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SECOND ARREST MADE IN ROBERT DRIVE HOMICIDE

On January 12, 2024, at approximately 6:18 PM, Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to the 200 block of Robert Drive in response to a shooting. Upon arrival, they observed the Corpus Christi Fire Department administering first aid to the 28-year-old male victim. The victim was transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.

Through their investigation, Homicide Detectives were able to identify a second person of interest.

On Monday, January 13, 2025, at 11:19am, U.S. Marshals Gulf Coast Violent Offenders Fugitive Task Force Officers and CCPD Officers located 20-year-old Amber Salazar at the 4800 block of Kendall Drive and arrested him on an unrelated, outstanding warrant for burglary of habitation, bond $30,000.

Salazar was transported to the Main Station to be interviewed by Homicide Detectives. Detectives then obtained a murder warrant for Salazar, bond $750,000 and he was additionally charged. Salazar was transported to the City Detention Center for booking.

This is an active investigation. If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact Corpus Christi Police Detectives at (361) 886-2840. Individuals who wish to remain anonymous while providing information to Detectives may contact Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit their tip online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C=&T=.

Amber Salazar

ARREST MADE IN HOMICIDE

On January 12, 2024, at approximately 6:18 PM, Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to the 200 block of Robert Drive in response to a shooting. Upon arrival, they observed the Corpus Christi Fire Department administering first aid to the 28-year-old male victim. The victim was transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.

Through their investigation, Homicide Detectives were able to identify a suspect. On Monday, January 13, 2025, Detectives secured an arrest warrant for 20-year-old Jesse Diaz for murder, bond $750,000. Diaz was arrested and was transported to the City Detention Center for booking.

This is an active investigation. If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact Corpus Christi Police Detectives at (361) 886-2840. Individuals who wish to remain anonymous while providing information to Detectives may contact Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit their tip online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C=&T=.

Jesse Diaz

JANUARY IMPOUND AUCTION POSTPONED. NEXT AUCTION SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 1, 2025

The on site auction sale and live auction (webcast) for January has been postponed. The next auction will be Saturday, February 1, 2025.

Visit https://siskauction.hibid.com/ for further information.

PEDESTRIAN FATALITY ACCIDENT 2900 BALDWIN BLVD.

On Sunday, January 5, 2025, at 6:35pm, officers were dispatched to 2900 block of Baldwin Blvd. in reference to a major traffic crash involving a pedestrian.

Officers arrived and located a male pedestrian in the roadway. Medics transported the 71-year-old male to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

Investigators with the Traffic Unit arrived on scene to conduct their investigation. They determined that a pickup was traveling westbound on the 2900 block of Baldwin when the pedestrian traveled north, not in a crosswalk, crossing Baldwin, and was struck by the vehicle.

The driver remained on scene and was not intoxicated.

WARRANT ISSUED FOR SHOOTING AT 6500 YORKTOWN BLVD.

UPDATE:
Detectives with the Corpus Christi Police Department Criminal Investigation Division have obtained a warrant for Juan Medina for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, bond $200,000. Medina is described as a 22-year-old Hispanic male who stands at 5’5”, weighs approximately 145 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.

If you have any information about this incident, or if you know the whereabouts of Juan Medina, please call Corpus Christi Police 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=.

Juan Medina (previous booking photo)


ORIGINAL POST:
On Thursday, December 26, 2024, at 1:32am, officers were dispatched to the 6500 block of Yorktown Blvd. in reference to a large fight with injuries. While officers were enroute to the location, the call upgraded to a shooting with injuries.

Officers arrived and located a 30-year-old male gunshot victim and began providing medical aid to the victim. Medics arrived and transported the male to a local hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

Officers spoke with witnesses and observed video surveillance. A verbal argument between the victim and others ensued, which then turned into a physical altercation between the victim and offender. The fight was broken up and the victim was kicked out of the location. In the parking lot, the victim got into another fight with an unknown subject when the first offender, who had also exited the premises, produced a handgun and shot the victim.

A 37-year-old female, who was not involved in the altercation, was also struck by the gunfire and was transported to a local hospital by private vehicle with non-life-threatening injuries.

Officers believe the victim and offender are known to each other and this is not a random act of violence.

This is an active investigation.  If you have information regarding this incident, you are urged to call Detectives at 361-886-2840. You can also remain anonymous and call Crimestoppers at 361-888-TIPS or submit the information online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?I

OVERNIGHT SHOOTING AT 6500 YORKTOWN BLVD.

On Thursday, December 26, 2024, at 1:32am, officers were dispatched to the 6500 block of Yorktown Blvd. in reference to a large fight with injuries. While officers were enroute to the location, the call upgraded to a shooting with injuries.

Officers arrived and located a 30-year-old male gunshot victim and began providing medical aid to the victim. Medics arrived and transported the male to a local hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

Officers spoke with witnesses and observed video surveillance. A verbal argument between the victim and others ensued, which then turned into a physical altercation between the victim and offender. The fight was broken up and the victim was kicked out of the location. In the parking lot, the victim got into another fight with an unknown subject when the first offender, who had also exited the premises, produced a handgun and shot the victim.

A 37-year-old female, who was not involved in the altercation, was also struck by the gunfire and was transported to a local hospital by private vehicle with non-life-threatening injuries.

Officers believe the victim and offender are known to each other and this is not a random act of violence.

This is an active investigation.  If you have information regarding this incident, you are urged to call Detectives at 361-886-2840. You can also remain anonymous and call Crimestoppers at 361-888-TIPS or submit the information online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?I

FATALITY ACCIDENT AT THE 2700 BLOCK OF SARATOGA BLVD

On Sunday, December 22, 2024, at 6:01pm, officers were dispatched to the 2700 block of Saratoga Blvd. in reference to a major traffic crash involving a motorcycle.

Officers arrived and located a two-vehicle crash involving a grey SUV and a motorcycle. Medics transported the 24-year-old male driver of the motorcycle to a local hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries. Two adults and a child in the SUV were transported to local hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries.

Investigators with the Traffic Unit arrived on scene. They determined that the driver of the SUV was traveling east on Saratoga, made a left turn and turned in front of the motorcycle, which was traveling westbound on Saratoga. The motorcycle struck the SUV, causing the motorcyclist to be ejected.

Officers determined that the driver of the SUV did not show signs of intoxication.

NUECES COUNTY TOP TEN FUGITIVE CAUGHT IN AZTEC, NEW MEXICO

On December 4, 2024, at approximately 3:00pm, CCPD officers gained knowledge of the whereabouts of Nueces County Top Ten Most Wanted Jim Willden. Willden had an outstanding Nueces County, Texas warrant for possession of child pornography.

CCPD officers contacted detectives at the Aztec Police Department in Aztec, New Mexico, and provided a possible location for Willden. At approximately 3:40pm, APD officers located Willden at a location in their city limits and placed him into custody for the extraditable felony warrant.

Willden was booked into the Nueces County Jail on Saturday, December 14, 2024.

Jim Willden

ARREST MADE FOR INTOXICATION MANSLAUGHTER WITH A VEHICLE

On Thursday, December 19, 2024, at 9:25pm, officers were dispatched to the 3800 block of Saratoga Blvd. in reference to a major traffic crash involving a motorcycle.

Officers arrived and located a two-vehicle crash. The 30-year-old male driver of the motorcycle sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital by medics. The male victim passed away from his injuries at the hospital.

Officers spoke with 23-year-old Katelyn Yeager, the driver of a black passenger car that was involved in the crash. Officers determined that the passenger car was traveling eastbound on Saratoga, made a left turn and turned in front of the motorcycle, which was traveling westbound on Saratoga. The motorcycle struck the vehicle, causing the motorcyclist to be ejected.

Officers determined that Yeager, who was at-fault for the accident, displayed signs of intoxication, and she was arrested for intoxication manslaughter with a vehicle. During the arrest, Yeager resisted officers and assaulted an officer and was additionally charged with resisting arrest and assault on a peace officer. After she was medically cleared at a local hospital, she was transported to the City Detention Center for booking.

Katelyn Yeager

OVERNIGHT BUSINESS BURGLARY

CCPD Detectives are looking to identify these two burglary suspects.

Theses burglars broke into a business in the 4000 block of S. Padre Island Dr. sometime last week in the overnight hours. They left with several TVs and various electronic equipment.

If you know or recognize the involved individuals, you are urged to call Detectives at 361-886-2840. You can also remain anonymous and call Crimestoppers at 361-888-TIPS or submit the information online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?I