UPDATE: Amy has been located.

The Corpus Christi Police Department is requesting your assistance in locating a missing female. Amy Huerta, age 18, was last contacted approximately two weeks ago.

Amy stands at a height of 5 feet 1 inch and weighs approximately 110 pounds. She has a name tattooed on her top left arm.

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

On July 17, 2025 at 4:37 am, officers were dispatched to the 1400 block of Horne Rd. in reference to a shooting. After officers arrived, they located a 20-year-old male with multiple gunshot wounds. The male was transported to a local hospital with critical, but non-life-threatening injuries.

The Corpus Christi Police Department’s Gang, Violent Crimes, Drone, and K9 Units, as well as the U.S. Marshal’s Violent Fugitive Task Force and NIBIN detectives, worked in unison to investigate this incident thoroughly. During the course of the investigation, officers were able to identify and obtain warrants for three individuals for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon and Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity.

CCPD officers were able to locate and arrest Christian Martinez (18), Fabian Rodriguez (19), and Jesse Rodriguez (49).

This is still an active and ongoing investigation. Anyone with information is asked to please call CCPD Detectives at (361)886-2840. If you would like to remain anonymous, you may contact Crime Stoppers at (361)888-TIPS (8477) or submit information at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C=&T=.

Christian Martinez (18)

Fabian Rodriguez (19)

Jesse Rodriguez (49)

UPDATE: Offender CHAD WAYNE RODNEY (53) was medically cleared at a local hospital and transported to the City Detention Center for booking. RODNEY was charged with (6) counts of Aggravated Assault on a Peace officer, and (2) counts of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon.

On Monday July 7, 2025, at 11:00 pm, Officers with the Corpus Christi Police Department, along with the Corpus Christi Fire Department, were dispatched to the 4600 block of Ocean Dr. in reference to an Unknown EMS call.

Officers arrived and began initiating verbal contact with a male through the front door of the apartment.  The male began firing rounds through the front door of the apartment, then stepped into the breezeway and began firing rounds in both directions towards Officers.  One Officer sustained a gunshot wound to the leg.  Another Officer returned fire, striking the suspect in the leg.

The Officer and the suspect were transported to local hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries.

As per department policy, the involved Officers will be placed on administrative leave.

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=

On July 4, 2025 at 8:28 pm, officers were dispatched to the 7000 block of Gulf Beach Rd in reference to a shooting. 

After officers arrived, they located a female in her 30s with a gun shot wound. The female was transported to a local hospital in critical but stable condition. 

If you have any information regarding this incident, please promptly contact non emergency at (361)886-2600 or if you wish to remain anonymous contact Crime Stoppers at (361)888-8477.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.