On Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at 3:31pm, officers were dispatched to the area of Everhart and Cedar Pass reference to a major traffic crash with injuries. 

Officers arrived and located a four-vehicle crash. The at-fault male driver (40-years-old) of the crash was deceased on scene.  

Investigators with the Traffic Unit arrived to conduct their investigation. They found that for unknown reasons, the driver of a green SUV was traveling northbound in the southbound lanes of travel at the 7200 block of Everhart. The green SUV struck a black pickup that was traveling south in the right lane. The green SUV then struck a blue SUV, which was also traveling southbound. This impact caused both the green SUV and the blue SUV to strike a maroon SUV that was also traveling southbound.  

Medics transported three children from inside of the green SUV and four children from inside of the blue SUV to a local hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. The adult female driver of the maroon SUV was transported to a local hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. The adult female driver of the blue SUV and the adult male driver of the black pickup were not injured. 

The roadway was shut down for approximately three hours while traffic investigators investigated the crash. 

On February 11, 2025, at about 9:58 am officers were dispatched to the 2200 block of Baldwin Ct in reference to a stolen vehicle. The victim stated her vehicle had just been stolen and her two toddlers were in the back seat.

Officers arrived at the location to contact the victim and get a description of the stolen vehicle. While officers began to search the area for the stolen grey sedan, another call came into dispatch involving two children that were found on a sidewalk.

Officers arrived near the intersection of Mary St. and Bluntzer St. and located two toddlers in car seats. Both were the toddlers from the stolen vehicle. Both were unharmed and shortly reunited with family.

As officers continued searching for the stolen vehicle, they located it traveling on S. Port Ave. Officers attempted a traffic stop of the vehicle, but it fled at a high rate of speed. Officers were able to contain the vehicle in a neighborhood off Baldwin Blvd.

Officers then located the vehicle near Baldwin Blvd. and Shawnee St. They were able to take the offender into custody without further incident.

17-year-old Xyrenthian Maxwell was arrested and charged with unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, abandon/endangering a child, evading arrest w/ a vehicle, and possession of marijuana.

He was transported to the city detention center.

On Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at 10:50am, officers were dispatched to the 6400 block of S. Staples St. in reference to a cardiac call. Call notes advised a 3-year-old male was not breathing. 

Officers arrived and observed medics providing life-saving aid to the child. They transported the child to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. 

Detectives with the Child Crimes Unit arrived and are currently investigating the incident. Preliminary information is the victim was with a 21-year-old male at the residence. The child became unresponsive, and the male called 911. The male, who’s identity will be released later today, has been arrested for an outstanding, unrelated warrant. Due to injuries found on the victim, he was also arrested for Injury to a Child Causes Serious Bodily Injury. The male will be transported to the City Detention Center for booking. 

A 1-year-old male was also transported to a local hospital for precautionary reasons. At this time, the 1-year-old male child is uninjured. 

This is an active and ongoing investigation. When we have more information to release, we will do so on our blotter page. If anyone has information about this incident, they are encouraged to contact Detectives at 361-886-2840. If anyone wishes to remain anonymous, they may contact Crime Stoppers at 361-888-TIPS. 

UPDATE: Robbery Homicide Detectives were able to identify the offender involved in this shooting.

Detectives secured an Aggravated Assault w/Deadly Weapon warrant for 19-year-old Jerry Lopez Jr.  

On February 11, 2025, around 5:00 pm The U.S. Marshals Gulf Coast Violent Offenders Fugitive Task Force Officers were able to track down Lopez in the 3300 block of Alameda Dr. and take him into custody without incident.

Lopez was taken to the main police station for interviewing then to the City Detention Center for booking.

ORIGINAL: On Monday, February 10, 2025, at 7:58pm, officers were dispatched to the 2700 block of S. Staples Street in reference to a shooting with injuries. 

Officers arrived and located a 23-year-old male suffering from gunshot wounds and immediately provided aid until medics arrived. Medics transported the male to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. 

Detectives with the Robbery/Homicide Unit arrived and began their investigation. They spoke with witnesses and were advised of a black sedan (unknown make/model) that was involved in the shooting. The victim and offender met in the parking lot and during the conversation, the offender produced a firearm and shot the victim. Detectives believe the victim and offender are known to each other and there is no threat to the public as this is not a random act of violence. 

The investigation is still in the early stages and is an active investigation. If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact Corpus Christi Police Detectives at (361) 886-2840. Individuals who wish to remain anonymous while providing information to Detectives may contact Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit their tip online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C=&T= 

On Monday, February 10, 2025, at 12:37pm, officers were dispatched to the area of Weber/Holly in reference to a road rage incident. Additional callers advised a female ran inside of a business at the 5900 block of Weber in an attempt to get away from her ex-boyfriend. 

Officers arrived and located the female victim, who did not have any injuries. The victim told officers that her ex-boyfriend had intentionally struck her vehicle with his vehicle and attempted numerous times to get inside of her vehicle. Officers determined that the call was not road rage but a domestic violence incident. 

The male had fled the scene in his vehicle, which officers located on the 1900 block of Gaslight St. The male, identified as 28-year-old Alexander Lopez, began running from officers. Officers set up a perimeter and K9 and Drone officers assisted on scene. Lopez was located underneath a house at the 1900 block of Paul Jones and taken into custody. He was arrested for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and evading arrest.  

Lopez was transported to a local hospital for medical clearance. Once he was medically cleared, he was transported to the City Detention Center for booking. 

🚨 ATTENTION CORPUS CHRISTI 🚨

The Auto Theft Task Force has noticed a recent increase in tail light thefts targeting 2020 and newer Ford model vehicles. Thieves are quickly removing and reselling these parts, leaving vehicle owners with costly repairs.

🔹 What You Can Do:
✅ Park in well-lit areas or inside a garage when possible.
✅ Consider installing an anti-theft alarm.
✅ Report any suspicious activity in parking lots or neighborhoods.
✅ If you’ve been a victim, file a report with CCPD immediately.

Please help us spread the word and protect our community! If you have any information, contact the Corpus Christi Auto Theft Task Force at 📞 (361) 886-2600

#CCPD #AutoTheftTaskForce #ProtectYourRide 🚔

The Corpus Christi Police Department needs your help to identify and apprehend this dangerous felony offender.

The suspect is described as a dark-complected Hispanic or Black male in his mid-30s (possibly older, but looks young), approximately 5’08”– 5’11” with a medium-build and a deep voice.

The individual depicted in this police sketch is suspected of several recent early morning residential burglaries at the Caspian apartments, 5901 Weber Road. During two of these burglaries, the suspect either attempted or committed sexual assault.

If you recognize this individual, please call Detectives at 361-886-2840. Individuals wishing to remain anonymous may contact Crimestoppers at (361) 888-TIPS (8477) or online at: https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?I

🚨 Beware of Brushing Scams and QR Code Fraud! 🚨

A new scam is making its rounds, and you need to be cautious! Here’s how it works:

📦 What Happens?

You receive an unexpected package in the mail – jewelry, Bluetooth speaker, or other small items. It will have your address and likely no sender info. Inside, there’s often a QR code claiming to reveal the sender.

⚠️ The Danger

If you scan the QR code, scammers could gain access to your personal and financial information, potentially draining your accounts or stealing sensitive data. It could also download malware onto your phone and give hackers access to your device.

*DO NOT SCAN THE QR CODE!

💡 What to Do?

✅ Keep or toss the package – it’s yours.

❌ NEVER scan unknown QR codes.

✅ Inform your family and friends about this scam. PLEASE share this with any vulnerable populations in your family, especially the elderly as they often fall victim.

✅ Monitor your bank and online accounts for suspicious activity.

⁉️If you think someone stole your identity, call 361-886-2600 to file a report, and get a personal recovery plan at IdentityTheft.gov.

🔒 Stay safe and protect your personal information!

Date: Saturday, February 1, 2025

Time: 10:00 am (gates open at 8:00 am)

Location: 5485 Greenwood Dr. Corpus Christi Tx 78417

ON SITE AUCTION SALE AND LIVE ONLINE (WEBCAST)

REGISTRATION: visit https://siskauction.hibid.com/ to register and obtain further on-line auction instructions.

VIEWING: Friday, January 31, 2025, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Everyone must be registered and have a bidder number to enter the auction.

No purses or backpacks allowed in the auction area.

ABSOLUTELY no one under 18 allowed throughout the entire auction.  This includes viewing day, during the auction and while picking up auction vehicles.

141 Cars, Trucks, and Motorcycles.