Update to the Monitor St. shooting that occurred February 12, 2024.

Saturday February 24, 2024, the 16-year-old male suspect turned himself into the main police station.

He has been booked into the Nueces County Juvenile Justice Center.

On February 22, 2024, at 11:33 pm, officers were dispatched to the 2900 block of South Padre Island Drive in reference to a burglary alarm. 

Officers arrived at the location and made contact with a male in a vehicle.  The male made furtive movements under the front seat and began reversing his vehicle towards the officers.  Three officers fired their duty weapons into the vehicle.  It is unknown at this time if the male was injured.  The male then fled the location in the vehicle. 

The unoccupied vehicle was found a short time later several miles from the scene.  Officers have not located the suspect and are actively searching for the male.  Officers are still working to positively identify the male, and we do not believe there to be a threat to the public. 

As per department policy, the involved officers will be placed on administrative leave. 

This is an active and ongoing investigation.  If you have any information, please contact the Corpus Christi Police Department at 361-886-2600. 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 Monday February 12, 2024, at about 4:56 Pm officers were dispatched to the 4800 block of Monitor St. in reference to a shooting.

When officers arrived, they located a 15-year-old male with a single gun shot wound. He was transported to a local hospital with life threatening injuries.

Robbery Homicide Detectives were called out to investigate the shooting.

Detectives were advised by hospital staff that the victim passed away on February 15, 2024.

Through the investigation, it was determined to be a Homicide.

On February 16, 2024, Detectives were able to secure a Directive to Apprehend for Murder for a 16-year-old male juvenile.

On February 20, 2024, the Corpus Christi Gang Unit arrested Cristal Juarez and Rodrigo Juarez on a Nueces County Warrant for Hinder Apprehension/Prosecution of Known felon. This is in connection with the juvenile death investigation.

As of February 21, 2024, the wanted juvenile male suspect has not been located or arrested.

If you have any information about this incident, please call the Corpus Christi Robbery Homicide Detectives 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 February 19, 2024, at about 8:12 PM officers were dispatched to the 2000 block of Treyway Ln in reference to a shooting. Updates stated there was an attempted home invasion and one person had been shot.

 Officers arrived and located a pregnant 22-year-old female with a single gunshot wound to her leg. She was immediately transported to a local hospital.

Officers also contacted the 19-year-old husband in the apartment.

Detectives with the Robbery Homicide Division were called out to assist.

During this time, the unborn child was pronounced deceased at the hospital.

The male was transported to the main police station for interviewing.

After the interview the male was arrested and charged for Manslaughter, Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon-Family Violence, and outstanding warrant.

Arrested: Noah Acuna

The Corpus Christi Police Department Robbery Homicide Division is needing the public’s help in locating a person of interest in the city’s latest homicide.

On Monday February 12, 2024, the Corpus Christi Fire Department responded to a residential fire in the 2700 block of Camargo Dr. Once the fire was extinguished a deceased victim was located inside of the residence.

48-year-old Abraham Anzaldua was seen leaving the residence minutes before the fire occurred. He left the area in a black 2003 Chevrolet Silverado truck (possible Texas License Plate JLW-2055).

If you have any information about this incident or know the whereabouts of this person, please call the Corpus Christi Robbery Homicide Detectives 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=.

If located do not approach this individual and contact Law Enforcement.

Detectives with the Corpus Christi Police Department’s Narcotics and Vice Investigations Division busted yet another illicit gambling operation Thursday afternoon located inside a game room on the city’s south side. Continuing their initiative to eliminate illegal gambling within the Corpus Christi city limits, NVID Detectives served a search warrant at the El Patron Sweepstakes Game room, located on the 4600 block of SPID, shortly after noon yesterday. The search warrant was the conclusion of a months-long investigation into the business that uncovered evidence of illegal gambling. During the search, Detectives found and seized ninety pieces of gambling equipment and over $31,000 in cash. Andria Thompson, age 34, was arrested and charged with gambling promotion, keeping a gambling place, possession of a gambling device, and engaging in organized criminal activity. Engaging in organized criminal activity is a state jail felony, punishable by up to two years in jail and a maximum $10,000 fine, while the other three charges are class A misdemeanors. Twenty-three adult patrons inside the game room were cited for gambling, a class C misdemeanor.

This investigation continues, and additional charges and arrests are likely. The Corpus Christi Police Department reminds citizens that game rooms which pay out cash rewards are engaging in illegal gambling. Patrons as well as the management of these establishments may face criminal charges.

NVID Detectives were assisted in the operation by officers with the CCPD Operations Division, as well as investigators with the State of Texas Comptroller’s Office, which regulates coin operated machines.

The Corpus Christi Police Department continues to collaborate with our local state and federal partners to investigate and combat illegal gambling. Investigators will continue to enforce all Texas gambling laws, which will help accomplish our mission to reduce crime, reduce the fear of crime and to improve the quality of life in our community.

UPDATE: The suspect has been identified.

Corpus Christ Police Detectives would like your help in identifying a burglary suspect.

This male suspect has committed several business burglaries on the south side in the past few weeks.

If you have any information about this person pictured, please call our Criminal Investigation Division at 361-886-2840.

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=. Information provided to Crime Stoppers is anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you a cash reward.

On January 27, 2024, at about 11:09 PM officers were dispatched to the area of IH 37 and Violet Rd. in reference to shots fired. Comments stated the involved vehicles were now closer to Suntide Rd.

One of the involved vehicles pulled into the Annaville Police Sub-station on Tuloso Rd. and contacted an officer who was in the parking lot. The 35-year-old female driver told the officer a black Chevrolet truck had cut her off while she was trying to enter the highway near Violet Rd. The truck began tail gaiting her then pulled out a gun and shot at the back of her SUV several times. The victim said she tried to get away, but the truck followed her. That is when the truck also pulled into the Police sub-station as well.

The officer was able to contact the driver of the truck and detain him without incident. Other officers arrived to assist. The officers located several bullet holes in the back of the SUV. There was a total of 4 occupants in the SUV. There were no injuries.

Officers arrested the driver of the truck for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon. The gun used was recovered from inside of the truck. He was identified as 61-year-old James Jones.

On January 25, 2024, at about 7:38 AM officers were dispatched to the area of Horne Rd and Dinn St. in reference to shots being fired. Information stated there was a traffic accident and someone started shooting.

Officers arrived and contacted a 38-year-old male victim. The victim told officers he was traveling south on Ramsey St. when he noticed a maroon van tailgating him. The victim sped up to get away and avoid being struck. That is when the van passed him on Horne Rd.

The driver of the van then pulled in front of the victim vehicle and immediately stopped causing the victim to strike the van. The driver of the van then exited and approached the victim while holding a pistol in his hand. The male driver banged on the victim’s window several times and pointed the gun at the victim. The male driver then shot into the victim’s vehicle hood several times as he walked back to his van. The suspect then drove away from the area.

The male victim did not sustain any injuries. The officers were able to view video from the victim’s dash camera that recorded the entire incident. Police were then able to track down the suspect van and locate the suspect. He was taken into custody without incident and the handgun was recovered.

22-year-old Aaron Jasso was arrested for two counts of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon.  

We are aware of a recent scam that has come up where someone is calling on behalf of the Corpus Christi Police Department and demanding money or needing to serve someone with a subpoena.

This is all false. The police department will not call you asking for money, and we do not serve subpoenas.

If you receive a phone call that appears suspicious simply hang up. remember to never give personal or sensitive information over the phone to someone you do not know.