On Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at 10:12pm, Corpus Christi Police Officers were attempting to serve a warrant on an adult male for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon at a residence on the 4700 block of Lansdown Drive. 

As officers were standing at the door, a single shot was fired from inside the residence towards the officers. One officer sustained minor injuries and was treated on scene by CCFD Medics. Officers at the scene immediately called for more assistance, and created distance from the residence until more officers and resources could arrive. 

As more officers arrived, officers created a perimeter and utilized drones. Officers with the Hostage Negotiation Team attempted to call out the male who they were attempting to serve the warrant.  After those attempts were unsuccessful, SWAT Operators utilized indoor drones and robots to clear the residence. After a thorough search, the male was not located inside the residence. A continued officer presence will be maintained at the residence as officers secure and serve a search warrant. 

Corpus Christi Police Officers did not return fire.

The Criminal Investigations Division is investigating and have identified the suspect as 34-year-old Juliano Carrillo, date of birth 04/01/1990.  The Criminal Investigations Division is pursuing aggravated assault on a peace officer charges on Carrillo. At this time, this is an isolated incident, and we do not believe there to be a threat to public safety. Carrillo is still outstanding on the original warrant of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Carillo is described as a Hispanic male, stands at 5’6″, weighs approximately 200 pounds, has black hair and brown eyes.

As per CCPD policy, the officer has been placed on administrative leave during this investigation. 

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= If the information you provide leads to an arrest, you could earn a cash reward. 

UPDATE 5:15pm
The arrested male has been identified as 21-year-old Enrique Lopez. He has been arrested for Injury to a Child Causes Serious Bodily Injury (1st Degree Felony), an outstanding warrant for Violation of Certain Court Order (bond $2,500), and for Violation of Certain Court Order (Class A Misdemeanor) due to violations of a current court order. He was booked into the City Detention Center.

The 3-year-old male victim passed away from his injuries this afternoon.

There is an age correction for the other child involved – the male is 2 years old.

This is an active and ongoing investigation. If anyone has information about this incident, they are encouraged to contact Detectives at 361-886-2840. If anyone wishes to remain anonymous, they may contact Crime Stoppers at 361-888-TIPS. 

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On Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at 10:50am, officers were dispatched to the 6400 block of S. Staples St. in reference to a cardiac call. Call notes advised a 3-year-old male was not breathing. 

Officers arrived and observed medics providing life-saving aid to the child. They transported the child to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. 

Detectives with the Child Crimes Unit arrived and are currently investigating the incident. Preliminary information is the victim was with a 21-year-old male at the residence. The child became unresponsive, and the male called 911. The male, who’s identity will be released later today, has been arrested for an outstanding, unrelated warrant. Due to injuries found on the victim, he was also arrested for Injury to a Child Causes Serious Bodily Injury. The male will be transported to the City Detention Center for booking. 

A 1-year-old male was also transported to a local hospital for precautionary reasons. At this time, the 1-year-old male child is uninjured. 

This is an active and ongoing investigation. When we have more information to release, we will do so on our blotter page. If anyone has information about this incident, they are encouraged to contact Detectives at 361-886-2840. If anyone wishes to remain anonymous, they may contact Crime Stoppers at 361-888-TIPS. 

On Sunday, February 2, 2025, at 2:55am, officers were dispatched to the 3300 block of Southland Drive in reference to shots heard. 

Officers arrived and spoke to a 43-year-old female victim who stated her ex-husband drove by and shot at her and her juvenile child. Officers found that the residence was struck by the gunfire. There were no injuries reported by the victims. 

Officers searched the area for the suspect and located him at the 300 block of Garfield Drive and immediately placed 39-year-old Andres Perales into custody for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Officers discovered that Perales had suffered a minor graze wound during the incident and he was immediately transported to a local hospital for medical attention. 

Perales was found to have an outstanding Nueces County warrant for Violation of Certain Court Order, bond $10,000, and was additionally charged with the warrant. He was additionally charged with Violation of Certain Court Order due to active bond conditions he had violated during this incident. 

After Perales was medically cleared at the hospital, he was transported to the City Detention Center for booking. 

On Sunday, February 2, 2025, at 12:47am, officers were dispatched to the 4100 block of S. Staples Street in reference to a major traffic crash involving a pedestrian. 

Officers arrived and located a 77-year-old male pedestrian who had been struck by a grey passenger car. Medics transported the male to a local hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. 

Officer investigation found that the passenger car was traveling southbound on the 4100 block of S. Staples Street and struck the pedestrian, who was walking in the roadway, not in a crosswalk. The driver of the vehicle remained on scene and there were no citations issued. 

On Saturday, February 1, 2025, at 10:44pm, officers were dispatched to Hwy 286 southbound around Horne Road in reference to a major traffic crash involving a wrong way driver. 

Officers arrived and found a two-vehicle accident between a blue SUV that was traveling northbound in the southbound lanes and a white passenger car that was struck by the SUV. Medics transported one passenger to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. 

Officers determined that 22-year-old German Hernandez was driving the wrong way on the highway. Hernandez did not display any signs of intoxication. He was ultimately arrested for reckless driving and additionally charged with no driver license. Once he was medically cleared at a local hospital, he was transported to the City Detention Center for booking. 

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – The National Weather Service predicts cold temperatures will impact the area beginning Sunday evening through Wednesday. City officials are monitoring the potential for freezing rain and ice on the roads. Lows are expected to periodically drop to 25-32 degrees. After several days of inclement weather, agencies that provide overnight shelter are at capacity.  Due to the prolonged cold temperatures and out of an abundance of caution, the City of Corpus Christi will open an overnight Cold Weather Refuge Center. Cold Weather Refuge Center: The Corpus Christi Gym, located at 3203 Cabaniss Parkway, will run continuously from 6:00 p.m. Sunday, January 19, to 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 22 (end time subject to change based on weather conditions). Food and drinks will be provided by the Salvation Army. Daytime Warming Centers: The City will offer daytime warming centers, which are free and open to the public. Their hours of operation are listed below. PLEASE NOTE: the times listed are subject to change in the event of a weather-related delayed start for City employees. Owen R. Hopkins Library, 3202 McKinzie Road,826-2350 Monday: CLOSED (holiday), Tuesday – Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Friday- Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Sunday: CLOSED   Ben F. McDonald Library, 4044 Greenwood Drive, 826-2356 Monday: CLOSED (holiday), Tuesday – Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Saturday: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Sunday: CLOSED Anita & W.T. Neyland Library, 1230 Carmel Parkway, 826-2370 Monday: CLOSED (holiday), Tuesday: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.,   Wednesday & Thursday: 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Sunday: CLOSED Janet F. Harte Library, 2629 Waldron Road, 826-2310 Monday: CLOSED (holiday), Tuesday – Thursday: 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Friday – Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Sunday: CLOSED Dr. Clotilde P. Garcia Library, 5930 Brockhampton Drive, 826-2360 Monday: CLOSED (holiday), Tuesday – Thursday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Friday – Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Sunday: CLOSED La Retama Central Library, 805 Comanche Steet, 826-7055 Monday: CLOSED, Tuesday – Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Saturday – Sunday: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. The Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority (CCRTA) will provide free transportation to and from the refuge center and warming center during available hours. For more information, go to https://www.ccrta.org. The Corpus Christi Police Department (CCPD) will also provide transportation to daytime warming centers, the cold weather refuge center, or homeless shelters. To arrange transport, call CCPD Non-Emergency Police at (361) 886-2600. You can also find updates on the City’s website: www.corpuschristi.gov, and on social media channels: Facebook @citygov or @ReadyCC, LinkedIn @City of Corpus Christi, and X @cityofcc, or contact the Customer Call Center by dialing 3-1-1 or using the free mobile app. Continue to monitor these channels for updates regarding any delayed business hours or closures.

On Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at 5:26pm, CCPD officers were assisting the U.S. Marshals Gulf Coast Violent Offenders Fugitive Task Force in serving a parole violation and felony warrant on a 30-year-old male at the 4100 block of Midlands Street.

Before officers were able to make an arrest, officers heard a gunshot and located the male with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Officers immediately rendered medical aid, and medics transported the male to a local hospital where he is in critical condition.

No officers discharged their duty weapons in this incident. There is no threat to the public.

On Saturday, January 4, 2025, at 8:06pm, officers observed a red passenger car traveling over 90 miles per hour at the 5900 block of Highway 358 westbound.

Officers conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle at the 3200 block of Hwy 358.

The driver, 18-year-old Alexander Soto, was arrested for reckless driving and his vehicle was impounded. He was transported to the City Detention Center for booking.

On Saturday, January 4, 2025, at 9:50pm, officers observed a grey passenger car traveling over 95 miles per hour at the 5900 block of Highway 358 westbound.

Officers conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle at the 2400 block of S. Padre Island Drive.

The driver, 20-year-old Andres Hernandez, was arrested for reckless driving and his vehicle was impounded. He was transported to the City Detention Center for booking.

On Sunday, January 5, 2025, at 12:55am, officers observed a blue passenger car traveling over 110 miles per hour at the 4000 block of Highway 358 eastbound.

Officers conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle at the 5400 block of S. Padre Island Drive.

The driver, 20-year-old Jacob Martinez, was arrested for reckless driving and his vehicle was impounded. Marijuana was located inside of his vehicle, and he was additionally charged with possession of marijuana. Martinez was transported to the City Detention Center for booking.

On Friday, January 3, 2025, at 6:51pm, officers were dispatched to the 1600 block of Graham Road in reference to a shooting.

Officers arrived and spoke with the homeowner who stated an unknown male suspect was in the homeowner’s backyard with a machete in his hand and made several threatening movements towards the homeowner. The homeowner advised he feared for his safety as well as the safety of his family, retrieved a firearm and shot at the suspect who was threatening them. It is unknown if the suspect was shot but the suspect fled from the backyard into the neighboring field.

Officers set up a perimeter around the area where the unknown suspect was last seen. K9 officers, CCPD drone operators and CCFD drone operators conducted an extensive search of the area but were unable to locate the suspect. Local hospitals and emergency rooms were contacted, and the suspect was not located.

This is an active investigation. If you have any information about this incident, please call Corpus Christi Police Detectives at (361) 886-2840. Anyone who would like to keep their identity secret and still provide information to Detectives should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit the tip online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C=&T=.

On Friday, January 3, 2025, at 7pm, officers were dispatched to the 800 block of Dabney Street in reference to a shooting with injuries.

Preliminary information is a male suspect arrived at the location, produced a firearm and shot a male victim. The male victim then produced a firearm and shot the suspect. The suspect fled the scene. Medics transported the male victim to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

At 7:13pm, officers were dispatched to a shooting with injuries at the 4800 block of Ayers Street. Contact was made with the other male who was suffering from a gunshot wound. Medics transported the male to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Both males are believed to be 18-20 years of age and are known to each other. This is not a random act of violence.

This is an active investigation, and officers are still on scene conducting their investigation. Additional information will be provided at a later time.