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.

Date: Saturday, June 6, 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: Friday, June 5, 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.

77 Cars, Trucks, and Motorcycles

UPDATE: Xavier had been located.

The Corpus Christi Police Department is asking for assistance in locating missing person, Xavier Narvaiz (49).

Xavier was recently reported missing by family.

Xavier is described as a Hispanic male, who is 5’08” tall, weighs approx. 185 pounds, and has short brown hair and green eyes. Xavier has several tattoos.

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

Missing person update: Angelita Martinez was located deceased in the Padre Island National Seashore in Kleberg County Texas on May 6th. The Texas Rangers are actively investigating, and the Corpus Christi Police Department is assisting.

Original post: The Corpus Christi Police Department is asking for assistance in locating missing person Angelita Martinez (40).

Angelita was recently reported missing by family and was last seen on foot, Friday evening (May 1, 2026) around Winward Dr on Padre Island.

Angelita was last seen wearing a grey top and dark colored sweats, carrying a Nike galaxy backpack. She has pink curly hair and a nose ring.

Angelita is described as a white female, who is 5’01” tall, weight approx. 160 pounds, has brown hair and brown eyes.

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

Date: Saturday, May 2, 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: Friday, May 1, 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, auction, and pick up days.

150 Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles, RV, Trailer, and Bus

On Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 11:26 am, Officers with the Corpus Christi Police Department were dispatched to the 4300 block of Schanen Blvd. in reference to suspicious activity.  When Officers arrived, they met with the reporting party who stated that they were concerned that someone may be injuring animals.  

The reporting party then led Officers to an area where they located three deceased animals.  Corpus Christi Animal Care Services were called to the location to investigate and take possession of the animals. 

Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division were also called to the scene and are actively assisting Animal Care Services in investigating this incident. 

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 Animal Care Services at 361-826-4630and the Corpus Christi Police Department Criminal Investigations Division at 361-886-2840(tel: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=. (https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C=&T=.)

UPDATE: Corpus Christi Robbery/Homicide Detectives were able to identify the offender in the Weber Rd/ Tripoli St. shooting that occurred on April 15, 2026.

On April 21, 2026, at 11:00 pm the Corpus Christi Gang Unit along with the Unites states Marshal Service (USMS) were able to locate and apprehend wanted subject Jusiah Ortiz near the intersection of Columbia St. and Bloomington St.

Ortiz was transported to the main police station for questioning. He was later transported to the City Detention Center where he was booked for the murder warrant.

This is still an ongoing investigation.

On Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 8:00 PM Officers with the Corpus Christi Police Department, were dispatched to the 3600 block of Mimosa Drive in reference to a fight with injuries. Officers arrived to Medics with the Corpus Christi Fire Department administering CPR to a male victim. The male was transported to a local hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.

 Investigators with the Robbery/Homicide Division were called to the scene to investigate. Several individuals were detained at the scene and later taken to the main police station for questioning.

During the course of the investigation, Detectives were able to identify the offender and secure an arrest warrant for murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

On April 19, 2026, offender Justice Martinez was located and taken into custody. He was interviewed then transported to the City Detention Center.

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=.