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.

On January 19, 2024, at approximately 11:35 PM officers were dispatched to the 2000 block of Airline Rd in reference to a shooting. Updates stated there was a male victim in the back of the business that had been shot.

Officers arrived and located a 34-year-old male with a gunshot wound to his chest area. Officers began to provide aid. EMS shortly arrived and transported the victim to a local hospital with life threatening injuries.

Officers on scene were told by witnesses the suspect immediately fled the scene in his vehicle after the shooting. A description was broadcast to the assisting officers.

Officers located the suspect vehicle traveling south on Cimarron Blvd. Officers attempted a traffic stop on the vehicle, but the vehicle refused to stop. The officers continued to follow the suspect vehicle until it came to a stop at a residence in the 6700 block of Samba Dr. The male driver was then detained without further incident.

Detectives with the Robbery Homicide Division were called out to investigate. The suspect and witnesses were interviewed.

During this time the male victim had succumbed to his injuries.

The investigation revealed the individuals involved knew each other and an argument ensued while they were standing outside of the establishment.  One male began to strike the other male that is when a firearm was pulled out and fired.

45-year-old Troy Virginio was arrested for Murder and Evading arrest with a vehicle.

Continuing their initiative to eliminate illegal gambling within the Corpus Christi city limits, detectives with the Corpus Christi Police Department’s Narcotics and Vice Investigations Division served simultaneous search warrants Thursday afternoon at a storefront business and a related residence on the city’s south side. Following a months-long investigation into the business that uncovered evidence of illegal gambling, detectives secured search warrants for the Player’s Lounge game room, located in a strip mall on the 3400 block of SPID, and the residence on the 8200 block of Olympic Drive. During the searches, detectives seized gambling equipment, over $85,000 cash, one vehicle, and a small quantity of marijuana. Brandon Roe, age 23, Mallory Villarreal, age 30, and Jillian Dunnahoo, age 22 were arrested and charged with gambling promotion, keeping a gambling place, possession of a gambling device, engaging in organized criminal activity, and money laundering. Engaging in organized criminal activity and money laundering are both state jail felonies, punishable by up to two years in jail and a maximum $10,000 fine, while the other three charges are class A misdemeanors. Five adult patrons inside the game room were cited for gambling, a class C misdemeanor.

This investigation continues, and additional charges and arrests are possible. 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 Traffic Unit and 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: ATTF will not be holding 68A inspections on January 2nd.

UPDATE: Longoria has been located.

U.S. Marshals Gulf Coast Violent Offenders Fugitive Task Force Officers are asking for your help to locate wanted subject Ruben Longoria III.

Ruben Longoria III is wanted for Aggravated Sexual Assault, Burglary of a Habitation, Unlawful Restraint, Felony Theft, Probation Violation-Resisting Arrest and Evading Arrest in a vehicle. Longoria is described as a 27-year-old male who stand 6’ 0” feet and weighs approximately 205 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.

Longoria is to be considered violent and dangerous.

If you know how to locate this wanted subject, call Crime Stoppers at (361)888-TIPS (8477) or submit the information online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C=&T=. The information you provide to Crime Stoppers is anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you a cash reward.

On November 14 and 15, 2023 the two males pictured were able to coerce a local elderly female into giving them money. The elderly victim was previously contacted by phone and was told there was some trouble with an online account. The victim was told she was accidentally credited a large amount of money that needed to be repaid immediately but in cash and in person.

The victim then withdrew several thousand dollars from her bank and met a male at a local grocery store parking lot. The male suspect contacted the victim and was given the money.

The first male suspect appears to be Indian or Middle eastern 40 to 50 years old, about 5’8” inches tall and about 180 pounds. He has short dark hair, glasses and is clean shaven.

The second male suspect who was a lookout, appears to be Indian or Middle Eastern 60 years of age, 6’ tall, about 220 pounds. He has glasses, salt/pepper hair and partially balding, with a white and gray beard.  

The suspects were driving a newer model Chevrolet Suburban.

If you have any information about the male suspects, 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.

Date: October 29, 2023
Location: 8000 S. Padre Island Dr.
Offense: Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle-Trailer
Case Number: 2310290066

On October 29, 2023, officers were dispatched to the 8000 block of S. Padre Island Dr. in reference to a theft of a trailer. Officers contacted the victim who advised that sometime during the previous week their white in color enclosed Interstate cargo trailer was taken from a storage facility. A trailer lock was cut off in order to tow the trailer away.

Officers reviewed security footage and were able to determine 3 suspects were involved in this incident. They were driving an older white Ford Econoline van with a roof rack which is believed to have been stolen also.  

Upon further investigation at least one of the male suspects was also involved in multiple storage unit burglaries during the previous week at the same location. After the burglaries, the male suspect was seen leaving in a mid-sized SUV pictured below.

If you have any additional information about this crime or can identify the suspects in the pictures, please call detectives at 361-886-2840, or if you would like to be anonymous call Crime Stoppers at 361-888-TIPS or submit the information online at www.cctexas.com/crimestoppers. 

Corpus Christ Police Detectives would like your help in identifying a suspect in a theft case that occurred on October 16^th, 2023.

On October 16, 2023, at about 11:50 AM retail items were taken from a store in the 3800 block of S. Alameda St.

If you have any information about this person pictured below, 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.