Join us tomorrow, Tuesday, July 23, 2024, for Coffee with a Cop from 9:00-10:30am at the Starbucks at 3329 Leopard Street (Leopard/Nueces Bay).

Forensic Analysts with the University of North Texas Center for Human Identification (UNTCHI) have determined that the human remains found inside a City Wastewater Lift Station last month are most likely those of missing person Caleb Harris.

City workers conducting maintenance at the Perry Place wastewater lift station, located off the 5300 block of Lexington Road, discovered the remains inside awastewater collection well during the afternoon of MondayJune 24^th and immediately contacted the Police Department. 

The remains, which bore no obvious signs of homicide, were transported to the Nueces County Medical Examiner’s Office for examination.  Due to the advanced state of decomposition, the Medical Examiner’s Office was unable to make an identification, nor provide a manner or cause of death at that time.  The remains were then sent to the UNTCHI for DNA analysis, along with DNA samples from Harris’s parents. According to the Missing Persons DNA Report issued today by UNTCHI, the remains “are approximately 2.4 sextillion times more likely to be observed if the unidentified remains originated from a biological child of (Caleb Harris’s parents) rather than if the unidentified remains originated from an unrelated individual from the Caucasian population.”

Texas A&M Corpus Christi student Caleb Harris disappeared from his off-campus apartment in the foggy early morning hours of Monday March 4^th, 2024.  The CCPD organized an exhaustive search of hundreds of acres surrounding Harris’s apartment complex in the days and weeks following his disappearance. CCPD resources involved in the search included the Drone Team, Bike Team, Enduro Unit, 83^rd Police Academy Class, Search and Recovery Dive Team, and Directed Patrol Officers.  Additional resources included the Coast Guard, Texas Parks and Wildlife, Port of Corpus Christi Police Department Marine Unit, Texas Search and Rescue, student volunteers from Texas A&M CC, along with countless additional civilian volunteers.  

An investigative team consisting of Investigators from the Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division and Organized Crime Unit, the FBI, the United States Marshals Service, and the Texas Rangers was formed within days of Harris’s vanishing.  Over the course of the following months, investigators executed over 50 digital search warrants, submitted 82 preservation requests, and analyzed over 1500 GB of Data.  

The remains will be returned to the Nueces County Medical Examiner’s office, which will then issue the finalautopsy report.  

Although the remains have been identified as Caleb Harris, this investigation remains open.  If you have information regarding this investigation, please contact the Corpus Christi Police Department Criminal Investigation Division at (361) 826-2840 or you can submit an anonymous tip at Crime Stoppers 888-TIPS (888-8477).  

Operation Safe Return is this Saturday!

Operation Safe Return is Saturday, July 20, 2024, from 10am-2pm at the American Bank Center. OSR gives every child the opportunity to receive necessary school supplies, obtain valuable safety information, and ensure a healthy start to the upcoming school year. We look forward to seeing you there!

If you have any questions, please contact the Crime Reduction Unit at 361-886-2765.

Corpus Christi Police Foundation
purchases new Community Engagement Unit for
the Corpus Christi Police Department

What: Corpus Christi Police Foundation presents
Community Engagement Vehicle
When: Wednesday, July 17, 2024 @ 10:00 a.m.
Where: Corpus Christi Police Department, Police Unit Parking Lot

Corpus Christi, TX – July 17, 2024 – The Corpus Christi Police Foundation is proud to announce the purchase of a brand-new Community Engagement Vehicle for the Corpus Christi Police Department. This significant addition is made possible through the generous contributions of our community partners, who share our commitment to supporting the brave men and women of our police force.

This new Community Engagement Unit is a testament to our mission to enhance the safety and effectiveness of our police department. The funds raised by the Corpus Christi Police Foundation are dedicated to purchasing essential equipment, providing advanced training, and supporting educational initiatives. We aim to ensure our officers are well-equipped and well-prepared to serve and protect our community.

“The Community Engagement Vehicle will play a crucial role in continuing pursuit of fostering stronger relationships between the police department and the residents of Corpus Christi. It will serve as a mobile hub for community outreach, educational programs, and public safety initiatives, bringing the police and the community closer together, said Deputy Chief Chris White

“We are immensely grateful to our community partners for their unwavering support,” said Cissy Garcia, Executive Director of the Corpus Christi Police Foundation. “This new unit will not only enhance the capabilities of our police department but also strengthen the bond between our officers and the community they serve.”

The Corpus Christi Police Foundation remains dedicated to its mission of supporting the Corpus Christi Police Department and ensuring the safety and security of our community. We look forward to continuing our work in partnership with our community to provide the best possible resources for our police officers.

For more information about the Corpus Christi Police Foundation and how you can support our mission, please visit http://www.supportccdp.org or contact Cissy L. Garcia at 361-549-4179

Join us for Coffee with a Cop on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, from 9:00-10:30am at the Starbucks at 3329 Leopard Street (Leopard/Nueces Bay).

On Thursday, July 11, 2024, at 11:39am, officers were dispatched to the 800 block of Ayers Street in reference to a stabbing with injuries.

Officers arrived and located a 56-year-old male walking in the middle of the street, yelling at a 57-year-old male. The male was immediately detained. Officers found that the 57-year-old male had a stab wound and immediately provided medical aid until Medics arrived. Medics transported the victim to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Officer investigation found that the two males had a verbal argument on the sidewalk and the 56-year-old male, identified as Rolando Mendoza, displayed a knife and stabbed the victim. Mendoza was ultimately arrested for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and transported to the City Detention Center for booking.

Arrested:
Rolando Mendoza 7/24/1967

Update: 911 and non-emergency calls

We are aware of an AT&T network problem that may affect a customer’s ability to make and receive calls, including 911 calls. This AT&T outage is affecting numerous counties in Texas, including Nueces County.

AT&T technicians continue to work towards a resolution as quickly as possible.

Note: This outage is still affecting the ability for mobile carrier customers to contact 911 as well as the non-emergency line. AT&T has informed us that if you call 911 or the non-emergency line and are unable to get through, please continue trying to call as the interruption is intermittent and you should eventually get through.

Reminder to mark your calendars!

Operation Safe Return is Saturday, July 20, 2024, from 10am-2pm at the American Bank Center. OSR gives every child the opportunity to receive necessary school supplies, obtain valuable safety information, and ensure a healthy start to the upcoming school year. We look forward to seeing you there!

If you have any questions, please contact the Crime Reduction Unit at 361-886-2765.

We are aware of an AT&T network problem that may affect a customer’s ability to make and receive calls, including 911 calls. This AT&T outage is affecting numerous counties in Texas, including Nueces County.

AT&T technicians are working towards resolution as quickly as possible.

Note: This outage is still affecting the ability for mobile carrier customers to contact 911 as well as the non-emergency line. AT&T has informed us that if you call 911 or the non-emergency line and are unable to get through, please continue trying to call as the interruption is intermittent and you should eventually get through.

On Friday, July 5, 2024, at 12:40am, officers were dispatched to the 700 block of Texan Trail in reference to a shooting with injuries.

The 23-year-old male has succumbed to his injuries.

Charges against the juvenile offender will be upgraded to murder.

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On Friday, July 5, 2024, at 12:40am, officers were dispatched to the 700 block of Texan Trail in reference to a shooting with injuries.

Officers arrived and located an 18-year-old female, suffering from a graze wound. She was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Officers were told that another victim, a 23-year-old male, had been shot and was transported to a local hospital by a family member. Officers contacted the male victim who had sustained serious injuries and was being treated by hospital staff.

Officers and Detectives with the Criminal Investigations Division conducted their investigation, speaking to the victims and witnesses. Officers determined that there was a verbal argument between one of the victims and the offender, when the offender displayed a gun and shot both victims. Officers determined that the offender was inside of a nearby residence. Officers contacted the 16-year-old juvenile male and recovered the weapon believed to be used in the shooting.

The juvenile was arrested for two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and for unlawful carrying of a weapon. He was transported to the Nueces County Juvenile Justice Center for booking.