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. 

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.

🔒 *If you like it, LOCK it!* 🔒

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!

SPRING BREAK 2025 RESOURCES

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.

Here is the City’s link for all the information about Spring Break https://www.corpuschristitx.gov/…/spring-break-2025/

TRAFFIC CONGESTION

The Corpus Christi Police Department will post any traffic issues on our Facebook page:

Corpus Christi Police Department

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

You can see a video explaining the beach flags here https://youtu.be/wDXjZiciNVw

RIP CURRENT VIDEOS

The National Ocean Service produced two very informative videos on how to survive a rip current and how to identify a rip current.

Rip Current Science https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJ4hcaJ91TY&t=19s

Rip Current Survival Guide https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pa4k5Tclo_U

Rip Current Safety for Kids https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJ76XfBVKq0

BEACH PARKING PERMITS

If you need a beach parking permit, visit the City of Corpus Christi web page for locations which they are being sold
https://www.corpuschristitx.gov/department-directory/parks-and-recreation/beaches/beach-parking-permits/

SPRING BREAK: BEACH RULES

Here is a link for the Spring Break Beach Rules
https://www.corpuschristitx.gov/department-directory/parks-and-recreation/beaches/beach-rules/

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.

We hope to see you there!

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.