On March 8^th, 2024, at about 3:31 Am an off duty CCPD officer called into dispatch he was following a suspect vehicle that had just burglarized his personal vehicle which was parked at his residence. The off-duty officer was woken up by his Ring camera.

The home was in a neighborhood behind the Crunch fitness Gym on S. Staples St.

While the off-duty officer was following the suspect vehicle, a suspect in the vehicle fired several shots at the off-duty officer. The suspect vehicle was followed to the dead end of S. Oso Parkway when it turned around. The off-duty officer exchanged gun fire with the suspect vehicle.

The suspect vehicle then fled the area.

On duty patrol officers located the suspect vehicle on Staples St. The suspect vehicle was followed and ultimately lost around S. Staples St. and Everhart Rd.

The suspect vehicle was described as a black Jeep SUV with a possible out of state license plate. It is unknown currently if the suspected vehicle is stolen.

There were no injuries sustained by the off-duty officer. It is unknown if anyone in the suspected vehicle was injured. The local hospitals were checked for any recent walk-in victim(s).

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=.

Corpus Christi Police Detectives need your help in locating 21-year-old Caleb Harris.

Caleb was last seen in the overnight hours on March 4, 2024, near his apartment complex in the 1900 block of Ennis Joslin. Later in the morning his roommates were unable to locate him.

Caleb’s family later reported him as missing. Caleb is approximately 5ft 11in tall and weighs about 180 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes. Caleb left behind his keys, vehicle, and wallet. Caleb did have his phone with him but is now turned off.

If you have any information that may assist Investigators or know the whereabouts of Caleb Harris, please call Corpus Christi Police Department directly by calling (361) 886-2840 or by calling (361) 886-2600.

Date: Saturday, March 2, 2024

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, March 1, 2024, 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 auction.  This includes viewing day, during the auction and while picking up auction vehicles.

75 Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles, ATV, Jet ski and MH

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.