On Friday, March 14, 2025, at 3:49am, officers were dispatched to the 5900 block of Ayers Street in reference to a shooting. 

Officers arrived and located an approximate 18-year-old male victim who was deceased from an apparent gunshot wound. 

Detectives with the Robbery/Homicide Unit are currently conducting their investigation. 

It is very early in the investigation and details are limited; however, a 15-year-old juvenile male has been detained as part of the investigation. 

Detectives do not believe this to be a random act of violence and there is no threat to the community. 

If you have any information about this incident, you are encouraged to contact 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=.   

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🌟 Join Us for the 6th Semiannual Criminal Justice Job Fair! 🌟

We are thrilled to invite your agency to this impactful event, designed to connect aspiring criminal justice professionals with esteemed local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.

📍 Location: Tarrant County College, Trinity River Campus
📅 Date: March 12, 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📌 Venue: Main Street, 300 Trinity Campus Circle, Fort Worth, TX 76102

UPDATE:

On March 9, 2025, at approximately 12:43 pm offender Alexander Falke was medically cleared and released from the hospital. He was transported to the city detention center for booking where he was charged with aggravated assault on a peace officer and evading arrest in a vehicle.

ORIGINAL POST: On Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 10:45 pm, officers with the Corpus Christi Police Department initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle on the 5500 block of Saratoga.  

The vehicle evaded from officers, going through various business parking lots, and ultimately entered an apartment complex.  The vehicle came to a dead-end point in the complex, and while officers were exiting the marked unit to initiate a high-risk traffic stop, the vehicle intentionally struck the police unit.  One officer discharged his duty weapon multiple times, striking the offender.  

The male was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, and upon release will be charged with 2 counts of aggravated assault on a peace officer and evading in a motor vehicle.  The two officers involved, operating in a two-man unit capacity, were not injured.  As per department policy, both officers will be placed on administrative leave.  

This is an active and ongoing investigation.  If you have any information in reference to this incident, please call detectives at 361-886-2840.  If you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 361-888-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C=&T=

With Spring Break upon us, the Corpus Christi Police Department has a few reminders for the residents and visitors to our wonderful city.

Please be patient. Traffic may be congested as you make your way to the beach. The Corpus Christi Police Department will have additional officers patrolling the beach and roadways.

Don’t drink and drive. Know the Beach Rules:

On ALL beaches:

1. No glass bottles or glass containers
2. Must be 21 years old to consume alcohol
3. Dispose of litter in trash receptacles
4. No canopies left overnight

On Gulf beaches – Additional Rules:

1. Speed limit is 15 mph. All traffic laws apply including Driving While Intoxicated
2. Beach Parking Permits (valid/current) are required
3. No Campfires or Bonfires Allowed due to a Burn Ban in effect for Nueces County
4. No dogs are allowed on the beach (leashed or unleased) from Access Rd 3 to Zahn Rd including the north side of the Packery Channel (city ordinance 10-59).
5. Dogs must be on a leash or under/obey verbal commands on the beach from the south side of Packery Channel (BM 210) to Beach Access Rd 6 (BM 137) (includes Ellis Beach, Whitecap Beach, Padre Balli Park and Bob Hall Pier).
6. No Golf Carts or Off-Highway Vehicles (OHVs) allowed on Park Rd 22, SH361, or any road with a speed limit of more than 35 mph.
7. Camping:
   1. Prohibited in front of condos and hotels
   1. Allowed for 3 days & nights consecutively, but no more than 6 days within 1 month.

On North Beach and McGee Beach – Additional Rules:

1. No driving on the beach
2. No BBQ pits allowed
3. No moonwalks or other inflatable games
4. No campfires
5. Dogs must be on a leash or under verbal command

We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable Spring Break!

VCU Officers continue to crackdown on reckless and racing drivers on Corpus Christi roadways.  

On Saturday at around 8:45pm, 21-year-old Vianney De La Fuente was observed recklessly driving over 105mph on the 4300 block of Hwy 358 eastbound. She was arrested for reckless driving and her vehicle was impounded. 

On Saturday at around 10:23pm, 38-year-old Jose Medina and 37-year-old Alexander Gonzalez were observed racing their vehicles, both traveling over 95mph, on the 4500 block of Hwy 358 westbound. Medina was arrested for racing on highway and his vehicle was impounded. Gonzalez was arrested for racing and unlawful carrying of a weapon and his vehicle was impounded. 

On Sunday at around 1am, 20-year-old Damion Garrity and 19-year-old Christopher Pena were observed racing their vehicles, both traveling over 100mps, on the 4700 block of Hwy 358 westbound. Both were arrested for racing on highway and their vehicles were impounded. 

On Sunday at around 2:20am, 22-year-old Matthew Rodriguez and 23-year-old Fabian Estrada were observed racing their vehicles on the 4900 block of Ayers Street and into the residential neighborhood. Rodriguez was arrested for racing on highway and his vehicle was impounded. Estrada was arrested for racing and unlawful carrying of a weapon and his vehicle was impounded. 

On Sunday, March 2, 2025, at 1:59am, Officers with the Corpus Christi Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit were conducting bar closing in the area of Starr/Chaparral when they heard multiple gunshots coming from the Peoples St/Chaparral area.  

Officers quickly converged on the area and witnesses assisted officers in locating the male who was shooting the gun and detained him for their investigation.  

Officers were able to obtain video surveillance and found that the male was involved in a large fight with other bar patrons, ran to his truck that was parked in front of the location, retrieved a handgun and began shooting in the air. Officers searched for victims but did not locate anyone. They were able to locate multiple casings around the truck. During the vehicle inventory, the handgun was located. 

47-year-old Charles Burleson was arrested for deadly conduct, unlawful possession of a firearm by felon and an outstanding Municipal Court warrant. After he was medically cleared at a local hospital for injuries he sustained in the fight, he was transported to the City Detention Center for booking.  

On Saturday, March 1, 2025, at 8:36pm, officers were dispatched to the 5700 block of Weber Road in reference to a major traffic crash involving a pedestrian.

When the officers arrived, they found witnesses providing CPR to the elderly male pedestrian at which time the officers took over until CCFD arrived. Medics transported the male to a local hospital where he passed due to his injuries.

Investigators with the Traffic Unit determined that the pedestrian was crossing Weber Road, westbound, not in a crosswalk, and was struck by a vehicle traveling northbound in the right lane. The driver of the vehicle remained on scene and had no indications of intoxication.

During the late hours of Thursday night into Friday morning, and again Friday night, CCPD officers conducted numerous traffic stops that resulted in multiple arrests for reckless driving and racing on highway.  

At around 9:30pm on Thursday night, 24-year-old Elijah Copeland was arrested for reckless driving after he was observed driving over 95mph at the 4300 block of Hwy 358 eastbound. 

At around 10:58pm on Thursday night, 24-year-old Anthony Armstrong was arrested for reckless driving after he was observed driving over 100mph at the 4000 block of Hwy 358 eastbound. 

At around 11:39pm on Thursday night, 19-year-old Jacob Valdez was arrested for reckless driving after he was observed driving over 90mph at the 4000 block of Hwy 358 westbound. 

At around 12:30am on Friday morning, 33-year-old Ryan Cabello and 34-year-old Anthony Gutierrez were arrested for racing on highway after they were observed racing each other on the 4300 block of S. Padre Island Drive, both driving over 90mph on the feeder road. Cabello was additionally charged with possession of marijuana. 

At around 9:50pm on Friday night, 38-year-old Miguel Perez was arrested for reckless driving after he was observed driving over 100mph on Hwy 358 eastbound at Everhart. 

At around 10:50pm on Friday night, 20-year-old Joel Silva was arrested for reckless driving after he was observed driving over 100mph on the 4000 block of Hwy 358 eastbound. 

At around 11:40pm on Friday night, 29-year-old Khrystal Garcia was arrested for reckless driving after she was observed driving over 100mph at the 4300 block of Hwy 358 eastbound. She was additionally charged with abandon/endanger child-criminal negligence after two young children were located inside of her vehicle during the traffic stop. The front seat passenger, 31-year-old Celestino Ramirez was arrested for possession of controlled substance in penalty group 1, possession of controlled substance in penalty group 3 and possession of marijuana after officers located illegal narcotics on his person. 

On Monday, February 24, 2025, at 9:04 am, Officers with the Corpus Christi Police Department arrested Seth “Andrea” Gregori 05/12/2003 on a terroristic threats warrant.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation was notified of Gregori making terroristic threats against Corpus Christi Police Department Officers.  The Federal Bureau of Investigation investigated the threats and secured an arrest warrant for Gregori.

The Corpus Christi Police Department greatly appreciates the assistance of our local, state, and federal partners in helping to keep our community safe.  Their support is vital to helping us accomplish our mission to reduce crime, the fear of crime, and enhance public safety.