All posts by Senior Officer Antonio Contreras

ELDON ST. SHOOTING

On December 1, 2024, at about 2:28 am officers were dispatched to the area of 400 Eldon Dr. in reference to a shooting. Multiple calls were coming in for shots fired in that area.

Officers arrived and were directed to a nearby apartment where they located a 30-year-old male with a gunshot wound. Medics shortly arrived and transported the male to a local hospital.

Witnesses told officers the victim was arguing with his girlfriend outside an apartment building when an unknown male observed them arguing. The unknown male then shot the victim.

The unknown offender left the location in a vehicle prior to police arrival.

The victims’ injuries were non-life threatening at the time.

If you have any information about this incident, you are urged to call Detectives at 361-886-2840. You can also remain anonymous and call Crimestoppers at 361-888-TIPS or submit the information online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?I…

AYERS STABBING

On November 30, 2024, at about 2:11 am officers were dispatched to the 4800 block of Ayers St. in reference to a fight in progress. The call then updated to a stabbing.

The victim of the stabbing was driven to a local hospital. Officers contacted the victim at the hospital and were told a fight broke out between several males. Once the fight dispersed the victim realized he was stabbed. The victim told officers this incident stemmed from a previous altercation at the same location months prior.

Officers went to the incident location, but most had already left the scene.

Officers are still investigating this offense. There were no arrests made at the time.   

The victims’ injuries were non-life threatening.

WRONG WAY DRIVER GOES TO JAIL

On November 30, 2024, at about 12:19 am Officers received multiple calls of a wrong way driver traveling east bound on the west bound side of HWY 358.

Officers located the vehicle and observed it traveling in the wrong direction. Officers paralleled the vehicle, on the east bound side, with lights and sirens activated, but the driver continued to disregard them.

Officers observed the vehicle exit the HWY at Ennis Joslin and came to a stop at 3000 block of Whistler Dr. The driver was contacted.

The driver of the vehicle was suspected of being under the influence of alcohol. Officers conducted their DWI investigation. The driver was ultimately arrested for driving while intoxicated and resisting arrest.

The driver 23-year-old Jesus Bazan was transported to the city detention center for booking. His vehicle was impounded.

INJURED PERSON

On November 30, 2024, officers were dispatched to the 1500 block of Airline Rd in reference to a possible crash. When officers arrived the located in the parking lot, a female that was pinned under her own vehicle.

Corpus Christi Fire Department was able to lift the vehicle and free the female from under.

Officers were told by the female that her vehicle malfunctions and she was attempting to fix a part underneath when the vehicle rolled on top of her.

The female showed no major injuries but was transported to a local hospital as a precaution.

DOWNTOWN SHOOTING

On November 30, 2024, at about 2: 28 am officers were dispatched to the intersection of Star St. and N. Chaparral St. in reference to a shooting.

As multiple officers arrived, they were directed to two shooting victims. The two victims were taken to a local hospital by EMS. The injuries were non-life threatening.

Officers contacted several witnesses and reviewed nearby cameras. It was determined a fight broke out between several parties. One male produced a weapon and fired recklessly into the crowd.

The offender left in a vehicle prior to police arrival.

This is still an ongoing investigation.

If you have any information about this incident, you are urged to call Detectives at 361-886-2840. You can also remain anonymous and call Crimestoppers at 361-888-TIPS or submit the information online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?I…

SOUTH PORT SHOOTING

On November 29, 2024, at about 3:35 am officers were dispatched to the 3800 block of S. Port Ave in reference to a shooting. Multiple officers arrived on scene and located a male victim along with a crime scene.

The 21-year-old male victim had a gunshot wound to the leg. He was transported to a local hospital by medics. The injuries were non-life threatening.

Officers were able to contact witnesses who stated a disturbance broke out between two parties who knew each other. As one vehicle left someone from in the vehicle shot at the other group of people.

Officers were able to locate the suspect vehicle and impound it. Officers are still working to determine the identity of the shooter. There were no arrests made at the time.

This is still an ongoing investigation.

If you have any information about this incident, you are urged to call Detectives at 361-886-2840. You can also remain anonymous and call Crimestoppers at 361-888-TIPS or submit the information online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?I…

UPDATE:IH 37 & NAVIGATION SHOOTING

UPDATE: Robbery Homicide Detectives were able to follow up on several leads which aided in identifying the offender.

At approximately 9:30 pm on November 28th, multiple Officers arrived in the 1100 block of Manchester Ave. at a residence. The offender fled the residence on foot but was quickly located and taken into custody. He was transported to the main police station for interviewing.

Offender 33-year-old Julian Rodriguez was transported to the City Detention Center where he was booked for Murder and Evading Arrest.

Both parties were known to each other.

ORIGINAL POST: On November 28, 2024, at 2:56 pm officers were dispatched to the 5200 block of IH 37 in reference to a shooting. When officers arrived, they located a male in the parking lot of the business with a gunshot wound.

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

A male suspect who was involved left prior to police arrival.

Robbery Homicide Detectives arrived to assist in the investigation. 

This is still an active and ongoing investigation. 

If you have any information about this incident, you are urged to call Detectives at 361-886-2840. You can also remain anonymous and call Crimestoppers at 361-888-TIPS or submit the information online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?I…

CAUGHT INTHE ACT

On 11-16-24 at about 11:12 pm officers observed a black truck exiting a driveway at IH 37 and Water St. As the truck exited, it accelerated quickly causing the rear tires to screech and rear end of the vehicle to fishtail. The driver’s behavior clearly disregarded for the safety of other motorists and pedestrians nearby.

A traffic stop was conducted of the truck and the driver was placed under arrest for reckless driving.

44-year-old Adam Perez was transported to the city detention center for booking, where he was additionally charged with unlawful carrying of a weapon. A gun was located in his vehicle at the time of the offense.

ADAM PEREZ

SHOWING OFF LEADS STRAIGHT TO JAIL

On 11-16-24 at about 11:24 pm officers observed a motorcycle exit a driveway in the 100 block of N. Shoreline Blvd. As the motorcycle exited it accelerated in order to peel out causing the rear tire to lose traction. The motorcycle continued south bound cutting off several vehicles as it weaved through traffic.

Officers conducted a traffic stop on the motorcycle and arrested the operator for reckless driving. The area was filled with numerous vehicles and pedestrian traffic. The operator’s actions put others in danger.

The operator was identified as 19-year-old Jonanthan Sowell. He was transported to the city detention center and his motorcycle was impounded.

JONATHAN SOWELL

RECKLESS CRASH LEADS STRAIGHT TO JAIL

On 11-16-24 CCPD officers contacted offender Wesley Hinton in a parking lot at 222 S. Shoreline Blvd.

Hinton was observed by officers, multiple witnesses and bystanders, enter the parking lot and start doing donuts with his vehicle causing him to lose control and strike a parked vehicle.

Hinton attempted to leave the parking lot was but quickly taken into custody. He was arrested for reckless driving.

Hinton was transported to the city detention center and his vehicle was impounded.

WESLEY HINTON