Aggravated Robbery

Police are looking to identify the two young males in this video. The two are suspects in an aggravated robbery that occurred last week in the 500 block of Airline Rd.

Both males were described to be Hispanic, stand approximately 5’6” and weigh 140 pounds. One male was wearing a white hoodie and the other a grey hoodie.

If you have any information regarding these male suspects or this robbery case, you are urged to call Detectives at 361-886-2840. You may also call Crime Stoppers at 361-888-TIPS or submit the information online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C=&T=. Information provided to Crime Stoppers is anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you a cash reward.

Reports of Threats at a local High School

On Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at approximately noon, the Corpus Christi Police Department was made aware of a possible threat at the location of 754 Flato Road (West Oso High School).  

Corpus Christi Police Department officers arrived to the school and immediately started an investigation.  Their investigation found that there was never a threat to the school. The school was initially placed on locked down while officers conducted their investigation, and the lockdown has since been lifted.

The Corpus Christi Police Department takes any and all threats seriously.  If you have any information, please call the Corpus Christi Police Department at 361-886-2600.  If you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at (361)888-TIPS (8477) or submit the information online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C=&T=

ROBBERY OF AN ELDERLY MALE

CCPD Detectives need your assistance in identifying the male suspect pictured below. The male suspect robbed an elderly male on an early morning after he withdrew cash from an ATM at a local store. The suspect took the victim’s wallet which contained cash and debit cards.

The suspect left the scene in a silver 4 door passenger car.

If you have any information regarding this male suspect or this robbery case, you are urged to call Detectives at 361-886-2840. You may also call Crime Stoppers at 361-888-TIPS or submit the information online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C=&T=. Information provided to Crime Stoppers is anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you a cash reward.

Officer Involved Shooting at 5400 Burnham Drive.

On April 20, 2024 at 12:32 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 5400 block of Burnham Dr. in reference to a male and female involved in a disturbance with shots fired. Officers arrived at the apartments where they attempted to locate the disturbance. The responding officers located the disturbance and made contact with a 26 year old male at the door of the apartment. As soon as officers contacted the suspect, a struggle ensued. The male suspect produced a gun, shooting and striking one of the officers. One of the assisting officers returned fire, striking the male who succumbed to his injuries at the scene. The officer was transported to a local hospital and is in critical condition at this time.

The Corpus Christi Police Officers who were involved will be placed on paid administrative leave, in accordance with current department practice and policy. 


This is still an active and ongoing investigation. If you have any information pertaining to this incident, you are encouraged to call the Corpus Christi Police Department Criminal Investigations Division at 361-886-2840. 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 https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C=&T=. 

Criminal Mischief suspects.

In the past two weeks there has been over 15 police reports filed for criminal mischief from various south side businesses involving the minivan pictured. The suspect(s) in the van damaged several business front windows resulting in felony charge amounts.

Corpus Christi Police Detectives are asking for your assistance with any information involving the suspected vehicle and person(s) involved. You are urged to call the Criminal Investigation Division at 361-886-2840.

You may also call Crime Stoppers at 361-888-TIPS or submit the information online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C=&T=. Information provided to Crime Stoppers is anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you a cash reward.

DETECTIVES NEED YOUR HELP IN IDENTIFYING BURGLARY SUSPECT.

UPDATE: This individual has been identified. Thank you.

Corpus Christ Police Detectives would like your help in identifying this burglary suspect.

The male pictured is believed to have committed a burglary in the 6400 block of Weber Rd. recently.

If you have any information about this person, please call our Criminal Investigation Division at 361-886-2840.

You may also call Crime Stoppers at 361-888-TIPS or submit the information online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C=&T=. Information provided to Crime Stoppers is anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you a cash reward.

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POLICE DEPARTMENT’S RESPONSE TO LOCAL SCHOOL THREATS

POLICE DEPARTMENT’S RESPONSE TO LOCAL SCHOOL THREATS – UPDATE

On Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at 11:48am, the Corpus Christi Independent School District’s Police Department has arrested a 14-year-old juvenile female for terroristic threats. The juvenile has been transported to the Nueces County Juvenile Justice Center for booking.

ORIGINAL POST:
This morning, the Corpus Christi Police Department was notified by a concerned citizen of a social media post that appeared to make threats of violence toward the students and staff at local schools.

We are aware of the threats and CCISD is actively investigating. As of this time, there is no credible threat to the schools.

The safety and security of our citizens is our highest priority, and we take all threats made toward our campuses, students, and staff seriously.

If you have any information about these threats, you are urged to contact the CCISD Police Department at 361-886-9275. If you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at (361)888-TIPS (8477) or submit the information online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C=&T=

MEET YOUR CCPD

Yolanda Balli is originally from Corpus Christi and began her career with the Corpus Christi Police Department in November of 2006 in the Records Department.

In 2007, Yolanda transferred to the District Attorney’s Office where she spent the next six years as the witness coordinator. There, she assisted in notifying officers and civilians of court appearances.

In 2013, an opening for Sex Offender Registrar opened and Yolanda jumped on the opportunity to move to the Criminal Investigations Division and begin a new challenge. The Sex Offender Unit manages around 1,400 offenders in the City of Corpus Christi. Each October, Yolanda is responsible for sending out lists to the patrol districts for the yearly sex offender checks. She also goes on offender checks to make sure sex offenders are where they are supposed to be.

In her 17 years as a civilian employee, Yolanda has had the opportunity to work with many agencies, such as Homeland Security, FBI, US Marshalls and Texas Rangers. She has worked hard to establish a good working relationship with the probation and parole departments.

In May of 2019, Yolanda received the National Certificate of Recognition by Offenderwatch for the work she does with sex offenders.

Yolanda has worked closely with the Gang Unit as well as the Directed Patrol Officers. In 2022, Yolanda fell extremely ill. She stated, “It was then that I found out what the true meaning of a Blue Family was. When I was at my lowest, my Blue Family stepped in with help that I could have never imagined. I will always be so incredibly grateful to everyone.”

PRACTICE PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT TOMORROW

You are invited to attend the Corpus Christi Police Department Practice Physical Assessment Test (PAT) on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at 7:00 a.m. for our upcoming CCPD 84th Police Academy projected to begin July 2024. It’s a great way to gauge your strengths and know what you need to work on to move forward in this process.

The practice test will take place at the main police station (321 John Sartain, Corpus Christi, TX 78401). Applicants will meet us at the gated entrance directly across from Whataburger on the Bay (Water St. side of the building). Check-in time will be between 7:00 am – 7:15 am, so we can start promptly at 7:30 am.

DECEASED MALE LOCATED

On Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at approximately 2pm, the Corpus Christi Police Department received information from the Kleberg County Sheriff’s Office and the PINS Park Rangers that they located a deceased male at the Padre Island National Seashore.

CCPD has confirmed with Kleberg County Sheriff’s Office and PINS Park Rangers that the deceased male subject is not Caleb Harris and is not associated with the disappearance of Caleb Harris. There is no foul play suspected.

If you have information regarding the disappearance of Caleb Harris, please contact the Corpus Christi Police Department at (361) 826-2840 or you can submit an anonymous tip at Crime Stoppers (361) 888-TIPS (888-8477). The tipline number set up by the Harris family is (361) 826-2950.

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