Vector Control Will Begin Treating for Mosquitoes

Starting Saturday June 23, 2018, Vector control will begin treating standing water throughout the city with larvicide. They will then monitor the mosquito traps across the city and start the process of spraying the adult mosquitoes.

Vector Control is asking the public to help them by taking care of your property. Remember the 5 D’s of Defense:

DEET – Use insect repellent containing DEET.
DRESS – Dress in long sleeves and pants when you’re outside.
DAWN, DAYTIME and DUSK – Dawn, Daytime and Dusk are the times of day when mosquitoes are most active. Avoid being outside during these times of day to prevent bites.
DRAIN – Regularly drain standing water, including water that collects in empty cans, tires, buckets, clogged rain gutters and saucers under potted plants. Mosquitoes breed in stagnant water.
DOCTOR – Consult a physician if you feel sick after being bitten.

 

 

 

Police Need your Help Identifying a Vehicle of Interest

Date:  Monday, March 19, 2018, 4:23 PM
Location:  Hampshire and Lantana
Event:  Attempted Kidnapping
Case Number: 1803190112

Corpus Christi Police Detectives need your help identifying a vehicle of interest in an attempted kidnapping incident. Officers contacted a school crossing guard in the area of Hampshire and Lantana. The crossing guard was with a 11 year old female who was crying and visibly upset. The female victim advised when she was at the bus stop at Villa and Leopard a dark skinned male in a white passenger car called to her from the vehicle. The victims bus arrived and the suspect left. The victim advised while she was on the bus she noticed the suspects car was following the bus. When the victim exited the bus in the area of Lantana and Leopard the same suspect tried to make contact with her and motioned for her to get in his car. The victim ran away and made contact with the crossing guard who then contacted the police.

The vehicle is white in color and possibly an Acura. If you have any information contact Detective J.R. Rodriguez at 361-548-0674. If you would like to remain anonymous call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at 888TIPS.com.  Crime Stoppers guarantees to keep your identity anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you up to $2,500 dollars in cash.

HELP US IDENTIFY PERSONS OF INTEREST IN RECENT STABBING

Date: October 04, 2017 10:30 P.M.
Location: 5400 Leopard St
Offense: Aggravated Assault Causes Serious Bodily Injury (2F)
Case Number: 1710040137

Corpus Christi Police responded to a stabbing at a night club located on the 5400 block of Leopard.  Upon arrival, Officers located a 32-year-old male with a stab wound.

Witnesses advised that a fight initially occurred inside of the night club.  As a result of the disturbance, security asked several individuals to leave the premises, at which point several additional fights broke out in the parking lot.  The 32-year-old victim was stabbed by an unknown suspect, who was described as a Hispanic male, black hair, with a short fade style haircut, standing about 5`9″ and weighing about 170 to 190 pounds.

Investigators are also looking to speak to several persons of interest.  In the attached video, you will see 9 males that Detectives want to speak with.  Those whom are blurred in the video are not persons of interest.

Investigators specifically want to identify the male in the attached photo.

If anyone has any information about this stabbing or can identify any of the persons of interest, please call Corpus Christi Police Robbery & Homicide Detectives at 886-2840. Anyone who would like to keep their identity secret and still provide information to Detectives, should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit the tip online at www.cctexas.com/crimestoppers.  Information provided to Crime Stoppers is anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you a cash reward.

MULTI AGENCY OPERATION SHUTS DOWN LOCAL DRUG TRAFFICKER

A combined narcotics investigation involving agents from the DEA, Homeland Security Investigations, and the Corpus Christi Police Department Narcotics/Vice Investigations Division resulted in the disruption of a south side drug trafficking operation early Friday.  At approximately 8:00 am, investigators from all three agencies served a search warrant on a residence in the 4900 block of Monitor Street.  During the search, officers found and seized approximately 30 pounds of marijuana, a small quantity of methamphetamine, three handguns, a rifle, a shotgun, and over six-hundred dollars in cash.  One of the firearms was discovered to be stolen, and a second had the serial number obliterated. The suspect, a 53-year-old man, was transported to a local hospital after he complained of chest pains.  He is facing felony charges for manufacture and delivery of marijuana, along with possible felony charges for possession of a stolen firearm and tampering with serial numbers. Today’s bust is yet another prime example of the cooperative efforts between the CCPD and Federal Agencies to combat drug trafficking in our community.

MORE BURGLARY ARRESTS

Date: Friday, August 25, 2017, 6:29 AM
Location: 7200 block of Gingerberry
Offense: Burglary of a Motor Vehicle, Theft of Firearm from Motor Vehicle
Case Number: 1708250006

On Friday, August 25, 2017, Officers were dispatched to the 7200 block of Gingerberry, reference a possible Auto Burglary.  Upon arrival, Officers observed a male holding another male at gun point. When Officers were nearing the pair, the suspect male fled on foot, jumping a fence. Officers made contact with the male who was holding the weapon in an effort to determine what had occurred, while other Officers searched for the male who had fled on foot.

The victim advised Officers that he had just arrived at his residence in the 7200 block of Windwillow and walked into his residence briefly, advising that when he returned to his vehicle he discovered several items, including a handgun and a laptop, to be missing from the vehicle. The victim advised that he had seen two males walking away from his residence and located the two males inside a vehicle on the 7200 block of Gingerberry, noting that they were in possession of his property.  The victim advised that he was attempting to call 911 while holding to pair at gunpoint, when both males ran from the location, just as Officers were arriving.

Both suspects were located in the area and were taken into custody.  The personal property the victim noted as being stolen was also located in the suspect vehicle. The suspects were identified as Bredley Dukuze (04/03/1997) and Elijah Mcginnis (05/28/1998).

Dukuze and Mcginnis were both arrested for Burglary of a Vehicle from Motor Vehicle and Theft of Firearm from Motor Vehicle. They were both transported to the City Detention Center.

Dukuze,Bredley(04/03/1997)

 

Mcginnis, Elijah (05/28/1998)

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Date: Monday, August 28, 2017, 10:40 AM
Location: 1600 block of 17^th Street
Offense: Burglary of a Motor Vehicle, Warrant of Arrest
Case Number: 1708280033

On Monday, August 28, 2017, Officers were dispatched to the 1600 block of 17^th Street, reference a burglary to a vehicle in progress.  Upon arrival, Officers observed the suspect being detained by another subject, who was later identified as the owner of the vehicle.  The suspect was identified as Efrain Ybarra (12/25/1994).

The victim advised that he drove up to his office and noticed Ybarra rummaging through the center console of his vehicle and observed Ybarra to be in possession of his personal property, noting that he then detained Ybarra until Officers arrived.

Ybarra was arrested for Burglary of a Motor Vehicle and an outstanding warrant. Ybarra was also tied to a previous incident where he entered a building without the owners consent, he was subsequently charged with Criminal Trespass.

Ybarra was transported to the City Detention Center.

Efrain Ybarra (12/25/94)

 

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Date: Monday, August 28, 2017, 3:21 PM
Location: 1900 block of Purdue
Offense: Burglary of a Building
Case Number: 1708280074

On Monday, August 28, 2017, Officers were dispatched to the 2200 block of Pine Hollow reference a Burglary in Progress.  Witnesses described the suspect as a male who was wearing a red shirt and black shorts who was last seen running behind a boarded up house.

Upon arrival, Officers observed the suspect walking from behind a nearby residence.

Through the investigation, it was determined that the male had kicked in a door to a secured apartment.  The suspect who was identified as a juvenile, was arrested and transported to the NCJJC for processing.

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Date: Monday, August 28, 2017, 6:58 PM
Location: 4000 block of S. Port
Offense: Burg of Motor Vehicle, Fraud Use of Identifying Info, Tamper w/Evidence
Case Number: 1708280092

On Monday, August 28, 2017, Officers were dispatched to the 4000 block of S. Port, in reference to Theft of Property.

The reporting party advised that a white male with shaggy black hair, wearing a white muscle shirt, black pants and pushing a shopping cart was trying to purchase items with a stolen credit card. Updates to the call provided that when the purchase was denied, the male caused a disturbance prior to leaving on foot.  Officers made contact with a male matching the description provided on the 3800 block of S. Port.  The male was detained and was identified as Michael Werner (04/27/1970).

When asked about being in possession of a stolen credit card, Werner denied having any knowledge of the card.  When Werner stepped out of the unit, hidden in his waistband were a TX DL and Credit Card not belonging to him.  Through their investigation, Officers determined that the Driver’s License and Credit Card were taken from a prior Burglary to a Motor Vehicle which occurred earlier in the day.

Werner was arrested and charged with Burglary of a Motor Vehicle, Fraudulent Use of Identifying Information and Tampering with Evidence.  He was transported to the City Detention Center.

 

Michael Werner (04/27/1970)

 

 

 

BURGLARY ARRESTS MADE DURING THE STORM

Date: Saturday, August 26, 2017, 9:45 AM
Location: 4100 Block of Ayers
Offense: Burglary of a Building
Case Number: 1708260026

On Saturday, August 26, 2017, Officers were dispatched to the 4100 block of Ayers, reference a burglary in progress.  The reporting party advised that a black male with reddish hair on one side, wearing a black jersey with tattoos on one arm kicked in the window to the business and went inside the drugstore, which was closed at the time.

Upon arrival, witnesses on scene immediately advised Officers that the male suspect was seen walking into 4100 block of Carlton.  Officers located and detained a male at a home in the 4100 block of Carlton who matched the description.  The male was brought back to the store, at which point he admitted to being inside of the store, but not breaking the window.

Back at the original location, a field identification was completed and the witness advised that Marcus Sutherland-Trevino was the subject observed breaking into the store.   Marcus Sutherland-Trevino (06/11/1997) was arrested for Burglary of a Building.

Marcus was transported to the CDC without incident.

 

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Date: Saturday, August 26, 2017, 10:10 AM
Location: 2000 Block of Gollihar
Offense: Burglary of a Building, Possession of Marijuana
Case Number: 1708260027

On Saturday, August 26, 2017 Officers were dispatched to a convenience store in the 2000 block of Gollihar Rd., in reference to a burglary in progress.

Upon arrival, Officers observed the right front door of the store had been smashed and observed a male later identified as Elpidio Ledesma (09/29/92) exiting the building through the door with the broken window.   Ledesma was taken into custody at which point he was also found to be in possession of Marijuana.

Ledesma was arrested and Charged with Burglary of a Building and Possession of Marijuana.  He was  transported him to the City Detention Center.

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Date: Sunday, August 27, 2017, 7:51 AM
Location: 2700 Block of S Staples
Offense: Burglary of a Building, Criminal Mischief, Evading Arrest
Case Number: 1708270018

On Sunday, August 27, 2017 an Officer patrolling the area of S. Staples/Texan St was flagged down by several citizens pointing toward a cell phone business.  The Officer observed that the front window of the store had been shattered.  Witnesses described the suspect as a male who was wearing an orange shirt over his head and advised that he was last seen running toward the back of the store.

Arriving Officers saturated the area in the neighborhood behind this store.  After speaking to several witnesses, it was determined that the suspect had dropped a piece of stolen property in the alleyway behind the store before jumping several fences in an effort to get away.   Officers located the suspect in the 1200 block of Brentwood, and after a short chase, the Offender Marcus Saenz (01/07/1989), was apprehended.  Saenz was positively identified by witnesses on scene.

While checking the area, Officers located a backpack in the bed of a truck near where the Offender was taken into custody, inside the backpack was the Orange shirt that Saenz has been observed wearing when running from the store.

Offender Saenz was arrested and charged with Burglary of a Building, Criminal Mischief and Evading Arrest.

 

 

 

 

 

19-YEAR-OLD FEMALE WANTED FOR AGGRAVATED ASSAULT WITH A DEADLY WEAPON

Police would like help from the public to locate a fugitive who has an active warrant for her arrest.  Law Enforcement Officers are searching for 19-year-old Britney Baltazar  (07/21/98) for charges stemming from an Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon (No Bond) as well as a second warrant for Theft (Bond-$5,000). 

Baltazar is described as a 19-year-old female who stands 5 feet 1 inches tall, weighs 150 pounds, with Strawberry Blonde hair and Brown eyes.

 

If you know how to locate Baltazar, 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.

 

Drive Sober or get pulled over

Corpus Christi Police Officers will be out in force targeting drunk drivers from June 24-July 5.

Possible Abduction from the Downtown Area

Corpus Christi Police Officers need your help locating 20 year old Kaeli Rosales. She was last seen in the downtown area near the Whataburger around 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM this evening. She might have been abducted by two dark complected males with no hair driving a white van with no windows. It is possible that the van was at a park earlier this evening. Kaeli is 5 feet 2 inches tall weighing 125 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. Officers have been unable to reach Kaeli on her cell phone.

If you have seen Kaeli Rosales or the van please call 911 with a location and description of the individuals and vehicle.

Patrol Report June 7, 2017

Date:  June 6, 2017, 7:26 AM
Location:  400 Schatzel
Offense:  Aggravated Assault
Case Number:  1706060022

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to the 400 of Mesquite St. in reference to a fight in progress with a weapon. Officers arrived and located the fight in a park in the area of 400 Schatzel. Officers observed a subject recording an argument between two men. The witness stated that the suspect in a white button down shirt was waving a knife at another subject. Offices reviewed the footage and it showed the suspect trying to cut the victim with the knife. The witness also stated that when the officers arrived he put the knife in his pocket.  Officers contacted the suspect and detained him. They located a knife in his right front pocket of his pants. The 75 year old male victim had a small cut to his right hand which was treat at the scene by medics. Officers arrested Alfred Muniz (10-02-1940) and transported him to the City Detention Center.

Date:  June 6, 2017, 9:08 PM
Location:  1500 S. Port
Offense:  Theft, Evading Arrest
Case Number:  1706060144

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to the Family Dollar in the 1500 block of S. Port in reference to a theft in progress. The call advised that 2 suspects fled the store with baskets full of merchandise. Officers checked the area and observed 2 males, matching the description,  walking in the 3300 block of Baldwin. One male took off running and the other was detained at the scene. Officers chased the other suspect and saw him run towards a grassy area near Cheyenne St. Officers checked the area and found the suspect lying face down in the grass with a Dollar General bag containing a lot of items from the store. The suspect was taken into custody and both suspects were taken back to the Dollar general. Officers reviewed video and it showed both subjects entering the store but only the suspect that took off running taking items from the store and placing them in a red bag. Officers arrested Michael Llamas (05-24-1969) and transported him to the City Detention Center. All of the property was returned to the store.

Date:  June 6, 2017, 11:39 PM
Location:  9100 Agnes St.
Offense:  Aggravated Assault
Case Number:  1706060153

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to the area of 9100 Agnes St. in reference to a disturbance with a weapon. As officers were en route the call was updated and advised that a shot was fired. The suspect was described as a female wearing a green shirt. Officers arrived and contacted the 56 year old female suspect outside the residence. Officers contacted the 61 year old female victim. She advised that she was doing her laundry and had asked her brother to help her. The victim stated that the suspect became angry and started yelling at her. The victims brother told the suspect to be quiet and leave her alone. The victim walked out of the room and heard a gun shot coming from the area of the living room. The victim went to the living room and observed the suspect holding a gun. The suspect told the victim “come over here so I can kill you too.” The victim left fearing for her safety and called the police. The victims brother left the scene prior to officers arriving. Officers observed a flat screen TV that was mounted on the wall to have a bullet hole in it. Officers located a hand gun on the sofa in the living room. Officers arrested Sandra Saenz (07-03-1960) and transported her to the City Detention Center.