Date: Friday, June 22, 2018, 3:39 PM
Location: 2600 Rodd Field
Offense: Robbery
Case Number: 1806220138

At approximately 3:39 PM on June 22, 2018 Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to a Robbery at a Credit Union located on the 2600 block of Rodd Field Rd.

Upon arrival officers determined that a robbery had occurred and that during the commission of the robbery a suspicious item was purposely left behind.  In response to the unidentified item being left behind by the suspect, officers ensured that all parties inside of the credit union were evacuated.  

As a precautionary measure, members of the Corpus Christi Bomb Squad were dispatched to the scene in an effort to determine whether the suspicious item presented a threat.

Once the item was deemed to be safe and there was no verified threat to the location, Detectives began their investigation into the robbery.

The suspect was described as between 55-60 years of age, standing 5’08-6’00, weighing between 180-210 pounds, with white facial hair, wearing a long sleeve blue in color button down shirt, blue jeans, brown cowboy boots, eyeglasses with black rims and a light brown or beige cowboy hat.  

The suspect left the scene with an undisclosed amount of money and in an unknown direction.  

Anyone who can identify this suspect, or who has any additional information about this crime should call the Corpus Christi Criminal Police Department at 886-2600.  If you have any information about this crime and want to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 888-tips 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 sting conducted by the Corpus Christi Police Department’s Narcotics and Vice Investigations Division Thursday afternoon resulted in the arrest of seven men on charges of prostitution, a class B misdemeanor punishable by up to six months in jail and fines up to $2,000.  The men were arrested after they solicited an undercover CCPD Officer, posing as a prostitute, 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 Directed Patrol and Uniform Division Officers, as well as civilians with the Red Cord Program.  The Red Cord Program 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 Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation, social service organizations, Nueces County District Attorney Office, and 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.

Six of the seven men arrested during Thursday’s operation agreed to attend a voluntary prostitution diversion education program at their expense.  This program educates men about the negative consequences of prostitution, circumstances that may lead someone to purchase sex, and the impact they have on the individual they attempt to solicit sex in exchange for money.  The fees raised from this program are then used to provide some of the resources mentioned above, to assist women seeking to escape the bondage of prostitution.

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: Sunday, May 27, 2018 6:19 PM
Location: 1500 block of Airline
Offense:  Aggravated Robbery
Case Number: 1805270101

Corpus Christi Police Department Investigators need your help identifying this aggravated robbery suspect.  A suspect entered a business located on the 1500 block of Airline.  The suspect grabbed a tool and walked out of the store with the item inside of a shopping cart, with no attempt to pay for the item.  When an employee attempted to stop the male, the suspect lifted his shirt, displaying a handgun to the employee and proceeded to exit the store.   The suspect was last seen exiting the establishment through the front entrance.

The suspect is described as a white male, slim build, wearing a white shirt, gray sweat pants, black shoes and a white ball cap.

If you know who is responsible for this aggravated robbery, 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 anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you up to $2,500 dollars in cash.

Date: Friday, June 01, 2018
Location: 700 Block of North Port
Offense:  Aggravated Robbery
Case Number: 1806010178

Corpus Christi Police Department Investigators need your help identifying this aggravated robbery suspect.  A suspect entered an establishment located on the 700 block of North Port.  The suspect initially entered the place of business with a large piece of wood demanding money from behind the counter.  The suspect became increasingly more aggressive and began banging the piece of wood on the counter and attempting to strike the employees.  The female suspect later pulled out a large kitchen knife and waved the knife around in an aggressive and intentional manner.  One of the employees was cut by the knife during the robbery.  The suspect was able to remove the entire cash drawer with approximately $300.00.  The suspect was last seen exiting the establishment through the front entrance.

The suspect is described as a black female, standing approximately 5’07, weighing approximately 150 pounds, wearing a light blue hoodie and black pants.

If you know who is responsible for this aggravated robbery, 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 anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you up to $2,500 dollars in cash.

Corpus Christi Police Officers would like help from the public to locate a missing, disabled person. 

Ricky Cruz Alvarado was reported missing on June 14, 2018.

Ricky was last seen on June 13, 2018 in the area of the 2800 block of S Staples.  Ricky is described as a 19-year-old male who stands 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighs 220 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. 

If you have any information or see Ricky, please call Corpus Christi Police Department directly by calling 911 or (361) 886-2600.

Corpus Christi Police Detectives and investigators with the Nueces County Sheriffs Office are at the scene of a deceased person near Petronila.  

Officers are currently in the early stages of the investigation.  A cause of death has yet to be determined.  It is common practice for detectives to  investigate all unattended deaths.  The identity of the individual has yet to be determined but will be released at a later time by the Nueces County Medical Examiners Office.  

No other details will be released at this time.  

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

Yvonne Villanueva (10/04/89) was reported missing on June 11, 2018 and was last seen by family members on June 04, 2018. 

Yvonne is described as a 28-year-old female who stands 5 feet 2 inches tall, weighs approximately 100 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.

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

Officials are attempting to make contact with Mike Ramos for an upcoming murder trial and are seeking help from the public to locate Ramos.  He is needed as a witness for this trial.

Ramos also has an outstanding warrant out of Nueces County for Failure to Appear ($5,000 Bond).

Mike Ramos is described as standing 5 feet 7 inches, weighing approximately 295 pounds, with short black hair and brown eyes.

If you have any information on the whereabouts of Mike Ramos, please contact Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477).  Information provided to Crime Stoppers is anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest or conviction, it could earn you a cash reward.

Laura Cuellar has been located.  Thank you for your assistance.

Corpus Christi Police Detectives would like help from the public to locate a missing, disabled person. 

Laura Cuellar was reported missing on June 10, 2018.  Laura was reported missing earlier in the week and was located, this is a new report and officers are actively looking for Laura today.

Laura was last seen at approximately 3:30 pm on June 10, 2018 in the area of the 6300 block of SPID.  Laura is described as a 25-year-old female who stands 5 feet 8 inches tall, approximately 190 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.  Laura was last seen wearing a white shirt and light colored shorts.  

If you have any information or see Laura, please call Corpus Christi Police Department directly by calling 911 or (361) 886-2600.

Nueces County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help to locate 27-year-old Isaac Sauceda  (07/19/1990) who has three outstanding warrants out of Nueces County, 2 for Aggravated Robbery and one for Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by Felon (No Bond).

Sauceda is described as a 27-year-old male who stands 5′ 11”, weighs approximately 150 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.

If you know how to locate Isaac Sauceda, call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit the information online at cctexas.com/crimestoppers, it can earn you a cash reward. 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 887-2239 or 887-2219 after 5:00 pm.