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Corpus Christi Police Detectives need your assistance in identifying this robbery suspect.
On March 3, 2025, this suspect stole jewelry from a store located in the 5400 block SPID.
The suspect is described to be a young Hispanic male about 5’10” tall. He was wearing a white sweater and black jeans at the time.
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?ID=343&C=&T=
On March 8, 2025, at about 12:45 am officers were dispatched to the 6500 block of Yorktown Blvd in reference to a shooting. Updates stated the offender left the location in a vehicle south on Cimarron Blvd. Multiple witnesses on scene were able to give a description of the fleeing vehicle along with the identity of the shooter.
As multiple officers arrived in the area, they contacted one victim at Staples and Yorktown. The 21-year-old male had non-life-threatening injuries. He was treated on scene.
The male victim told officers he arrived at the establishment to pick someone up when he was confronted in the parking lot. The offender attempted to take property from the victim. As the victim began to run away, he was shot. The offender left the scene in his vehicle as he continued to fire several more shots towards the business.
During this time officers were able to locate the offender who came to a dead end near Samba Dr.
Officers gave commands to the offender who attempted to evade. The offender was tazed then taken into custody. A firearm was recovered from the offender. His vehicle was also impounded.
27-year-old Isaac Rene Martinez was transported to a local hospital for medical clearance then taken to the city detention center for booking. He was charged with aggravated robbery, deadly conduct-discharge firearm, and evading arrest.
The Auto Theft Task Force at the Corpus Christi Police Department is urging gun owners to keep their firearms secure. Too often, guns left in unlocked vehicles are stolen, putting our community at risk.
🚫 Leaving a firearm in your car, especially unsecured, makes it an easy target for thieves. Take the extra step to protect your gun, yourself, and our community.
Remember: 🔹 Always remove your gun from your car if possible. 🔹 If you must leave it in your vehicle, secure it in a locked compartment. 🔹 Never leave firearms in plain sight.
Gun safety starts with all of us. If you like it, *lock it*. Let’s keep Corpus Christi safe!
If you are visiting Corpus Christi for Spring Break 2025, the Corpus Christi Police Department has compiled a few links to help you gather information and be safe.
If you want to know any traffic congestion on any of the local highways, be sure to follow the Texas Department of Transportation X page at https://x.com/TxDOT_Corpus or check out the https://drivetexas.org for any traffic updates for the state.
BEACH FLAG WARNING CONDITIONS
If you want to find out about surf conditions, be sure to follow the City of Corpus Christi – Government Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/citygov
We invite you to participate in the Corpus Christi Police Department’s Practice Physical Assessment Test (PAT) on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at 7:30 a.m.
This event is for those interested in joining our upcoming CCPD 85th Police Academy, which is expected to start in July 2025.
The practice test is a great opportunity to assess your strengths and identify areas for improvement as you prepare for the process ahead.
The test will be held at the Corpus Christi Police Training Center, located at 6902 Yorktown Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX.
As part of an ongoing focus on quality-of-life issues, an early morning drug raid by CCPD has shut down a problem drug house near Spohn Shoreline.
At approximately 0600 hours, the Corpus Christi Police Department’s Narcotics Vice Investigations Division, assisted by the CCPD S.W.A.T team, served a search warrant at 907 Elizabeth. This warrant was the culmination of a long-term undercover investigation of the occupants and their involvement in the distribution of illegal narcotics in the City of Corpus Christi. The investigation was brought about by neighborhood complaints and was a joint effort between CCPD NVID Detectives, CCPD Violent Crime Unit and Special Agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) who collaborated to shut down this neighborhood drug dealer.
During the search of the apartment investigators seized approximately 5.85 lbs of synthetic cannabinoid, 1.25 ounces of crack cocaine, 13.8 ounces of powdered cocaine, 2.25 lbs of marijuana, 2.58 grams of Ecstasy pills, 160 fluid ounces of Promethazine, and 8 grams of THC Edibles along with $7837.00 in cash believed to be proceeds from drug dealing. In addition to the illicit drugs and cash, Officers seized one handgun.
Arrested during the raid were Evaristo Triana Coleman (36), Samantha Leana Flores (35) and Jose Xavier Quintero (23). All three face five felony charges of manufacturing and delivery of a controlled substance, a first-degree felony punishable by from five to ninety-nine years in prison. Coleman was additionally charged with an unrelated warrant for Aggravated Assault.
Narcotics Investigators will continue to pursue leads as a result of this operation and are confident that more arrests and seizures will follow.
On February 27 at about 3:30 am a CCPD officer observed several males breaking into various vehicles in a complex parking lot located in the 5700 block of Timbergate Dr.
The males were seen getting into a vehicle and continued checking vehicle door handles in the lot. The males were also observed breaking into an enclosed trailer.
Back up officers arrived to assist and were able to stop the vehicle. 4 individuals were detained.
Officers were able to recover property and located 2 handguns.
22-year-old Ryan Lopez and 21-year-old Nathaniel Cooper were arrested for burglary of vehicle 2x, criminal trespass, engaging in organized criminal activity, unlawful possession of a criminal instrument.
27-year-old Joshua Carrizales was arrested for burglary of vehicle 2x, unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon, criminal trespass, engaging in organized criminal activity, and unlawful possession of a criminal instrument, and a warrant.
18-year-old Adam Perez was arrested for burglary of vehicle 2x, unlawful carrying of a weapon, criminal trespass, engaging in organized criminal activity, and unlawful possession of a criminal instrument.
All four males were transported to the city detention center.
On February 27, 2025, at about 4:28 am officers were dispatched to the 900 block of Airline Rd. in reference to a trespasser. The caller stated they had located someone trespassing in the back yard and the person was now in the front yard.
When officers arrived, they located a 41-year-old Hispanic male in the front yard with obvious gunshot wounds. He was transported to a local hospital by medics. Last update on the male was non-life-threatening injuries.
Police were told by the homeowner that he located a male in the back yard and the male went to the front yard. The homeowner gave commands to the trespasser. During the confrontation the homeowner fired several times at the trespasser fearing for his own safety.
There were no arrests made during this incident. This is an ongoing investigation, and the case will be presented to the District Attorney’s office for review.
On February 25, 2025, at about 9:10 am officers were dispatched to the 13000 block of SPID in reference to a stolen vehicle. When officers arrived, they contacted the victim who stated an unknown male had approached him, displayed a rifle and took his truck. The suspect was last seen traveling towards Flour Bluff. The victim was not injured.
During the investigation officers were able to locate the vehicle and follow it to a business off SPID. They were able to detain the suspect who took the vehicle earlier. The suspect was positively identified and was arrested for aggravated robbery.
Offender Michael Ryder (42YOA) was transported to the city detention center for booking. The vehicle was released to the owner.
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