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We invite you to participate in the Corpus Christi Police Department’s Practice Physical Assessment Test (PAT) on Saturday, March 29th, 2025, at 7:30 a.m. This event is for individuals interested in joining our upcoming CCPD 85th Police Academy, which is expected to begin in July 2025. The practice test is an excellent opportunity to assess your strengths and identify areas for improvement as you prepare for the selection process ahead.

The test will be held at the Corpus Christi Police Training Center, 6902 Yorktown Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX.

We hope to see you there!

On March 22, 2025, at approximately 5:41 pm off duty Corpus Christi Police Officers were made aware of two juvenile males that were seen with a gun.

The off duty CCPD officers were in full department uniform working a security detail at the 5400 block of South Padre Island Dr. Officers were told the two males were in a nearby department store and were observed displaying a gun.

Officers observed the two males exiting the department store. It was obvious to officers one male was attempting to conceal a weapon under his clothing. That male was detained and resisted. He was taken into custody without further incident.

The other male was detained and assaulted a security guard in the process.

Both males were ultimately arrested. One 14-year-old male was arrested for unlawful carrying of a weapon and resisting arrest. The other male was arrested for assault on a security guard and resisting arrest. A hang gun was recovered.

Both juvenile males were transported to the Nueces County Juvenile Justice Center for booking.

On March 22, 2025, at about 11: 37 pm officers were flagged down at South Padre Island Dr and Airline Rd (west bound) in reference to a major traffic accident.

Officers observed a severely damaged single vehicle on the cement incline area of the highway overpass.

Officers located a 47-year-old female passenger inside the vehicle with life threatening injuries. CCFD Shortly arrived and extricated the passenger. She was transported to a local hospital in serious condition.

Officers located the driver of the vehicle a few yards away from the crash. The male driver had attempted to leave the scene.

When speaking with officers the male showed signs of intoxication. He was transported to a local hospital for medical evaluation due to the severity of the vehicle crash.

Follow up traffic investigators were called out to assist in the crash investigation.

Witnesses told officers the vehicle was observed traveling west bound in the 6000 block of South Padre Island Drive at a high rate of speed, when it ran through the red light at the intersection. The vehicle struck the curb and light pole causing it to flip and come to rest on the cement incline.

Once medically cleared, officers arrested driver 46-year-old Stephen Sims for Intoxication Assault w/ a vehicle causing serious bodily injury.

He was transported to the city detention center for booking.

On March 22, 2025, at approximately 12:29 am officers were dispatched to the 5400 block of Bowie Dr. in reference to a disturbance in progress.

When officers arrived, they located a 52-year-old male victim with obvious head trauma. CCFD medics were requested.

The victim was able to tell officers he was assaulted by a family member with a blunt object. Its unknown at this time what led up to the assault.

Medics transported the victim to a local hospital where he was last reported to be in serious condition.

Officers checked multiple locations for the offender but were unable to locate.

This is still an active investigation.

The Corpus Christi Police Department’s Traffic Division is continuing the investigation into the pedestrian fatality that took place at Airline Rd./Holly Rd. on Monday, March 17, 2025 at 10:15 pm.

Investigators are asking for anyone in the area of the accident during that date and time, to please call the traffic division at 361-886-2596. Investigators are particularly interested in a dark in color vehicle that may have more information regarding this accident.

CCPD Detectives needs your assistance in identifying this attempted burglary suspect.

During the early morning hours of March 14, 2025, this male was caught on security video attempting to break into an apartment in the 5900 block of Weber Rd.

Investigators suspect this individual to be the same person involved in the previous burglaries and sexual assault.

If you know this individual 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=.     

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – A 27-year-old Corpus Christi resident has been sentenced for possession with intent to distribute over 11 grams of methamphetamine, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.

Sunny Ray Garcia pleaded guilty Nov. 21, 2024.

U.S. District Judge Nelva Gonzales Ramos has now ordered Garcia to serve 60 months in federal prison to be immediately followed by four years of supervised release. At the hearing, the court heard additional evidence of Garcia’s extensive criminal history that includes convictions for aggravated sexual assault of a child, burglary and possession of a controlled substance.

In January 2023, authorities had identified Garcia as a target involved in drug distribution. On Jan. 25, they conducted an operation and purchased drugs from Garcia. The narcotics were later tested and confirmed to be methamphetamine.

When authorities arrested Garcia in February 2023, they also discovered a stolen firearm in his vehicle.

Garcia will remain in custody pending transfer to a U.S. Bureau of Prisons facility to be determined in the near future.

The Drug Enforcement Administration conducted the investigation with the assistance of Corpus Christi Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Izaak Bruce prosecuted the case.

On Monday March 17^th, 2025, at approximately 10:15 pm officers were dispatched to the intersection of Airline Rd and Holly Rd in reference to a major traffic crash involving a pedestrian.

When officers arrived, they located a 41-year-old female with severe injuries. Bystanders had attempted to render aid. The female was transported to a local hospital by medics, where she later succumbed to her injuries.

Traffic Investigators were called out to investigate the crash.

Investigators were able to determine through witness statements and nearby security video, the female pedestrian was walking west bound at the intersection of Holly/Airline and attempted to cross Airline on the crosswalk. The female did not have the right of way to cross and was struck by a vehicle that had the right of way traveling north.

The driver remained on scene and was not impaired.

The Corpus Christi Fire Department Arson Investigators need your assistance in identifying this suspect.

In December 2024 during the overnight hours, this male set fire to two large excavators in the 1700 block of Brownlee Blvd.

If you have any information in reference to this incident, please call the Arson Detective at 361-826-8421. 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

UPDATE: On March 10, 2025, CCPD officers were dispatched to a residence in the 1900 block of Melissa Ln. CCFD along with CCPD located a male deceased inside of the residence.

On March 11, 2025, the medical examiner confirmed the identity of the male to be Abel Sanchez. Currently there are no indications of foul play.

ORIGINAL POST: CCPD Detectives are asking for your assistance in locating missing person Abel Sanchez.

Abel was reported missing last month by his family. Abel suffers from seizures and needs his medication.

 Abel is described as 54-year-old Hispanic male who stands 5’6” tall, weighs approximately 200 lbs., has black hair and brown eyes.

If you have any information that may assist Detectives or know the whereabouts of Abel, please call CCPD at 361-886-2840 or 361-886-2600.