On August 27, 2025, at 5:39 pm, Officers with the Corpus Christi Police Department were dispatched to the 3900 block of Panama Dr in reference to a Drug Possession call.

Officers arrived along with assistance from Narcotics Vice Investigation Divisions (NVID). It was determined that the residents did have access to weapons. It was also confirmed that a 19-year-old female was inside of the location and had an active Warrant of Arrest.

Officers successfully called out the female, as well as an 18-year-old male, after a lengthy period of time.

Both the male and female were charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance PG2, Possession of a Controlled Substance PG3, and Possession of Marijuana. The female was additionally charged with a Warrant of Arrest.  

Items Seized:

•           1.7 pounds of Marijuana

•           175 THC Vape pens

•           4.33 grams of Alprazolam pills

•           1.6 grams of THC wax

•           2- 5.56mm rifle pistols

•           $6,971 in U.S. Currency

   

On August 20, 2025, at 6:16 pm, Corpus Christi Police Officers were flagged down at the intersection of Ayers St. and Arlington Dr. in reference to a shooting.

Officers were told by an injured victim, a male exited a nearby store and shot at him. The male suspect then walked across Ayers St. As Officers were speaking to the victim, they could hear shots being fired from across the street.

Officers went across the street and observed a male carrying a handgun. Officers gave the male commands to which he complied. The male was taken into custody without incident.

Two victims were transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

During the investigation several victims and witnesses were contacted.

Officers were able to determine the male suspect was previously involved in a disturbance with someone, when he walked out of the store and began to fire his weapon recklessly.

Ernesto Mondragon Jr. (33YOA) was ultimately arrested and charged with 9 counts of Aggravated Assault w/ a Deadly Weapon. He was transported to the City Detention Center for booking.

Date: Saturday, August 2, 2025

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

Location: 5485 Greenwood Dr. Corpus Christi Tx 78417

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VIEWING: Friday, August 1, 2025, 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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On Monday July 7, 2025, the Corpus Christi Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division obtained a warrant for indecent assault (Texas PC 22.012, Class A Misdemeanor) for CCPD Officer Steven Moran.  The warrant was obtained in reference to an incident that occurred outside of the workplace.  Moran turned himself into the Comal County Sheriff’s Department on the evening of July 7, 2025.

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. 

Moran is currently on administrative leave pending the outcome of an internal investigation that may lead to disciplinary action up to and including his termination.

ADDITIONAL UPDATE: 40 year old Kimberly Rodriguez has been arrested and charged with Murder in connection to the early morning shooting on Cain Dr.

UPDATE: The suspect in the shooting has been located and taken into custody without incident. They are being transported to the Police Department for an interview. More information to follow.

On July 7, 2025, at 8:05 am Officers were dispatched to the 5000 block of Cain Dr. in reference to a shooting. When officers arrived, they located a male inside of a residence with an apparent gunshot wound.

He was transported to a local hospital where he passed away from his injuries.

The offender left the location prior to police arrival.

Robbery Homicide Detectives were called out to the scene to investigate.

Officers are following up on leads and believe this to be a case of family violence as the parties where known to each other.

This is still an active investigation

The Corpus Christi Police Department’s Traffic Division is continuing the investigation into the motorcycle fatality that took place at the 100 block of SH 358 west bound at 2:32 am on Monday June 9, 2025.

Investigators are asking for anyone that may have witnessed the crash to please call the traffic division at 361-886-2596.

Investigators believe a white vehicle may possible have been involved and they are attempting to speak with the driver of the vehicle.

You may also call Crime Stoppers at 361-888-TIPS or submit the information online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C=&T=. The information provided to Crime Stoppers is anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you a cash reward.

Pilar has been located outside the city limits and is well.

The Corpus Christi Police Department would like help from the public to locate missing person Pilar Salazar.

Pilar was reported missing today on February 20, 2025. He was last seen at the Good Samaritan warming center during the overnight/early morning hours.

Pilar is described as a 73-year-old Hispanic male, who stand 5’11”, and weighs 170 pounds, has grey hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt, black pants, light grey shoes, and a baseball cap.

If you have any information that may assist Detectives or know the whereabouts of Pilar, please call CCPD at 361-886-2840 or 361-886-2600. 

During the late hours of Saturday night into Sunday morning, CCPD officers arrested 6 individuals for reckless driving on Hwy 358/ SPID.

Each of these individuals were observed on separate occasions traveling well over 100 MPH showing the disregard for the safety of other motorists around.

Ethan Faulk (26) was arrested for reckless driving and endangering a child, as he had 2 infants in the vehicle at the time of this foolish act.

Nathan Perez (20) reckless driving.

John Ramos (24) was arrested for reckless driving, possession of a controlled substance and unlawful carrying of a weapon.

Josiah Deana (26) Reckless driving.

Randy Guerra (19) reckless driving.

Eliseo Reza (23) was arrested for reckless driving and unlawful carrying of a weapon.

This is a stark reminder that the Corpus Christi Police Department takes these actions seriously and will not be tolerated.  

On February 8, 2025, at about 2:39 am officers were dispatched to the 5400 block of S. Staples. St. in reference to an aggravated robbery. Updates stated a male was shot in the parking lot.

Officers arrived and located an adult male victim in the parking lot with an apparent gunshot wound. He was immediately transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

As officers began their investigation, they were able to piece together what had occurred.

Officers were told the victim was assaulted in the parking lot after he had exited the establishment. The offender was attempting to take property from the victim and a physical altercation ensued.   

The victim was shot by the offender. During the incident the victim was able to disarm the offender.

The offender fled the scene prior to police arrival.

The Violent Crimes Unit was able to identify and track down offender, 22-year-old Aaron Armendarez and place him under arrest. He was transported to the City Detention center for booking, where he was charged with Aggravated Robbery.

On February 3, 2025, at approximately 5:08 pm CCPD officers were dispatched to the 600 block of Glazebrook St. in reference to a shooting. Upon arrived officers located 2 deceased individuals inside an apartment.

Robbery Homicide Detectives were called out to the scene to assist. 

At this time, it appears to be a murder/suicide. The events that led up to the shooting are unclear.

The individuals involved were known to each other, and there is no one else involved. There is no threat to the public.

This is an ongoing investigation.