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.

83 Cars, Trucks, Trailer, and Motorcycles

On August 22, 2026, at 6:48 pm Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to the 6600 block of Everhart Rd. in reference to a shooting.

When officers arrived, they located one male victim. He was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Officers contacted several witnesses at the location who advised two males got into an altercation when one male pulled out a gun and shot the other. The offender retreated to his apartment.

Officers were directed to the apartment. A short time later the male offender was taken into custody without further incident. The firearm was recovered.

Offender Joshua Sanchez-Bruce (34) was transported to the City Detention Center for booking. He was charged with aggravated assaulted with a deadly weapon and violation of a court order.

This is still an active and ongoing investigation. If you have any information regarding the investigation please contact the Corpus Christi Police Department 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 August 21, 2026, at 10:42 pm Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to the 5200 block of IH 37 Access Rd. in reference to a stabbing. When officers arrived, they located one injured female. She was transported to a local hospital where she succumbed to her injuries. Several subjects were detained at the scene.

Robbery Homicide Detectives were called out to assist.

The individuals detained were later transported to the main police station for interviewing.

Preliminary investigation showed there was a large fight involving multiple subjects. During the altercation a female victim was stabbed.

Detectives were able to identify the offender and secure a murder warrant. The individual was located on Treyway Ln. and taken into custody without incident.

Offender Emilio Ybarra (39) was transported to the main police station for interviewing. He was then taken to the City Detention Center for booking.

This is still an active and ongoing investigation. If you have any information regarding the investigation please contact the Corpus Christi Police Department 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 Friday, August 21 at 2:24 pm. Officers with the Corpus Christi Police Department were dispatched to the 4600 block of Yorktown Blvd. in reference to a stabbing. 

When Officers arrived they observed a male being detained by citizens. Citizens advised Officers that the male suspect being detained had stabbed a female victim. The suspect was quickly detained by officers and placed into a unit. Officers observed the male to be in distress and immediately called for assistance from the Corpus Christi Fire Department. 

The male suspect and female victim were transported to local hospitals for medical treatment. The male suspect was later pronounced deceased. 

This is still an active and ongoing investigation.

If you have any information regarding the investigation please contact the Corpus Christi Police Department 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 to the City of Corpus Christi News Release:

Detectives were able to identify the suspect as Joel Garza (44) and secure two warrants for Deadly Conduct Discharge Firearm-Weapons and Aggravated Assault-Deadly Weapon. Garza was taken into custody shortly after.

On Sunday, August 2, 2026, at 6:42 pm, an Officer with the Corpus Christi Police Department conducted a traffic stop at Prescott St. and Rosalie Blvd. for a traffic violation.

The driver, and sole occupant of the vehicle, was unable to produce a driver’s license and appeared unusually nervous while attempting to conceal items in the vehicle’s back seat.

As the investigation continued, the Officer observed a firearm in plain view. The driver was detained, and a CCPD K-9 unit responded to assist. The K-9 alerted for the presence of narcotics.  Based on this probable cause, Officers searched the vehicle and located boxes containing suspected THC vape pens in the back seat.

The driver, America Soliz (23), was arrested and charged with Manufacturing/Delivery of a Controlled Substance (Penalty Group 2, 4g–400g) and Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon.

Soliz was transported to the City Detention Center for booking, and the vehicle was impounded. 

Update: The male taken into custody was identified as Alberto Valdez (65). After interviewing, he was transported to the City Detention Center for booking where he was charged with murder.

Original: On July 27, 2026, at 12:45 am Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to the 4100 block of Christie St in reference to a shooting.

When officers arrived, they located a deceased female inside of the residence. A male was taken into custody also at the residence.

Robbery Homicide Detectives were called out to assist.

The male will be transported to the main police station for interviewing.

Bother parties knew each other.

This is an active and ongoing investigation. Information will be updated when available.

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: Micaela has been located safely.

The Corpus Christi Police Department is asking for assistance in locating missing person, Micaela Kimberly Smith (27).

Micaela was reported missing by her family. She was last seen on June 4th. She is approximately 5’5″ tall and weighs 150 pounds. She was last see wearing a black tank top and grey shorts.

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