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On April 6, 2025, at about 1:39 am Officers were dispatched to a restaurant drive thru at the 6300 block of Saratoga Blvd. in reference to a man down in a vehicle.
When Officers arrived, they located a gold SUV in the drive thru with the driver visibly slumped over. The vehicle was running.
Officers attempted to wake the driver and passenger for several minutes.
Once both driver and passenger were woken up, they were removed from the vehicle and separated.
The driver of the vehicle showed signs of heavy intoxication. He performed a field sobriety test and was ultimately taken into custody.
The passenger showed signs of heavy intoxication and was arrested for public intoxication.
The driver, 36-year-old Alex Flores, was arrested for driving while intoxicated 2nd, and driving while license suspended.
The passenger was identified as 36-year-old Jacqueline Flores.
Both were transported to the city detention center for booking. The vehicle was impounded.
On April 4, 2025, Violent Crimes Traffic Unit contacted and arrested 31-year-old Gabriel Nava on a traffic stop at Horne Rd. and Crosstown Expy.
Officers observed Nava traveling north bound on Hwy 286 at a very high rate of speed, cutting through traffic recklessly and endangering other motorist on the roadway.
He was charged with reckless driving, unlawful carrying of a weapon, and open container. His vehicle was impounded.
GABRIEL NAVA
Traffic Officers observed a black vehicle traveling north on Ocean drive in access speeds of 86 mph. The speed limit in that area of Ocean Dr. is 40mph. The vehicle continued accelerating even after passing a marked police car.
A traffic stop was conducted and the driver, 24-year-old Jacob Pinkston, was ultimately arrested for reckless driving and driving while intoxicated. His vehicle was impounded.
JACOB PINKSTON
Later that evening on April 5, 2025, at around 2:17 am, officers observed a vehicle traveling west bound on Hwy 358 over 100mph. The vehicle was observed driving cutting through lanes and passing other motorists while continuing to travel at this dangerous speed.
Officers were able to stop this vehicle and take the drive into custody for reckless driving.
22-year-old Jose Valadez-Delacruz was arrested, and his vehicle was impounded.
On Friday 04/04/25 at approximately 1:45 pm, officers with the Corpus Christi Police Department were dispatched to the 3800 block of IH 69 in reference to an unknown man down.
Officers arrived to the area and found an elderly male deceased on the side of the roadway. Preliminary investigation shows that the male was struck by a vehicle.
This is an active investigation. If you have any information that may assist investigators, please contact them at 361-886-2689.
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 April 3, 2025, at about 10:01 pm officers were dispatched to the area of 2500 block of McArdle Rd. in reference to shots fired. When officers arrived, they located a 45-year-old male victim with an apparent gunshot wound.
CCFD Medics arrived and transported the male to a local hospital in critical condition.
Additional units arrived in the area to assist. Several witnesses were contacted as well as security video located.
Officers were able to determine a red vehicle was involved. Officers located the vehicle unoccupied a few blocks away. The vehicle was impounded pending further investigation.
There were no arrests made at the time. This remains an active investigation.
If you have any information about this incident, you are encouraged to contact 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=.
Corpus Christi Police Detectives need your assistance in identifying this male pictured.
On March 16, 2025, this male stole a case of beer from a convenient store located in the 4700 block of Alameda St. When the clerk confronted the male, he fired off a shot from a handgun. The male then got into a dark colored vehicle on the passenger side.
There were no injuries during this incident.
The male has several tattoos on both arms and his neck. He was wearing a gold chain, compression sleeve, and a Spurs cap at the time.
If you know this male or the get way driver, or if you have any information about this incident, you are encouraged to contact 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=.
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Original Post: Corpus Christi Police needs your help locating this missing male.
67-year-old Samuel Morris was recently reported missing by his family. Samuel was last seen during the month of January 2025, when he had a minor procedure done at a local hospital.
Samuel is described as a white male who is 6’, and weighs approximately 235 pounds, has brown hair and blue eyes.
If you have any information or see Samuel, please call the Corpus Christi Police Department by calling 911 or 361-886-2600.
On Saturday, March 22, 2025, Officers with the Corpus Christi Police Department were dispatched to the 2400 block of N. Oso Pkwy, in reference to an individual in a medical crisis. Officers received information that an individual was inside the Oso Bay Wetlands Preserve and was in need of emergency medical assistance. Due to the vast terrain of the location, and the exact location of the individual unknown, a drone operator was dispatched to the location to assist. Multiple Officers set out on foot, while the drone operator searched the location with a drone. After a few minutes, the individual was located by drone, and officers were directed approximately .75 miles to the individual. Officers provided life saving measures, to include applying a tourniquet. Medics with the Corpus Christi Fire Department transported the individual to a local hospital where medical staff advised that quickly locating and providing medical aid to the individual on scene, played a significant role in the individual’s survival. Great job to all officers and medics who assisted on this call. This incident is just one of many, that emphasizes the invaluable role of drones in emergency response. The use of drones allows officers to view and access hard to reach areas, aides with response times, assists in officer safety, and helps assess environmental safety hazards.
On March 21, 2025, at about 10:38 pm Corpus Christi Police Officers were in the 3000 block of Ocean Dr. when they observed a brown truck and a blue motorcycle traveling at a high rate of speed. The truck and motorcycle were accelerating quickly, in an attempt to outdistance each other. The screeching motorcycle exhaust made it obvious they were not slowing down.
Officers were able to stop both the truck and motorcycle several blocks away from the initial observation.
The driver of the truck, 35-year-old Orlando De La Garza, and motorcycle operator, 27-year-old Hanna Huffman, were both arrested for Racing. Both the motorcycle and truck were impounded.
ORLANDO DE LA GARZA
HANNA HUFFMAN
On March 22, 2025, at about 10:45 pm a white passenger car stopped at the intersection of Ocean Dr. and Louisiana Ave traffic light. Once the light turned green the white vehicle accelerated at a very high rate of speed, catching the attention of officers monitoring the area. The vehicle continued south on Ocean Dr. weaving in and out of traffic driving irradicably, endangering other motorists on the road. Officers were able to catch up to the vehicle and stop it. The driver, Juan Elizondo (25), was arrested for Reckless Driving. He was additionally charged with and out of county warrant and possession of marijuana. His vehicle was impounded.
JUAN ELIZONDO
On March 22, 2025, at about 12:12 am officers were monitoring traffic in the area of Ocean Dr. when they observed a blue passenger car and black passenger car slow down while in the lanes of travel impeding other motorist on the roadway. The two vehicles were side by side. The drivers revved their engines several times and quickly accelerated at a very high rate of speed. It was obvious these vehicles were attempting to race one another.
As the vehicles traveled down Ocean Dr. officers were able to conduct a traffic stop on both involved. The driver of the blue vehicle was identified as Christopher Flores (20). He was arrested for Racing and Unlawful carrying of a weapon (handgun).
CHRISTOPHER FLORES
The driver of the black vehicle, Abram Ray Perales (24), was arrested for Racing. The passenger in that vehicle, Dayton Sosa (23), was arrested for unlawful carrying of a weapon (handgun) and possession of marijuana.
Both vehicles involved were impounded.
ABRAM PERALES
DAYTON SOSA
On March 22, 2025, at approximately1:14 am Corpus Christi Police Officers observed a black passenger car traveling east bound at the 4300 block of Hwy 358. The vehicle was observed traveling at 117 mph. The vehicle continued east bound switching lanes and cutting through traffic while continuing at that dangerous speed.
Officers were able to conduct a traffic stop on the vehicle that came to a stop at a private drive on SPID and Airline Rd.
The driver of the vehicle was identified as 19-year-old Camreon Gerlach. He was placed under arrest for reckless driving due to the disregard for the safety of other motorists.
CAMERON GERLACH
A reminder once again, the safety of our citizens is our top priority, and this reckless behavior will not be tolerated.
Showing off for just a moment can land you in jail and your vehicle impounded. It’s just not worth it.
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