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Patrol Report December 30, 2016

The Corpus Christi Police Department responded to 387 calls for service and generated 67 reports for formal criminal complaints from 7:00 a.m. December 29 to 10:00 a.m. on December 30, 2016. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

“Adam”  District

Date: Thursday, December 29, 2016, 12:15
Location: 4013 Interstate Highway 69 Access
Offense: Theft (Penal Code Section 31.03)
Case Number: 1612290071

A 52 year old woman reported a theft from a restaurant in Calallen to Corpus Christi Police Thursday.

The 52 year old woman told Officers that cash was taken from the safe overnight. The 52 year old woman explained that there was no forced entry to the building and after having reviewed video surveillance in the store, a masked man opened the door to the building with a key, and took money from the safe. The 52 year old woman told Officers that the suspect had a tattoo on his neck which is similar to a tattoo on an employee. The 52 year old woman told Officers that employee with the similar tattoo had not shown up for work.  Corpus Christi Police Property Crimes Detectives are gathering the evidence and information and no arrest has yet been made.

“Charlie” District

Date: Thursday, December 29, 2016, 9:30am
Location: 4700 Jean Street

Offense: Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle
Case Number: 1612290031

A 32 year old woman reported her maroon 2005 Chevy Suburban stolen from her driveway on the 4700 block of Jean Street to Corpus Christi Police Thursday morning.

The 32 year old woman, who is visiting from Colorado, told Officers she believes she left her keys with the unlocked vehicle unattended overnight and her vehicle was taken by some unknown person without her permission.  A Corpus Christi Police Officer overheard the description of the vehicle over the two way radio and located the vehicle at the Gaslight Square Apartments on the 3100 block of Sunnybrook as the 32 year old woman reported the vehicle stolen. The Officer did not find the keys to the vehicle and had the vehicle sent to the city vehicle impound lot to be processed for evidence. No suspects have yet been identified in this case.

“Delta” District

Date: Thursday, December 29, 2016, 16:06
Location: 711 North Carancahua Street
Offense: Burglary of a Building (Penal Code Section 30.02) State Jail Felony
Case Number: 1612290106

A 51 year old man reported a burglary at his ninth floor office to Corpus Christi Police Thursday afternoon.

The 51 year old man told Officers that he went to the locked Office and did not notice any type of forced entry, but discovered the drawers to his cabinets had been broken open and his papers were out of place. The 51 year old man told Officers the only thing he noticed missing at the time was a cellular telephone valued at $150 dollars.

Corpus Christi Police took seven other burglary reports in the same building on December 28 in which there was no apparent forced entry into the locked offices, but the drawers were broken open and only petty cash was discovered missing. Property Crimes Detectives are evaluating the evidence in order to determine a description of the suspects responsible for the burglaries.

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.

Police Want Help to Find Person Who Stole $3,000 Swing From Public Park

Date: Thursday, December 15, 2016, 7:45am
Location: 5718 Lago Vista Drive
Offense: Theft (Penal Code Section 31.03) State Jail Felony
Case Number: 1612160067

Corpus Christi Police Property Crimes Detectives would like help from the public to identify and locate the person who stole a swing valued at $3,200 dollars from Barclay Park on December 15, 2016.

A 42 year old woman reported the theft to Corpus Christi Police and explained that she is the manager of a Homeowners Association which owns the equipment in the park which was stolen. The 42 year old woman told Officers that 2 unknown adult men went to the park in a blueish green Chevy Cavalier and stole the “Bird’s Nest” swing. The 42 year old woman provided Detectives with surveillance video that shows the suspect vehicle.

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If you know who is responsible, or have any additional information about this theft, call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers is anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you a cash reward.

Patrol Report December 29, 2016

The Corpus Christi Police Department responded to 703 calls for service and generated 116 reports for formal criminal complaints from 7:00 a.m. December 28 to 10:00 a.m. on December 29, 2016. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

“Delta” District

Date: Thursday, December 29, 2016, 2:10AM
Location: 218 North Chaparral Street
Offense: Aggravated Assault (Penal Code Section 22.02) 2nd Degree Felony
Case Number: 1612290006

Corpus Christi Police arrested 23 year old Anthony Caraker (7/24/93) for aggravated assault and possession of drug paraphernalia after a disturbance at a bar on Chaparral Thursday morning.

with a handgun which he pointed at bar patrons and threatened to shoot them. Caraker left in the Jeep but was spotted by a Corpus Christi Police Officer North bound on Interstate 37 and the exit to State Highway 286 South bound.  The Officer arrested Caraker, impounded the Jeep, and delivered Caraker to the city detention center. No injuries were reported.

Date: Wednesday, December 28, 2016. 22:19
Location: 2000 Coleman Avenue
Offense: Aggravated Assault (Penal Code Section 22.02) 2nd Degree Felony
Case Number: 1612280172

Corpus Christi Police arrested 22 year old Demitrius Zepeda (7/22/1994) for aggravated assault related to a shooting at a home on the 2000 block of Coleman Avenue Wednesday night.

A 25 year old man reported the aggravated assault to Corpus Christi Police at 10:19pm and explained to Officers that he was shot in the leg (not a life threatening injury) by a friend, possibly because he owed the friend money.  Officers went to a home on the 2300 block of Ruth and arrested Zepeda for aggravated assault.  Officers delivered Zepeda to the city detention center and the 25 year old man was released from the hospital at around 3:30am.

Date: Thursday, December 29, 2016, 00:50
Location: 500 Louisiana Avenue
Offense: Fraudulent Possession of Identifying Information (Penal Code Section 32.51) 3rd Degree Felony
Case Number: 1612290004

Corpus Christi Police arrested 26 year old Robyn Lucke (12/6/1990) for Fraudulent Possession of Identifying Information and Possession of a controlled substance after the contraband was discovered on a traffic stop on the 500 block of Louisiana Avenue Thursday morning.

A Corpus Christi Police Officer initiated a traffic stop on a brown 2001 Chevy Suburban for conducting an unsafe turn and contacted a 49 year old man who was the driver and passengers Kevin Browning 9-23-78 and Robyn Lucke 12-6-90.  The Officers learned that Browning lied about his name, had a warrant (parole-repeat offender forgery-armed/dangerous). The Officer arrested Browning for Failure to Identify as a Fugitive and for the warrant, and then discovered Browning had a handgun. Browning and was additionally charged with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon.  The Officer then discovered Lucke had a crystal substance which the Officer believes is methamphetamine, a bunch of drivers licenses, social security cards, and checks from several people which was in her purse.  The Officer arrested Lucke for  Fraudulent Possession of identifying information, possession of a controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia. The Officer released the 49 year old man with the vehicle at the scene and then delivered Browning and Lucke to the city detention center.

Date: Wednesday, December 28, 2016, 20:25
Location: 5700 Old Brownsville Road
Event: Vehicle Crash into a House
Crash Number: C1609326

Corpus Christi Police are investigating a vehicle crash in which a car went through a house on the 5700 block of Old Brownsville Road Wednesday night.

Officers believe a 32 year old man drove his white 2012 Hyundai Sonata home from work at a high rate of speed west on West Point. Officers believe the 32 year old man lost control of his vehicle and exited the roadway.  The vehicle went through two fences and entirely though the house at 5700 Old Brownsville.  The 32 year old man was transported to the hospital for treatment for a laceration to the head.  Although the house received structural damage, no one inside was injured.  Officers believe alcohol was not a factor in the crash. The 32 year old man was cited for fail to control speed and for failing to yield at a stop sign.

“Charlie” District

Date: Wednesday, December 28, 2016, 23:44
Location: 5700 Everhart Road
Offense: Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon
Case Number: 1612290001

Corpus Christi Police arrested three men on a traffic stop at the 5700 block of Everhart Wednesday night.

A Corpus Christi Police Officer conducted a traffic stop at 11:44pm at Bonner and Everhart on a black 2011 Dodge Durango for an inoperable rear license plate light. The Officer met 30 year old Pablo Ruiz (11/16/1986) who was the operator of the vehicle and the Officer learned Ruiz did not have a drivers license. The Officer arrested Ruiz for Driving While License Suspended. The Officer had a 13 year old boy exit the vehicle and the Officer discovered a pistol in the boys pocket. The Officer detained the 13 year old boy for unlawful carrying of a weapon. The Officer contacted a third person in the vehicle, and later learned that the third person was 39 year old Tres Smyth (11/29/1977). Smyth had provided the name of a family member who the Officer knew personally and immediately recognized that name as falsely provided. The Officer arrested Smyth for Failure to Identify

The Officer impounded the vehicle, delivered the 13 year old boy to the Nueces County Juvenile Detention Center, and then delivered Ruiz and Smyth 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 886-2840. 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.

Police Want Help To Identify Optical Store Burglar

Date: Tuesday, November 29, 2016, 3:39am
Location: 4124 Ayers Street
Offense: Burglary of a Building (Penal Code Section 30.02) State Jail Felony
Case Number: 1611290017

Corpus Christi Police want help from the public to identify and locate a man who did a burglary at an Optical store located at 4124 Ayers Street on November 29, 2106.

A 50 year old man reported the burglary to Corpus Christi Police at 3:39am on November 29 after the 50 year old man was alerted by an alarm at the business. The 50 year old man told Officers he found a door damaged and about $1,200 dollars worth of frames missing. The 50 year old man told Officers he had closed circuit video of a man who forced entry into the store and took the frames. The burglar has not been captured and Detectives want help from the public to identify and locate this man.

The suspect is described as about 5 feet 8 inches tall, about 200 pounds, and wore a gray pull over top and bottom at the time of the burglary.

If you know who is responsible, or have any additional information about this burglary, call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which leads to an arrest may earn you a cash reward.
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Man Reports Insurance Fraud Under False Police Name

Date: Tuesday, December 27, 2016, 21:43
Location 850 Stone Street
Offense: Insurance Fraud (Penal Code Section 35.02) State Jail Felony

Case Number: 1612270158

A 28 year old man reported a case of insurance fraud to the Corpus Christi Police on the 800 block of Stone Street Tuesday evening  in which the organization claimed to be associated with law enforcement.

The 28 year old man told Officers he responded to an online registration for a child safety kit which asked for names of parents and children to be registered.  The 28 year old man told Officers the persons claimed to be representatives of the “Texas Association of Police.” The 28 year old man told Officers the persons went to his home address to register for an “Amber Alert” and schedule another visit to start an insurance claim.  The 28 year old man showed Officers a paper with a letterhead that used a state symbol on it and uses the names of real people associated with law enforcement.  The letter offers insurance which the 28 year old man told Officers he does not believe is legitimate.

Police advise that customers should verify that insurance sales are conducted by licensed agents, know how to contact insurance organization representatives at any time, and do not provide personal financial information like a bank name and account number unless you have initiated the contact to a reputable organization.

Patrol Report December 28, 2016

The Corpus Christi Police Department responded to 1133 calls for service and generated 215 reports for formal criminal complaints from 7:00 a.m. December 27 to 10:00 a.m. on December 28, 2016. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

“Bravo” District

Date: Tuesday, December 27, 2016, 15:17
Location: 9100 State Highway 361
Event: Motor Vehicle Crash
Crash Number: C1609301

Corpus Christi Police responded to a single vehicle crash involving a motorcycle on Padre Island at 3:17pm Tuesday afternoon.  The caller told Police the motorcyclist was doing “wheelies” prior to the crash.  The motorcyclist sustained road rash to both arms and hands. Corpus Christi Fire Department Medics arrived on scene and treated the motorcyclist’s wounds (minor injures). The motorcyclist refused transport to the hospital. The motorcycle was towed due to damage. No citations were issued.

Date: Tuesday, December 27, 2016, 17:39
Location: 1600 Nile Road
Event: Motor Vehicle Crash
Crash Number: C1609304

Corpus Christi Police responded to a motor vehicle crash which involved a pedestrian on the 1600 block of Nile Road at about 5:40pm Tuesday afternoon.  A silver Honda CRV operated by a 57 year old man exited a private drive and struck a bicyclist on the sidewalk.  The driver of the vehicle could not see the bicyclist because a palm tree obstructing the view.  The 28 year old woman on the bicycle sustained a possible broken leg and was transported to Bay Area for further medical treatment. No citations were issued.

“Charlie” District

Date: Wednesday, December 28, 2016, 6:14am
Location: 900 Delaine Drive
Offense: Aggravated Assault (Penal Code Section 22.02) 2nd Degree Felony
Case Number: 1612280020

A 41 year old man reported an aggravated assault on the 900 block of Delaine Drive to Corpus Christi Police Wednesday morning. Officers arrived and saw a 39 year old man jump into a white Toyota Tacoma and flee down Delaine nearly striking a Police Patrol unit. Officers discontinued the pursuit after the 39 year old man due to the speed and not knowing a shooting had just occurred. At the residence, The 41 year old man had an obvious injury and told Officers he was shot once in the foot by the 39 year old man who is a family member. Officers believe that 10 gunshots were fired throughout the residence. The 41 year old man was transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Officers gathered evidence and information and recovered a pistol that was previously reported stolen from a vehicle burglary in Corpus Christi on  October 3, 2016. The 39 year old man has not been captured, but Police know his identity.

Date: Tuesday, December 27, 2016, 19:00
Location: 520 Everhart Road
Offense: Aggravated Robbery (Penal Code Section 29.03) 1st Degree Felony
Case Number: 1612280143

A 26 year old woman reported an armed robbery at a pharmacy at 520 Everhart Road to Corpus Christi Police Tuesday afternoon. The 26 year old woman told Officers that three males who wore hoodies, masks and gloves displayed a handgun and demanded money and drugs. The 26 year old woman told Officers the males fled on foot to Tarpon street, then got into a silver Kia 4 door. No injuries were reported and the males have not been captured.

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.

Corpus Christi Police Make Many Arrests For Intoxicated Driving Over Christmas

The Corpus Christi Police are pleased to announce that there were no injuries or fatalities on Corpus Christi roadways over the Christmas weekend due to intoxicated driving, partly because of strict enforcement by Officers which got many intoxicated drivers off the road before they could injure someone.

Corpus Christi Police arrested 15 people for intoxicated driving from December 23rd to December 26th.

Officers arrested:
9 people for driving while intoxicated as a first offense during the Christmas weekend;
2 people were arrested for driving while intoxicated with a prior conviction of D.W.I.;
2 people were arrested for driving while intoxicated with a Blood Alcohol Concentration over twice the legal limit;
and 2 people were arrested for driving while intoxicated with an open container of alcohol in the passenger compartment of the vehicle.

One Officer arrested 27 year old Andres Narvaez (8/10/1989) for driving while intoxicated as a first offense and found Narvaez was in possession of a loaded black Colt 380 handgun. Narvaez was additionally charged with unlawful carrying of a weapon because the Texas Penal Code Section 46.02 prohibits an intoxicated person from possession of a firearm while operating a motor vehicle.

Corpus Christi Police will be out in full force again this coming weekend for New Years for strict enforcement of intoxicated driving for the effort to make our roadways safer. Always plan to have a sober driver. D.W.I.’s are the worst hangovers.

Police Seek Help to Identify Burglary Suspect

Date: Wednesday, December 21, 2016, 12:09pm
Location: 6300 Queen Bess Drive
Offense: Burglary of a Habitation
Case Number: 1612210098

Corpus Christi Police Property Crimes Detectives would like help from the public to identify and locate a man who Detectives believe may be involved in a home burglary on Queen Bess Drive Wednesday.

A Corpus Christi Police Officer generated an offense report when a person told the Officer that an unknown man entered their garage without permission and took tools without the owners consent. The Officer’s report explains that the unknown man was dropped off near the home in what appeared to be an older model silver towncar.  The unknown man held a note pad and had a tape measure attached to his pants.  The Officer stated the suspect walked into the open garage and stole a Dewalt saw.  The Officer gathered images of the man from the complainant.

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The unknown man has not been apprehended and Detectives now want your help to solve this burglary. If you know who is responsible, or have any additional information about this burglary, call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which leads to an arrest may earn you a cash reward.

Two Men Rob Bank at Staples and Weber

Date: Monday, December 19, 2016, 11:18am
Location: 3757 Staples Street
Offense: Robbery (Penal Code Section 29.02) 2nd Degree Felony
Case Number: 1612190030

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Corpus Christi Police responded to the bank robbery complaint at 11:20am. A bank teller told Officers that two men came into the bank and demanded cash. The teller told Officers that no weapon was displayed and no injuries were reported. The teller told Officers the two men got cash, and then left the bank and ran on Staples Street toward Everhart.

The bank employees described the suspects to Officers as two men about 20 years of age, and they both wore black hoodies, gloves, sweat pants and sandals. The bank employees said one of the suspects had a design on the sweatpants and one of the suspects wore a mask and had a purple “Metro PCS” bag at the time of the robbery. Neither of the suspects have been apprehended and Corpus Christi Police would now like help from the public to solve this case.

If you know who is responsible, or have any additional information about this bank robbery, 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 you a cash reward of up to $2,500 dollars.

Man Drives Into Crash Scene, Gets Arrested

Date: Sunday, December 18, 2016, 2:19am
Location: Devon at Gollihar
Offense: Driving While Intoxicated with B.A.C. over .15 (Penal Code Section 49.02) Class A Misdemeanor
Case Number: 1612180021

Corpus Christi Police arrested 31-year-old Pete Valdez (6/10/1985) at the intersection of Gollihar and Devon Sunday morning for driving while intoxicated with a blood alcohol concentration at or above twice the legal limit.

Corpus Christi Police had Gollihar closed to normal traffic while they investigated a vehicle crash with a fatal injury when a silver 2012 Dodge Avenger approached the scene and ran over road flares before the vehicle stopped. Officers described the vehicle’s movement as having nearly struck a vehicle in the road which was part of the crash scene. The Officers met with the operator of the Avenger, Pete Valdez, and discovered Valdez had consumed alcoholic drinks soon before operating the vehicle. Officers conducted an investigation to the condition of Valdez and arrested Valdez for Driving While Intoxicated and for driving with an invalid license.

Officers impounded the Avenger and delivered Valdez to the city detention center.