Tag Archives: Narcotics

Criminal Investigations Division, Narcotics/Vice Division

Narcotics Investigators Raid House on Cheyenne Street

Date: Tuesday, May 17, 2016, 14:42
Location: 441 Cheyenne Street
Offense: Manufacture/Delivery of a Controlled substance in Penalty Group 1 >=1G<4G (Heath and Safety Code Section 481.112) 2nd Degree Felony
Case Number:1605170073

The Corpus Christi Police Narcotics and Vice Investigators served a search warrant Tuesday afternoon as a result of an investigation into narcotics dealing at 441 Cheyenne Street. Investigators seized 157.63 grams/ 5.55 ounces of Heroin and $6,418.00 in cash. Investigators arrested Jose Hernandez (11/26/51) for Manufacture and Delivery of Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 1 at a first degree felony level. Hernandez also had an active arrest warrant for Manufacture and Delivery of Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 1 at a first degree felony level. The search warrant led Investigators to discover Leticia Gonzalez (8/23/80). Investigators arrested Gonzalez for Possession of marijuana, Fail to Identify Fugitive from Justice, a Motion to Revoke warrant for Possession of Controlled Substance, and a warrant for Aggravated Assault with a weapon. Investigators accused Gonzalez of providing false identifying information to police about her identity but was positively identified by patrol officers who assisted at the scene.

Cheyenne Street drugs

 

Community Outreach, Narcotics/Vice Division

Drop Off Unused Prescription Meds Tomorrow: D.E.A.’S National Prescription Take-Back Day Is Saturday

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After collecting and destroying 5.5 million pounds—2,762 tons—of unused prescription drugs in the past 5 years, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is continuing its efforts to take back unused, unwanted and expired prescription medications.  The DEA invites the public to bring their potentially dangerous, unwanted medicines to one of over 5,000 collection sites around the country that are manned by more than 3,800 of DEA’s tribal and local law enforcement partners.  This service is free of charge, with no questions asked.

The public can find a nearby collection site by visiting www.dea.gov, clicking on the “Got Drugs?” icon, and entering their zip code into the search window, or they can call 800-882-9539.  Only pills and other solids, like patches, will be accepted—the public should not bring liquids, needles or other sharps to take back sites.

America is presently experiencing an epidemic of addiction, overdose and death due to abuse of prescription drugs, particularly opioid painkillers.  6.5 million Americans abuse prescription drugs, according to the most recent National Survey on Drug Use and Health, more than abuse cocaine, heroin, and hallucinogens combined.

“Most prescription drug abusers get their pills from friends and family, including from the household medicine cabinet,” said DEA Acting Administrator Chuck Rosenberg.  “Please remove unwanted prescription drugs from your homes and help prevent substance abuse fueled by our medicine cabinets.”

Drug overdoses are now the leading cause of injury-related death in the United States, eclipsing deaths from motor vehicle crashes or firearms.  The removal from homes of unwanted prescription pills that can be abused, stolen or resold is an easy way to help fight the epidemic of substance abuse and addiction.
Collection sites are at the following locations in Corpus Christi, Alice, and Kingsville:  

Alice Police Department – 415 E. Main, Alice, Texas 78332

Corpus Christi Army Depot/Naval Air Station (Restricted to Military Personnel) – Corpus Christi, Texas 78419

Goodwill Store – 2961 S. Port, Corpus Christi, Texas 78405

Huntington Plaza – 5300 Saratoga, Corpus Christi, Texas 78413

KIII TV Station – 5002 SPID, Corpus Christi, Texas 78411

Kingsville Chamber of Commerce – 635 East King Avenue, Kingsville, Texas 78363

Nueces County Precinct 1 – 11408 Leopard, Corpus Christi, Texas 78401

Nueces County Precinct 2 – 10110 Compton, Corpus Christi, Texas 78418

Charlie District, Narcotics/Vice Division

Police Serve Search Warrant on Caravelle Parkway

Date: Tuesday, March 22, 2016, 15:56
Location: 3802 Caravelle Parkway
Offense: Possession of a Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 1 (Health and Safety Code Section 481.115) 3rd Degree Felony
Case Number: 1603220111

Corpus Christi Police arrested 26-year-old Darious Decuire (7/7/1989) Tuesday afternoon for Possession of a Controlled Substance at his apartment located at 3802 Caravelle Parkway.

The Corpus Christi Police Department Narcotics and Vice Investigation Division served a search warrant at 3802 Caravelle Tuesday afternoon at 3:34 pm.  Police arrested Derious Decuire (7-7-89).  Police seized approximately 3.5 pounds of marijuana, 39.73 grams of alprazolam, 14.11 grams of ecstasy pills, and 11.67 grams of cocaine.  There was also $222 in US currency and four cell phones that were taken as evidence.

Officers delivered Decuire to the city detention center for possession of a controlled substance in three different penalty groups and possession of marijuana. All four accusations are felony criminal charges.

approximately 3.5 pounds of marijuana, 39.73 grams of alprazolam, 14.11 grams of ecstasy pills, and 11.67 grams of cocaine
approximately 3.5 pounds of marijuana, 39.73 grams of alprazolam, 14.11 grams of ecstasy pills, and 11.67 grams of cocaine
Narcotics/Vice Division

Police Serve Search Warrant on Brennan Street

Date: Friday, February 26, 2016, 8:30am
Location: 1902 Brennan Street
Offense: Manufacture/Deliver a Controlled Substance (Health and Safety Code Section 481.112) 1st Degree Felony
Case Number: 1602260036

Corpus Christi Police arrested two people and seized evidence and currency from a house on the 1900 block of Brennan Street Friday morning.

The Corpus Christi Police Department Narcotics and Vice Investigation Division executed a search warrant at 1902 Brennan at about 8:30am on February 26, 2016. Investigators seized 4.5 ounces of powder cocaine, 1.5 ounces of crack cocaine, 2 grams of methamphetamine, and approximately $7400 in US currency.

Investigators arrested 32-year-old Rickey Reyes Flores (2/15/1984) and 29-year-old Veronica Ybarra (8/7/1986) for Manufacturing/ Delivery of Control Substance, a first degree felony punishable by up to 99 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine.

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Charlie District, Narcotics/Vice Division

Corpus Christi Police Narcotics Investigators Serve Search Warrant on Snowbird Street

Date: Thursday, January 7, 2016, 5:50am
Location: 4200 Snowbird Street
Offense: Manufacture/Delivery of a Controlled Substance
Case Number: 1601070029

The Corpus Christi Police Narcotics/Vice Investigators served a search warrant at a home on the 4200 block of Snowbird Street Thursday morning and seized narcotics, then arrested three people.

The Corpus Christi Police Investigators responded to numerous neighborhood complaints about quality of life issues which involved the residence at 4250 Snowbird. The Corpus Christi Police Narcotics Vice Investigators conducted an investigation into possible drug dealing from that residence.  This investigation resulted in the securing of a search and arrest warrant for the location. 

     The warrant was served on January 7, 2016 at about 0550 hours, with the assistance of Corpus Christi Police SWAT team. During this warrant service, quantities of methamphetamine, marijuana, hydroponic marijuana, THC wax, and prescription pills were located throughout the residence. 

     Three subjects were arrested.  They were:
Juan Manuel Sanchez III (5-1-92), who was charged with Manufacture/Delivery of a Controlled Substance PG 1 >1<4 grams;
Adrian Pinon (9-19-96), who was charged with Possession of Controlled Substance PG2 and Possession of a Dangerous Drug;
and Gonzalez, Justin (8-6-96), who was charged with Possession of Controlled Substance PG2 and Possession of a Dangerous Drug. 

 

Criminal Investigations Division, Narcotics/Vice Division

Corpus Christi Police Arrest Two People for Narcotics Trafficking

Date: Thursday, December 10, 2015, 15:19
Location: 1503 Airline Road
Offense: Delivery of a Controlled Substance
Case Number: 1512100089

Narcotics/Vace Investigators seized over 19 grams of powdered heroin, over 24 grams of black tar heroin as well as over one gram of crack cocaine, gold jewelry, over $700 in cash and a 2005 Ford Explorer Thursday afternoon.
Narcotics/Vice Investigators seized over 19 grams of powdered heroin, over 24 grams of black tar heroin as well as over one gram of crack cocaine, gold jewelry, over $700 in cash and a 2005 Ford Explorer Thursday afternoon.

The Corpus Christi Police Department Narcotics/Vice Investigators arrested a man and a woman at 1530 Airline for Delivery of a Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 1 Thursday afternoon.

The arrests were the culmination of a lengthy investigation into heroin dealing in the Corpus Christi.  Jesse Garza (5-23-95) was found to be in possession of over 19 grams of powdered heroin upon his arrest.  Erica Martinez (6-1-95), whose vehicle they were in to make the delivery, was found to be in possession of over 24 grams of black tar heroin as well as over one gram of crack cocaine.  Estimated street value of the drugs seized was $1650.00.  The division seized over $700 in cash and a 2005 Ford Explorer.  Investigators also seized the gold jewelry worn by the suspect, as it was believed to have been purchased with illegal proceeds.

Bravo District, Narcotics/Vice Division

Another Crime Stoppers Tip Leads to Narcotics & Guns

16 ounces of marijuana, several types of pills packaged for street sales, all with a street value of $3,100.00 along with three rifles, a shotgun, and a pistol seized based on a Crime Stoppers tip.
16 ounces of marijuana, several types of pills packaged for street sales, all with a street value of $3,100.00 along with three rifles, a shotgun, and a pistol seized based on a Crime Stoppers tip.

Date: Friday, July 10, 2015, 12:17pm
Location: 7446 Skyking Drive
Offense: Possession of Marijuana (Health and Safety Code Section 481.121) State Jail Felony
Case Number: 1507100063

The Corpus Christi Police Narcotics Vice Investigations Division arrested three people and seized 16 ounces of marijuana with an estimated street value of $3,100 dollars after the Investigators served a search warrant at 7446 Skyking at 12:17pm Thursday as the result of an investigation based on a tip to Crime Stoppers.

Narcotics and Vice Investigators researched neighborhood complaints and a Crime Stoppers tip and discovered evidence of the sale of contraband from the home and developed enough information to obtain a search warrant for the premises. Narcotics Investigators seized 448 grams (16 ounces) of hydroponic marijuana and several types of pills packaged for street sales as a result of the search warrant. The Investigators also seized three rifles, a shotgun, and a pistol from the home.

Narcotics Investigators arrested 36-year-old Erik Orlando Roblez (11-21-78), 32-year-old Erin Kristen Roblez (7-16-82), and 31-year-old Jeanette Olivarez (9-25-83), all charged with felony possession of marijuana.

Anyone with information about narcotics sales can provide the information to Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit the information online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Investigators need specific information in the tip. If the information leads to an arrest, it could earn the tipster a cash reward.

The person who provided this Crime Stoppers tip should call back to 888-TIPS (8477) on Thursdays to check on the status of their tip. Once the reward is ready for collection, the tipster will be provided with instructions to collect the reward. Crime Stoppers will never ask for their name and guarantees to keep their identity secret. They will be identified by a code number the tipster was provided when they first provided the tip. Crime Stoppers is a non-profit group that is funded solely by donations and there are no tax dollars spent on the Crime Stoppers program.

Charlie District, Gang Unit, Narcotics/Vice Division

Narcotics Investigators Arrest Six People For Narcotics Violations on Chula Vista

Date: Thursday, July 9, 2015, 14:40
Location: 1617 Chula Vista Street
Offense: Manufacturing or Delivering Controlled Substance
Case Number: 1507090113

The Corpus Christi Police Narcotics and Vice Investigators had assistance from the Corpus Christi Police Gang Unit to serve an arrest and search warrant Thursday afternoon at 1617 Chula Vista Street related to neighborhood complaints about sales of narcotics.

Investigators seized several types of narcotics which include:
4.9 grams of crack cocaine;
6.6 grams of methamphetamine;
1.1 grams of marijuana;
1.5 grams of heroin;
several types of illegal prescription drugs;
and over 3/4 of a kilo of synthetic cannabinoids.

Investigators also seized two firearms, one of which was reported stolen, and $7,336 dollars in cash. The following individuals were arrested:
Eric Rodriguez (11-1-83)  Manufacture/delivery of Controlled Substance;
John Guerrero (3-11-93)  Manufacture/delivery of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 1g-4g;
Tabitha Guerrero (2-9-95)  Manufacture/delivery of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 1g-4g;
Daniela Villarreal (2-4-95)  Manufacture/delivery of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 1g-4g;
Daniel Hernandez-Murillo (6-7-98)  Out of County Warrants for dangerous drugs and illegal entry;
and Jose Cruz Esquivel (5-17-83)  Possession of a Controlled Substance

Anyone who has complaints of the unlawful sales of narcotics in their neighborhood should call the Corpus Christi Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the tip online at http://www.888TIPS.com to provide the information. Crime Stoppers guarantees to keep the identity of the tipster secret and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn the caller a cash reward.

4.9 grams of crack cocaine; 6.6 grams of methamphetamine; 1.1 grams of marijuana; 1.5 grams of heroin; several types of illegal prescription drugs; and over 3/4 of a kilo of synthetic cannabinoids
4.9 grams of crack cocaine;
6.6 grams of methamphetamine;
1.1 grams of marijuana;
1.5 grams of heroin;
several types of illegal prescription drugs;
and over 3/4 of a kilo of synthetic cannabinoids
Delta District, Narcotics/Vice Division

Police Continue Narcotics Enforcement With Search Warrants

Corpus Christi Police seized 20 grams of marijuana and 30 grams of synthetic marijuana with a street value of $2,600 from 1526 Kennedy
Corpus Christi Police seized 20 grams of marijuana and 30 grams of synthetic marijuana with a street value of $2,600 from 1526 Kennedy
Corpus Christi Police seized over $3,500 dollars in cash at 1526 Kennedy
Corpus Christi Police seized over $3,500 dollars in cash at 1526 Kennedy

The Corpus Christi Police Narcotics & Vice Investigators served a search warrant at 1526 Kennedy Friday morning.  The warrant was a product of numerous complaints from the neighborhood residents about drug sales from that location.

Over 30 grams of crack cocaine, 17 grams of powdered cocaine, 20 grams of marijuana, and 30 grams of synthetic marijuana was recovered with an estimated street value of the drugs as $2600.00.  Investigators also seized a Jimenez Arms 9mm automatic pistol, scales, packaging, and other paraphernalia associated with drug distribution.  Over $3500 in U.S. currency, some of which was located in a hideaway safe styled as a book and some hidden in a baby bottle, was seized as well.

John Anthony DeLaCruz (9-24-86), was charged with second degree felony Possession of controlled substance and Possession of Marijuana and delivered to the city detention center.

Community Outreach, Narcotics/Vice Division

Drug Take Back Results

Local Drug Enforcement Authorities announced the results of the Drug Take Back event which was held on Saturday, September 27th, 2014. The following weights were announced:

HEB, 3033 S. Port Ave., CC, TX  = 44.5 pounds

HEB, 5313 Saratoga Blvd, CC, TX = 166 pounds

HEB, 11110 Leopard, CC, TX  = 46.5 pounds

HEB, 1145 Waldron Rd., CC, TX = 58 pounds

HEB, 409 E. Kleberg Ave., Kingsville, TX  = 75 pounds

HEB, 1115 E. Main St, Alice, TX = 142.50 pounds

KIII TV Station, 5002 SPID, CC, TX = 470 pounds

NAS/CCAD, 308 Crecy, CC, TX   September 25th, 2014 = 50 pounds

Prior to and leading up to Take Back = 100 pounds

TOTAL. 1,152.5 pounds

Thank you to all the volunteers who helped host this event to reduce pollution and misuse from prescription medication.