HELP US SOLVE THE MURDER OF KATHLEEN SUCKLEY

Today marks the 30th Anniversary of the murder of Kathleen Suckley. Investigators want your help to discover any new information which could help locate the individual responsible for her Murder.

On April 8, 1993, the body of 29-year-old Kathleen Suckley was found at her residence located on the 5000 block of Meandering Lane. Kathleen was found with several fatal stab wounds. Kathleen’s two young children were inside the home at the time of the Murder.

If you know who is responsible, or have any additional information about this murder, please call Detective Edward Alvarado (361) 886-2866. You may also call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C=&T=. Crime Stoppers guarantees to keep your identity secret and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you up to $2,500 dollars in cash.

NVID DETECTIVES DISRUPT MAJOR GAMBLING OPERATIONS

Continuing their campaign to eradicate illegal gambling within the Corpus Christi city limits, investigators with the Corpus Christi Police Department’s Narcotics and Vice Investigations Division served simultaneous search warrants on Wednesday, April 05, 2023, at two illegal gambling establishments on the city’s south side.  Following a months-long investigation into the businesses that uncovered evidence of illegal gambling, detectives secured search warrants at two separate game rooms, one located on the 5100 block of Oakhurst Drive, and one located on the 3800 block of Saratoga Boulevard.  Detectives served a third search warrant on the 3800 block of Saratoga Boulevard, at a business that was being used for illegal cash payouts for game winners at the nearby game room.  During the search, detectives seized gambling equipment, over $370,000 cash, three vehicles, over 88 pounds of silver, and other evidence of illegal gambling.  41 adult patrons at the Oakhurst location were cited for Gambling, a Class C misdemeanor, while another 40 at the Saratoga location were similarly cited.

The following individuals at the Oakhurst location were arrested and charged with Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity, Gambling Promotion, Keeping a Gambling Place, and Possession of a Gambling Device:

46-year-old Corina Almaguer Oritz, 21-year-old Ojahni Haywood, 21-year-old Nicholas Ybarra, 21-year-old Sergio Gonzales, 24-year-old Alexus Hernandez and 23-year-old Angelica Ore.

At the Saratoga location, the following individuals were arrested and charged with Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity, Gambling Promotion, Keeping a Gambling Place, and Possession of a Gambling Device:

47-year-old Djilali Raghid, 42-year-old Tarrant Maples, 20-year-old Angelina Alvarado, 21-year-old Melanie Deleon, 21-year-old Taysha Davis, 34-year-old Olive Salinas and 32-year-old Bianca Lopez.   

Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity is a state jail felony punishable by up to two years in jail and a maximum $10,000 fine, while the other three charges are class A misdemeanors.

This investigation continues, and additional arrests are possible. The Corpus Christi Police Department reminds citizens that game rooms which pay out cash rewards, or rewards that can be immediately redeemed for cash are engaging in illegal gambling. Patrons as well as the management of these establishments may face criminal charges.

NVID Detectives were assisted in the operation by officers with the CCPD Operations Division, Organized Crime Unit and investigators with the State of Texas Comptroller’s Office, which regulates coin operated machines.

The Corpus Christi Police Department continues to collaborate with our local, state, and federal partners to investigate and combat illegal gambling. Investigators will continue to enforce all Texas gambling laws, which will help accomplish our mission to reduce crime, reduce the fear of crime and to improve the quality of life in our community.

No Stabbing at Middle School

It was brought to our attention that a local social media site posted that on Tuesday April 4, 2023, there was a stabbing at Marvin Baker Middle School located at 1540 Casa Grande.

On Tuesday April 4, 2023 at 4:00 pm CCPD and CCISD officers did respond to a custody dispute at the school. This dispute was handled without incident and there was no stabbing.

We highly recommend that you follow the Corpus Christi Police Department social media and your local news outlets to get accurate information about incidents in Corpus Christi.

https://www.facebook.com/CorpusChristiPD/
https://twitter.com/CorpusChristiPD

THREATS MADE TO LOCAL SCHOOL

Overnight, 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 a local high school.  Investigators immediately launched an investigation to determine the validity of these threats as well as to identify the suspect or suspects involved.

Officers met with administrators at the school, along with the Corpus Christi Independent School Districts’ Police Department; to coordinate a law enforcement response and to provide a uniformed presence at the campus.

CCPD Officers have gathered information that leads them to believe that the social media posts originated several years ago from outside the state.  Investigators will continue the investigation to determine the identity of the poster, as well as to determine whether he or she has any local ties to the community.

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 threats made to any school, you are urged to contact investigators at 361-886-2840.  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=.  The information you provide to Crime Stoppers is anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you a cash reward.

PRACTICE PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT TEST

You are invited to attend the Corpus Christi Police Department Practice Physical Assessment Test (PAT) on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, for the upcoming CCPD 83rd Police Academy which is projected to begin in September of this year.

The practice test will take place at the Main Police Station located at 321 John Sartain, Corpus Christi, TX 78401. Applicants will meet us at the gated entrance directly across from Whataburger on the Bay (Water Street side of the building).

Check in time will be between 5:00 pm – 5:30 pm, so we can begin promptly at 5:30 pm. During the practice test, instructors will explain and demonstrate each phase of the physical fitness test.

Officers will also be available to answer any questions you have about any phase of the testing and hiring process. Applicants who successfully complete the course will receive a PAT waiver that will be valid for up to 30 days. That means you will only need to pass the written examination on your scheduled test date.

Please report to the test site in physical fitness attire and have your state-issued identification card or driver’s license with you.

For more information or to rsvp for the Practice PAT call 361-886-2626.

ANNAVILLE GAME ROOM SHUT DOWN

DATE: March 29, 2023
TIME: 1:52 PM
CASE#: 2303290077
Offense: Engage in Organized Crime, Gambling Promotion, Keeping a Gambling Place, and Possession Gambling Device


On March 29, 2023 at 1:52 PM, Investigators with the Narcotics Vice Investigation Division (NVID) along with assistance from the Directed Patrol Officers, executed a search warrant on the 2800 Countiss Dr after a comprehensive investigation. During the search warrant 16 class C misdemeanor citations were issued to individuals gambling inside the location and then released.

The three staff members, 31 year old Jeffrey Arredondo , 46 year old Melinda Cruz, and 51 year old Jessie Yanez were interviewed and arrested for engaging in organized crime, gambling promotion, keeping a gambling place, and possession of gambling devices.

The 53 gambling machines found at this location had their internal hard drives removed and tagged as evidence for prosecution. There was also $14,861 in cash confiscated for possible seizure.

SCHOOL PLACED ON LOCKDOWN OUT OF PRECAUTION

At approximately 2:29 pm officers responded to a call for an aggravated assault at a location located on the 13600 block of Northwest Blvd.   

As a result of the proximity to a local school, the school was placed on lockdown out of an abundance of caution.   

The suspect involved in the incident has been detained.  The victim was transported to a local hospital. 

No suspects are outstanding.

The school lockdown has been lifted.     

IMPOUND LOT AUCTION

Date: Saturday, April 1, 2023

Time: 10:00 am (gates open at 8:00 am)

Location: 5485 Greenwood

ON SITE AUCTION SALE AND LIVE ONLINE (WEBCAST)

REGISTRATION: visit https://siskauction.hibid.com/ to register and obtain further on-line auction instructions.

VIEWING: Friday, March 31, 2023, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Everyone must be registered and have a bidder number to enter the auction.

No purses or backpacks allowed during the viewing on Friday.

No one under 18 allowed. This includes after the auction during pick up times.

Facemasks, face coverings and social distancing strongly encouraged.

80 Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles and a Boat.

Corpus Christi Police Daily Blotter