UPDATE 09/30/2026:

On August 14, 2026, information was gathered by Traffic Investigators that led them to believe that the driver of the at fault vehicle caused the crash intentionally. The case was handed over to CCPD’s Robbery/Homicide Division to continue to be investigated.

Detectives were able to obtain a Murder warrant for the at fault driver, Liam Shannon (23). Shannon turned himself in on Tuesday, September 29th for the warrant.

Shannon and the victim were not known to each other.

This is an active and ongoing investigation. 

If you have any information about 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=.

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On Monday, August 10, 2026, at 7:10 pm, Officers with the Corpus Christi Police Department were dispatched to 7900 block of Hwy 361 for a Major Crash with Injuries.

When Officers arrived, they located a male driver who was deceased on scene.  

Due to the nature of the call, Traffic Investigators were called to the scene. During the investigation, it was found that the at fault driver was traveling south and the second vehicle was traveling north on Hwy 361. After interviewing witnesses on scene, it was found that the at fault driver swerved into the other vehicle’s lane. 

The driver of the at fault vehicle had serious injuries and was transported by medics to a local hospital. 

Alcohol is not suspected to be a factor. 

There is no additional information at this time. 

On September 29, 2026, the Corpus Christi Police Department was made aware of a video depicting a male shooting a stray cat with a weapon. Officers were able to determine the location of the incident in the 2900 block of Coleman Ave. Animal Control came to the location to collect the deceased animal.

Detectives with CCPD’s Criminal Investigations Division investigated the incident and were able to obtain a felony warrant for Cruelty to a Non-Livestock Animal.

Matthew Trujillo (70) was taken into custody for the warrant at 8:07 pm and transported to Main Station to be formally interviewed by Detectives.

The Corpus Christi Police Department takes all incidents involving the cruelty, harming, or mistreatment of animals very seriously. 

If you have any information about 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=.

Matthew Trujillo (70)

Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026

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

Location: 5485 Greenwood Dr. Corpus Christi, TX. 78417

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

VIEWING DAY: Friday, October 2, 2026, 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 in the auction area.

ABSOLUTELY no one under 18 allowed throughout the entire duration of the auction.  This includes viewing day, before and after the auction and when picking up auction vehicles.

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UPDATE: Charlene has been located and is safe. Thank you.

The Corpus Christi Police Department is asking for assistance in locating missing person CHARLENE NORRISMOON (71)

Charlene was last seen in the area of Paul Jones Ave and Holly Rd. Around 8:00 am this morning.

Charlene is 5’4″  tall and weighs approx. 140 pounds, has gray hair and blue eyes. She was last seen wearing a blue shirt and blue shorts, and has braided hair. 

If you have any information or see Charlene , please call the Corpus Christi Police Department by calling 911 or 361-886-2600.

On September 16, 2026, at 12:14 pm, Officers with the Corpus Christi Police Department were dispatched to Dorothy Adkins Middle School. A suspicious individual called dispatch and was making threats toward the location. Due to the nature of the call, CCISD Police Department was made aware of the threats immediately.

No threat has been located at this time, and it is believed to be a hoax call. CCPD takes all threats towards our community’s schools seriously and investigates these incidents thoroughly.

This is an active and ongoing investigation. 

If you have any information about 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=.

UPDATE: The individual detained was identified as Muriel Stewart (71). After interviewing, Stewart was arrested and transported to the City Detention Center for booking. She was charged with manslaughter.

ORIGINAL: On September 15, 2026, at 10:41 pm Officers with the Corpus Christi Police Department were dispatched to the 3500 block of Tiger Ln. in reference to a shooting. When officers arrived, they located a deceased male. An individual was detained on scene.

Robbery Homicide Detectives were called out to assist. The individual detained was transported to the main police station for interviewing. 

This is an active and ongoing investigation. 

If you have any information about 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=.

UPDATE 09/12/2026:

On September 12, 2026, Blaise Hermsen (44) was released from a local hospital where he was continuing to receive medical care while in police custody, following the officer involved shooting from September 5, 2026. Hermsen was transported to Main Station to be formally interviewed by Detectives with CCPD’s Criminal Investigations Division and then transported to the City Detention Center to be booked.

Hermsen is charged with Aggravated Assault w/ Deadly Weapon, Aggravated Assault on a Police Officer, Discharge Firearm in Certain Municipalities, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Evading Arrest.

Blaise Hermsen (DOB: 11/13/1981)

On September 5, 2026, at 7:21 pm, Officers with the Corpus Christi Police Department were dispatched to the 300 block of Parr St. in reference to a Disturbance with a Weapon. 

The reporting party advised that a male suspect shot at her dog and then threatened her with a weapon. 

Officers located the suspect in the area of 300 Port Ave and attempted to make contact with the male but he eluded on his bicycle. When additional Officers arrived in the area, the male stopped and produced a handgun. A single Officer fired at the suspect, striking him at least once. The Officers immediately rendered first aid until Medics arrived. 

The male was transported to a local hospital and is currently still receiving care. The male is 44 years old. 

This is an active and ongoing investigation. 

If you have any information about 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=.

Over this past weekend Officers with the Corpus Christi Police Department conducted an operation at Cole Park downtown.

Officers contacted 108 individuals, issued 11 citations, completed 5 arrests, conducted 5 traffic stops, and issued 3 No fishing licenses citations.

Arrests consisted of outstanding warrants, possession of a controlled substance and public intoxication.

Units that assisted in this operation were our downtown patrol officers, Gang Unit, Violent Crimes Unit, K-9 Unit, and Texas Parks and Wildlife Officers.

Date: Saturday, September 5, 2026

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

Location: 5485 Greenwood Dr. Corpus Christi Tx 78417

ON SITE AUCTION SALE AND LIVE ONLINE (WEBCAST)

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

VIEWING DAY: Friday, September 04, 2026, 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 in the auction area.

ABSOLUTELY no one under 18 allowed throughout the entire duration of the auction.  This includes viewing day, before and after the auction and when picking up auction vehicles.

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CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – A 50-year-old man has been ordered to prison for his role in the distribution of cocaine.

Michael Casas pleaded guilty May 27.

U.S. District Judge David S. Morales has now ordered Casas to serve 60 months in federal prison followed by four years of supervised release.

The investigation revealed Casas was planning to sell two kilograms of cocaine on March 17, 2026. On that date, a Corpus Christi Police Department K9 Unit attempted to conduct a traffic stop on his vehicle. Casas initially pulled over but accelerated as the officer approached, leading them in a pursuit on Highway 44 in Corpus Christi.

During that time, authorities observed Casas throw a brick‑shaped package from the vehicle. He eventually stopped and surrendered.

Law enforcement recovered the package and found it to contain two kilograms of cocaine.

The Drug Enforcement Administration conducted the investigation with assistance from the Corpus Christi Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Joseph Griffith prosecuted the case.