Patrol Report January 9, 2017

Date: Saturday, January 7, 2017, 6:12 PM
Location: 2600 Bevcrest
Offense(s): Warrant of Arrest, Failure to Identify, Possession
of Marijuana, Possession of Controlled Substance,
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Unlawfully Carrying a Weapon
Case Number: 1701070070

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to the area of 2600 Bevcrest in reference to a disturbance in progress. Information on the call advised that the driver of a blue Scion was threatening to shoot the house. Information also stated that the suspect involved had an active warrant and was in possession of a firearm. Officers arrived and observed a blue Scion leave the scene at a high rate of speed. Officers stopped the vehicle in the area of Bevcrest and Beardmore.

Officers made contact with the driver of the vehicle and the passenger. Neither subject had an ID on them. While officers were talking with the subjects they detected an odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. The driver identified himself as Christopher Moreland and was removed from the vehicle. Due to the nature of the call the driver was checked for weapons and found to have a knife and a empty pistol holster in his waistband. Officers then removed the passenger from the vehicle and discovered that he was sitting on a loaded semi automatic pistol. Both suspects were detained while officers investigated. Officers checked the drivers information and found it was obvious that he was not the person he claimed to be. The driver gave his true name and date of birth (Richard Moreland 7-6-1992) and was found to have an active warrant out of  Austin Pardon and Parole. He was arrested for the warrant and failure to identify as a fugitive. Upon searching the vehicle officers located Marijuana, over 70 packaged pills, a substance believed to heroin, a white substance believed to cocaine, a digital scale and packaging material. Officers arrested Richard Moreland (7-6-1992) and Jacob Rivera (1-31-1998) and transported them to the City Detention Center.

Date: Sunday, January 8, 2017, 12:59 PM
Location: 3000 Antelope
Offense: Disorderly Conduct, Resisting Arrest,
Possession of Dangerous Drugs
Case Number: 1701080059

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to 3002 Antelope in reference to a disturbance in progress. A officer was nearby clearing form another call and could hear females yelling and cursing. As officers arrived the female suspect was yelling for the other person to give her money. The suspect was asked several times to calm down and wait by the patrol car. The suspect ignored the officer and began yelling again. The officer again tried to calm the suspect down and escort her from the area. The suspect began to pull away, swing her arms and push the officer. The officer arrested Amber Jean Silvestry (12-28-1983) for disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. Amber was transported to the City Detention Center. While at The City Detention Center a female guard located a pill inside her waistband of her pants. Amber did not have any type of prescription in her possession. She was additionally charged with possession of a dangerous drug.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Officers Searching for a Suspicious Subject Uncovers Major Stash of Marijuana

Date: Sunday, November 6, 2016 5:05 PM
Location: 5000 Carroll Lane
Incident: Possession Of Marijuana
Case Number: 1611060089

Corpus Christi Police Department Uniform Division Officers searching for a suspicious person Sunday evening uncovered a major stash of marijuana, weapons and cash at a residence on the city’s south side. At approximately 5:30 pm, Patrol Officers responded to the 5000 block of Carroll Lane to investigate reports of suspicious man knocking on doors, who was possibly involved in a prior burglary. Officers were directed to a particular residence that the caller stated the suspicious man had entered. Officers knocked on the door of the home searching for the suspicious man; a 23 year-old man answered the door and gave officers permission to enter and look for the suspicious man.

Once inside the residence, officers immediately observed a strong odor of marijuana coming from inside, as well as a large bag of marijuana on the kitchen table. Officers searched the residence for the suspicious subject, who was not found, but did observe other large bags of marijuana in open view throughout the home.

Officers then secured the crime scene and requested assistance from the Narcotics Vice Investigations Division. Narcotics Investigators responded to the scene, obtained a search warrant, and conducted a thorough search of the premises. As a result of the search, Officers found and seized approximately 40 to 45 pounds of hydroponic marijuana, four handguns, a shotgun, and approximately $438,000 in cash from throughout the home.

Officers also seized a Nissan Maxima and GMC Yukon believed to be used in the distribution of the marijuana. Estimated street value of the marijuana is between $750,000 and one million dollars.

Officers arrested Jared Langley (DOB: 9-2-1993) and Michael Laurel (DOB: 12-7-1992) and charged them with third degree felony possession of marijuana.

Narcotics Officers serve a Search Warrant near 4500 Nicholson

At about 0800 hours this morning, investigators from the Corpus Christi Police Department Narcotics Vice Investigations Division served a search and arrest warrant at 4500 Nicholson.  This warrant was the result of a several month-long investigation into drug dealing from that location.

During the search, investigators recovered approximately 68 grams of methamphetamine, 4.9 grams of powdered cocaine, and just under an ounce of hydroponic marijuana, scales and a drug ledger.  Also recovered were two fully loaded pistols and an AK-47 style rifle.  Investigators seized a Chevrolet Tahoe and a quantity of jewelry believed to have been purchased with income from the sale of drugs by the suspects.

Arrested were Reynaldo Chavira (6-27-86) and Roxanna Chavira (5-17-87).  Both were charged with First Degree Felony Manufacture/Delivery of Controlled Substance PG1 and possession of marijuana and transported to the City Detention Center.  The suspects are facing possible enhancement of the charges as the residence is just down the street from Mike Zepeda Park.

NARCOTICS OFFICERS RAID SOUTHSIDE DRUG OPERATION

CCPD Narcotics officers believe they disrupted a major drug distribution operation after serving a search warrant Friday afternoon at an apartment in the 3800 block of Caravelle Parkway. The search warrant was the culmination of a long term undercover investigation of the occupants and their involvement in the distribution of illegal narcotics in the City of Corpus Christi.

During the search of the apartment investigators seized approximately 18.5 lbs of synthetic cannabinoid, 5 ounces of methamphetamine, ½ ounce of crack cocaine, 2.71 grams of powdered cocaine, and 2 ounces of marijuana, along with $7257.00 in cash believed to be proceeds from drug dealing.

In addition to the illicit drugs and cash, Officers seized multiple firearms, including five assault rifles, two shotguns, nine handguns, and hundreds of rounds of ammunition.  Two sets of body armor were located in the apartment as well.

Arrested during the raid were Longino Garcia Castillo (DOB: 5-22-90), Mary Beth Zamora (DOB: 9-3-90), Isaiah Martinez (DOB: 5-25-97), Summer Escamilla (DOB: 4-23-99), and Serena Escamilla (DOB: 10-13-91). All five face felony charges of manufacturing and delivery of a controlled substance, a first degree felony punishable by from five to ninety-nine years in prison. Zamora was additionally charged with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, and Unlawful Possession of Body Armor by a Felon, both felonies.

The large amount of seized drugs, cash and weaponry suggests this was a large scale supplier of synthetic cannabis and other narcotics within Corpus Christi. CCPD Narcotics Investigators continue to target such dealers to combat the proliferation of synthetic cannabis in our community. Narcotics Investigators will continue to pursue leads as a result of this operation and are confident that more arrests and seizures will follow.

SWAT Call Out 1800 Treyway

Date: Saturday October 15, 2016, 9:22 AM
Location: 1800 Treyway.
Offense: Assault Family Violence
Case Number: 1610150059

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to 1800 Treyway in reference a disturbance with a gun. Officers arrived and contacted a mother and her daughter. They advised that they were in the house with the 37 year old male suspect. They stated that the suspect was under the influence of drugs, would not let them leave and had a gun. The mother and daughter were able to escape from the house. Due to the circumstances the SWAT and Hostage Negotiation teams were called to the scene.

SWAT and HNT arrived and attempted negotiations with the suspect. HNT officers were communicating with the suspect and then the suspect stopped all communications. Officers tried all methods to get the suspect to come out. A portable speaker was used to try and restart communication again. After a couple of hours the SWAT Team introduced tear gas into the house. SWAT officers went into the house and found the suspect hiding in the attic. He was taken into custody at  approximately 2:10 PM without incident. The 37 year old male was transported to Spohn Memorial to be medically cleared and then will be transported to the City Detention Center.

Patrol Report 08/04/2016

The Corpus Christi Police Department responded to 968 calls for service and generated 275 reports for formal criminal complaints from 7:00 a.m. August 3 to 7:00 a.m. on August 4, 2016. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

                     

Date: 08/03/2016    12:35 PM
Location: 200 Kleberg Place
Offense: Aggravated Assault
P.C.  22.02      Second Degree Felony
Case Number: 1608030085
The owner of a motel was assaulted by a guest that he was trying to remove at a motel located at 202 Kleberg Place.

The 55-year-old motel owner told Officers that he went to evict the guest after he did damaged to one of the rooms.  The guest pushed the motel owner down when he entered his room, and then threatened to stab him with a screwdriver. The guest then put a chair up against the motel door so the owner could not get out of the room.

Several witnesses passing by helped the motel owner escape the room.  They all went to the motel office and called the police.

Officers arrived in time to arrest the motel guest, Irving Kinler (12/26/1942), for aggravated assault.

The motel owner did not suffer any serious injuries.

 

 

Date: 08/03/2016    5:55 PM
Location: 4600 Wood River Drive
Offense: Driving While Intoxicated
P.C.  49.04      Class B Misdemeanor
Case Number: 1608030140
Corpus Christi Police believe a man operating a golf cart in the 4600 block of Wood River Drive was intoxicated when he crashed it into a truck.

A crash investigation determined that a 56-year-old man was operating his golf cart when he ran the stop sign at the Red River Drive and Wood River Drive intersection and rolled into the path of a Chevrolet Z-71 truck driven by a 27-year-old man.

The impact of the crash knocked the golf cart driver from the seat and he was run over by the truck. The truck driver stopped and he along with several other witnesses began to render aid to the man.  The driver of the golf cart got back on his cart and fled the scene, driving to his home located in the 4200 block of Big Cypress Bayou.

Officers and CCFD EMS arrived at the home and transported the man to Spohn Memorial Hospital to be treated for severe injuries to his arms and legs.

During an investigation, Officers determined that the driver of the golf cart was intoxicated.  If a blood test confirms this, he will be charged with driving while intoxicated.  He was not arrested because of his injuries.

 

Date: 08/03/2016    3:05 PM
Location: 1900 Van Loan Street
Offense: Possession of a Controlled Substance
The Corpus Christi Police Department Narcotics Vice Investigations Division executed a search warrant on August 3 at a home located at 1906 Van Loan Street. The warrant was the result of a month long undercover investigation into drug trafficking from this address.

The Corpus Christi Police Department’s Crime Reduction Unit assisted in the execution of the warrant that resulted in two arrests and the seizure of marijuana and synthetic marijuana.

Freddie Major, (09/02/1971), was arrested after he was detained inside the residence during the execution of the warrant and found to be wanted on a warrant out of Nueces County for Evading Detention.

A second male was arrested after he fled out of the back of the residence as officers made entry. He was identified as Ivy Callandret, (03/02/1982), and charged with Evading Arrest, Possession of Controlled Substance in PG2A, and two outstanding arrest warrant out of Nueces County for a Probation Violation and a Motion to Revoke Probation.

The search warrant resulted in the seizure of 16gr of marijuana and 31.65gr of synthetic marijuana.

 Items seized during search of the home on Van Loan Street

 

 

Search the website Crimereports.com to research all reported criminal activity in Corpus Christi. Anyone who knows any additional information about these crimes should contact the Corpus Christi Police Department at 886-2840. Information about unsolved crimes may be provided to investigators anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or online at 888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

Search Warrant Served At Apartment On Brownlee Blvd.

After an investigation into complaints of drug dealing by concerned citizens in the neighborhood, the Corpus Christi Police Narcotics / Vice Investigations Division secured a search and arrest warrant for an apartment located at 1426 South Brownlee Blvd.  #3.  Officers served that warrant just after 6 PM on August 2.

During the search, investigators seized over 63 grams of crack cocaine, 20 grams of synthetic cannabis, 15 grams of marijuana, and a Hi Point 9mm semiautomatic handgun.

Eligio Reyes (10-26-1990), was arrested and charged with first degree Manufacture / Delivery of Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 1, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, Possession of Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 2, and Possession of Marijuana.

Items recovered after search warrant was served.

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 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.

 

Police Arrest Local Business Owner For Selling Illegal Narcotics

Date: Thursday, June 30, 2016, 13:46
Location: 9858 Leopard Street
Offense: Manufacturing and delivery of a controlled substance (Health and Safety Code Section 481.113) 1st Degree Felony
Case Number: 1606300085

The Corpus Christi Police Narcotics Investigators conducted simultaneous search warrants at two local businesses and a Southside home Thursday afternoon in their campaign to combat the scourge of synthetic cannabis impacting our city.

Corpus Christi Police Narcotics Investigators seized over eight pounds of synthetic cannabis, over $22,000 in cash, several computers, two handguns, cellular phones, receipts, and drug ledgers during the search of the two businesses.

The search warrants were the culmination of a lengthy undercover investigation into the illegal sales of synthetic cannabis from the two businesses, Tobacco Junction #1, 4346 Ayers Street and Tobacco Junction #2, 9858 Leopard Street. The home, in the 7700 block of Outreau Street, was the residence of the business owner, which Narcotics Investigators believe was also used as a home office for the two businesses.Officers from the Corpus Christi Police Department’s Organized Crime Unit, Directed Patrol, and Bike Team assisted the Narcotics Investigators in this action.

Narcotics Investigators seized over eight pounds of synthetic cannabis, over $22,000 in cash, several computers, two handguns, cellular phones, receipts, and drug ledgers during the search of the two businesses.

Narcotics Investigators arrested the business owner, Shakir Abdul Memon (9-1-62) and employees Catalina Ceballos (2-14-71) and Eva Linda Delapaz (10-18-82). All three face felony charges of manufacturing and delivery of a controlled substance, a first degree felony punishable by from five to ninety-nine years in prison.

Narcotics Investigators have maintained close communication with the Texas Attorney General’s Office throughout the course of the investigation, specifically in relation to suspected civil violations under the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices–Consumer Protection Act and the Texas Business and Commerce Code. Under these statutes, violators can face civil penalties of up to $20,000 per package of synthetic cannabis. On Thursday, the Attorney General’s Office in District Court filed a motion for a Temporary Restraining Order against Tobacco Junction, asking the court to issue a cease and desist order to prevent the business from continuing operations.

Narcotics Investigators believe this operation will result in a major disruption to the flow of synthetic cannabis within the city, and will hopefully send a message to other business owners who are either selling or considering selling this toxic product.

Narcotics Officers Seize $17,000 Worth of Synthetic Marijuana At Hotel Thursday

Date: Thursday, June 9, 2016, 2:20am
Location: 6805 S.P.I.D.
Offense: Manufacture/Delivery of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 2/2A >=400g
Case Number: 1606090020

The Corpus Christi Police Narcotics and Vice Investigators seized 427 bags of synthetic cannabinoid packaged for street-level sales from a hotel room Thursday morning.

Investigators obtained a search warrant for Room 226 at the Red Roof Inn at 6805 South Padre Island Drive after an investigation started the previous evening into drug dealing going on from that hotel room.
Upon service of the search warrant, the following subjects were arrested:

Trevino, Robert (4-11-94), outstanding Refugio County SO warrant for Possession of Dangerous Drugs, 1F enhanced Man/Del of Controlled Substance PG 2/2A >=400g, Possession of Controlled Substance PG 2A, Possession of Marijuana <2oz.

Gonzalez, Carlo Alfonso (3-26-96), 1F enhanced Man/Del of Controlled Substance PG 2/2A >=400g, Possession of Controlled Substance PG 2A, Possession of Marijuana <2oz.

Gomez, Domynick Gary-Anthony (3-5-84), 1F enhanced Man/Del of Controlled Substance PG 2/2A >=400g, Possession of Controlled Substance PG 2A, Possession of Marijuana <2oz.

Investigators seized 427 bags of synthetic cannabinoid packaged for street-level sales, totaling an approximate net weight of 4.27 kilograms.  There was also 3.1 grams of marijuana seized in the room.  Investigators seized over $4550.00 in US Currency as well as a Subaru Forester.  The estimated value of the drugs seized was over $17,000.00 dollars.

Anyone with information to provide investigators about drug sales may contact the Corpus Christi Narcotics and Vice Investigators at http://www.stopdrugcorpuschristi.org.