Tag Archives: #CorpusChristiCrimeStoppers

Charlie District, Criminal Investigations Division

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

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

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

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

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

Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division

Credit Card Thief Identified By Crime Stoppers Tips

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Charlie District, Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Crime Stoppers Offers Reward to Locate a Gunman

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

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

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

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

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

Charlie District, Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division

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

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

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

Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District

Crime Stoppers Has Cash Reward to Catch a Thief

Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2015, 12:38PM
Location: 2601 Ayers Street
Offense: Burglary from a Vehicle
Case Number: 1510130079

Corpus Christi Police would like help from the public to identify or locate a man accused of stealing an air compressor from the back of an unattended, pickup truck in a restaurant parking lot located at 2601 Ayers Street on October 13, 2015.

Corpus Christi Police obtained video of the man who went inside the restaurant to buy a meal at 12:38pm. The man left the restaurant with a little boy and the two got into a white four door car with a sun roof. The car went to a different parking spot and the man got out, then took the air compressor from the bed of the pickup truck and loaded the compressor into the car and drove away. The owner of the compressor told Officers the compressor was valued at about $950 dollars.

A video of the crime can be viewed on youtube.

Anyone who can identify this man, or has any additional information about this crime should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIP (8477) or submit the tip online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers that leads to an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

Community Outreach, Traffic Safety Division

Investigators Release Image of Vehicle Believed Involved in Saturday’s Fatal Hit & Run

Date: Saturday, October 10, 2015, 21:06
Location: 7500 South Padre Island Drive
Offense: Hit & Run with Fatal Injury
Case Number: 1510110004

Corpus Christi Police Crash Investigators have released video they obtained today which show a vehicle Investigators believe was involved in the Hit & Run crash Saturday night on the 7500 block of South Padre Island Drive which left a 21-year-old woman dead.

Investigators have the cooperation of nearby businesses to gain access to video surveillance in the area of the hit & run crash. Investigators obtained video from a business which shows a white sport utility vehicle pass in front of the business at 9:06pm with aftermarket black rims that has front end damage. Investigators believe the vehicle is a Toyota Four Runner. Investigators are viewing more video to determine the path of the vehicle such as if the vehicle entered the freeway, remained on the access road, or turned at an intersection.

Investigators ask the public for help to speed up the process to locate this vehicle and identify the driver. Anyone who can locate the vehicle or has any additional information about this crash, call the Corpus Christi Police Traffic Safety Section at 886-2600 or call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477). Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District, Patrol Division

Police Search for Missing Autistic Six Year Old Boy

Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2015, 14:19
Location: 1200 Sixth Street
Event: Missing Child
Case Number: 1509230094

Police are searching for 6 year old Ryan Hunsaker (6/23/2009)
Police are searching for 6 year old Ryan Hunsaker

Police are searching for a missing autistic 6 year old boy wearing black & white shirt, gray pants, spiderman socks in the area of Staples and Morgan. The child does not speak and is described as 4 feet tall, 40-50 pounds, dark blonde hair, brown eyes and light skin tone. He was last seen last night at 11pm, but was just brought to the attention of police. The name of the child is Ryan Hunsaker.

Update: September 23, 2015, 17:00
Thanks to help from the community, the boy was found safe. Thank you for all the help!

Bravo District, Crime Stoppers, Criminal Investigations Division

Help Crime Stoppers Catch a Fugitive

Juan Cuba is wanted for Theft out of Nueces County
Juan Cuba is wanted for Theft out of Nueces County

Corpus Christi Police Property Crimes Detectives would like help from the public to locate 31-year-old Juan Cuba (9/7/1984) who has a warrant out of Nueces County for Theft with two or more previous convictions.

Cuba is described as a white male, about 5 feet 8 inches tall, 280 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes with a tattoo on his throat. The last known address for Cuba was on the 1000 block of Weaver Street in Corpus Christi. Call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at http://www.888TIPS.com to provide information to help locate Cuba. Crime Stoppers guarantees to keep callers identity secret and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn the caller a cash reward.

Community Outreach, Crime Stoppers, Criminal Intelligence Unit

Help Catch a Thief with Crime Stoppers

Anita Hernandez (6/19/1966) is wanted for theft out of Nueces County
Anita Hernandez (6/19/1966) is wanted for theft out of Nueces County

Corpus Christi Police Property Crimes Detectives want help from the public to locate 49-year-old Anita Hernandez (6/19/1966) who has a warrant for his arrest for theft with two or more previous convictions of theft.

Hernandez is described as a white female, about 5 feet tall, 200 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. The last known address for Hernandez was on the 1400 block of Dorado Street in Corpus Christi. Call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at http://www.888TIPS.com to provide information to help locate Hernandez. Crime Stoppers guarantees to keep callers identity secret and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn the caller a cash reward.

Bravo District, Crime Stoppers, Criminal Investigations Division

Detectives Want Help to Identify a Sex Offender

Date: Tuesday, July 14, 2015, 13:14
Location: 1145 Waldron Road
Offense: Indecent Exposure (Penal Code Section 21.08) Class B Misdemeanor
Case Number: 1507140071

Corpus Christi Police Detectives would like help from the public to identify and locate a man who is accused of indecent exposure in a parking lot located at 1145 Waldron Road on July 14, 2015.

A 31 year old woman reported the indecent exposure to Corpus Christi Police at 1:14pm after she saw a man seated in a car masturbating. The 31 year old woman told Officers the man left prior to law enforcement arrival, but the act was seen by her 11 year old daughter.

Corpus Christi Police Detectives obtained video from a nearby store of the man and would like help from the public to identify the suspect in this crime. The 31 year old woman described the man to Officers as a male in his early 30`s in age and having a slender build possibly 120-150lbs wearing a dark black short sleeve shirt and having bald hair with noticeable hair shaved stubbles on his head inside a blue four door sedan.

Anyone who can identify this man, or has any additional information about this crime should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit the information online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information that leads to an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.