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On Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at 1:08pm, officers were dispatched to the 5300 block of Saratoga Blvd. in reference to a major traffic crash involving a pedestrian.
Officers arrived and found that a 47-year-old female slipped and fell in the parking lot. When she was attempting to stand up, she was struck by a black SUV that was turning the corner in the parking lot. The driver remained on scene and spoke to officers.
Medics transported the female to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. There were no citations issued.
On Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at 5:06am, officers were dispatched to the 12500 block of IH-37 northbound in reference to a major traffic crash involving a wrong way driver.
Officers arrived and located a multi-vehicle crash involving four vehicles, including a tractor trailer. Officers determined that the driver of a black pickup was traveling southbound on IH-37 in the northbound lanes of travel and caused the crash. Medics transported three subjects to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Officers closed the highway for an extended period of time due to a fuel spill. HAZMAT crews were called to the scene to assist.
Officers determined that the wrong way driver, 34-year-old Erick Vela, displayed signs of intoxication, and he was arrested for driving while intoxicated. After he was medically cleared at a local hospital, he was transported to the City Detention Center for booking.
The Corpus Christi Police Auto Theft Task Force will be canceling the 68-A inspections scheduled for Tuesday, January 21, 2025, in anticipation of foul weather to include anticipated freezing conditions. The next 68A Inspection will be on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.
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=.
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=.
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.
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
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
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.
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