Today the Corpus Christi Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division obtained a warrant for Official Oppression (Texas PC 39.03, Class A Misdemeanor) for Police Officer Frederick Garcia. The warrant was obtained in reference to an incident that occurred in the workplace on July 5, 2026. 

The incident was self-reported by the officer involved and was quickly investigated and determined to be a criminal offense.  As with all allegations of criminal officer misconduct, we work closely with our state and federal partners to ensure a thorough investigation. 

The case was presented to the Nueces County District Attorney’s Office who accepted charges of Official Oppression. The Corpus Christi Police Department does not condone misconduct or actions that violate our policies, law, or the public’s trust.

This is currently an active and open investigation.  The Corpus Christi Police Department takes all allegations of crime and misconduct seriously and investigates them thoroughly in accordance with applicable laws and department policy.

UPDATE 07/09/2026

Victor Moreno (19) was taken into custody for Aggravated Assault w/ Deadly Weapon and Criminal Mischief >=$100<$750.

Victor Moreno (19)

On July 8, 2026, at 10:43 am, Officers with the Corpus Christi Police Department were dispatched to the 4500 block of Moravian Dr in reference to a Disturbance with Injuries. 

When Officers arrived they located a male with life threatening injuries and immediately began administering first aid until Medics arrived.

Due to the nature of the call, Detectives with CCPD’s Criminal Investigations Division were called to the scene. After preliminary investigation, it was determined that a disturbance with a weapon occurred and the male was hit by a vehicle during the course of the incident. Multiple people were detained on scene by Officers and will be transported to Main Station to be formally interviewed. 

The male was transported to a local hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries. 

The parties are known to each other. This is an isolated incident and 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=.

On Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 7:00 pm, Officers with the Corpus Christi Police Department were dispatched to the 900 block of Flour Bluff Dr. in reference to an assault with injuries.

When Officers arrived, they found a male suffering from lacerations and a stab wound, and multiple victims of an assault with minor injuries. 

Preliminary investigation shows that several individuals were assaulted, and one of the victims of the assault defended themselves from the assault. 

Two individuals were transported to a local hospital for treatment. The suspect continues to receive treatment at a local hospital. The parties are known to each other. 

Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact the Corpus Christi Police Department at (361) 886-2600. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Crime Stoppers at (361) 888-TIPS (8477) or online at http://P3Tips.com

On June 19, 2026 at 5:37 am, Officers with the Corpus Christi Police Department were dispatched to the 7500 block on Bon Soir Dr. in reference to a Shooting. 

Once Officers arrived they located a female victim (75) with a gunshot wound and immediately began administering first aid. Officers also detained a male suspect, Jay Lawson (76), at the scene. The female was transported to a local hospital in critical condition. 

Due to the nature on the call, Detectives with the Criminal Investigations Division were called to the scene. Lawson was transported to Main Station to be formally interviewed. It was later determined that a disturbance occurred prior to the shooting. 

Lawson was taken into custody for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon. 

This is an isolated incident and 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=.

Jay Lawson (76)

The Corpus Christi Police Department was made aware of a video circulating social media depicting an assault in the 300 block of IH 37 Access Rd that occurred on May 23, 2026. The victim did not come forward at that time to report the incident.

Detectives with our Criminal Investigations Division investigated the incident and were able to identify the female victim and the suspect, Kelly Castillo (21). A warrant was issued for Kelly for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon. CCPD’s Gang Unit took Kelly into custody yesterday, June 17, 2026, without issue.

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=.

On June 15, 2026, at 2:10 am, Officers with the Corpus Christi Police Department were dispatched to the 4500 block of S. Padre Island Dr. in reference to a shooting. After Officers arrived, they located a crime scene, and it was determined that a male victim (24) had been self-transported to a local hospital.

Additionally, a second male (26) was located by Officers at a separate location with gunshot wounds. Medics transported the male to a local hospital.

Due to the nature of the call, Detectives with our Criminal Investigations Division were called to the scene to investigate and interview witnesses. A third male, Jesus Lozano (27), was also detained and transported to Main Station for a formal interview. It was later determined that a disturbance occurred between the three males prior to the shooting. Jesus was taken into custody for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon.

The parties are known to each other. This is an isolated incident and 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=.

Jesus Lozano (27)

68A inspections scheduled for tomorrow, June 16, 2026, will be cancelled due to the weather. Our next 68A inspections will be on July 7.

TRAFFIC ALERT:

TxDOT is expected to be working on the JFK Causeway through next week. Please be patient and expect delays due to lane closures.

There may be additional lane closures in late June/early July. The project is expected to be completed in August barring any delays.

On June 11, 2026, at 12:20 am, Patrol Officers with the Corpus Christi Police Department were made aware of an elderly female with dementia that often wanders off from her apartment in a state of confusion. The elderly female was located safely at this time and taken back to her home. Officers ensured that she had a livable apartment but noticed that the female had given away her furniture, including her bed. The elderly female had been sleeping on two chairs pushed together.

CCPD’s Directed Patrol Officers followed up with this case in the morning when businesses opened. Our DPOs were able to secure a new bed for the elderly female with the help of our friends at Mattress Firm. Along for the ride were some of CCPD’s Police Explorers.

We appreciate the collaborative effort between our Uniform Division, the Crime Reduction Unit, our Police Explorers, the elderly female’s case worker, and community partners like Mattress Firm, to improve the quality of life for one of our citizens.

UPDATE 06/25/2026:

Julia is safe and has been located.

The Corpus Christi Police Department is asking for assistance in locating a missing elderly person, Julia Rios (66).

Julia was recently reported missing by her family and was last seen on Thursday, June 4th in the 1500 block of Lazy Ln. She is a Hispanic female with white hair and brown eyes. Julia is approximately 5’3″ tall and weighs 200 pounds. She was last seen wearing a red shirt, blue shorts, a Dallas Cowboys hat, and was using her walker. Julia also has dementia.

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