On Friday, May 23, 2025, at 11:24pm, Corpus Christi Police Officers observed a passenger car traveling over 95mph on the 4000 block of Highway 358 eastbound. A traffic stop was conducted, and 25-year-old Joshua Blowe was arrested for reckless driving. He was additionally charged with child endangerment after a small child was located in the backseat of his vehicle. Blowe’s vehicle was impounded, and he was transported and booked into the City Detention Center.

On Saturday, May 24, 2025, at 3:16am, Corpus Christi Police Officers observed a passenger car traveling over 80mph on the 100 block of North Shoreline Blvd. The vehicle, while traveling at an excessive speed, was also observed to lose traction at a sharp curve and temporarily lose control, before regaining control and continuing to excessively speed down Shoreline Blvd. The speed limit on N. Shoreline Blvd. is 35mph. Officers conducted a traffic stop and 20-year-old Matthew Cortinas was arrested for reckless driving. His vehicle was impounded, and he was transported and booked into the City Detention Center.

On Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 7:18am, Corpus Christ Police Department Officers were dispatched to the 2300 block of Kinsolving Court in reference to a stabbing.

Officers arrived and located a 48-year-old female deceased from an apparent stabbing.

Homicide Detectives with the Criminal Investigations Division arrived on scene and began their investigation. On Friday, May 23, 2025, detectives secured a capital murder warrant for 37-year-old Quentin Brown, bond $1,000,000. Detectives served the warrant to the Nueces County Jail where Brown has been held on unrelated charges.

This is not a random act of violence as Brown and the victim were known to each other.

This is still an active and ongoing investigation. Anyone with information is asked to please call Corpus Christi Police Department Detectives at 361-886-2840. If you would like to remain anonymous, you may contact Crime Stoppers at 361-888-TIPS (8477) or submit the information online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C=&T=.

Following the search warrant executed at Lucky Panda Game Room on the 5200 block of Ayers Street on May 8th, 2025, Detectives continued their investigation. As a result of this continuing investigation, they were able to obtain arrest warrants for two subjects, who have been arrested for the outstanding warrants.

Eric Tunchez (age 37)
Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity (SJF) bond $25,000
Keeping a Gambling Place (A Mis) bond $10,000
Gambling Promotion (A Mis) bond $10,000
Possession of Gambling Equipment (A Mis) bond $10,000
Intent/Know Operate Game Room Violation (A Mis) bond $10,000

Jessica Perez (age 50)
Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity (SJF) bond $25,000
Keeping a Gambling Place (A Mis) bond $10,000
Gambling Promotion (A Mis) bond $10,000
Possession of Gambling Equipment (A Mis) bond $10,000
Intent/Know Operate Game Room Violation (A Mis) bond $10,000

This is still an active investigation.

On Sunday, May 18, 2025, at 4:40am, officers with the Corpus Christi Police Department were dispatched to a local hospital in reference to two individuals who walked into the hospital with gunshot wounds.

Preliminary investigation showed that a group of people were gathered on the 100 block of Shoreline Blvd. when for unknown reasons, individuals began shooting at each other.

Detectives with the Criminal Investigations Division have been investigating this incident and obtained a warrant for Aggravated Assault-Mass Shooting, bond $750,000, for 21-year-old Sean Taylor, one of the individuals who was injured during the shootout. Detectives obtained the warrant due to the fact that they found that Taylor discharged a firearm towards a group of four or more people in an attempt to cause serious bodily injury or death.

Taylor was medically cleared from a local hospital and arrested for the outstanding warrant on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. He was transported and booked into the City Detention Center.

This is still an active and ongoing investigation. Anyone with information is asked to please call Corpus Christi Police Department Detectives at 361-886-2840. If you would like to remain anonymous, you may contact Crime Stoppers at 361-888-TIPS (8477) or submit the information online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C=&T=.

Since January 2025, the Corpus Christi Auto Theft Task Force has reported 64 stolen firearms — a lot of them taken directly from unlocked vehicles.

These aren’t just property crimes. Each stolen firearm represents a potential threat to innocent lives, to law enforcement, and to the safety of our entire community.

We’re releasing this short video to raise awareness and ask for your help.

If you are a firearm owner:
Lock your vehicle every time
Do not leave firearms unattended in your car
Use secure storage whenever possible

Gun ownership comes with responsibility. Let’s work together to keep our streets safe and reduce the number of stolen firearms fueling violent crime.

Watch the PSA and share the message.

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On Sunday, May 11, 2025, at 12:33am, officers were dispatched to the 4800 block of Cheryl Drive in reference to a shooting.

Officers arrived and located a 37-year-old male deceased from an apparent gunshot wound.

Homicide Detectives arrived and conducted their investigation. They found that a verbal argument occurred between a group of males. One of the males produced a handgun and a fight ensued over the gun. During the fight, the victim was shot.

17-year-old Michael Gonzalez and 17-year-old John Salazar were ultimately arrested for murder and transported to the City Detention Center for booking.

This is an active and ongoing investigation. If you have any information regarding this shooting, you are encouraged to contact detectives at 361-886-2840. If you want to provide information and remain anonymous, submit a tip with Crime Stoppers at 361-888-TIPS.

On Sunday, May 11, 2025, at 12:33am, officers were dispatched to the 4800 block of Cheryl Drive in reference to a shooting.

Officers arrived and located an adult male in his 30’s deceased from an apparent gunshot wound.

Homicide Detectives are on scene beginning their investigation. Preliminary information is an argument occurred between two males and the victim was shot.

Officers have detained numerous subjects as part of their investigation.

This is an active and ongoing investigation. If you have any information regarding this shooting, you are encouraged to contact detectives at 361-886-2840. If you want to provide information and remain anonymous, submit a tip with Crime Stoppers at 361-888-TIPS.

Detectives with the Corpus Christi Police Department’s Narcotics and Vice Investigations Division were kept busy this week, serving separate search warrants on two illegal gambling establishments on the city’s south side. On Wednesday evening, NVID Detectives raided the Lucky Spot Game Room on the 4100 block of Weber Road. During the search, Detectives found and seized thirteen items of illegal gambling equipment and over $6500 in US currency. Employee Amanda Lozano, age 32, was arrested and charged with violation of the Nueces County Game Room Ordinance, Keeping a Gambling Place, Gambling Promotion, Possession of a Gambling Device and Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity.

On Thursday afternoon NVID Detectives served a search warrant at the Lucky Panda Game Room on the 5200 block of Ayers Street. Fifty-two adult patrons found inside the business were cited for Gambling (Class C misdemeanor) and released. During the search, Detectives found and seized 145 illegal gaming components and over $26,000 in US Currency. The following four employees were all arrested and charged with violation of the Nueces County Game Room Ordinance, Keeping a Gambling Place, Gambling Promotion, Possession of a Gambling Device and Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity: Adan Guerra Sr., 42, Samantha Davila, 29, John Casarez De la Rosa, 27, and Dana Villafranco, 29.

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 four charges are class A misdemeanors.

The two operations were the result of an intensive, months-long investigation into the businesses that uncovered evidence of illegal gambling. The two businesses do not appear to be connected, but the investigation continues into each and additional charges and arrests are likely.

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 face criminal charges.

NVID Detectives were assisted in these operations by officers with the CCPD Operations Division, Directed Patrol Unit and Traffic Section.

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.

UPDATE: The detained individual was Identified as Adam Salazar.

Salazar was ultimately arrested and charged with Murder.  

ORIGINAL: On Monday, May 5, 2025, at 9:33pm, officers were dispatched to the 4900 block of Cain Drive in reference to a shooting with injuries.

Officers arrived and located a 45-year-old male victim suffering from a gunshot wound and immediately provided medical aid until medics arrived. Medics transported the male to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

A 41-year-old male has been detained as part of the investigation. Officers have advised this incident is involving family violence and there is no threat to the public.

This is an active and ongoing investigation.

The Corpus Christi Auto Theft Task Force has arrested individuals connected to a vehicle burglary spree targeting 6 vehicles in just two hours. Over $10,000 worth of high-dollar tools and multiple firearms were stolen.

The suspects traveled from Houston and targeted vehicles with valuables left in plain sight. They were caught the following day in possession of the stolen property, thanks to swift and coordinated investigative efforts.

Because many of the victims had marked their tools or recorded serial numbers, detectives were able to quickly identify and return the stolen property to the rightful owners.

This is a strong reminder for our community:

🔒 Lock your vehicles
🚫 Don’t leave valuables or tools visible
🔫 NEVER store firearms in your vehicle overnight
🛠️ If you must leave tools in your work truck or vehicle, mark them and keep a record of serial numbers

Let’s prevent the next crime of opportunity—if you like it, lock it.

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