UPDATE: Haecker has turned himself in to Kendall County.

ORIGINAL: The Corpus Christi Police Department initiated an internal and criminal investigation on Corpus Christi Police Officer Travis Haecker, after receiving a complaint for theft of non city funds. 

Following the investigation, evidence was presented to the Nueces County District Attorney’s Office for review. After evaluating the findings, three warrants of arrest were issued for Haecker. 

Haecker remains outstanding at this time. 

The Corpus Christi Police Department continues to combat reckless driving. Over the last 2 evenings several individuals were arrested for either reckless driving or racing.

Downtown Patrol Officers and Violent Crimes Traffic Officers observed these motorists driving recklessly or racing with another vehicle, in various locations such as Water St, Ocean Dr, Shoreline Blvd, and Ennis Joslin.

Bobby Valdez was arrested for Racing and Endangering a Child.

Van Ferullo was arrested for Reckless Driving.

Jesus Palomo was arrested for racing, possession of marijuana, and unlawful carrying of a weapon. Christian Trevino was also arrested during the same incident for racing.

Victor Gonzales was arrested for reckless driving.

Rebecca Rodriguez was arrested for reckless driving and possession of a controlled substance pg2.

Casey Kinney was arrested for reckless driving.

All vehicles involved were impounded.

The Corpus Christi Police Department would like to remind residents about the rules regarding the operation of off-highway vehicles and golf carts within master planned communities.

• All off-highway vehicles, to include golf carts, must be registered with Nueces County.

• A license plate must be affixed to the rear of the vehicle.

• Operators must possess a valid driver’s license.

• Vehicles are not permitted on roads posted over 35 miles per hour, and must obey all traffic laws.

In addition, in reference to electric scooters: 

• Ensure children are wearing helmets.

• Riders must obey the rules of the roadway and all traffic laws.

• Ride as far the right as possible or on the sidewalk.

These requirements are in place for the safety of everyone in the community. We appreciate your cooperation in helping maintain a safe environment for all residents.

On September 5, 2025, at approximately 9:45 am, Corpus Christi Police Bike Officers arrived at a residence in the 1600 block of Marguerite St. for an investigation, in reference to a business burglary that occurred earlier in the week On Shoreline Blvd.

Bike Officers received information that stolen E-Bikes were at the residence.

When bike officers arrived, they contacted several subjects in and around the residence. Bike officers observed an E-Bike in the living room of the residence.

Property Crime Detectives were called out to assist and a search warrant was obtained for the residence.

Officers were able to locate one of the stolen E-Bikes from the recent burglary. This property was confirmed through matching serials numbers and business logos.

Several individuals were interviewed at main station in reference to the stolen merchandise.

Jorge Garica (51) was ultimately arrested for Theft &750<$2500 (A).

Another individual who was also contacted, Rene Sanchez (51), was arrested for an outstanding Parole warrant. He was additionally charged with possession of a controlled substance PG1 and resisting arrest.

Both males were transported to the City Detention Center for booking.

This is still an ongoing investigation.

On August 10, 2025, at approximately 1:34 am, VCU Officers observed a truck traveling at speeds near 100 mph west bound on HWY 358. The truck exited the highway and continued driving aggressively and recklessly, continuing to disregard the speed limit.

The truck was stopped and the driver taken into custody. The driver, Roy Blaker (21), was arrested for Reckless Driving. He was additionally charged with Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon.

Later that morning, Officers observed a vehicle disregard a stop sign at an intersection on Shoreline Blvd. and accelerated at a high-speed causing the tires to squeal, thus attracting attention to themselves.

The vehicle continued to drive aggressively down Shoreline Blvd. cutting in and out of traffic on the roadway.

The vehicle attempted to park and hide once they observed Officers behind them.

Officers were able to stop the vehicle and take the driver into custody.

The driver, Elijah Garcia (23), was arrested for Reckless Driving and Possession of a Controlled Substance. Two passengers in the vehicle were released.

The Violent Crime Units continues traffic enforcement.

On August 6, 2025, Officers observed Joe Davis (20) driving recklessly through the intersection of Ennis Joslin Rd. and SPID. Davis caught Officers’ attention as he raced through the intersection intentionally revving his engine excessively and completely disregarding the safety of other motorists on the roadway.

Davis was stopped and arrested. He was charged with reckless driving and additionally charged for unlawful carrying of a weapon when a gun was located on him.

On August 6, 2025, Officers observed a vehicle traveling at almost 100 mph east bound in the 4400 block of HWY 358. The vehicle carelessly passed other motorists on the roadway.

The vehicle was stopped, and the driver was arrested for reckless driving. The driver, Justyn Cleland (19), was additionally charged with unlawful carrying of a weapon when a gun was located in the vehicle.

Later that evening on August 7, 2025, Officers observed a vehicle traveling at approximately 129 mph in the 4100 block of HWY 358 east bound. Well above the posted speed limit.

Officers stopped the vehicle and took the driver, Ramon Rendon (20) into custody for reckless driving. A passenger in the vehicle, John Anthony Cavazos (18) was also arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance.

On August 8, Officers observed a motorcycle traveling well over 100 mph on HWY 358 e/b. The motorcycle was also observed splitting lanes several times.

Officers were able to stop the motorcycle and arrest the operator (AGAIN). Hannah Huffman (27) was arrested for reckless driving.

On August 9, at approximately 12:47 am, Officers observed a white SUV traveling east bound in the 5500 block of HWY 358, at speeds of 100 mph.

The vehicle was observed carelessly changing lanes and did not slow down.

Officers were able to stop the SUV and take the driver into custody. The driver, Anthony Valdez (22), was arrested and charged with reckless driving.

Later that evening Officers observed 2 vehicles racing each other in the 4700 block HWY 358 west bound. The two vehicles were traveling well over 100 mph, and it was obvious they were attempting to outperform one another, as they accelerated through traffic.

One vehicle exited the highway as the other accelerated west bound. Officers were able to stop the driver of the vehicle that exited and safely place him into custody.

The river, Jose Padron (24) was arrested and charged with Racing on a Highway.

All vehicles involved were impounded.

These selfish individuals displayed a willful and wanton disregard for the safety of themselves and other motorists on the roadway.

UPDATE: Officers arrested 25-year-old Benjamin Lopez for Aggravated Assault w/ a deadly weapon, in connection to this shooting. Both parties were known to each other.

Lopez was transported to the City Detention center for booking.

The victims’ (32YOA) injuries were non-life threatening.

This is still an ongoing investigation.

ORIGINAL: On August 7, 2025, at 9:00 pm Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to the 5400 block of South Padre Island Dr. (SPID) in reference to a shooting.

When officers arrived, they located and detained the suspect involved. Officers also began to administer aid to the male victim. The victim was transported to a local hospital.

Preliminary investigation shows an argument broke out between two males and one shot the other.

Officers are on scene continuing the investigation. There are no active threats.  

UPDATE:  Through a coordinated investigation, Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division, and Officers with the Gang Unit were able to positively identify the offender and secured a Directive to Apprehend.

Based on intel gathered and shared by Gang Unit Officers and Detectives, the juvenile offender was located and arrested in Victoria, Texas on August 4, 2025, by the Victoria Police Department Highway Interdiction Team (HIT).

This is still an ongoing investigation if you have any information about this case, please contact Corpus Christi Police Department Detectives at 361-886-2840.

ORIGINAL: On August 2, 2025 at 11:45 pm, Officers with the Corpus Christi Police Department were dispatched to the 7800 block of Beauvais Dr in reference to a shooting. 

When officers arrived, they located a 19 year old victim with gun shot wounds and began administering first aid. Medics arrived and transported the male to a local hospital in critical condition where he was later determined to be stable.

A short time later, a second juvenile victim arrived at a local hospital with non life threatening injuries. 

During the course of the investigation, it was determined that a disturbance occurred and a firearm was produced by the suspect, during a large party consisting of several juveniles.

This is an isolated incident and Detectives believe the parties are known to each other. No arrests have been made at this time.

The homeowners who were at the location during the incident, were cited for Purchase/Furnish Alcohol to a Minor.

This is an active and ongoing investigation. Anyone with information is asked to please call CCPD Detectives at (361)886-2840. If you would like to remain anonymous, you may contact Crime Stoppers at (361)888-TIPS (8477) or submit information at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C=&T=.

UPDATE: Liam has been located and reunited with family.

Help us locate missing 11-year-old Liam Ruiz.

Liam was last seen at approximately 11:30 pm, Saturday night (July-26) in the 3300 block of Rodd Field Rd.

Liam was last seen wearing a black Michael Jordan shirt, black shorts, and blue/green sandals. He is approx. 4’8” tall, and weighs 120 pounds, has brown hair and hazel eyes.

If you see Liam or know his location, please call 911, or 361-886-2600.

On July 25, 2025, at about 11:35 am CCPD Officers were dispatched to the 3800 block of S. Alameda St. in reference to a burglary of a vehicle (Jugging).

Officers contacted the victim who stated he just observed his vehicle being broken into and money was taken. The victim added he had just left a business nearby.

The victim was able to provide Officers detailed information about the suspect and vehicle used. The offender also left behind an article of clothing.

Nearby security cameras also assisted Officers.

A short time later Auto Theft Task Force Detectives located the suspect vehicle in a parking lot on S. Staples St.

The suspect vehicle was ultimately stopped at the 4900 block of S. Staples St.

The driver and passenger were positively identified and taken into custody without incident.

The stolen money was recovered.

Coreon Hudson (19) was arrested and charged with burglary of a motor vehicle, 2 out of county warrants, and failure to ID-fugitive.

Kory Williams (19) was charged with burglary of a motor vehicle.