On Saturday, November 23, 2024, at 9:09pm, CCPD Gang officers were actively patrolling the area of the 3900 block of Fort Worth Street when they observed two juvenile male subjects walking in the street. One of the juvenile males produced a handgun and shot multiple times in the air. The juveniles took off running down the street and a CCPD Drone operator was utilized in obtaining the juvenile’s direction of travel for officers.

Officers contacted the juvenile males on the 4000 block of Pope Drive and apprehended the 15-year-old juvenile male who was observed by officers shooting a handgun in the air. The handgun was found on the juvenile and recovered. The juvenile was also in possession of an illegal narcotic. He was arrested for unlawful carrying of a weapon, possession of a controlled substance, discharge of firearm in certain municipalities and minor in possession of tobacco products and was transported to the Nueces County Juvenile Justice Center for booking.

The other juvenile, a 14-year-old male, was issued a citation for minor in possession of tobacco products and released to his parent.

On Saturday, November 23, 2024, at 8:35pm, officers were dispatched to the 1500 block of S. Port Ave. in reference to a robbery with a weapon.

Officers arrived and spoke to the victim and witnesses. They found that an unknown black male suspect entered the store and approached the clerk. The male pointed a handgun at the clerk, took an undisclosed amount of money from the register and fled the scene.

The suspect is described as a black male, approximately 6 feet tall and was wearing a black jacket, white cap and surgical mask.

This is an active and ongoing investigation. If you have any information pertaining to this incident, you are encouraged to call the Corpus Christi Police Department Criminal Investigations Division 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=.&nbsp.

On Friday, November 22, 2024, at 5:19pm, officers were dispatched to Highway 358 westbound at Waldron Road in reference to a major traffic crash involving a pedestrian.

Officers arrived and located a deceased male pedestrian in the roadway. The vehicle that struck the pedestrian remained on scene.

Investigators with the Traffic Unit arrived to conduct their investigation. Investigators determined that the vehicle was traveling westbound at the 10100 block of Highway 358 and the pedestrian intentionally walked into oncoming traffic and was struck by the vehicle.

If you or anyone you know needs help, consider the following options:
*Call 911 for immediate assistance
*Reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or use the Lifeline Chat online at suicidepreventionlifeline.org.

CCPD Announces Bus Wrap Unveiling and Holiday Initiative

With the Holidays rapidly approaching, your Corpus Christi Police Department is asking for your help in combatting motor vehicle crimes!

Join the Corpus Christi Police Department, the Insurance Council of Texas, Iconic Sign Groups, and Corpus Christi RTA on Monday, November 25th, at 1:00 PM for this year’s annual auto theft bus wrap unveiling, hosted by Mattress Firm in Moore Plaza.

During this event, you will learn about CCPD’s plans for increased police presence during the holiday season and receive valuable tips on how to avoid becoming a victim of auto crime. We hope to see you there! Remember, if you like it, lock it!!

Date: November 25, 2024
Time: 1:00-1:30pm
Location: Mattress Firm, 5425 South Padre Island Drive, Corpus Christi, TX 78414

On Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at 9:19pm, officers were dispatched to the 4100 block of Brett Street in reference to a shooting with injuries.

Officers arrived at the location and could not locate a shooting victim. Officers located a crime scene in the parking lot and spoke with witnesses.

Officers determined that a drug transaction between two males turned into a robbery when one of the males produced a firearm and shot the 18-year-old victim. The victim left the scene in a white passenger car.

At 9:25pm, officers were dispatched to a shooting call for service and located the 18-year-old shooting victim and the vehicle at the 1400 block of Painter Street. Medics transported the victim to a local hospital with serious injuries.

The suspect was not located. The suspect is described as a Hispanic male wearing a grey hoodie. Officers do not believe this to be a random act of violence.

This is still an active and ongoing investigation. If you have any information pertaining to this incident, you are encouraged to call the Corpus Christi Police Department Criminal Investigations Division 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=.&nbsp.

Join Us for the Corpus Christi Police Career Seminar!

Are you ready to start a meaningful career in Law Enforcement or as a MetroCom Dispatcher, and make a real impact in your community? Don’t miss this opportunity!

When: Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at 6:00 PM

Where: Corpus Christi Police Department Training Center, 6902 Yorktown Blvd, Corpus Christi, Texas

Take the first step towards a rewarding future!

RSVP today by emailing ImeldaB@cctexas.com or call 361-826-2978.

If you cannot attend in person, please email ImeldaB@cctexas.com to join the Career Seminar via Zoom.

If you are interested in becoming a dispatcher for CCPD MetroCom, please contact Jessica Salinas at 361-886-2816 or email dispatchcareers@cctexas.com.

Detectives with the Corpus Christi Police Department’s Narcotics and Vice Investigations Division (NVID) served a search warrant Thursday afternoon at a mid-town business resulting in the arrest of one woman on illegal gambling and engaging in organized crime charges.  Responding to a tip of illegal gambling taking place inside the Morgan Entertainment Game Room, 1302 Morgan Avenue, NVID Detectives initiated a months-long investigation which culminated with the issuance of a search warrant for the premises.  As a result of the investigation and search, officers arrested Rebecca Pelaez, age 64, Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity, a state jail felony punishable by up to two years in jail and a maximum $10,000 fine.  In addition, Pelaez was charged with Gambling Promotion, Keeping a Gambling Place, and Possession of a Gambling Device.  Pelaez was also charged with violating the Nueces County Game Room ordinance, a Class A misdemeanor.  Eight patrons of the game room were issued citations for gambling and released at the scene.  During the search, Detectives seized a substantial amount of gambling equipment and over $4,800.00 cash.  CCPD Detectives were assisted on this operation by an agent with the Texas Comptroller’s Office, which monitors coin operated machines. No violations were found.

The investigation is ongoing and additional arrests are anticipated.  The Corpus Christi Police Department reminds citizens that game rooms which pay out cash rewards are engaging in illegal gambling. Patrons as well as the management of these establishments should expect to face criminal charges. 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.

On Thursday, November 14, 2024, at around 7pm, U.S. Marshals Gulf Coast Violent Offenders Fugitive Task Force Officers and the Corpus Christi Police Department Gang Unit apprehended an armed and dangerous subject who was wanted for Murder out of Arlington, Texas.

Wanted subject, Marshall McLemore, was located at the 4600 block of Marie Street, and taken into custody for the outstanding murder warrant. During the arrest, McLemore was in possession of a handgun and illicit narcotics and additionally charged.

Great work by all!

The Corpus Christi Police Department is currently accepting applications for the 54th Citizen’s Police Academy! The deadline to apply is December 15, 2024.

The Citizen’s Police Academy is a 12-week program designed to gain firsthand knowledge of police responsibility. The program will include a ride-along with a patrol officer. Classes will include presentations from SWAT, Gang, Bomb, Dive, K9s, Drones and so much more!

Classes will be every Thursday from 6:30pm-9:30pm, beginning on January 16, 2025, with graduation on April 3, 2025.

Contact Melissa Lynch at MelissaL2@cctexas.com, or Senior Officer Chris Lynch at ChrisL@cctexas.com, or call 361-389-2821 to obtain an application.

Update 3:19pm:

At approximately 3:06pm on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, a report of an active shooter was called in for Christus Spohn Shoreline Hospital.

The hospital was cleared by police personnel. We can confirm that there is no threat to the hospital and there are no injuries. We can also confirm that this was called in by an elderly patient who believed they heard gunshots.

The safety and security of our citizens is our highest priority.

Original Post:

Officers are responding to an unverified report of a possible threat at Spohn Shoreline Hospital.

Officers are actively assessing and securing the hospital to ensure the safety of patients and staff.

At this time, officers have found no evidence to suggest there is an active threat. Officers will conduct a thorough search of the hospital