In the wake of the Texas active shooter events the Corpus Christi Police Department wants to encourage our community to notify us of any possible threats.

The Corpus Christi Police Department can always be reached at either 911 for an emergency or 361-886-2600 for non-emergency contact.

In addition to notifying the Corpus Christi Police Department you may also notify the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on their website https://www.fbi.gov/tips.

Corpus Christi Police detectives would like your help locating 2 missing people.

Bradley Brooks (06/28/1983) was last seen on 08/18/2019 by his girlfriend. His vehicle was towed from the area 200 NAS after being found abandoned for a few days.  It was at the end of Stingray Road where people go to fish. He has not been heard from since the 18th. Bradley has a tattoo on his chest shaped as a horse shoe with the saying of “We all fall short of the glory of God” and angel wings tattooed on his right forearm. He also has scars on the back of his head.

If you have any information or know the whereabouts of Bradley please call detectives at 361-886-2600 or call CrimeStoppers at 361-888-TIPS (8477).

Vanessa Pecina 07/03/1983 was last seen on or before August 27, 2019. Venessa was seen getting into a red vehicle at the curve on Queen Dr.  It is unknown who was driving the vehicle or where she went.  Venessa has multiple tattoos on her arm, shoulder and chest.

If you have any information or know the whereabouts of Vanessa please call detectives at 361-886-2600 or call CrimeStoppers at 361-888-TIPS (8477).

Police detectives do not believe that these missing persons are related. If you have any information about either one of these missing people please contact the police.

Effective September 1, 2019 the new legal age to purchase cigarettes, e-cigarettes or tobacco products will change to 21 years of age. It is also a violation to sell, give or cause to be sold or given to an individual under the age of 21 years of age.

A violation will be classified as a Class C Misdemeanor which includes a fine up to $500.

There is an exception to the law if you are 18 years of age and present at the time of purchase a valid military identification card of the United States military forces or the state military forces.

The Health District’s Environmental and Consumer Health Division will continue to respond to smoking complaints in food establishments and other public venues where smoking is prohibited. The new law will not affect the Health District’s processes since they respond to all smoking complaints regardless of age.

The Corpus Christi Police Department’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) has initiated an investigation in which 58-year-old male, Marlon Frazier, was soliciting a minor female to engage in sexual activity.

Marlon Frazier has been arrested by the Corpus Christi Police Department and is currently in custody for one count of Improper Relationship between an Educator and Student (2F).

The Corpus Christi Police Department is asking if anyone has additional information on this case, or if you or anyone you know was a victim of Marlon Frazier, please contact Detective Alicia Escobar at 361-826-2996.

Corpus Christi Detectives are asking for your help to locate 41-year-old Noe Recio (06/17/1978) who has four outstanding felony warrants; FTA-Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon (No Bond), Aggravated Assault Impeding Breath/Circulation (No Bond), Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon ($30,00 Bond), Aggravated Sexual Assault ($50,000 Bond). Recio also has three outstanding misdemeanor warrants with a total of $15,000 bond.

Recio is described as a 41-year-old male, who is 6′ 01″ but is wheel-chair bound, weighs approximately 220 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.

(Recio, Noe 06/17/1978)

If you know how to locate Noe Recio, call Crime Stoppers at (361) 888-TIPS (8477) or submit the information online at http://www.888tips.com. The information you provide to Crime Stoppers is anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you a cash reward up to $2,500.

First day of school means that all school zones are active. Slow down, pay attention, refrain from distracted driving, and most importantly exercise patience. Our Traffic Safety Division Officers will be out in force as they have been for the schools that have been in session for the last couple of weeks. All school zone speed limits are, by law, 15 miles less than the posted speed limit, and we will enforce them.

We want to remind motorists to be aware of those walking to and from school and/or getting on and off school buses. You are required to STOP for school buses and crosswalks, they are a no passing zone!

All motorists are required to stop for school buses loading or unloading when the lights are flashing and the stop sign is out, you must stop whether you are behind the school bus or traveling from the opposite direction.

Motorists traveling on a divided roadway are not required to stop if they are traveling from the opposite direction. Examples of a divided roadway are Saratoga Blvd, Brawner Parkway, Ocean Drive and Ennis Joslin. A center turn lane by itself is not considered a divided roadway.

Motorists may not proceed past a school bus until the lights are turned off, the stop sign is retracted or unless directed by the school bus driver.

Corpus Christi Police Officers will be enforcing school zone speed limits across the city in our efforts to keep our children safe.

We hope everyone had a great summer and wish all of our students a productive and memorable 2019-2020 school year!

Update: 12:05 pm Ms Palmer has been found. Thank you for your help in locating her safely.

Corpus Christi Police would like help from the public to locate a missing, elderly person. Carol Jane Palmer was reported missing on August 17, 2019. Ms. Palmer also goes by the name Mrs. Janie. Ms. Palmer suffers from Dementia and other medical conditions that require medical assistance.

Ms. Palmer was last seen in the area of McArdle and Rodd Field around 9:45 am this morning.  Ms. Palmer is described as an 83-year-old female, who stands 5 feet 5 inches tall, approximately 180 pounds, with white hair and light colored eyes.  Ms. Palmer was last seen wearing a light gray zip up hoodie and denim or blue in color capri style pants.

If you have any information or see Ms. Palmer, please call Corpus Christi Police Department directly by calling 911 or (361) 886-2600.

Date:  Thursday, August 15, 2019
Location: Misty/Moody
Incident:  Homicide
Incident Number: 1908150126

At approximately 9:29 pm on August 15, 2019 officers were dispatched to the area of Trojan near Greenwood for a shooting victim.

Upon arrival, officers made contact with a 21-year-old female who had sustained a gun shot while driving in the area of Misty/Moody. The 21-year-old female was transported to Shohn Shoreline in critical condition and later succumb from her injuries.

Detectives with the Corpus Christi Police Department are seeking help from the public regarding this homicide.  If you have any information about this case, please contact Detectives at 361-886-2840 or if you wish to submit your information anonymously, you can call Crime Stoppers at 361-888-TIPS or online at http://www.888tips.com. If the information you provide leads to an arrest it could earn you a cash reward up to $2,500.
 

On August 13, 2019, Corpus Christi Police Department Officials received information that a threat had been made to harm students at Tuloso-Midway Schools. All threats to schools are taken seriously, investigated thoroughly, and disciplined to the fullest extent possible.

Corpus Christi Police Department Officers immediately began to assess the situation and increased police presence at the campuses as a precaution and in order to ensure that the students felt safe while at school.

A thorough investigation was completed by Corpus Christi Police Investigators, through which they determined that the suspect did not take any steps toward carrying out the threats but were able to positively identify the suspect. The suspect has been identified as a 15-year-old female student and she is being booked into the Nueces County Juvenile Justice Center on charges of Terroristic Threats. Due to the threat being made to a school, the charge is being enhanced and the student is facing a 3rd Degree Felony.

School officials have also taken appropriate action in response to the incident in accordance with school policies.

The safety of our school community is one of our department’s highest priorities. We want to stress that threats such as these will not be taken lightly, we will exhaust all efforts to ensure that our students are safe and further want to stress that those who make these threats will be charged accordingly.

We want to thank the community for their attentiveness and bringing this to our attention. This is an example of the importance of reporting threats, it allowed officers and school officials to move quickly to ensure the safety of students and staff.

20-year-old Matthew Reyna has been apprehended by the United States Marshal Task Force for the active aggravated robbery warrant that was issued for his arrest on 07-23-19.

Matthew Reyna was tracked down to a residence where he was apprehended and then transported to jail.

The warrant was issued after it was found that he was involved in an aggravated robbery of a business at the 3900 block of Weber road.