Tag Archives: Corpus Christi Police

Bravo District, Patrol Division

Parent Reports Stranger Danger Incident To Police Friday

Date: Friday, September 9, 2016, 17:09
Location: 2300 Waldron Road
Event: Stranger Danger
Case Number: 1609090140

A man reported another stranger danger incident to Corpus Christi Police which he said happened to his daughter in Flour Bluff Friday afternoon. A man told Corpus Christi Police that his 9-year-old daughter told him a strange man had offered her candy as she walked across the street from the Flour Bluff Elementary School at about 3:40pm. The man told Officers his daughter described the strange man as about 20 years of age in a light blue t-shirt, clean shaven, dark brown or black hair, wearing black sunglasses, in a Red pickup truck. No injuries were reported and no suspects have been identified. Images from video surveillance systems were not immediately available at the time of this blog post.

Anyone who may be able to identify this strange man or has any additional information about this event should contact the Corpus Christi Police Department at 886-2600.

Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division

Police Detail Jenkins Arrest Related to Shooters Depot Murder

Date: Friday, September 9, 2016, 15:50
Location: 410 Peoples Street
Offense: Warrant of Arrest (Code of Criminal Procedure Section 15.01)
Case Number: 1609010150

Twenty eight year old Jeremiah Jenkins (2/13/1988), who was a fugitive with a warrant for his arrest related to the Shooters Depot Murder, surrendered to authorities Friday afternoon.

The Corpus Christi Police Detective assigned to the capital murder case was notified by an attorney’s office that Jenkins was present at the attorney’s office and was ready to peacefully surrender to authorities. The Detective notified the U.S. Marshal’s Fugitives and Violent Offenders Task Force and the task force picked up Jenkins, verified his identity, then delivered Jenkins to the city detention center.

Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to a robbery call at the Shooters Depot gun shop at about 9pm on September 1, 2016.  Officers found a 63-year-old man and 38-year-old man were both seriously injured by what appeared to be gunshots.  The 63-year-old man died short time later after he was transported to the hospital.  The 38-year-old man was in serious condition at a local hospital.  Detectives believe that the incident started as a robbery of the business sometime between 8 p.m. and 9 p.m.

A vehicle that belonged to one of the victims was found loaded with weapons a short time after the incident at the 900 block of Corn Products road.

Jenkins is the third arrest related to this event preceded by 19-year-old Truanser Hughes and 20-year-old Filamir Gomez. Police continue to search for a fourth suspect in this case and have a warrant for the arrest of 22-year-old Darien Marshall (1/31/1994).

Anyone with any information to locate Darien Marshall should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers is completely anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you up to $2,500 in cash.

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Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division

Police Capture Second Suspect In Shooters Depot Murder

Date: Wednesday, September 7, 2016
Location: San Diego, Texas
Offense: Warrant of Arrest (Code of Criminal Procedure Section 15.01)
Case Number: 1609010150

The United States Marshal’s Gulf Coast Fugitives and Violent Offenders Task Force captured 20 year old Filamir Gomez (6/11/1996) in San Diego, Texas yesterday afternoon.

Gomez had a warrant for his arrest related to the Shooters Depot Murder that happened September 1, 2016 on Leopard Street.

The Corpus Christi Police Gang Unit conducted research and developed information which led them to believe that Gomez was in a mobile home located on West Dix Street in San Diego, Texas. The Gang Unit provided the information to the United States Marshal’s Service and the Gulf Coast Fugitives and Violent Offenders Task Force went to the address and found Gomez. Gomez was then delivered to the Corpus Christi Police Headquarters for an interview and then delivered to the Corpus Christi city detention center.

Two other suspects in the Shooters Depot remain at large. Police are still searching for Jeremiah Jenkins (2/13/1988) and Darian Marshall (1/31/1994) who both have warrants for their arrest out of Nueces County related to the Shooters Depot murder.

Anyone with any information which can help law enforcement locate these fugitives should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers is completely anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn the caller a cash reward.

Charlie District, Criminal Investigations Division

Detectives Release Video of Suspect Vehicle In Attempted Kidnapping Case on Hudson Street

Date: Tuesday, September 6, 2016, 7:28am
Location: 2000 Hudson Street
Offense: Attempted Kidnapping (Penal Code Section 20.03)
Case Number: 1609060033

Corpus Christi Police Detectives who investigate crimes against children have released video of a suspect vehicle related to an attempted kidnapping case that happened at Prescott and Hudson in front of Cunningham Middle School yesterday morning.

Detectives are looking for a dark blue 2002 model or newer Chevy Malibu or Chevy Impala. Detectives believe the car has aftermarket wheels and faded paint on the hood.  Detectives believe the driver is a male with dark hair and a mustache.  Detectives do not know if this vehicle is related to any other similar cases and are focused on this vehicle specifically for the attempted kidnapping case on Hudson.

If you can identify the man, can locate the vehicle, 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 provided to Crime Stoppers is anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn the caller a cash reward.

Adam District, Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Police Investigate Afternoon Shooting on Airport Road

Date: Friday, September 2, 2016, 15:16
Location: 400 block of Airport Road
Offense: Aggravated Assault
Case Number: 1609020110

Corpus Christi Police are investigating a possible shooting which injured a 32 year old man at a home on the 400 block of Airport Road Friday afternoon.

Corpus Christi Police responded to a complaint of a shooting at a duplex home on the 400 block of Airport Road at 3:15pm Friday afternoon. Officers found a 32 year old man with obvious injuries that appeared to be gunshot wounds. A neighbor told Officers that they heard loud sounds which may have been gunshots, saw the injured 32 year old man, and then called Police.

The 32 year old man was taken by ambulance to the hospital and has life threatening injuries according to Officers at the scene. Officers were provided information that an adult male with dark skin, short hair, and about 140 pounds was near a white Chevy Impala just before the sounds were heard the injured man was discovered. Detectives would like help from the public to locate that man and the vehicle. Detectives say no suspects have been apprehended and they continue to gather more information about this event.

If you know who was involved in this aggravated assault, 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 provided to Crime Stoppers is completely anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn the caller a cash reward.

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Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District

Police Obtain Arrest Warrant For Bank Robber Thanks to Crime Stoppers Tips

Willie Church (2/22/1996) Wanted for Robbery
Willie Church
(2/22/1996)
Wanted for Robbery

Date: Thursday, August 25, 2016, 11:33am
Location: 4102 Baldwin Boulevard
Offense: Robbery (Penal Code Section 29.03)
Case Number: 1608250052

A Crime Stoppers tip helped Corpus Christi Police Detectives to identify 20-year-old Willie Church (2/22/1996) as the suspect in the Bank Robbery at the Kleberg Bank on August 25th. Detectives have obtained an arrest warrant for Church and would now like help from the public to locate him. Church is described as a 20-year-old man with dark skin, stands 6 feet tall, 150 pounds, with black hair, brown eyes and had a last known address on the 2800 block of Tarlton.

Corpus Christi Police responded to a report of a bank robbery at the Kleberg Bank located at 4102 Baldwin Boulevard at 11:30am on August 25, 2016. The bank employees told Officers that an unknown man walked into the bank dressed in scrubs and with a red purse and possibly a wig and passed a note which demanded cash. The bank employees provided the man with cash and the man left into a nearby neighborhood. Image of the suspect were released to the public and a Crime Stoppers tip provided help to Detectives to identify the bank robbery suspect as Willie Church.

Anyone who knows how to locate Church 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.

Criminal Investigations Division

Corpus Christi Police Arrest Two Suspects For Murder of 13 year old Alex Torres

Date: Friday, August 26, 2016, 18:00
Location: 3400 Bluebonnet Drive
Offense: Murder Warrant (Code of Criminal Procedure Section 15.01)
Case Number: 1501130139

Contributed by Police Lieutenant Henry Mangum:
Alex Torres was found in the doorway of his home at 2022 Treyway #78 on the evening of Jan 13, 2015. Alex had been killed by a gunshot wound to his head. Alex was 13 years old.

Corpus Christi Police Homicide Detectives worked the case non-stop, exhausting all leads.

Over the last year and seven months Detectives have continued to investigate the case. Any and all tips were thoroughly investigated.  Crime Stoppers spots were used to try and generate more leads. Although new information was becoming scarce, detectives continued to examine the case.

Today the Corpus Christi Police Department is announcing that they have arrested 2 individuals in connection with the murder of Alex Torres.

David Lee Davila (01/02/89) and Christina Trevino (4/04/92) were both arrested in the 3400 block of Bluebonnet drive at about 6pm this evening.

In the last two days, Detectives received information concerning the incident. Detectives aggressively followed up on that information and contacted several individuals and were able to obtain enough information to acquire warrants for both Davila and Trevino.

Detectives believe that David planned a shooting in retaliation for being reported to Child Protective Services and Detectives believe Christina drove David to the area of Treyway where David shot at the wrong apartment, striking and killing Alex Torres.

Coordinating with the District Attorney’s Office, warrants for murder with $500,00 bonds were acquired for both.

They were arrested about 6pm this evening without incident.

Community Outreach

Police Chief Announces Promotions

Corpus Christi Chief of Police, Mike Markle announced today there will be five Officers promoted in rank in a ceremony scheduled for Friday, August 26, 2016 at Police Headquarters.

Kelly Isaacks
Kelly Isaacks

Kelly Isaacks will advance from Captain to the rank of Commander.

William Broyles
William Broyles


William Broyles will advance from Lieutenant to the rank of Captain.

Patrick McMenamy
Patrick McMenamy

Patrick McMenamy will advance from Lieutenant to the rank of Captain.

Steven Gonzalez
Steven Gonzalez

Steven Gonzalez will advance from Senior Officer to the rank of Lieutenant.

Colby Burris
Colby Burris

Colby Burris will advance from Senior Officer to the rank of Lieutenant.

Their new assignments will be announced on August 26 and the time of the ceremony will be announced at a later time. The promotions will take effect on Monday, August 29, 2016.

 

Bravo District, Traffic Safety Division

Crime Stoppers Tip Leads Investigators to Arrest For Flour Bluff Fatal Hit and Run

Date: Wednesday, August 3, 2016, 21:40
Location: 1800 Flour Bluff Drive
Offense: Accident Involving Injury or Death
Case Number: 1608030159

Corpus Christi Police arrested 27-year-old Nicholas Brenz (12/11/1988) Friday afternoon based on a tip to Crime Stoppers for a hit and run crash that happened Wednesday night on Flour Bluff Drive which killed a 35-year-old woman.

A 35-year-old female was with her friends on August 3rd when they stopped on Don Patricio to pick up items which were mistakenly left on the top of the car and had fallen to the road. A truck, that was traveling north, struck the 35-year-old woman and threw the 35-year-old woman into the south bound lanes where she was then run over by at least two more vehicles. The truck did not remain and fled the scene. The 35-year-old woman did not survive the crash.

This is the 15th traffic fatality for 2016 in Corpus Christi.

A tip from Corpus Christi Crime Stoppers led investigators to discover the truck at about 12:30pm Friday on the 400 block of Polaris Drive in Flour Bluff. Investigators learned that the owner of the truck was not a resident of the home on Polaris, but shortly after the truck was discovered, Nicholas Brenz walked to the Flour Bluff Police Sub-station and surrendered to Officers. Investigators interviewed Brenz and then obtained a warrant for the arrest of Brenz for Accident Involving Injury or Death with a bond amount of $150,000.

This is the 48th tip to Corpus Christi Crime Stoppers which has led to an arrest in 2016.

Investigators are thankful to the Corpus Christi Crime Stoppers community for the help to discover the primary vehicle responsible for this crash. Investigators continue to search for additional vehicles and drivers involved in the crash, but say there is no interest to pursue any more criminal accusations in this case. The Investigators say they want to close out the case and want anyone involved to feel comfortable with coming forward to provide information.

Delta District, Narcotics/Vice Division

Police Conduct Narcotics Enforcement At Leopard Street Motel

Date: Thursday, July 7, 2016, 12:01
Location: 4300 Leopard Street
Offense: Manufacture/Delivery of Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 1, first degree felony
Case Number: 1607070062

The Corpus Christi Police Department Narcotics / Vice Investigations Division served a search and arrest warrant at room #151 at the La Siesta Motel at 4300 Leopard at noon yesterday.  Investigators located over 80 grams of crack cocaine,  182 grams of synthetic cannabinoid, 11.5 grams of Xanax, 4.09 grams of ecstasy pills, a Taurus .40 caliber semiautomatic pistol, and $1919.00 in cash. 

investigators siezed over 80 grams of crack cocaine, 182 grams of synthetic cannabinoid, 11.5 grams of Xanax, 4.09 grams of ecstacy pills, a Taurus .40 caliber semiautomatic pistol, and $1919.00 in cash.
investigators seized over 80 grams of crack cocaine, 182 grams of synthetic cannabinoid, 11.5 grams of Xanax, 4.09 grams of Ecstasy pills, a Taurus .40 caliber semiautomatic pistol, and $1919.00 in cash.

     Investigators arrested Shawn Lloyd Lawson (11-27-89) and Linda Booker (3-24-91), both charged with first degree felony Manufacture/Delivery of Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 1, first degree felony Manufacture/Delivery of Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 2A, second degree felony Manufacture/Delivery of Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 2, and misdemeanor Possession of Dangerous Drugs. 

 This action is part of part of a lengthy and currently ongoing investigation into the sales of drugs in the Leopard Street corridor.