All posts by Officer Madeline Vaughn

6100 Saratoga Shooting

On July 3rd, 2025 at approximately 10:43 pm, officers were dispatched to the 6100 block of Saratoga Blvd in reference to a shooting. 

After officers arrived, they located a juvenile male with a gunshot wound to his upper extremities. The male was transported to a local hospital in critical but stable condition. 

This is an isolated incident and it is actively being investigated. 

ON SITE AUCTION AND LIVE ONLINE WEBCAST

Date: Saturday, July 5, 2025

Time: 10:00 am (gates open at 8:00 am)

Location: 5485 Greenwood Dr. Corpus Christi, TX. 78417

ON SITE AUCTION SALE AND LIVE ONLINE (WEBCAST)

REGISTRATION: visit https://siskauction.hibid.com/ to register and obtain further on-line auction instructions.

VIEWING: Friday, July 4, 2025, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Everyone must be registered and have a bidder number to enter the auction.

No purses or backpacks allowed in the auction area.

ABSOLUTELY no one under 18 allowed in the auction.  This includes viewing day, during the auction and while picking up auction vehicles.

75 Cars, Trucks, and Motorcycles.

68-A Cancellation- July 15, 2025

The Corpus Christi Police Department Auto Theft Task Force will be canceling the 68-A inspections scheduled for Tuesday, July 15, 2025. We apologize for any inconvenience. The next 68A inspection will be on Tuesday, August 5, 2025.

Help Us Locate Missing Elderly Male

UPDATE: Gilbert has been located.

The Corpus Christi Police Department is requesting your assistance in locating a missing elderly male. Gilbert Garza, age 72, was reported missing by family today, June 20, 2025. Gilbert was last contacted on June 18, 2025. Gilbert possibly suffers from undiagnosed dementia and wanders off.

Gilbert stands at a height of 5 feet 8 inches and weighs approximately 170 pounds.

If you observe Gilbert or are aware of his current location, please promptly contact 911 or the non-emergency number (361) 886-2600.

Help Us Locate a Missing Female

The Corpus Christi Police Department is requesting your assistance in locating a missing female. Melinda Martinez, age 58, was last seen in December 2024. Melinda suffers from early stages of dementia.

Melinda stands at a height of 4 feet 10 inches and weighs approximately 110 pounds. Melinda is homeless and is said to frequent the Staples Street Station, Mother Teresa Shelter, and the area of Horne Rd./Columbia St.

If you observe Melinda or are aware of her current location, please promptly contact 911 or the non-emergency number (361) 886-2600.

Pedestrian Accident 3800 S. Staples St.

On Sunday June 8, 2025, at approximately 2100 hrs., officers were dispatched to the 3800 block of S. Staples St. in reference to a major vehicle accident involving a pedestrian.

When officers arrived, CCFD was administering CPR to a 69-year-old male. The male was transported to a local hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries.

It was determined that the male was trying to cross the roadway, not at an intersection or crosswalk, when he was struck by an oncoming vehicle. The driver of the vehicle stayed on scene after the accident and immediately called for emergency services.

No foul play is suspected.

SWAT Standoff 4200 Western Dr

UPDATE: Patrick Potter (63) was ultimately arrested and taken to the City Detention Center for booking.

On June 4, 2025 at approximately 3:56 pm, officers were dispatched to the 4200 block of Western Dr. in reference to a disturbance in progress. The call came in as an open-line disturbance between a male and a female.

Officers arrived and observed the male suspect, who quickly shut the front door, and a female standing in the front yard with apparent minor injuries. A perimeter was set, and SWAT, HNT, and the Drone Unit were called to the scene.

A while later, HNT contacted a male in his 60s from inside the residence. The male eventually released an elderly female. A short time later, the male suspect surrendered and was taken into custody without issue.

All parties were checked by medics on scene. The male was transported to a local hospital for evaluation due to injuries acquired during the initial disturbance.

The male is facing charges for Burglary with the Intent to Commit a Felony.