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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.
On Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at 12:58pm, officers were patrolling the area of 1300 3rd Street when they observed wanted subject Richard Morin. Morin had an outstanding warrant for burglary of building, $25,000 bond. He was arrested for the warrant and transported to the City Detention Center for booking.
Original Post: On Saturday, February 22, 2025, at around 10am, CCPD Bike officers were dispatched to the 900 block of S. Staples Street in reference to a burglary not in progress.
Officers spoke with the property owner and obtained video surveillance of the burglary. The male suspect forced entry into the location, stole miscellaneous items and fled the scene on foot. Officers searched the area for the suspect but did not locate him. Approximately eight hours later, the male suspect was located and arrested for outstanding, unrelated Municipal Court warrants.
On Monday, February 24, 2025, Detectives obtained a burglary of building warrant for 41-year-old Richard Morin, bond $25,000.
CCPD is asking for the public’s help to locate Richard Morin, who is described as a Hispanic male, 5’8″, weighs approximately 200 lbs, has brown hair and brown eyes. If you know how to locate Rigoberto, call Crime Stoppers at (361)888-TIPS (8477) or submit the information online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C=&T=. The information you provide to Crime Stoppers is anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you a cash reward.
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – A 34-year-old man had entered a guilty plea to production of child sexual abuse material otherwise known as sexual exploitation of a child, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.
The investigation into Valentine Cancino began when authorities received multiple cyber-tips indicating child pornography had been uploaded onto the internet. Law enforcement was able to identify Cancino as the source of the content.
On Jan. 30, 2024, law enforcement obtained a search warrant for Cancino’s residence in Corpus Christi. They located and seized two electronic devices.
One of those devices was a Samsung Galaxy cell phone. Upon inspection, authorities discovered a video recording Cancino made of himself engaging in sexual activity with a minor relative.
U.S. District Judge Nelva Gonzales Ramos will impose sentencing June 4. At the time, Cancino faces up to 30 years in prison and a possible $250,000 maximum fine.
Cancino has been and will remain in custody pending sentencing.
Homeland Security Investigations and the Corpus Christi Police Department conducted the investigation.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Patrick Overman is prosecuting the case, which was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood (PSC), a nationwide initiative the Department of Justice (DOJ) launched in May 2006 to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse. U.S. Attorneys’ Offices and the Criminal Division’s Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section leads PSC, which marshals federal, state and local resources to locate, apprehend and prosecute individuals who sexually exploit children and identifies and rescues victims. For more information about PSC, please visit DOJ’s PSC page. For more information about internet safety education, please visit the resources tab on that page.
Detectives have worked tirelessly in identifying the suspects involved in the aggravated assault of a 36-year-old male victim on Tuesday.
On Wednesday, February 19, 2025, Detectives obtained a warrant for 37-year-old Daisy Vela for aggravated assault causes serious bodily injury, bond $75,000. Gang officers located Vela at the 700 block of 15th Street on Wednesday evening where she was taken into custody for the outstanding warrant. Vela was transported to the Main Station to speak with Detectives. Afterwards, she was transported to the City Detention Center for booking.
Daisy Vela
Detectives also identified 27-year-old Luis Garcia as the male suspect involved. He, too, was located at the 700 block of 15th Street on Wednesday evening and was arrested for an outstanding, unrelated warrant. He was transported to the Main Station to speak with Detectives. Detectives developed enough probable cause to additionally arrest Garcia for aggravated assault causes serious bodily injury. He was then transported to the City Detention Center for booking.
Luis Garcia
Original Post: On February 18, 2025, at 3:45 p.m., Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to the 900 block of South Tancahua Street in response to an assault. Upon arrival, officers observed Corpus Christi Fire Department (CCFD) medics administering first aid to the male victim, who was approximately thirty-five years of age. The medics rushed the victim to a local hospital, where he was listed in critical condition.
Preliminary information indicates that a male victim and a female were involved in a disturbance. The female departed the scene but subsequently returned to confront the victim. The female suspect departed the scene for a second time and returned with a male suspect. The male victim and the male suspect engaged in a disturbance that escalated into an assault. The suspects fled the scene in an unknown direction. The victim attempted to walk away but subsequently fell to the ground.
At this juncture, no arrests have been made. Detectives are currently reviewing surveillance footage in an effort to identify the suspects, ascertain the sequence of events leading up to the assault, and determine whether any weapons were utilized.
There is no apparent danger to the public at this time. This is an ongoing investigation. If you have any information, please contact the detectives at 361-886-2840. Alternatively, if you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 361-888-TIPS (8477).
On Thursday, February 20, 2025, at 1:27pm, Corpus Christi Police Department Gang officers along with the U.S. Marshals Gulf Coast Violent Offenders Fugitive Task Force, located and arrested 34-year-old Juliano Carrillo at a residence in the 4700 block of Easter Drive.
On Wednesday, February 19, 2025, Carrillo fired upon CCPD officers who were attempting to serve an outstanding warrant on him for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. The incident occurred at a residence in the 4700 block of Lansdown Drive, causing one officer to be injured by the gunfire.
CCPD and USMS worked tirelessly to locate Carrillo and take him into custody safely, ensuring no harm came to officers or civilians. He was arrested on an outstanding warrant for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, with a bond set at $50,000. Carrillo was transported to the Corpus Christi Police Department main station for questioning by detectives. He was then transported to the City Detention Center for booking.
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