior Officer Melvyn Goce is a 22 year veteran with the Corpus Christi Police Department and a graduate of the 52nd academy. During his career he has been assigned to SWAT, Narcotics Vice Investigations, Backgrounds and Recruiting and CALEA. Senior Officer Goce has been the recipient of a Certificate of Merit, Officer of the year and currently hold a Bachelor’s and Associates degree. He has four children. Goce’s badge was pinned by Corpus Christi Police Chief Mike Markle.
Congratulations to those who were promoted today and good luck on your new assignments!
The Corpus Christi Police Department responded to 1303 calls for service and generated 209 reports for formal criminal complaints from 7:00 a.m. May 8 to 7:00 a.m. on May 9, 2016. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.
“Adam” District
Date: Sunday, May 8, 2016, 00:53
Location: 820 West Point Road
Offense: Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle (Penal Code Section 31.07) State Jail Felony
Case Number: 1605080017
A 50-year-old woman reported her car stolen from a friend’s apartment to the Corpus Christi Police at a little before 1am Sunday morning.
The 50-year-old woman told Officers she was at a friend’s apartment drinking when she left her car keys unattended while she went to the bathroom. The 50-year-old woman told Officers when she came out of the bathroom, she noticed her keys gone, and she looked outside to see her silver 2003 Pontiac Grand Am gone. The 50-year-old woman told Officers she does not know who took her car. The vehicle has not yet been located.
“Charlie” District
Date: Sunday, May 8, 2016, 20:40
Location: 2978 Holly Road
Offense: Aggravated Robbery (Penal Code Section 29.03) First Degree Felony
Case Number: 1605080136
A 23-year-old woman reported a robbery at a store located at 2978 Holly Road to Corpus Christi Police Sunday night.
The 23-year-old woman told Officers a heavy-set adult male who wore a bandana over his face and gloves displayed a handgun and demanded cash from the register. The male fled on foot north, then got into a possible gray car on Santa Sofia. No injuries were reported and the man remains at large.
“Delta” District
Date: Sunday, May 8, 2016. 21:35
Location: 4237 Kostoryz Road
Offense: Aggravated Robbery (Penal Code Section 29.03) First Degree Felony
Case Number: 1605080143
A 49-year-old woman reported a robbery at a store located at 4237 Kostoryz Road at 9:35 pm to the Corpus Christi Police Sunday night.
The 49-year-old woman told Officers a man came into the store and displayed a handgun then demanded cash and cigarettes. The 49-year-old woman described the man as an adult male, 5feet 5 inches tall with a tattoo under his right eye, and a sleeve tattoos on his right arm. The 49-year-old woman told Officers the man was dressed in black with a black hoodie , black and white Nike shoes and wore blue latex gloves. The man was last seen running south on Kostoryz. No injuries were reported and the man remains at large.
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 886-2840. 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.
The City of Corpus Christi will auction 126 cars, trucks, and motorcycles at the Police Vehicle Impound Lot, located at 5485 Greenwood Drive, on Saturday, May 14, 2016. The auction will start at 10:00 am.
The general public is encouraged to register and view the vehicles for auction from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm on Friday, May 13, 2016. The general public can continue to view the vehicles from 8:00 am to 10:00 am on the day of the auction.
The vehicles for auction may be viewed online and an auction list may be downloaded from www.siskauction.com.
Date: Saturday, April 30, 2016, 1:29am Location: 6700 Block of Whitewing Dr. Offense: Burglary of a Habitation (Penal Code Section 30.02) 2nd Degree Felony Case Number: 1604300013
Corpus Christi Police are investigating a burglary case in which a 34-year-old man is accused of breaking into a home on the 6700 block of Whitewing Drive Saturday morning and exchanging gunfire with the people inside the home.
Corpus Christi Police responded to a complaint of gunshots from inside a home on the 6700 block of Whitewing Drive at 1:30am Saturday morning. Responding Officers saw a 34-year-old man outside the home with apparent injuries and a firearm when the Officers arrived. Officers confronted the 34-year-old man and disarmed him. The 34-year-old man got into a vehicle and left the scene and Officers followed the 34-year-old man. The 34-year-old man was stopped at the 7000 block of Ayers and Officers apprehended the 34-year-old man and took him to the hospital for treatment of what the Officers believe are gunshot wounds.
The Officers who remained at the scene on Whitewing went to the house and learned that an injured 36-year-old woman was inside the home with her 20-year-old son. The Officers were told that the 36-year-old woman is not a resident of the home, and that the 34-year-old man had a romantic relationship with the 36 woman and the relationship has dissolved. Officers were told that the 34-year-old man forced entry into the home, confronted the 36-year-old woman, and injured her with a firearm and was stopped by the 20-year-old man who used a firearm to repel the attack from the 34-year-old man. Officers were told the 34-year-old man left the home and were then confronted by Corpus Christi Police. The 36-year-old woman was transported to the hospital by ambulance for injuries the Officers believe were caused by gunshots.
No Officers discharged their firearms and no other injuries were reported. The 34-year-old man and the 36 year old woman remained hospitalized at the time of this report and their conditions are not known as they continue to receive medical treatment. Officers believe there are no outstanding suspects related to this case.
Corpus Christi Police Detectives and the Forensics Services Technicians arrived at the scene to gather evidence and information. The 34-year-old man is accused of Burglary of a Habitation, a second degree felony punishable by up to 20 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine, but other criminal accusations are expected to be applied to the 34-year-old man. The 20-year-old man was not physically injured and has no criminal accusations made against him.
Corpus Christi Police Detectives would like to have complete information related to this case and urge anyone with any information about this case to call 886-2600 and provide the information to Detectives in reference to this case number.
The Corpus Christi Police have Crime Victim’s Advocates and encourage anyone in Corpus Christi in a potentially violent relationship to reach out to Police and community resources for early intervention.
Major Aimer Alonso Triana and Major Andrea Rojas of the Colombian National Police sit with “J” Shift for roll call before they begin their ride-along.Major Aimer Alonso Triana of the Colombian National Police rides with Corpus Christi Police Senior Officer Ramiro Rodriguez.Telemundo reporter Anayeli Ruiz records Senior Officer Ramiro Rodriguez as he explains Police equipment to Major Aimer Alonso Triana of the Colombian National Police.
Several leaders in the Colombian National Police are visiting Corpus Christi through he International Visitor Leadership Program to see how Corpus Christi Police conduct business. The Single Country Project: Colombia Leadership Management and Standards in the Judicial and Law Enforcement Environment, seeks law enforcement agencies who excel in the law enforcement industry so that they may return to their agency and set best practices in place. Corpus Christi Police was chosen along with Baltimore, Md; Cincinnati, Oh; Sacramento, Ca; and Washington, D.C. for the leaders to visit. Corpus Christi was selected because of the reputation of the great community relationships we have locally. The leadership are focused to learn how we accomplished such great community relationships. The leaders are doing a ride-a-long tonight to see our Officers interaction with the community in hopes to learn how we earned such a reputation.Be sure to say, “Hola!” if you see any of the leaders around town! They will be here for about two more days.
Corpus Christi Police and area law enforcement agencies helped Mercedez Villarreal have a good birthday today through the Fraternal Order of Police’s Shop With A Cop program.
Mercedez Villarreal has suffered a life threatening medical condition and was referred for help to lift her spirits. The Fraternal Order Of Police arranged for local law enforcement agencies to take Mercedez on a shopping trip to Wal-Mart and then provide her lunch at Walbangers. Mercedez was escorted on her shopping trip by the Chief of the Corpus Christi Police, Mike Markle. Mercedez was outfitted with a tiara and sash by employees at Wal-Mart and the bakery provided the cake.
Thank you for all the wonderful individuals from area law enforcement agencies, and the employees of Wal-Mart and Walbangers for making this a special day for Mercedez.
Date: Thursday, March 10, 2016, 13:20
Location: Rockford Drive at Darcey Drive Offense: Aggravated Assault (Penal Code Section 22.02) Case Number: 1603100066
Corpus Christi Police are investigating a shooting at Rockford Drive at Darcey Drive which injured a 39-year-old man Thursday afternoon.
Corpus Christi Police responded to a complaint of a shooting at 1:20pm and found a 39-year-old man with an injury to the chest which Officers believed was caused by a gunshot. The 39-year-old man was transported to the hospital by ambulance for treatment. West Oso Elementary was placed on lockdown until about 2pm when officers determined the threat had dissolved. Corpus Christi Police Detectives and Forensics Lab Technicians went to the scene to gather information and evidence. Detectives are working through information to reveal a suspect description, but have not released any description by the time of this report.
Corpus Christi Police Detectives have no suspect in custody and ask the public for help to identify the person responsible for this aggravated assault. Anyone who knows who is responsible, 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. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward and Crime Stoppers guarantees to never reveal who provided the information.
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