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.

 

 

 

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.

NARCOTICS/VICE OFFICERS KNOCK DOWN ANOTHER SYNTHETIC DEALER ON CITY’S WEST SIDE

CCPD Narcotics/Vice Investigators shut down another synthetic cannabis dealer Thursday morning on the near west side.  At approximately 9:00 am, NVID Officers, assisted by the CCPD Bike Patrol, served a search and arrest warrant at a residence on the 1000 block of Eighteenth Street.   During the search, officers found and seized approximately one half ounce of synthetic cannabis product, 10 grams of THC “wax”, packaging materials, surveillance equipment, and over $27,000 in cash.  Arrested were Ramon Lopez (DOB:7-1-1995) and Emily Marines (DOB:10-17-1994).  Both were charged under the Texas Health and Safety Code with manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance in penalty group 2, a first-degree felony punishable by up to 99 years in prison.

The home was located near where several serious synthetic cannabis related overdoses had been reported in recent weeks.  NVID Investigators initially suspected that the residence may have been the source of the tainted product and stepped up their efforts to shut it down. The search warrant on Thursday was the culmination of that investigation.  “Although we have not established a direct link between this residence and the overdoses, based upon the amount of traffic at the residence, the packaging materials, and the amount of cash seized, we believe it was a significant source of synthetic cannabis in that area,” said NVID Commander Todd Green. “Once this residence came up on our radar, NVID Investigators worked very quickly along with our Patrol Division Officers to shut this operation down. I’m very proud of their efforts and teamwork.”

Sometimes referred to as “legal” or “Kush”, synthetic cannabis can cause serious, sometimes fatal, reactions in users.   The drug is frequently abused by the homeless population, contributing to numerous quality of life issues including public intoxication, thefts, and panhandling, as well as more serious crimes such as prostitution, assaults, and robberies.  Synthetic cannabis accounted for approximately 43% of all misdemeanor drug arrests by Corpus Christi Police Officers in 2016.  Thus far this year, perhaps due to an increased emphasis on targeting the dealers, the percentage has dropped to 36 %.

Patrol Report May 18, 2017

Date: Wednesday, May 17, 2017 5:52 PM
Location: Everhart Rd. @ S. Staples
Offense: Driving While Intoxicated, Driving While License Suspended
Case Number:  1705170110

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to Everhart and S. Staples in reference to a major accident. Officers arrived and observed that silver 2010 Toyota Yaris had rear ended a silver 2002 Toyota Sequoia that was stopped in traffic. Officers contacted and checked the welfare of everyone involved. Officers observed that the suspect vehicle was still running and in gear. Officers with the assistance of the fire department were able to put the vehicle in gear and turn the engine off. Officers contacted the 33 year old male suspect. Officers noticed that he had a blank stare and had difficult time following instructions. Officers developed probable cause to arrest Jason Anthony Prado (02-09-1984) for Driving While Intoxicated and he was found to be driving with a suspended license. He was transported to Spohn Shoreline to be medically cleared and then transported to the City Detention Center. The driver and passenger of the Toyota Sequoia were not injured in the accident.

Date: Wednesday, May 17, 2017 10:52 PM
Location: 6700 Riding Wind Drive
Offense: Assault That causes Bodily Injury (Family Violence)
Case Number:  1705170147

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to 6700 Riding Wind Dr. in reference to an assault. Upon arrival officers contacted the 31 year old female suspect across the street from her residence and the 39 year old male victim. Officers spoke to the victim and observed scratches to his face, beneath his eyes and on his forehead. The victim advised that he returned home after looking for his wife’s (suspect) phone. The two got into an argument over a picture which then escalated into the suspect attacking the victim. They fell on the bed and that is when the suspect scratched the victims face and bit his right finger. Officers arrested Happy Begum (03-08-1986) and transported her to the City Detention Center.

Date: Thursday, May 18, 2017 1:45 AM
Location: 15000 Northwest Blvd.
Offense: Robbery
Case Number:  1705180010

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to 15000 Northwest Blvd. in reference to a robbery with injuries. Officers arrived and contacted the 21 year old male victim. The victim had a swollen right eye and scratches to his face. The victim advised that he was at the bar and ran into an old girlfriend. He stated that he walked her to her vehicle and was talking with her when a black Ford Mustang approached. A male suspect exited the vehicle and told the victim to get away from the vehicle. The victim did not move and the suspect began to yell at the victim. The victim stated that he was walking away when two other suspects got out of the vehicle and began to fight the victim. The suspects assaulted the victim, took his wallet and fled the scene.  The victim was transported to Northwest Hospital for treatment. A description of the suspects and vehicle was put out over the radio.

Officers located the suspect vehicle and stopped it at 4500 Leopard. Officers contacted the suspects and they matched the description that was put out by responding officers. The suspects were detained during the investigation. Officers observed a wallet  in the front passenger seat and part of an identification card belonging to the victim. Officers arrested John Anthony Figueroa (10-17-1993) and Carlos Monsevais (09-01-1994) for robbery and transported them to the City Detention Center.