TRAFFIC ALERT:

TxDOT is expected to be working on the JFK Causeway through next week. Please be patient and expect delays due to lane closures.

There may be additional lane closures in late June/early July. The project is expected to be completed in August barring any delays.

On June 11, 2026, at 12:20 am, Patrol Officers with the Corpus Christi Police Department were made aware of an elderly female with dementia that often wanders off from her apartment in a state of confusion. The elderly female was located safely at this time and taken back to her home. Officers ensured that she had a livable apartment but noticed that the female had given away her furniture, including her bed. The elderly female had been sleeping on two chairs pushed together.

CCPD’s Directed Patrol Officers followed up with this case in the morning when businesses opened. Our DPOs were able to secure a new bed for the elderly female with the help of our friends at Mattress Firm. Along for the ride were some of CCPD’s Police Explorers.

We appreciate the collaborative effort between our Uniform Division, the Crime Reduction Unit, our Police Explorers, the elderly female’s case worker, and community partners like Mattress Firm, to improve the quality of life for one of our citizens.

The Corpus Christi Police Department is asking for assistance in locating a missing elderly person, Julia Rios (66).

Julia was recently reported missing by her family and was last seen on Thursday, June 4th in the 1500 block of Lazy Ln. She is a Hispanic female with white hair and brown eyes. Julia is approximately 5’3″ tall and weighs 200 pounds. She was last seen wearing a red shirt, blue shorts, a Dallas Cowboys hat, and was using her walker. Julia also has dementia.

If you have any information or see Julia, please call the Corpus Christi Police Department by calling 911 or 361-886-2600.

UPDATE: Micaela has been located safely.

The Corpus Christi Police Department is asking for assistance in locating missing person, Micaela Kimberly Smith (27).

Micaela was reported missing by her family. She was last seen on June 4th. She is approximately 5’5″ tall and weighs 150 pounds. She was last see wearing a black tank top and grey shorts.

If you have any information or see Micaela, please call the Corpus Christi Police Department by calling 911 or 361-886-2600.

Update: The first male that was transported was later released from the hospital and transported to the main police station for interviewing.

Manuel Anthony Rodriguez (41) was ultimately charged with murder. He was transported to the city detention center for booking.

This is still ana active and ongoing investigation.

Original: On June 8, 2026 at 7: 24 pm Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to the 4300 block of Valdez Dr. in reference to a physical altercation. When officers arrived they contacted a male with obvious injuries. The male directed the officers toward the 900 block of Bloomington St. to locate the other party involved.

Officers located the second male at a residence nearby. Officers began administering aid until medics arrived. The male was transported to a local hospital where he later succumb to his injuries.

The first male was also transported to a local hospital for medical treatment.

Robbery/Homicide Detectives were called to the scene to investigate.

Preliminary investigation shows the males were known to each other and a disturbance occurred. 

This is an active investigation.

If you have any information about 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=.

During the week of May 22- 31, 2026, the Corpus Christi Police Department responded to 19 calls for service regarding the various types of bikes (pocket, mini, e-bikes) that are posing a quality-of-life concern in our community. 1 of these calls was a crash. 14 bikes were impounded, 12 citations were given, and 3 arrests were made within this week.

During the week of June 1- 7, 2026, the Corpus Christi Police Department responded to 13 calls for service. 6 bikes were impounded and 4 citations and 1 warning were also given for different traffic violations.

CCPD will continue to address this issue in effort to keep our citizens and streets safe.

Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026

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

Location: 5485 Greenwood Dr. Corpus Christi Tx 78417

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

VIEWING: Friday, June 5, 2026, 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 throughout the entire duration of the auction.  This includes viewing day, before and after the auction and when picking up auction vehicles.

77 Cars, Trucks, and Motorcycles

On May 29, 2026, at 3:38 pm Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to the 2100 block of Airline Rd. In reference to a threat in progress call. Additional comments stated a customer was on location threatening other individuals in the store.

When officers arrived, they contacted the male inside of the store. After some dialogue the male refused to cooperate and attempted to flee by running out of the store. A struggle ensued in the parking as officers were attempting to detain the male. While trying to grasp the male’s hands a round went off from a firearm the male was concealing. The male was placed into custody. During the struggle one officer was struck by the round. The officer was transported to a local hospital with non life threatening injuries. 

The male was ultimately transported to the City Detention Center for booking. The suspect was identified as Adan Martinez (26). He was charged with Aggravated assault against a peace officer and resisting arrest w/ a deadly weapon.

There were no other injuries sustained to anyone involved.

This is still on active and ongoing investigation. 

UPDATE 06/05/2026

On June 5, 2026, the Corpus Christi Police Department’s Gang Unit took Angel Hernandez (20) into custody for two active warrants for Murder and Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon in relation to this incident.

On May 29, 2026, at 1:41 am, Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to the 4600 block of Everhart Rd. In reference to a stabbing. When officers arrived, they learned two males had been stabbed and were already transported to a local hospital. A short time later one of the males succumbed to his injuries.

Detectives with the Robbery/Homicide unit arrived to assist.

Preliminary investigation indicates a disturbance at an establishment occurred. The individuals were dispersed. Shortly after another disturbance occurred in a nearby parking lot. During that disturbance two males were stabbed.

Several individuals were detained for questioning. It is believed the individuals involved were known to each other.

This is an active investigation and Detectives are following up on leads. No arrests have been made at this time. 

If you have any information about 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=.

UPDATE: Xavier had been located.

The Corpus Christi Police Department is asking for assistance in locating missing person, Xavier Narvaiz (49).

Xavier was recently reported missing by family.

Xavier is described as a Hispanic male, who is 5’08” tall, weighs approx. 185 pounds, and has short brown hair and green eyes. Xavier has several tattoos.

If you have any information or see Xavier, please call the Corpus Christi Police Department by calling 911 or 361-886-2600.