Three Arrested for Fatal Stabbing
Omar Valdez, Tristen Silguero, and Raul Garcia are all self-admitted members of a Criminal Street Gang. At this point in the investigation, it does not appear the death of Jacinto Obregon was gang-related.
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On October 6, 2020, the Kingsville Police Department Criminal Investigations Bureau along with the assistance of the Texas Rangers continued their investigation into the stabbing, which resulted in the death of 65-year-old Kingsville resident Jacinto Obregon.
The investigation led to the arrest of a 17-year-old Kingsville resident who was identified as Tristen Silguero. Silguero was arrested for the offense of Capital Murder by the Kingsville Police Department and is currently being held at the Kleberg County Jail on a $1,000,000.00 bond that was set by Kleberg County Justice of the Peace Carmen Cortez.
The investigation also resulted in the arrest of 19-year-old Raul Garcia who resides in both Houston, Texas and Long Beach, California. Garcia was charged for the offense of Coercing, Inducing, or Soliciting Membership in a Criminal Street Gang. Garcia is currently being held at the Kleberg County Jail on a $30,000.00 bond, which was also set by Kleberg County Justice of the Peace Carmen Cortez.
Omar Valdez, Tristen Silguero, and Raul Garcia are all self-admitted members of a Criminal Street Gang. Garcia was not directly involved in the murder of Obregon. At this point in the investigation, it does not appear the death of Obregon was gang-related.
Omar Valdez (18YOA) Arrested for Capital Murder, Investigation Continues
Officers responded to a stabbing on Monday, October 5 at 9:51 a.m. in Kingsville.
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Omar Valdez (18YOA) of Dallas has been arrested and placed in the Kleberg County Jail. Mr. Valdez has been charged with Capital Murder. Photo by Kingsville Police Department.
Officers responded to a stabbing at 9:51 a.m., at 529 E. Fordyce Ave. Responding officer found Jacinto Obregon (65YOA) laying on the driveway and they could see that he had been stabbed. Kingsville FD EMS arrived and transported Mr. Obregon to the local hospital, Spohn Kleberg Memorial Hospital. Mr. Obregon was subsequently transported by Halo Flight to Christus Spohn Shoreline hospital where he succumbed to his wounds.
The investigation revealed that Mr. Obregon was cleaning his car, in his driveway, when two males approached him. It is believed that the two attempted to rob Mr. Obregon and he was stabbed. The victim’s wife heard yelling and came outside and saw her husband on the ground. She called 9-1-1 to report the incident. The males were seen running westbound from the scene.
A responding KPD Officer saw a male run across 500 blk. of S. 6th street. The officer was able to stop the male near the train tracks and noticed that the subject had blood on his hands. Initially he was uncooperative and refused to give a statement. He was identified by witnesses as being involved. Omar Valdez (18YOA) of Dallas has been arrested and placed in the Kleberg County Jail. Mr. Valdez has been charged with Capital Murder. No bond has been set for Mr. Valdez at the time of this release.
Kingsville Police are looking for assistance to identify the second male. Please contact the department at PH# (361) 592-4311 if you wish to report information regarding this incident. If you wish to remain anonymous, contact Kingsville Crime Stoppers at (361) 592-INFO (4636) or submit information at www.p3tips.com.
Kingsville Crime Stoppers Need Your Help
On May 31, 2020 at approximately 12:00 p.m., three individuals (two males and one female) are seen breaking into Henrietta Memorial Center in Kingsville.
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On May 31, 2020 at approximately 12:00 p.m., three individuals (two males and one female) were seen breaking into Henrietta Memorial Center in Kingsville. The individuals caused damages that are estimated to be approximately $3000. Anyone with any information about this crime should contact Detective Cyndi Flores with the Kingsville Police Department Criminal Investigations Bureau at (361)593-8849.
If you wish to remain anonymous, please contact Kingsville Crime Stoppers at 361-592 INFO, or visit them at Kingsville Crime Stoppers or text "KCS" with message to CRIMES (274637).
Suspect Believed to be Involved in at Least Three Aggravated Robberies
Corpus Christi Police Department Investigators need your help identifying a suspect believed to be involved in at least three aggravated robberies.
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Corpus Christi Police Department Investigators need your help identifying a suspect believed to be involved in at least three aggravated robberies.
Date: Monday, September 14, 2020 8:55 pm
Location: 1600 block of SPID
Offense: Aggravated Robbery
Case Number: 2009140111
On September 14, 2020 Officers were dispatched to the 1600 block of SPID for an Aggravated Robbery of a business. While in the commission of the Robbery, the male displayed a handgun and demanded money from the employee. The suspect was able to get away with an undisclosed amount of cash. The suspect was last seen on foot traveling westbound from the location on foot.
The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, 40-50 years of age, approximately 6’00”, 200 pounds, black hair, brown eyes, wearing a white muscle shirt, black jacket, blue jean pants, black shoes and a bandana over his face.
On September 16, 2020, at approximately 6:13 pm, the same suspect entered a business located on the 3900 block of SPID. The male handed the employee a note demanding all of the money in the register. While in the commission of the Robbery, the male displayed a handgun. The suspect was able to get away with undisclosed amount of cash. The suspect was last seen leaving the location on foot.
On September 20, 2020 at approximately 9:09 pm the same suspect entered a business located on the 3900 block of Saratoga. The suspect handed the employee a note demanding all of the money from the register. While in the commission of the Robbery, the male displayed a handgun. The suspect was able to get away with undisclosed amount of cash.
If you can identify the suspect, or have any additional information about these crimes, call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit the information online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C&T. Crime Stoppers guarantees to keep your identity anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you a cash reward of up to $2,500.
Shots fired in the area of Caesar and 7th - Kingsville
Officers responded to a call of shots fired at the south east corner house at the intersection of Caesar and 7th in Kingsville.
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KINGSVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Saturday, June 7, 2020 4:11 a.m.
Officers responded to a call of shots fired at the south east corner house at the intersection of Caesar and 7th. A second call was received that Eli De La Garza had shot a male. Officers arrived in the area and found the gunshot victim just east of the residence on Caesar. He had a gun shot to his upper leg. An officer applied a tourniquet just above the wound to stop the bleeding. Kingsville Fire Department EMS personnel arrived shortly thereafter and transported the male to Spohn Kleberg Memorial Hospital.
The victim stated that he had been shot by Eli De La Garza and that Eli was in the house in the 300 blk. of E. Caesar. Officers secured the perimeter and attempted to make contact at the location with the suspect as well as by cell phone with anyone in the residence. Administration and Command staff were contacted in regards to the incident. Contact was made with subjects in the residence and they were asked to bring De La Garza out from the residence. (Photo of De La Garza shown.) The female who was receiving the phone calls was so intoxicated that she was unaware of the shooting that had taken place.
After several hours of negotiations, and the breaching of three doors to the residence, a 19-year-old female, 45-year-old female, a juvenile male and Eli De La Garza came out of the residence from the doorway facing north onto Caesar. Mr. De La Garza was placed under arrest without incident. Mr. De La Garza is currently awaiting interview in the Kingsville Police Department.
The victim after being transported to Spohn Kleberg Memorial was stabilized and transported to Spohn Shoreline in Corpus Christi, Texas. The victim is being treated for the injury and will be released later today.
Investigators are still on scene collecting evidence with this ongoing case.