The Corpus Christi Police Department is asking for help in locating two suspects that were involved in an Aggravated Robbery of a business at the 3900 block of South Padre Island Drive on Monday July 22^nd, 2019.

The first suspect is 20-year-old Matthew Reyna and he is described as a Hispanic male, 6’0”, 175 lbs., with Black hair and Brown eyes.  He has an active warrant for Aggravated Robbery with a Deadly Weapon with a bond of $200,000.00 dollars.

MATTHEW REYNA
CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS.

The second suspect is 17-year-old Aaron Reyes and he is described as a Hispanic male, 5’0”, 130 lbs., with Brown hair and Brown eyes. He has an active warrant for Aggravated Robbery with a Deadly Weapon with a bond of $100,000.00 dollars.

AARON REYES
CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS.

If you have any information on where these suspects can be located you are asked to call either 911, the non-emergency line at 361-886-2600 or Crime Stoppers at 361-888-TIPS (8477).

***Update: Victoria Garza has been taken into custody by CCPD.***

The Corpus Christi Police Department are asking for help in locating 20-year-old Victoria Garza who has an outstanding warrant for Murder with a $250,000.00 bond.

Victoria Garza is described as a Hispanic female who stands 5’5”, weighs approximately 165 pounds, with Brown eyes and Brown hair.

If you know where Victoria Garza can be located, we encourage you to call 911 or the non-emergency number 361-886-2600.

If you would like to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit the information online at cctexas.com/crimestoppers, it can earn you a cash reward.

Date:  Thursday, July 11, 2019 9:49 p.m.
Location: Cleo and Headley Street
Incident:  Murder
Incident Number:  1907110132

Corpus Christi Police Officers  were dispatched to the area of Cleo and Headley street in reference to a shooting with injuries. Officers arrived to a 41 year old female with a gunshot wound to the head lying in the street. The victim was quickly transported to Spohn Shoreline for treatment. Officers learned that there was a disturbance in the street between the victim and a male subject. Other individuals intervened and the disturbance escalated. At some point during the disturbance witnesses heard several shots and observed a 4-door grey vehicle leave the scene at a high rate of speed. The witnesses observed the female victim to be shot and called 911.

Detectives took over the case and were advised on 7-12-2019 that the 41 year old female victim died from her injuries. The detectives followed up on leads and interviewed witnesses and were able to get a warrant issued for 29 year old Larry Ramos. On 7-16-2019 at approximately 6:45 pm officers sat up on the wanted suspect in the area of 1400 Coahuila. Officers saw the suspect leave a residence and were able to take him into custody without incident. Larry Ramos was transported to the main station to be interviewed and then to the City Detention Center.

This is still an active investigation and detectives are asking anyone who has information about this vehicle of interest, or has any additional information about this crime should call Det. Julio Ramos at 361-886-2892, call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Crime Stoppers guarantees to keep the identity secret of anyone who provides information and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn the caller a cash reward.

The 17th annual Boots & Badges Blood Drive Challenge hosted by the Coastal Bend Blood Center has started. The challenge is a friendly competition between area law enforcement and firefighting entities to see whether the “boots” or “badges” can bring in the most blood donations during the two-week long challenge. This lifesaving competition helps to boost the blood supply during the summer and aid in the Blood Center’s efforts to reduce summer blood shortages.

The Corpus Christi Police Department would like our community to assist the Coastal Bend Blood Center gather as many donations as possible. To view locations that are close to you and fit your schedule visit the Coastal Bend Blood Centers web page calendar here: https://www.coastalbendbloodcenter.org/events/

When you give blood let them know that you are doing so on behalf of the Corpus Christi Police Department!

Go Badges!!

There are many scams that criminals will use to separate you from your hard-earned money. You have the pigeon drop, romance, arrest warrant, law suit, IRS, and warranty scam, just to name a few. Here are a few tips to avoid being a victim.

-If it sounds to good to be true, it is!
This should go without saying but sometimes it needs to be said.
If you did not play the Nigerian Lotto you can’t win the Nigerian Lotto. That prince that wants to give you some of his fortune is the prince of thieves. Also, you have to apply for Federal grants, the government will not call you to see if you just want some money.

-Do not answer unfamiliar phone numbers or emails.
If you receive a call and do not recognize the number, let it go to voicemail. Do a search of the number in a search engine to see if it is associated with a scam.
For emails never click on attachments from an email that you were not expecting. Malware could be embedded in the attachment which would allow the criminals access to your information.

-Do not give out your financial or personal information.
Never give out this information to anyone that calls you unsolicited. For example, you get a call from “Planet Express” that they have a package for you. They need your name, date of birth and credit card to verify it is yours. You tell yourself “Self, I was not expecting a package from Planet Express” but instead giving them your information, you tell them you will call them back. Do not use the number they give you but rather look up the number yourself so that you know it is the legitimate company. Scammers will just give you their number and you end up talking to them again.

-Using gift / iTunes card to pay a debt.
If a business or anyone asks you to purchase gift cards or iTunes cards, then call them with the numbers be wary. Gift cards are used to purchase goods but should never be used to pay a debt. The IRS does not take iTunes card as payment for outstanding debt.

If you find that you are a victim of a crime be sure to contact us at 911, or the non-emergency number 361-886-2600 to file a report.

This morning, the Corpus Christi Police Department along with local wrecker companies conducted a 2 hour operation targeting drivers not moving over for emergency vehicles. In the two hour period officers stopped 30 vehicles for not moving over or slowing down for the wreckers. The officers wrote a total of 36 citations, impounded 1 vehicle and made one arrest for a warrant as a result of the traffic stops.

The law requires that drivers move over and slow down for emergency vehicles. Those vehicles covered under this section are police, fire, wreckers and Texas Dept. of Transportation. Please pay attention while driving and if you see an emergency vehicle, slow down and move over.

The Corpus Christi Police Departments’ Criminal Investigation Division was able to secure and execute an arrest warrant for 45-year-old Cruz Zamudio. Zamudio was transported to the City Detention Center for processing and was later booked at the Nueces County Jail on 07/03/2019 with a total bond of $175,000.

Zamudio was booked on the following charges:
Warrant for Sexual Assault – $125,000 Bond
Warrant for Improper Photo/Visual – $50,000 Bond

This investigation is still ongoing and there exists the possibility of witnesses or other victims that have not come forward at this time. Anyone who may have been victimized or who may have information concerning Cruz Zamudio is encouraged to call the lead investigator, Senior Officer Michael Manzano at 886-2891. You may also call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or go online by visiting http://www.888tips.com. If the information you provide leads to an arrest, it may earn you a cash reward up to $2,500.

Please note that several photos of Cruz Zamudio are being released due to a change in his appearance over the years. An array of photos showing his age progression through the years may serve as a visual for witnesses or victims who may not otherwise recognize him in his most recent photo.

Cruz Zamudio – July 2019

Cruz Zamudio – Facebook Photo

Cruz Zamudio – Facebook Photo

Cruz Zamudio – April 2017

Cruz Zamudio – August 2012

Cruz Zamudio – December 2011

Update: 10:06 pm Chloe has been located. Thank you for your help in sharing our post.

Corpus Christi Police Department needs your help to locate the whereabouts of a missing child. Chloe Ann Rodriguez has been reported missing on today’s date. Chloe was last seen at approximately 7:30 pm in the area of the 1500 block of 17TH Street. Chloe was last known to be walking toward Sarita Street. If anyone has seen Chloe or knows her whereabouts, please contact 911 immediately.

Chloe is described as a 10-year-old female, with brown hair and brown eyes and is wearing a black shirt with the word “wicked” on it and black shorts. Chloe is said to be 4 feet, 103 pounds and wears glasses with black frames.

The Corpus Christi Police Department asks that anyone who may have any additional information about the whereabouts of Chloe please contact the Corpus Christi Police. Information may be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or online at http://www.cityofcc.com/crimestoppers.

The far right lanes on US Hwy 181 both Northbound and Southbound will be closed off from 5:00 pm to approximately midnight on July 4th.

The Burleson Exit at HWY 181 will be closed off at 7:30 pm on July 4th.

Please expect traffic congestion and delays.