As a reminder, you are invited to attend the Corpus Christi Police Department Practice Physical Assessment Test (PAT) on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, for the upcoming CCPD 83rd Police Academy which is projected to begin in September of this year.

The practice test will take place at the Main Police Station located at 321 John Sartain, Corpus Christi, TX 78401. Applicants will meet us at the gated entrance directly across from Whataburger on the Bay (Water Street side of the building).

Check in time will be between 5:00 pm – 5:30 pm, so we can begin promptly at 5:30 pm. During the practice test, instructors will explain and demonstrate each phase of the physical fitness test.

Officers will also be available to answer any questions you have about any phase of the testing and hiring process. Applicants who successfully complete the course will receive a PAT waiver that will be valid for up to 30 days. That means you will only need to pass the written examination on your scheduled test date.

Please report to the test site in physical fitness attire and have your state-issued identification card or driver’s license with you.

For more information or to rsvp for the Practice PAT call 361-886-2626.

Today marks the 30th Anniversary of the murder of Kathleen Suckley. Investigators want your help to discover any new information which could help locate the individual responsible for her Murder.

On April 8, 1993, the body of 29-year-old Kathleen Suckley was found at her residence located on the 5000 block of Meandering Lane. Kathleen was found with several fatal stab wounds. Kathleen’s two young children were inside the home at the time of the Murder.

If you know who is responsible, or have any additional information about this murder, please call Detective Edward Alvarado (361) 886-2866. You may also call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C=&T=. Crime Stoppers guarantees to keep your identity secret and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you up to $2,500 dollars in cash.

Continuing their campaign to eradicate illegal gambling within the Corpus Christi city limits, investigators with the Corpus Christi Police Department’s Narcotics and Vice Investigations Division served simultaneous search warrants on Wednesday, April 05, 2023, at two illegal gambling establishments on the city’s south side.  Following a months-long investigation into the businesses that uncovered evidence of illegal gambling, detectives secured search warrants at two separate game rooms, one located on the 5100 block of Oakhurst Drive, and one located on the 3800 block of Saratoga Boulevard.  Detectives served a third search warrant on the 3800 block of Saratoga Boulevard, at a business that was being used for illegal cash payouts for game winners at the nearby game room.  During the search, detectives seized gambling equipment, over $370,000 cash, three vehicles, over 88 pounds of silver, and other evidence of illegal gambling.  41 adult patrons at the Oakhurst location were cited for Gambling, a Class C misdemeanor, while another 40 at the Saratoga location were similarly cited.

The following individuals at the Oakhurst location were arrested and charged with Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity, Gambling Promotion, Keeping a Gambling Place, and Possession of a Gambling Device:

46-year-old Corina Almaguer Oritz, 21-year-old Ojahni Haywood, 21-year-old Nicholas Ybarra, 21-year-old Sergio Gonzales, 24-year-old Alexus Hernandez and 23-year-old Angelica Ore.

At the Saratoga location, the following individuals were arrested and charged with Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity, Gambling Promotion, Keeping a Gambling Place, and Possession of a Gambling Device:

47-year-old Djilali Raghid, 42-year-old Tarrant Maples, 20-year-old Angelina Alvarado, 21-year-old Melanie Deleon, 21-year-old Taysha Davis, 34-year-old Olive Salinas and 32-year-old Bianca Lopez.   

Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity is a state jail felony punishable by up to two years in jail and a maximum $10,000 fine, while the other three charges are class A misdemeanors.

This investigation continues, and additional arrests are possible. The Corpus Christi Police Department reminds citizens that game rooms which pay out cash rewards, or rewards that can be immediately redeemed for cash are engaging in illegal gambling. Patrons as well as the management of these establishments may face criminal charges.

NVID Detectives were assisted in the operation by officers with the CCPD Operations Division, Organized Crime Unit and investigators with the State of Texas Comptroller’s Office, which regulates coin operated machines.

The Corpus Christi Police Department continues to collaborate with our local, state, and federal partners to investigate and combat illegal gambling. Investigators will continue to enforce all Texas gambling laws, which will help accomplish our mission to reduce crime, reduce the fear of crime and to improve the quality of life in our community.

Overnight, the Corpus Christi Police Department was notified by a concerned citizen of a social media post that appeared to make threats of violence toward the students and staff at a local high school.  Investigators immediately launched an investigation to determine the validity of these threats as well as to identify the suspect or suspects involved.

Officers met with administrators at the school, along with the Corpus Christi Independent School Districts’ Police Department; to coordinate a law enforcement response and to provide a uniformed presence at the campus.

CCPD Officers have gathered information that leads them to believe that the social media posts originated several years ago from outside the state.  Investigators will continue the investigation to determine the identity of the poster, as well as to determine whether he or she has any local ties to the community.

The safety and security of our citizens is our highest priority, and we take all threats made toward our campuses, students, and staff seriously. 

If you have any information about threats made to any school, you are urged to contact investigators at 361-886-2840.  If you wish to remain anonymous, 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.

Officers responded to a call in the area of Yorktown and Cimarron for shots heard.  Officers are actively checking the area; they have not located an active scene. 

Out of an abundance of caution, all schools in the immediate area were placed on lockdown.  The lockdown for the schools will be lifted shortly. 

At approximately 2:29 pm officers responded to a call for an aggravated assault at a location located on the 13600 block of Northwest Blvd.   

As a result of the proximity to a local school, the school was placed on lockdown out of an abundance of caution.   

The suspect involved in the incident has been detained.  The victim was transported to a local hospital. 

No suspects are outstanding.

The school lockdown has been lifted.     

Update 2:53 PM

At approximately 2:07 pm, on Thursdsay, March 23, 2023, a report of an active shooter was called in for the campus of Collegiate High School.

The entire campus was cleared by police personnel. We can confirm that there is no threat to the school and there are no injuries.  We can also confirm that this call was a hoax, the source of the call is currently being investigated.  

The safety and security of our citizens is our highest priority, and we take all threats made toward our campuses, students, and staff seriously.    

Students are safe and will be released per CCISD protocol.

Update: 2:25 PM

Officers were dispatched to Collegiate High school located at 101 Baldwin for reports of a shooting in progress. Upon receiving the call, CCPD responded and secured the perimeter and immediately began clearing the campus.

At this time, officers have found no evidence to suggest that there is an active threat or that a shooting occurred at the location. Although we believe the phone call was a hoax, officers will conduct a thorough search of the campus.

Original Post:

Officers are responding to an unverified report of an active shooter at Collegiate High School located at 101 Baldwin.

Officers are actively assessing and securing the campus to ensure the safety of our students and staff.

This appears to be a hoax call.

At approximately 3:29 am on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, a Corpus Christi Police Department Officer was responding to a call when he observed smoke and embers blowing in the area.  The officer was able to locate an active fire at a business located on the 5200 block of Weber.

It was determined that the fire originated in the back patio of the location and Fire Investigators later determined that the fire was set intentionally. 

Investigators are looking to identify a person of interest in the video and still image.  If you recognize the individual in the photo, please call Crime Stoppers. 

If you know who is responsible, or have any additional information about this crime, call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at www.cctexas.com/crimestoppers.  Crime Stoppers guarantees to keep your identity anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you up to $2,500 dollars in cash.

Update March 06, 2023: Babe Nobblen has been located safely. Thank you for assistance.

Corpus Christi Police Investigators would like help from the public to locate a missing person.

Babe Nobblen was reported missing by family members on February 27, 2023.  Babe was last seen at an apartment complex located on the 2200 block of N Padre Island Drive on or about February 26, 2023.  

Babe is described as a 21-year-old black  female who stands 4 feet 11 inches tall, weighs approximately 165 pounds, with multi-color hair and brown eyes.  Babe is also known to wear eyeglasses, as seen in the photo.  

Babe was last known to be attempting to travel to either San Antonio, Texas or Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; but she may still be in the Corpus Christi area.  

If you have any information that may assist Investigators or know the whereabouts of Babe, please call Corpus Christi Police Department directly by calling (361) 886-2840 or by calling (361) 886-2600.

At 4:46 PM on Monday, February 13, 2023, officers were dispatched to 4900 block of Ayers in reference to a shooting.   All involved parties had left the scene prior to officers arrival.  Officers investigated and were able to  locate a crime scene at the location.  

A short time later a shooting victim arrived at a local hospital.  The 19-year-old victim was transported to a local hospital by a third party, he later succumbed to his injuries.  

Through their investigation, Homicide Detectives followed up on several leads and were able to identify two suspects.  On Monday, February 13, 2023, Detectives were able to secure an arrest warrant for 39-year-old Benjamin Peña for Murder ($500,000 Bond) and for 18-year-old Devin Peña for Murder ($500,000).  

At approximately 10:54 am on Thursday, February 16, 2023, Officers with the US Marshals Gulf Coast Violent Offender Fugitive Task Force gathered information on the whereabouts of Benjamin Peña and Devin Peña.  Officers assigned to our Directed Patrol Unit assisted by conducting a traffic stop at the intersection of Cosner and Mahan and were able to take both males into custody, without incident.   

Benjamin Peña And Devin Peña were transported to the main station to be interviewed and were later transported to the City Detention Center for processing.

If you have any information about this murder, please call Corpus Christi Police Robbery & Homicide Detectives at (361) 886-2840. Anyone who would like to keep their identity secret and still provide information to Detectives should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit the tip online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C=&T=.