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. 

 The Corpus Christi Police Narcotics and Vice Investigations Division  conducted an operation yesterday evening in the area of 1900 North Shoreline Boulevard that resulted in the arrest of two men.

The operation was the result of an investigation by Officers into the sale of Ecstasy. It  resulted in the arrest of Shamar Lindsey (07/29/1986) and Joshua Lindsey (11/26/1988). 

As Officers attempted to arrest Shamar Lindsey, he evaded Officers on foot and threw a significant quantity of crack cocaine into Corpus Christi Bay at the barge dock. The drugs were recovered with the assistance of Marina Patrol.  The drugs recovered were determined to be 28.80 grams of crack cocaine that resulted in charges of delivery of a controlled substance and tampering with evidence, both felony offenses.  He was additionally charged with evading arrest, a Class A misdemeanor.

Joshua Lindsey was contacted in a vehicle that was stopped by Corpus Christi Police K9 Officers leaving the scene of the investigation.  He was found to be in possession of approximately 1000 pills of Ecstasy weighing 202.76 grams. He was charged with delivery of a controlled substance, a first degree felony.  He was additionally charged with possession of marijuana, a Class B misdemeanor.

Cash and narcotics recovered from investigation

With the recent arrest of two men for possession of ecstasy pills, the Corpus Christi Police Department wants to warn citizens that this type of drug is available in the city and we want to show people what it looks like.

On January 13, Officers with the Narcotics and Vice Unit, arrested two men at the barge dock on North Shoreline Boulevard. One of the men had in his possession a large bag of nearly 1000 ecstasy pills.

Police want to warn everyone in the community that these pills are illegal drugs that may be mistaken for some type of candy.

Ecstasy pills confiscated by Corpus Christi Police from January 13 arrest

Ecstasy pills confiscated by Corpus Christi Police from January 13 arrest

Ecstasy pills confiscated by Corpus Christi Police from January 13 arrest

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 The Corpus Christi Police Narcotics and Vice Investigations Division  conducted an operation January 13 in the area of 1900 North Shoreline Boulevard that resulted in the arrest of two men.

The operation was the result of an investigation by Officers into the sale of Ecstasy. It  resulted in the arrest of Shamar Lindsey (07/29/1986) and Joshua Lindsey (11/26/1988). 

As Officers attempted to arrest Shamar Lindsey, he evaded Officers on foot and threw a significant quantity of crack cocaine into Corpus Christi Bay at the barge dock. The drugs were recovered with the assistance of Marina Patrol.  The drugs recovered were determined to be 28.80 grams of crack cocaine that resulted in charges of delivery of a controlled substance and tampering with evidence, both felony offenses.  He was additionally charged with evading arrest, a Class A misdemeanor.

Joshua Lindsey was contacted in a vehicle that was stopped by Corpus Christi Police K9 Officers leaving the scene of the investigation.  He was found to be in possession of approximately 1000 pills of Ecstasy weighing 202.76 grams. He was charged with delivery of a controlled substance, a first degree felony.  He was additionally charged with possession of marijuana, a Class B misdemeanor.

Ecstasy pills drugs and money confiscated by Corpus Christi Police
on January 13

Date: Friday, January 22, 2016, 15:14
Location: 5000 Cain Drive
Offense: Manufacturing or Delivery of a Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 1 (Health and Safety Code Section 481.112) 1st Degree Felony
Case Number: 1601220108

Corpus Christi Police Narcotics and Vice Investigators arrested 32-year-old Crystal Maldonado (1/8/1984) Friday afternoon for manufacturing or delivering controlled substances at her residence located on the 5000 block of Cain Drive.

Corpus Christi Police Department Narcotics Vice Investigations Division, assisted by Directed Patrol Officers, served a search and arrest warrant at 5022 Cain at 3:18 pm Friday afternoon.  During the search of the residence, investigators located and seized over 15 grams of crystal methamphetamine and 1.42 grams of brown powdered heroin.  Crystal Maldonado (1-8-84) was arrested charged with Health and Safety Code 481.112, Manufacture or Delivery of a Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 1, 4 grams to 200 grams, which is a first degree felony.

After an investigation into drug dealing from the location, the Corpus Christi Police Department Narcotics and Vice Investigations Division served a search and arrest warrant at the Modern Motel, located at 3421 South Padre Island Drive.

Police went to a room at the motel at about 5:40 PM on February 11 and during a search they found  238 grams of synthetic cannabinoid and arrested  a male and a female.

Daniel Salinas (07/30/1992) and Destiny Faith Botello (01/24/1996) were both arrested and charged with First Degree Felony Manufacture and Delivery of a Controlled Substance.

Officers found two small children, belonging to the suspects, in the motel room.  Investigators believe that they were there  while the drug dealing was going on.

Both children were released to a famliy member.

Synthetic cannabinoid found during search of motel room

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.

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.

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

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.

Corpus Christi Police Narcotics Investigators, with the assistance of Police SWAT and Gang Units, served an early morning search warrant today at a residence in the 1200 block of 17^th Street.  The search warrant was the culmination of a month’s long undercover investigation into drug trafficking from this address.  Arrested as a result of the raid were Longino Castillo (DOB: 5-22-90) and George Soto (12-7-93), both known local gang members.  Due to the gang involvement and the known existence of numerous firearms inside the residence, Narcotics Investigators enlisted the service of CCPD SWAT to make entry into the residence.  SWAT Operators gained entry to the residence at approximately 5:40 am, with no injuries reported to any occupant of the residence or officer.

Investigators seized a virtual arsenal of legal and illegal firearms, including semi-auto assault type rifles, shotguns, handguns, and improvised firearms, sometimes referred to as “zip-guns”, along with over 1000 rounds of ammunition. Officers also seized several homemade noise suppressors or “silencers”, five sets of body armor, homemade breaching tools or “rams”, ski masks and gas masks.  The existence of this bevy of weaponry and assorted raid type equipment suggests possible involvement in much more than narcotics trafficking to include robberies, drive-by shootings, home invasions and/or other acts of violence.  Agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms responded to the scene and will be assisting with the investigation.

In addition to the weapons seized, officers seized distribution level amounts of synthetic cannabis, along with lesser amounts of crack cocaine, heroin, and marijuana, over $3,400 in US Currency, cell phones, weight scales, and suspected drug ledgers. Narcotics Investigators believe that this operation was a mid-level supplier of illicit drugs to smaller drug houses and street level dealers.

Castillo and Soto both face multiple felony charges including manufacturing and delivery of a controlled substance, possession of a prohibited weapon, and tampering with evidence, as well as potential federal firearm violations. In addition, Soto was additionally charged with felon in possession of a firearm and felon in possession of body armor. Both were arrested and booked at the City Detention Center.

Narcotics Investigators believe this raid will deal a serious blow to the proliferation of synthetic cannabis dealing on Corpus Christi’s west side, downtown and near City Hall. Narcotics Investigators will continue to pursue leads as a result of this search warrant and are confident that more arrests and seizures will follow.

Date: Wednesday, June 1, 2016 15:22
Location: 117 Richard Street
Offense: Possession of Marijuana 4oz-5lbs (State Jail Felony)
Case Number: 1606010103

The Corpus Christi Police Narcotics/Vice Investigators and uniformed patrol officers served a search warrant Wednesday afternoon at 117 Richard that was the result of several months of undercover investigation into marijuana dealing from this residence. Investigators arrested 36-year-old Nathan Gates, 4/21/80 for possession of marijuana. Gates was stopped in the 3300 block of Ayers by patrol officers assisting in the operation. Gates was returned to the residence and the search warrant executed. The search resulted in the seizure of 432.13 gr of marijuana, a Glock handgun, and $3,356.00 in cash, to include scales and packaging.

Anyone with information about the sale of illegal narcotics may submit the information to Investigators anonymously at the site http://www.stopdrugscorpuschristi.org.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.