On May 29, 2025, at approximately 9:55 pm Corpus Christi Police Officers were notified of a BOLO/broadcast in reference to a murder that took place in Houston, Texas earlier in the day. During this incident a vehicle was stolen.

The stolen vehicle was tracked to the Corpus Christi area.

 Nueces County Sheriff’s Office Deputies located the stolen vehicle abandoned on county road 43 just south of county road 2444. The vehicle was still warm to the touch.

CCPD Gang Unit, Violent Crimes Unit, along with K9 arrived in the area of co rd 43 to assist deputies with the search.

Units deployed drones (UAS) to assist in checking this rural area surrounded by fields.

Officers were able to locate an individual in the middle of an empty field and safely take him into custody. A handgun was located on the male.

Officers were able to positively identify the male as the wanted offender from Houton, Tx.

The male was transported to a local hospital for medical clearance.

Offender Alexis Garcia (20) was transported to the City Detention Center where he was booked for two Harris County warrants felony theft (Unauthorized Use of a motor vehicle), warrant Aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and unlawful carrying of a weapon.

Any further information on this incident please contact HPD Homicide Division 713-308-3600.

🚗💼 BEWARE OF JUGGING – A Growing Threat

“Jugging” happens when criminals watch you withdraw cash or make high-value purchases, then follow you to your next stop. Once you leave your vehicle unattended—even for a moment—they break in and steal your valuables.

🔍 Common targets:

• Bank & ATM customers

• Electronics or jewelry store shoppers

• Anyone loading expensive items into a car

🔒 Protect yourself:

• Be aware of your surroundings

• Don’t leave cash, bags, or electronics in plain view

• Head straight home after high-value purchases

• If something feels off, trust your instincts

Our detectives are seeing more of these cases in Corpus Christi. Help us prevent the next one.

#Jugging #AutoTheft #BeAlert #CCPDATTF #SecureYourStuff #IfYouLikeItLockIt

Detectives with the Corpus Christi Police Department’s Narcotics and Vice Investigations Division conducted an undercover operation Saturday evening, checking compliance at fifteen beer and wine retailers across the city. Three of the retailers visited by Investigators sold alcoholic beverages to individuals under the age of 21. NVID’s goal is zero.

During the operation, cooperating individuals, under the direction and close supervision of NVID Detectives attempted to purchase alcoholic beverages from various convenience stores throughout the city. All individuals are over the age of eighteen but under twenty-one, the legal age to purchase alcoholic beverages in Texas. NVID Detectives checked fifteen businesses, and clerks at three of those stores sold alcoholic beverages to the underage operatives.

The store clerks who sold the alcoholic beverages, face a charge of Sale to Minors (TABC 106.3), a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail and/or a fine of up to $4000. NVID will forward the results of this operation to the Texas Alcohol and Beverage Commission for administrative action against the permittees, which could include revocation, suspension and/or fines.

Saturday’s operation was conducted in advance of Memorial Day and next weekend’s high school graduation ceremonies, as families flock to Corpus Christi beaches to enjoy the sun and fun. The goal behind Saturday’s operation is to ensure that all beach goers, graduates and their families enjoy the festivities, without the tragedy that often accompanies underage drinking. Alcohol is a common denominator in underage traffic fatalities and frequently leads to numerous other negative consequences. NVID intends to conduct more of these operations in the near future, including repeat visits of previous offenders. NVID will send letters to all businesses that were inspected, including those that were in compliance. For those businesses that were not in compliance, future infractions will likely result in the immediate arrest of the offenders. During Saturday’s operation, five convenience stores that had sold to minors during past NVID Minor Sting operations were targeted, but did not repeat their mistakes by selling again.

The Corpus Christi Police Department continues to collaborate with all government and private entities to combat underage drinking and help accomplish our mission of working with the community to reduce crime, reduce the fear of crime and enhance public safety.

Update 5/19/25 at 3:53pm: Nicole has been located and is safe. Thank you for your help.

The Corpus Christi Police Department needs your help in locating missing person NICOLE GUEST.

Nicole was last seen leaving her residence in the 900 block of Airport Rd., this morning at approximately 4:45 am.

Nicole was last seen wearing a black hoodie sweatshirt and black pants. She is 18 years old, approximately 5’ ft tall and weighs about 130 pounds. She has brown hair and green eyes.  Nicole has also been diagnosed with autism.

If you see Nicole or know where she is please call 911, or non-emergency at 361-886-2600.

On Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 4:40 am, Officers with the Corpus Christi Police Department were dispatched to a local hospital in reference to two individuals (18 year old male and 21 year old male) who walked into the hospital with gunshot wounds. Both victims are currently stable.

Preliminary investigation shows that a group of individuals, belonging to different car clubs, were gathered on the 100 block of Shoreline Blvd. when for unknown reasons, individuals began shooting at each other.

The safety and well being of our community remain our top priority. Incidents of this nature are taken very seriously and will be thoroughly investigated.

This scene is still actively working and anyone with information is asked to please call Corpus Christi Police Department Detectives at 361-886-2840. If you would like to remain anonymous, you may contact Crime Stoppers at 361-888-TIPS (8477) or submit the information online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C=&T=.

On May 18, 2025, at about 2:30 am CCPD Violent Crimes Traffic unit observed an SUV traveling over 105 mph in the 4000 block of HWY 358 east bound. The vehicle changed lanes abruptly cutting off other motorists on the highway.

The SUV exited the highway, and officers were able to conduct a traffic stop near SPID and Airline Rd. The driver was then taken into custody.

42-year-old Ruben Contreras was arrested for reckless driving due to his disregard for the safety of other motorists. His vehicle was also impounded.

Contreras was transported to the City Detention Center for booking.

On May 16, 2025, at 12:57 am, Officers with the Corpus Christi Police Department were dispatched to a call in reference to an individual following his vehicle that had just been stolen.  The victim stated that he went to an ATM to make a transaction.  The victim exited his vehicle, but left the engine running.  While making the transaction, a female entered his vehicle and drove away.  A witness who observed the incident, assisted the victim in following the vehicle. 

Officers located the vehicle and initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle, to which the driver refused to stop.  The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) assisted in stopping the SUV which ultimately came to a stop on the 1800 block of South Padre Island Drive.

33-year-old Shereka Phifer was medically cleared at a local hospital, and arrested and charged with Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle (UUMV).

Detectives from the Corpus Christi Police Department’s Narcotics and Vice Investigations Division continued to put pressure on illicit gambling operations this week, serving three search warrants related to two separate illegal gambling establishments within the city limits. On Wednesday afternoon, NVID Detectives raided an unnamed game room on the 5200 block of Everhart Road. During the search, Detectives found and seized sixty items of illegal gambling equipment. Employee Yolanda Garcia, age 54, was arrested and charged with violation of the Nueces County Game Room Ordinance, Keeping a Gambling Place, Gambling Promotion, and Possession of a Gambling Device.

On Thursday afternoon NVID Detectives served a search warrant at a residence on the 3400 block of Pineda Street. There, Detectives found and seized several documents and electronic devices suspected to contain records from an illegal gambling operation. Detectives also seized over $3100 in US currency and arrested Yi Han, age 32, for violation of the Nueces County Game Room Ordinance, Keeping a Gambling Place, Gambling Promotion, and Possession of a Gambling Device. A subsequent search warrant at the Lucky Treasures Game Room in the 11100 block of Leopard Street resulted in the seizure of 54 items of illegal gambling equipment. Neither of the two game rooms were open for business at the time the search warrants were served, so no patrons were cited for gambling.

The two operations were the result of intensive, multi-month-long investigations into the businesses that uncovered evidence of illegal gambling. The two businesses do not appear to be connected, but the investigation continues into each, and additional charges and arrests are possible.

The Corpus Christi Police Department reminds citizens that game rooms which pay out cash rewards, or rewards that can be immediately redeemed for cash are engaging in illegal gambling. Patrons as well as the management of these establishments face criminal charges.

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.

The Corpus Christi Police Department Violent Crimes Unit Traffic Section continue arrests.

20-year-old Pedro Vaughn was arrested overnight for reckless driving, when he was observed doing burnouts and donuts in the 300 block of S. Shoreline.

33-year-old Clayton Randal was arrested for reckless driving when he was observed traveling over 100 mph on HWY 358 on his motorcycle.

31-year-old Joel Villa was arrested for reckless driving, when he was observed traveling over 85 mph in a 45-mph area in the 5200 block of SPID.  

This week the Violent Crimes Traffic enforcement continues.

23-year-old Matthew Mendoza was arrested for reckless driving and unlawful carrying of a weapon.

20-year-old Owen Martinez was arrested for reckless driving.

24-year-old Gowtham Kilaru was arrested for reckless driving.

These individuals were observed traveling more than 100 mph on Hwy 358, well over the posted speed limit. This behavior not only endangers their own lives, but also other innocent motorists on the roadway.

All vehicles involved were impounded.