On May 05, 2021, Detectives with the Corpus Christi Police Department Auto Theft Task Force worked alongside patrol officers to try and track down subjects that have been stealing and burglarizing vehicles.

At approximately 1:00 pm on May 05, 2021, Detectives spotted a stolen vehicle on the 2000 block of Buford, the vehicle had been taken during the commission of a robbery on April 28, 2021.  Detectives were able to identify that the male driving the vehicle was a suspect that has been connected to a string of auto burglaries.  Officers attempted to contact the subject, who attempted to flee from officers on foot.

A short time later officers with our Enduro Unit were able to take the 14-year-old male into custody.  The juvenile was charged with Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle and Evading Arrest.   The juvenile was later transported to the Juvenile Justice Center for processing. 

This is still an active investigation and if anyone has any additional information, they are asked to contact the Corpus Christi Police Department Auto Theft Task Force at (361) 886-2874. You may also call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at https://www.p3tips.com/index.htm. Information provided to Crime Stoppers is anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you a cash reward.

On May 03, 2021 at approximately 8:31 pm Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to the 100 block of Buccaneer Dr, reference a welfare concern. Officers arrived on scene and located a 55-year-old deceased male.

Through investigative techniques, Detectives identified a suspect and brought him in for questioning. On May 05, 2021, 19-year-old Ezekiel Garcia was arrested by Corpus Christi Police Officers and was later transported to the Nueces County Jail and booked on a Murder charge ($100,000 Bond).

This was not a random act of violence and the parties involved were known to each other.  

This is still an active investigation and if anyone has any additional information, they are urged to contact Homicide Detectives at (361) 886-2840. 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=. Information provided to Crime Stoppers is anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you a cash reward.

Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle  
Case # 2103290099 

Detectives want your help to catch these UUMV suspects with this Corpus Christi Crime Stoppers Crime of the Week.   

At approximately 3:45 A.M. of March 29, 2021, two unknown subjects cut the chain to the front gate of a local business located on the 5000 block of Leopard and entered the lot.  Surveillance video shows that the subjects moved the trailer/welder combo by hand out of the lot, onto the suspect vehicle.  The suspects then attached the trailer to the hitch of the suspect truck and drove away, westbound towards NPID.  The suspect truck is described as a red in color Ford Ranger.   

The individuals in this video are also suspected in connection with other auto burglaries in the area.   

The welder is described as a Lincoln Vantage 520SD, valued at $20,000.  

If you can identify these suspects, or have any additional information about this crime, call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at http://www.cctexas.com/crimestoppers.  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. 

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

Eddie Deleon was reported missing by his family on April 30, 2021. He was last seen on the 2300 block of Airline.

Eddie is described as a 50-year-old male who stands 5 feet 6 inches tall, weighs approximately 200 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Eddie has a portrait tattoo on his forearm.

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

Congratulations to Chief of Police Mike Markle on his retirement upon serving 31 years with the Corpus Christi Police Department.  

The Corpus Christi Police Department thanks you for your leadership and we wish you the best in the years to come.  

Date: Monday, April 04, 2021
Offense: Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle, Credit Card Abuse
Case Number: 2104030041

Corpus Christi Police Detectives need your help identifying this trio of suspects who stole a vehicle and then used a credit card that was inside the vehicle to make several unauthorized purchases.

On April 04, 2021, a victim reported that in the overnight hours, his 2016 White in color Chevrolet Traverse was stolen from outside his apartment. The trio later made several authorized purchases at local businesses.

There are three suspects, two young males and one young female that you will see in the attached video. The trio was seen leaving one of the parking lots where they used the stolen credit card, in a 4-door dark in color passenger car.

If you have any information about this crime and want to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 888-tips (8477) or submit the information online at http://www.cctexas.com/crimestoppers . If the information you provide leads to an arrest, you could earn a cash reward.

An anti-prostitution operation conducted by the Corpus Christi Police Department’s Narcotics and Vice Investigations Division Thursday afternoon resulted in the arrests of two women on charges of prostitution. A 49-year-old woman was charged with State Jail Felony prostitution, due to previous prostitution convictions. A 50-year-old woman was also charged with State Jail Felony prostitution, due to prior convictions. The women were arrested after they solicited an undercover CCPD Officer for sex acts in exchange for money. The operation targeted several north and west side neighborhoods frequented by prostitutes.

NVID Detectives were assisted in the operation by Operations Division Officers, as well as civilians with the Red Cord Initiative. The Red Cord Initiative is a prostitution diversion program aimed to provide practical and emotional support for those involved in prostitution. The program is successful due to the collaboration between the Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation, social service organizations, the Nueces County District Attorney Office, and the Corpus Christi Police Department. The program affords those involved with sex work an opportunity to address the myriad of behavioral, social, and psychological problems they have faced throughout their lifetime. Since 2013, Red Cord has provided case management, health services, job training, substance abuse treatment, clothing, housing, counseling, and other social services needed to address the circumstances related to their involvement in prostitution. Participants who successfully complete the program have their cases dismissed by the District Attorney’s Office.

One of the women during Friday’s operation agreed to participate and was accepted into the program, the other was deemed ineligible. Since its inception in 2013, 355 men and women have been arrested for prostitution during these operations, 150 have qualified for the program, and 35 have graduated from the program. The Red Cord initiative receives no government funding and is supported entirely through donations. To learn more, volunteer or donate, citizens can visit the Coastal Bend Wellness foundation at http://www.cbwellness.org.

Although often inaccurately referred to as a “victimless” crime, prostitution is inextricably linked to multiple other crimes including assault, human trafficking, sexual abuse, drug abuse, and the spread of sexually transmitted infectious disease. Neighborhoods where prostitution is prevalent experience a drastic degradation of the quality of life that citizens expect and deserve. The Corpus Christi Police Department will continue to collaborate with all government and private entities to combat prostitution and help accomplish our mission of working with the community to reduce crime, reduce the fear of crime and enhance public safety.

Date:  Monday, April 12, 2021
Offense: Credit Card Abuse, Theft
Case Number: 2104130044, 2104130045

Corpus Christi Police Detectives need your help identifying these suspects who stole a purse and then used the stolen credit cards to make several unauthorized charges.  

On April 12, 2021 at approximately 3:00 PM two suspects worked together to steal a wallet from a shopper at a local grocery store.  The unidentified female distracted the victim by asking the her for assistance with reading a label, while the male suspect stole the wallet from the shopping cart.  

The male suspect is described as an adult male, wearing a blue in color Chicago Cubs Jersey, Blue Jeans and Red Shoes.  The female was described as wearing a head scarf, multi-colored yoga pants, pink shirt and she has a noticeable limp on her right side.  

The suspects then went to several local stores and made several unauthorized charges, totaling over $2,500.  

The suspects were seen leaving in a Black in color van, possibly a Chrysler Town and Country.    

If you have any information about this crime and want to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 888-tips (8477) or submit the information online at http://www.cctexas.com/crimestoppers .  If the information you provide leads to an arrest, you could earn a cash reward.

Nueces County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help to locate Valerie Barrera who has two outstanding warrants; for Forgery and Fraud. 

Barrera is described as a 37-year-old female, who stands 5’01” feet, weighs approximately 140 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.

If you know how to locate Barrera, 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.

You may also contact the Nueces County Sheriff’s Office at (361) 887-2239 or (361) 887-2219 after 5:00 pm.

Nueces County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help to locate Jordan Walker who has two outstanding warrants; for Assault on Public Servant and Manufacturing or Delivering Controlled Substance (No Bond).

Walker is described as a 35-year-old male, who stands 5’10” feet, weighs approximately 220 pounds, with brown hair and green eyes.

If you know how to locate Walker, 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.

You may also contact the Nueces County Sheriff’s Office at (361) 887-2239 or (361) 887-2219 after 5:00 pm.