THE CORPUS CHRISTI POLICE AUCTION THAT WAS SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2023, HAS BEEN POSTPONED. 

The next scheduled auction will be December 2, 2023. 

Please visit https://siskauction.hibid.com/ for more information.

Corpus Christi Police Investigators would like help from the public to locate missing person Charles Cantu.

Charles was last seen in July 2023 by his family. Charles is 36 years old. He is approximately 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighs about 135 pounds. He has blonde hair and blue eyes.

If you have any information or see Charles Cantu, please call the Corpus Christi Police Department directly by calling 911 or (361)886-2600.

In reference to the officer involved shooting on October 7, 2023 on Angelique Court, 18-year-old Leandro Leon was arrested on October 8, 2023, for 3 counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon for his role in the incident.  

The vehicle being fired upon by the suspect was occupied by three adult males; one of whom was an 18-year-old local high school student.  The student was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The identity of the deceased male is still pending positive identification through the Nueces County Medical Examiner’s office.   

 Monday, October 9, 2023 visit Careers.ccpolice.com and complete the eligibility questionnaire to start your hiring process for our 84th Corpus Christi Police Academy.

Corpus Christ Police Detectives would like your help in identifying this person of interest involved in a theft during August 2023.

If you have any information about this person, 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.

UPDATE: Alexander Quinones has been located and arrested. Julia Quinones Lechuga is no longer a person of interest in this case. Thank you all for your assistance.

U.S. Marshals Gulf Coast Violent Offenders Fugitive Task Force Officers are asking for your help to locate wanted subjects: Julia Quinones Lechuga and Alexander Quinones.

Julia Quinones Lechuga is wanted for HINDER APPREHENSION OR PROSECUTION. She is described as a 32 year old female who stand 5’ 01” feet and weighs approximately 170 pounds, with black hair and black eyes.

Alexander Quinones is wanted for AGGRAVATED ASSAULTED WITH A DEADLY WEAPON . He is considered armed and dangerous. He is described as a 38 year old male who stands 6’ 0” feet and weighs approximately 238 pounds with black hair and brown eyes.

If you know how to locate either of these two wanted subjects, 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.

DATE: August 15, 2023, 12:00 PM

Location: 2100 Airline Rd.

Corpus Christ Police Detectives would like your help in identifying a suspect in a theft case that occurred on August 15, 2023.

On August 15, 2023, personal items were taken from a victim while they were at a south side gym.

If you have any information about this crime or the suspect, 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 August 7, 2023, retired Lieutenant Trace Weaver succumbed to complications related to the injuries he sustained in the line of duty.

While serving as a Patrol Shift Supervisor on May 12, 1997, Lieutenant Trace Weaver responded to an emergency call and was exposed to a dangerous chemical. Lt. Weaver retired from the department on June 30, 2003. Lt. Weaver joined the department on August 24, 1981, after serving in the United States Army.

Lt. Weaver is survived by his wife of 40 years, and two sons.

Please keep Lt. Weaver’s family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

On August 8, 2023, at 2:55 PM Kleberg County Sheriff’s Office units located a vehicle matching that of recently missing Phillip Loveday off county road 2444 in Nueces County, Texas. Multiple agencies have responded to the scene.

A body was located inside of the vehicle. At this time we are waiting on the findings from the medical examiner’s office to complete their investigation. This is still an active investigation.

As a follow-up to the officer involved shooting that occurred on July 30, 2023, the following information has been made available for release. 

One of the offenders has been processed by our City Detention Center; thus, we are able to release the identity and charges of the offender involved.   

27-year-old Michael Joseph Deleon was medically cleared and was transported to the City Detention Center on August 3, 2023.  Deleon has been charged with one count of Attempted Capital Murder and one count of Murder.  

Th second suspect involved in the incident has not been released as of this time.  

This is still an active investigation and updates will follow as they are made available for release.

For more information related to this incident: OFFICER INVOVLED SHOOTING AT 5700 BLOCK OF AAVA DR. | CCPD Blotter (wordpress.com)