Corpus Christi Police Department hit an run investigators have contacted 2 of the 3 males that fled the crash scene Saturday Night. The passengers  were cooperative in providing statements about the crash and events leading up to it.

The male passengers fled on foot for fear of being charged with the crash and did admit to being under the influence as well.  One of the males, Bruce Garcia (12-18-1993), had an active  warrant and was arrested.   The males did express remorse for the victims of the crash and stated they did not know the nature of injuries when they fled. Investigators are no longer seeking their whereabouts and are focusing on locating the driver, Michael Ramon.

Police need your help in locating Michael Andrew Ramon (03-08-1988). If you know his whereabouts or have any additional information about this crime, call Traffic Investigators at 361-886-2600, call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at http://www.888-TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers is anonymous and if the information results in an arrest it could earn you a cash reward.

Date: Saturday, September 3, 2016, 2:23AM
Location: 4400 block of Valdez Street
Offense: Murder
Case Number: 1609030028

ON Saturday September 3 at approximately 2:23AM, Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to a report of shots fired in the area of 4400 Valdez. When officers arrived they discovered a car in the driveway of a residence in the area of 4400 Valdez and a 24 year old male in the drivers seat. There were multiple shots fired into the vehicle and the driver (the only occupant) was deceased. CCPD detectives were called to the scene and are actively working to solve this crime. At the time of this post there is no suspect or suspect vehicle information.

If you know who was involved in this murder, or have any additional information about this crime call 361-886-2600, call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers is completely anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn the caller a cash reward.

This morning, September 2, 2016 at about 5:50AM, the Corpus Christi Police Department Narcotics Vice Investigations Division, assisted by the CCPD SWAT team, served a search warrant at 900 block of N. Omaha Drive.  This warrant was the end result of a month-long investigation into drug dealing from that residence.

The warrant resulted in the seizure of 2.38 grams of crystal methamphetamine, .51 grams of crack, scales and baggies for weighing and packaging drugs, drug paraphernalia, a homemade “zip gun” made to fire .20 gauge shotgun shells, color copied US currency, multiple cell phones, and a large flat screen television, believed to have been stolen recently.

Arrested were the resident, Mario Salazar (2-15-80), Armando Deanda (7-16-87), and Noe Jimenez (6-10-88).  All were charged with second degree felony Manufacture/Delivery of a Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 1.  Charges related to the printed currency and Felon in possession of a firearm charges related to the zip gun are pending further investigation at this time.

Date: 08/22-23/2016    3 PM to 4AM
Location: 4200 Agnes
Offense: Burglary
P.C.  30.02      State Jail Felony
Case Number: 1608230022

Corpus Christi Police Detectives need your help identifying these burglars. Sometime between August 22 and 23 between the hours of 3:00pm-4:00am a restaurant on the 4200 block of Agnes was burglarized. The suspects apparently cut the lock to the business to gain entry inside. The suspects went through the business stealing cash and several large boxes of bacon. The suspects then fled the scene. The owner of the business did have cameras and caught the two suspects committing the crime.

Detectives with the Corpus Christi Police Department would now like help from the public to identify and locate these men. If you recognize either of these two men call 361-886-2840, call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

The City of Corpus Christi will auction 106 cars, trucks, and motorcycles at the Police Vehicle Impound Lot, located at 5485 Greenwood Drive, on Saturday, August 6, 2016. The auction will start at 10:00 am.

The general public is encouraged to register and view the vehicles for auction from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm on Friday, August 5, 2016. The general public can continue to view the vehicles from 8:00 am to 10:00 am on the day of the auction.

The vehicles for auction may be viewed online and an auction list may be downloaded from www.siskauction.com.

The Corpus Christi Auto Theft Task Force will have a free VIN etching at La Palmera Mall this Saturday July 30, 2016 from 8am-11am. The location will be in the parking lot on the Staples side between Firestone and JC Penney.  Come on out and meet the officers and protect your vehicle.

On July 29, 2016 Corpus Christi Police Officers were busy with 4 DWI drivers between the hours 12:22am and 1:39am.

At 12:22am officers backed up a CCISD officer at 3300 Saratoga. The vehicle was facing the wrong way and one of the tires had been worn down to the rim. The suspect was checked and officers arrested Ty Austin Sutter (12/07/1993) for DWI.

At 12:54am officers were dispatched to Cimmarron and Wooldridge intersection in reference to an crash with injuries. Officers arrived and and contacted the male suspect and the female victim of the crash. The victim was transported to Spohn Memorial Hospital for further treatment. The suspect was checked and officers arrested Gerardo Sanchez (05/27/1982) for DWI.

At 0135 officers stopped a vehicle at 5700 Everhart for weaving all over the road. Offices made contact with the female suspect. The suspect was checked and officers arrested Kristen Escobar (11/07/1985) for DWI and driving with a suspended license.

At 0139 officers were dispatched to 6100 Misty Meadows for an accident with injuries. Officers arrived and discovered a vehicle had left the roadway and struck a tree causing heavy front end damage. The vehicle had 3 occupants, the 2 passengers sustained minor injuries and the 21 year old male driver sustained serious facial injuries and was transported to Spohn Memorial Hospital. A blood specimen was obtained. Due to the injuries the suspect will be in the hospital for several days. He was released to the care of the hospital but will be charged with DWI.

Three of the four drivers were coming local bars. Remember if you are going to drink have a designated driver. If you do not have a designated driver call a friend, family member or a cab.

Date: 07/27/2016 11:29 A.M.
Location: 1145 Waldron
Offense:  P.C. 30.04 Burglary of a Motor Vehicle
Case Number: 1607270093

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to 1145 Waldron in reference to a burglary to a vehicle. Officers contacted the male victim. He told the officers that he went in to the store and when he came out he noticed that the front passenger window was broken and money was missing from his center console. He advised that earlier he made a cash withdrawal from a bank on the 5700 block of S. Staples. The victim is unsure but he thinks he might have been followed.

Officers checked the surveillance video and observed a maroon or burgundy colored Honda CR-V with a new license plate pull next to the victims vehicle. There was activity observed by the victims vehicle and then the suspect vehicle exits the parking lot towards Waldron Rd. Crime scene investigators arrived and processed the vehicle.

Date: 07/28/2016 12:14 A.M.
Location: 1600 Meeks
Offense:  P.C. 22.01 Assault Family Violence
Case Number: 1607280005

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to 1600 Meeks in reference to an assault in progress. Upon arrival officers made contact with the 56 year old female victim near the roadway. The victim stated that the suspect was inside the residence with their 6 year old son. The victim and the 59 year old male suspect were arguing about the suspects drinking. During the argument the victim told the suspect she was calling 911. The suspect took the phone and threw it and later hid it from the victim.  At some point the argument escalated and the suspect pushed and slapped the victim several times. The suspect pushed the victim into a wall causing her to hit her head. The victim had a scratch to her left cheek, abrasions to her upper chest and a noticeable bump to the right side of her head.

Officers went to the residence and were let into the house by the victim. The officers looked for the suspect and the child but were unable to locate them. As officers were talking to the victim, the suspect and child appeared at the front door.

Officers arrested Royce Pantel Jr. (07-02-1957) for assault family violence and interfering with a 911 call. He was arrested and transported to the City Detention Center.