The Corpus Christi Police Department Traffic Division needs your assistance in identifying the driver and vehicle involved in this hit and run accident.

This incident occurred on April 18, 2025, at 10:46 pm in the 5200 block of Gollihar Rd. The vehicle struck a female pedestrian and fled the scene. The pedestrian was transported to a local hospital with life threatening injuries.

If you have any information in reference to this incident, please call detectives at 361-886-2596. If you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 361-888-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?I

Corpus Christi Robbery Homicide Detectives need your assistance in identifying this robbery suspect.

On April 8, 2025, this male stole items from a store in the 1600 block of S. Staples St. and assaulted the owner in the process.

If you have any information in reference to this incident, please call detectives at 361-886-2840. If you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 361-888-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?I…

On April 9, 2025, at about 9:00 pm Robbery Homicide Detectives, Gang Unit and SWAT Team executed a search and arrest warrant for 32-year-old Alexander Lara at a residence in the 4400 block of Coventry Ln. Lara was safely taken into custody without incident.

Robbery Homicide Detectives received a Crime Stoppers tip that positively identified Lara as the offender for the aggravated robbery that occurred on March 16, 2025, at a local convenience store.

Lara was transported to the main police station for an interview. He was later taken to the city detention center where he was booked and charged for warrants: Aggravated Robbery, Aggravated assault w/deadly weapon 2X, and deadly conduct discharge firearm.

A firearm was located during the search.

Do you know of a crime or location of a wanted person. 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=. The information provided to Crime Stoppers is anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you a cash reward.

The Corpus Christi Police Department’s Traffic Division is continuing the investigation into the pedestrian fatality that took place at the 3800 block of IH 69 during the overnight hours on Thursday April 3, 2025, into Friday morning.

Investigators are asking for anyone in the area of the accident during that date, to please call the traffic division at 361-886-2596.

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=. The information provided to Crime Stoppers is anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you a cash reward.

On April 6, 2025, at 1226 am, Officers with the Corpus Christi Police Department Gang Unit, observed a vehicle on the 400 block of Naval Air Station Dr. Officers recognized the driver to be WANTED felon, 45 year old Aaron Granberry. Officers attempted a traffic stop on the vehicle, but the vehicle fled the area making no attempt to stop for police. Granberry had a Parole Violation warrant through Pardon and Parole Board Austin; possession of firearm by a felon, aggravated assault on a public servant, possession of a controlled substance, and evading arrest in a vehicle.

Officers initially pursued the vehicle, but the pursuit was ultimately terminated for the safety of citizens and Officers. 

Officers began checking possible locations for Granberry and located him at a residence on the 6000 block of Rio Vista Ave. Granberry, still inside the vehicle, retreated to the back yard of the property.

On duty SWAT Officers, along with the Hostage Negotiation Team (HNT) were on scene and for several hours Officers communicated with Granberry to surrender peacefully. 

While communicating with Officers, the vehicle Granberry was sitting in caught fire and he was forced to exit the vehicle, and taken into custody.

Granberry was arrested and charged with the initial parole violation warrant, and additional charges of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon, evading arrest with a vehicle, and resisting arrest. 

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 2^nd, 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.

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.

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=.