After a lengthy investigation, the Corpus Christi Police Department Narcotics Vice Investigations Division served a search and arrest warrant this morning at 7:30 AM at a home located at 5021 Green Park #4.

Officers seized 23 grams of powdered cocaine, 6 grams of crack cocaine, 10.71 ounces of marijuana, over $1,700 in cash and a 2009 Dodge Charger.

One suspect, Jose Luis Adame (07-29-1978), was arrested and charged with Manufacture/Delivery of Controlled Substance, a first degree felony, and possession of marijuana, a state jail felony.

This morning at 8:40 AM the Corpus Christi Police  SWAT team was preparing to make entry into a home at 3001 Churchill Street to execute a narcotics arrest and search warrant,

As officers were making entry a suspect inside the home opened fire on the SWAT team members. Three officers were injured by the gunfire.

Sr. Police Officer Steven Ruebelmann (6-year veteran) received two gunshot wounds. One to his wrist and one to his hand.

Officer Andrew Jordan (4-year veteran) received a gunshot wound to his upper leg and one to his forearm.

Officer Steven Brown (2-year officer) received a superficial wound to his right calf and forearm.

All officers were taken to Christus Spohn MMC for treatment.  Officers Jordan and Ruebelmann are still there being treated.  Officer Jordan did undergo surgery earlier and is stable at this time.  Officer Ruebelmann is in a private room recovering.
Officer Brown has been treated and released.

Three suspects were originally detained by officers inside the home.  Ray Rosas (06/03/1968) has been arrested for three counts of attempted capital murder.  The suspect that was named in the arrest warrant has not been charged with shooting at the officers.  He however does still face charges for the original arrest warrant.  He has yet to be booked into the City Detention Center.  The third suspect, a female, was also detained.  At this time, no charges are expected to be filed against her for the shooting.

Detectives with the Corpus Christi Police Narcotics unit executed a search warrant at 3001 Churchill Street after the Criminal Investigation Division and the Identification Division completed their examination of the crime scene regarding the shooting of the three SWAT officers yesterday.

The narcotics officers returned to perform the search warrant yesterday afternoon and they seized 16.21 grams of powdered cocaine, 22.71 grams of crack cocaine, 15.67 grams of Alprazolam, 4.58 grams of Tramadol, and 1.7 grams of marijuana. They also confiscated over $600 in cash. Officers arrested Santiago Garcia (12/07/1984) and he has been charged with Manufacturing and Delivery of a Controlled Substance, Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Dangerous Drugs.

The City of Corpus Christi Code Enforcement also responded to the scene and found the resident was stealing water and the utilities enforcement disconnected the water meter. The Gas Department responded to the scene and found the resident to also be stealing gas. The Gas Department shut off the natural gas supply and removed the gas meter to the home. The electrical system at the home was deemed to be dangerous and A.E.P. officials removed the electrical meter.

Code Enforcement is also opening a case for Minimum Standards, Keeping Clear Sidewalks, Curbs & Gutters, Open Storage, Litter & Solid Waste and substandard structure at the home.

The Corpus Christi Police Narcotics and Vice Division served a search warrant at 4014 Green Grove this morning.  This warrant was a result of an investigation into drug activity at the home.

During the search, 1325 grams of marijuana was recovered along with 40.14 grams of THC wax, and $4136 dollars in cash.  Street value of the drugs was estimated at $2700.00  Also confiscated in the home was assorted weighing scales and other paraphernalia associated with the sale of drugs, two assault rifles, a shotgun, and a .223 caliber rifle. 

Officers also  took possession of a 2006 Jayco recreational vehicle and a 2001 Chevrolet 3/4 ton diesel truck and these vehicles will be filed on for seizure.

The residents, Jason Anthony Martinez (07/29/1987), and Joann Frances Herrera (01/02/1983) were both arrested for felony possession of marijuana and possession of controlled substance.

Items seized from a search warrant executed at 4014 Green Grove

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.

Since July 2013, the District Attorney’s Office, Corpus Christi Police Department and Coastal Bend Wellness Coalition have joined forces in a Prostitution Diversion Program titled Red Cord. This program is intended to help women and men involved in prostitution have a second chance at life and find a way out of their current environment and present circumstances.

The program entails providing services such as substance abuse treatment, health evaluation and treatment, mental health evaluation and treatment, job skills programs, education programs as well as temporary housing all provided by the non-profit partners.

With the help of Judge D. Galvan, Asst. District Attorney Lorena Whitney, substance abuse agencies and several community agencies, Red Cord successfully removed 2 participants, ages 39 and 52, out of prostitution and improve their quality of life. These women have found stable housing, link to social services, gain employment, increase self-esteem, and even found faith in their future free of having to resort back to surviving through prostitution. One of the clients was successfully linked to substance abuse treatment services and remains sober. The other participant is a mother of two and this program has provided them the opportunity to remain a strong family unit in their own housing unit.

The Coastal Bend Wellness has counseled, case managed and encouraged those who are really looking for a way out of their present circumstance and address those issues related to their involvement in prostitution. The path it takes out of prostitution is a long and difficult one for some. The complexity of circumstances and dedication it takes to make the necessary behavior changes to leave prostitution is too much for some to handle. We will continue to help those who are willing to help themselves.

Watch this video to learn more about Operation: Red Cord.

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 211 reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight March 18 to 7:00 a.m. on March 19, 2015. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

“BRAVO” District
Date: 03/19/2015       1:00 AM
Location: 1800 Ennis Joslin Road
Offense: Driving While Intoxicated
P.C.  49.04      Class B Misdemeanor
Case Number: 1503190005
Corpus Christi Police responded to a vehicle that had spun out in the road and was facing the wrong direction.

Officers arrived and found the black 2003 Ford F150 truck with damage to its back driver side tire. The truck was stalled and facing north in the southbound lanes of 1800 Ennis Joslin Road.

The driver was located and he said that he was traveling south on Ennis Joslin Road when he lost control of his truck and it struck the center median.

The damage to the back tire caused the vehicle to become inoperable and caused him to veer into the oncoming lanes.

After an investigation, officers determined that the driver, Josue Zamarripa (06/17/1993) was intoxicated and he was arrested.  The driver was charged with driving while intoxicated, a Class B misdemeanor, and his truck was impounded.

Suspect vehicle facing wrong direction on Ennis Joslin Road

“CHARLIE” District
Date: 03/19/2015       2:40 AM
Location: 4200 South Staples Street
Offense: Aggravated Robbery
P.C.  29.03      First Degree Felony
Case Number: 1503190012
Corpus Christi Police responded to the Stripes Store located at 4202 S. Staples Street for a robbery.

Officers contacted the 35 year old clerk who told them that he was robbed at gun point and money was taken from the cash register.

The suspect was described as a male, 18 to 25 years old, wearing a black jacket over a light gray hoodie, a beanie hat, and gloves with the finger tips cut out. The suspect was armed with a handgun.

Officers are reviewing store camera surveillance images in an attempt to identify the suspect.

At this time the case is still under investigation, and no suspect has been arrested.

“CHARLIE” District
Date: 03/19/2015       1:30 AM
Location: 5400 South Padre Island Drive
Offense: Evading Arrest in Vehicle
P.C.  38.04      Third Degree Felony
Case Number: 1503190006
A Corpus Christi Police Officer on patrol observed a vehicle run a red light at the intersection of Everhart Road and McArdle Road.

When he activate his red lights to have the suspect vehicle stop, it turned into the parking lot of La Palmera Mall.  When the officer exited his police unit, the driver took off.  The vehicle traveled through the parking lot before coming to a stop again.  This time as the officer exited his police unit, the driver of the 2004 Chevrolet truck put the vehicle into reverse and backed up into the parked patrol unit.

The officer was able to get the driver, Raquel Garcia (01/17/1983), out of her car and take her into custody.   After an investigation it was determined that the female was intoxicated.

The driver was arrested for evading police in a vehicle, a felony, and driving while intoxicated, a Class A misdemeanor.  She was additionally charged with possession of marijuana after two joints were found in the vehicle.

There was very minor damage done to the police unit.

While officers were investigating this call, they observed a 2013 Nissan Versa drive off of the freeway and crash into a tree and come to rest in the parking lot of the Olive Garden Restaurant.

Officers went to assist the driver, Roxana Puentes (06/24/1972), in getting out of her car.

The driver was not injured, but she was determined to be intoxicated and she was arrested.

“DELTA” District
Date: 03/18/2015       11:05 PM
Location: 2900 Marguerite Street
Offense: Deadly Conduct
P.C.  22.05      Third Degree Felony
Case Number: 1503180164
Corpus Christi Police responded to a drive by shooting at a home located in the 2900 block of Marguerite Street.

When officers arrived they were told that a 52 year old female and her three teenaged sons were inside the home watching television at the time of the shooting. No one inside the home was injured.

Officers located nine shell casings in the street. Four of the bullets struck the front of the home, and one other struck a parked vehicle breaking out the back glass.

The only information regarding suspects was a description of a dark colored Ford Explorer with five to six people inside.

Officers are still investigating this case. At this time, no suspects have been arrested.

“DELTA” District
Date: 03/18/2015       2:15 PM
Location: 200 Clemmer Street
Offense: Manufacture and Delivery of a Controlled Substance
H.S.   481.112             Third Degree Felony
Case Number: 1503180085
The Corpus Christi Police Department Narcotics Division served a search and arrest warrant at a home located in the 200 block of Clemmer Street.

This warrant had been secured at the culmination of an investigation into drug sales from that home. During the search officers recovered 105.11 grams of powdered cocaine, 22.27 grams of Alprazolam pills, and 2 grams of hydroponic marijuana.  The estimated street value of all the drugs seized was $3280.

Officers also seized $1684 in cash believed to be the proceeds of illegal drug sales.  The subject of the search and arrest warrant, Rolando Quintanilla (09/10/1981), was arrested and charged with first degree felony manufacture and delivery of a controlled substance, possession of dangerous drugs, and possession of marijuana.

Another suspect found at the home, Marc Perez (05/24/1962), was arrested and charged with a second degree felony, possession of controlled substance, after he was found to be in possession of 6.22 grams of cocaine in three small packages in his pocket.

Drugs seized from a home on Clemmer Street

Money seized from a home on Clemmer 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.

It is with deepest regrets that we must inform the community that our Chief of Police, Floyd Simpson, was involved in a motorcycle accident this afternoon in Port Aransas, Texas. Despite all efforts by medical personnel, Chief Simpson succumbed to his injuries at approximately 5:30pm today. Please keep his family and our officers in your thoughts and prayers.

More information will follow at a later time.

Floyd D. Simpson became Corpus Christi’s 22nd Chief of Police on March 12, 2012, following a distinguished career with the Dallas Police Department where he retired at the rank of Assistant Chief.

Chief Simpson brought extensive management experience, where as Assistant Chief in Dallas he oversaw both the Patrol and Administration Bureaus during his 25 year tenure.

Chief Simpson achieved a Bachelor of Science degree from Western Illinois University and earned his Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Amber University. He was a graduate of the Police Executive Research Forum Senior Management Institute, the FBI National Academy, and the Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas. He served on the Executive Committee of Special Olympics Texas – Law Enforcement Torch Run.

Chief Simpson was married for 27 years and was the proud father of four children. Chief Simpson was an avid runner having completed four marathons, and also enjoyed riding his motorcycle during his few spare moments away from work.

Interim Police Chief Mike Markle

Mike Markle has been named Interim Chief of the Corpus Christi Police Department.  Chief Markle is a 25 year veteran of the department.

Chief Markle holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Saint Leo University and recently completed his Masters of Business Administration from the American Military University.

In 2013 he completed the Senior Management Institute of Police, a course designed to prepare today’s police executives for the challenges of the next decade and beyond.  He also recently completed the Law Enforcement Executive Development Seminar, or LEEDS, that is designed for chief executive officers of the nation’s mid-sized law enforcement agencies administered by the Federal Bureau of Investigations.

He is a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, and the Police Executive Research Forum.  Locally, he serves as a board of directors member of the Wesley Community Center.

Prior to his appointment as Interim Chief, Chief Markle served as Assistant Police Chief overseeing the Operations Division. This was a position he was appointed to in May 2012.

On Tuesday,  The Narcotics Vice Investigations Division and Directed Patrol Officers of the Corpus Christi Police Department, in conjunction with Special Agents from Homeland Security Investigations, conducted an operation focused on several local massage parlors. The operation was a result of an increase in citizen complaints directed at the massage parlors for engaging in illegal activity. This  operation produced the following arrests.

Rose Spa
3517 S. Staples

Fen Hua Shen Baza (12/10/1972) was charged with prostitution and a violation of the Occupations Code in practicing massage therapy without a license and operating a massage establishment without a license.
Caihong Tan (01/24/1959) was charged with a violation of the Occupations Code in operating a massage establishment without a license.

China Spa
5315 Everhart Road

Dong Hong Wang (06/01/1975) was arrested for a violation of the Occupations Code for massage without a license involving sexual contact.
Xiuqin Liu (10/20/1964) was arrested for a violation of the Occupations code for operating a massage establishment without a license.

Herbal Massage
5702 S. Staples Street

Yanjie Zhang (08/09/1968) was arrested under the Occupations Code for Practice by a Massage Therapist

At about 1:15 PM today, the Corpus Christi Police Narcotics / Vice Investigations Division executed a narcotics search warrant at 2002 Airline Road #2006. The warrant resulted in the arrest of two males and the recovery of a quantity of cocaine and marijuana.

Christian Mark Taylor (08/08/1991) was arrested for manufacturing and delivery of a controlled substance, a first degree felony and possession of marijuana, a Class B misdemeanor.

John Delarosa (08/01/1991) was arrested for possession of marijuana, a Class B misdemeanor.

The search warrant was the result of an ongoing narcotics investigation.

Photo of evidence seized by CCPD Narcotics Division

The Corpus Christi Police Department will begin to conduct a Summer Crime Initiative for the 4th consecutive year this Sunday. The purpose of the initiative is to ensure the safety of our community and the tourists who visit our city during the summer months. In order to accomplish this goal, the police department will take proactive steps that will include the Uniform Patrol Division, Narcotics Unit, Traffic Unit, Criminal Investigations Division, Public Information Office, and Parking Enforcement Unit. In addition to officers from the CCPD we will work in conjunction with other law enforcement partners from our area.

The Summer Crime Initiative will run from June 21st through the Labor Day weekend. Traditionally, during this time frame, most school districts are out for the summer which has the potential to lead to a rise in juvenile crime, traffic related issues, and gang issues. The police department will work to combat any rise in crimes against persons and crimes against property. The listed units will conduct on-going operations that will target the following areas of concern:

1. Juvenile crimes to include curfew violations
2. Burglaries to include auto and home
3. Unauthorized Use of Motor Vehicle
4. Graffiti
5. Gang related crimes
6. Traffic related offenses
7. Parole and probation checks
8. Sex offender checks
9. Bar checks

The police department will work with the media via the Public Information Office to announce our initiatives and our efforts in working to keep all citizens safe. The PIO will utilize the print, television, and social media to ensure that citizens are aware of the efforts of the department as well as public service projects that will be available.

Our partner agencies will include:

• Texas Department of Public Safety
• Texas Alcohol Beverage Commission
• Texas Department of Criminal Justice Parole Division
• Nueces County District Attorney’s Office
• Nueces County Community Supervision & Corrections
• Corpus Christi Parks and Recreation Department
• Corpus Christi Juvenile Assessment Center
• Corpus Christi Code Enforcement

Uniform Patrol Division

The Uniform Patrol Division which includes the Traffic Unit will work to be pro-active during this initiative. Patrol supervisors will look to capture data and statistics that will assist in allocating resources and deploying them in an effective manner. The Uniform Patrol Division will also staff a temporary Padre Island sub-station. The purpose of this sub-station will be to provide an opportunity for all citizens and tourists to receive information, get directions, purchase beach parking stickers, have a police report written, and to have additional public service events available. The Police Athletic League will also work with young citizens to provide activities that are conducive to a safe and peaceful summer. The Patrol Division will focus on the following areas:

• Curfew violations
• Underage drinking
• Driver’s license and insurance checkpoints
• Burglary patrols driven by up to date crime statistics
• Bar Checks
• Beach Patrols
• Open a temporary island sub-station to service visitors and residents
• Graffiti Patrols and clean up efforts
• Assist with sex offender, parole, probation checks
• Speed Enforcement
• Distracted Driver Enforcement
• DWI enforcement
• Illegal Parking Enforcement

The Narcotics Unit will look to improve the quality of life in the area that surrounds the uptown neighborhood and business district. They will conduct narcotic investigations and prostitution stings in an effort to reduce crime and the perception of crime.

Criminal Investigations Division

Auto theft will conduct bait operations during the summer targeting auto burglars.

CID will also target high profile registered sex offenders in the city to ensure that they are in compliance with all laws and conditions of probation and registration.

Gang Unit

The Gang Unit will look to reduce crime committed by gang members by ensuring that all gangs that are currently on the injunction list are in compliance with the conditions of the order. In addition to these efforts the Gang Unit will also look to impact gang crimes by:

• Conducting bar inspections at locations frequented by gang members
• Targeting specific neighborhoods in response to increased gang activity
• Compliance checks on gang members that are registered sex offenders
• React operations due to major gang related offenses
• Gang prevention presentations

Conduct warrant round ups of gang members

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.

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.

The Corpus Christi Police Department Narcotics & Vice Investigations Division, assisted by the SWAT team, served a search and arrest warrant earlier today at the Gaslight Apartments located at 4625 Kostoryz Road .

This warrant was the result of a lengthy investigation into drug dealing by one of the residents in that apartment.

Officers seized  5 grams of powdered cocaine, over 4 grams of marijuana, two scales, and $598 in cash from inside the apartment.

The man named in the arrest warrant, Roberto Jesus Flores (02/07/1989), was arrested and charged with first degree felony manufacture and delivery of a controlled substance and possession of marijuana.

Cash, drugs and scales confiscated from raid

Date: Thursday, September 10, 2015, 12:13pm
Location: 5220 Weber Road
Offense: Manufacture/Delivery of a Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 1 (4grams-200grams) (Health and Safety Code Section 481.112) First Degree Felony
Case Number: 1509100055

Corpus Christi Police arrested 30-year-old Tawanya “Baby” Rabb (9-5-85) for a first degree felony level Manufacture/Delivery of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 and Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 3 after a search warrant was served at her apartment located at 5220 Weber Road Thursday afternoon. 

The Corpus Christi Police Department Narcotics Vice Investigations Division served a search and arrest warrant at 5220 Weber a little after noon today after lengthy investigation into complaints of drug dealing from the location.

The Corpus Christi Police Department Narcotics Vice Investigators seized:
10.89 grams of crack cocaine;
6.9 grams of methamphetamine;
64 dosage units (9.51 grams) of Alprazolam;
3 dosage units (1.35 grams) of acetaminophen/hydrocodone;
21.5 dosage units (9.26 grams) of hydrocodone;
and 15 dosage units (3.9 grams) of Tramadol.

The street value of the drugs was estimated to be over $1750.00.  The Corpus Christi Police Department Narcotics Vice Investigators also seized $1211.00 in cash believed to be proceeds from the sale of illegal narcotics.

Date: Thursday, October 15, 2015, 06:30
Location: 200 Richard Street
Offense: Manufacture/Delivery of Controlled Substances Penalty Group 1
Case Number: 1510150026

The Corpus Christi Police Department Narcotics Vice Investigation Division officers, with assistance from the Corpus Christi Police SWAT team, Gang Unit, and Directed Patrol Officers, served four simultaneous warrants at 6:30am at: 222 Richard; a structure at the rear of 222 Richard; 225 Richard (across the street); and 228 Richard.  These warrants were the result of several months of investigations into drug dealing at the locations.

     Two suspects were arrested in the raids with more arrests and charges expected in the near future. 

     Jonas Jones (2/22/77) was arrested for Manufacture/Delivery of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 3, Possession of Marijuana, and an outstanding Austin State Parole Board warrant. 

     Manuel DeLaGarza (4/9/76) was arrested for Manufacture/Delivery of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1. 

     Officers seized, 34.29 grams of crack cocaine, 2.08 grams of powdered cocaine, .5 grams of marijuana, .32 grams of methamphetamine, and 1.61 grams of hydrocodone pills.  The drugs’ street value was estimated to be over $1250.00.

     Officers also seized two pistols, a Glock 19, 9mm which turned out to be stolen, and a Hi-point 9mm which had the serial number obliterated.   

     Narcotics Vice Investigators also seized over $12,000.00 in cash, a 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche, a 1963 Chevrolet Impala, and four large flat screen televisions that were believed to be derived from the proceeds of the sale of illegal narcotics. 

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.

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

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.

The Narcotics / Vice Investigations Division of the Corpus Christi Police Department ran an operation in response to complaints it received regarding prostitution activities at the Royal Spa, located in the Town and Country Shopping Center at 4252 South Alameda Street.

The operation took place at about 1:00 PM on December 23 and resulted in the arrest of Song Yuejuan (10/17/1975) for prostitution, a Class B Misdemeanor.

Jiaduo Yi (01/28/1981) was also arrested. She was charged with operating as a massage therapist without a license which is required under the Occupation Code by the State of Texas, a Class B misdemeanor.