Category Archives: Community Outreach

Community Outreach, Traffic Safety Division

Drunk Drivers Beware: State Pays for Extra Corpus Christi Police Officers On DWI Patrol

The Corpus Christi Police Department will participate in the Impaired Driving Mobilization (IDM) grant offered by the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) which means more Corpus Christi Police Officers will be available to enforce Driving While Intoxicated offenses from December 15th, 2016 until January 1st, 2017.

TXDOT has offered the grant to reduce the number of impaired driving fatalities on Texas roadways. The grant pays for overtime for Officers so that they may focus specifically on traffic enforcement related to impaired motor vehicle operation during times when alcohol related crashes are most frequent.

Corpus Christi Police effected 1,331 arrests for intoxicated driving in 2015 after a record setting high of 1,407 arrests in 2014. The message from the Corpus Christi Police is not to operate a motor vehicle after having consumed alcoholic drinks, but has strict enforcement for those who refuse the message.

Yearly Totals of arrests for intoxicated driving by Corpus Christi Police:

2015-1331
2014-1407
2013-1203
2012-1036
2011-900
2010-979
2009-784
2008-847
2007-768
2006-896
2005-859

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Adam District, Bravo District, Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District, Patrol Division

The City’s Latest Homicide

Date: Saturday, December 10, 2016 10:54 PM
Location: 700 N. Omaha
Offense: Murder
Case Number: 1612100128

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to 700 N. Omaha in reference to a fight. As officers were en route the call was updated to a stabbing. Officers arrived and observed the 39 year old male victim lying on the ground and he was bleeding. Witnesses pointed to the suspect and officers detained him during the investigation.

Witnesses stated that several subjects came to the suspects apartment and a fight ensued. Several suspects were assaulting the suspect and at some point during the fight the victim was stabbed. The victim was transported to Spohn Memorial Hospital where he died from his injuries. The suspect and witnesses were transported to the main station to be interviewed by detectives. The suspect David Sanchez (10/22/1973) was arrested for murder and transported to the City Detention Center.

This is still an active investigation and more information may be released at a later time. This makes the 23rd homicide for the year.

Adam District, Bravo District, Charlie District, Community Outreach, Crime Stoppers, Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District, Gang Unit

Police Need your help identifying this vehicle and these persons of interest

Date: Sunday, November 13, 2016, 11:58 PM
Location: 5900 Weber Rd.
Offense: Murder
Case Number: 1611140001

Corpus Christi Police Detectives need your help identifying this vehicle and these persons of interest. The vehicle and three persons are observed in immediate the area of the apartments at 5900 Weber right before the shooting took place. Detectives believe that they may have information about the homicide and need to speak to them.

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If you know the identity of these individuals or if you have any additional information about this crime call CCPD Detectives at 361-886-2840, call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers is anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you a cash reward.

Community Outreach

Suspect Arrested in Aggravated Assault Case. Charge Might Be Upgraded to Murder.

Date: Sunday, November 27, 2016, 1:54 AM
Location: 5400 S. Staples
Offense: Aggravated Assault
Case Number: 1611270010

The United States Marshal’s Gulf Coast Fugitives and Violent Offenders Task Force arrested Victor Falfan in the 400 Block of Peoples at 5:20 p.m. on 11/30/2016.   Mr. Falfan called to turn himself in and was taken into custody without incident.  He was booked on the existing Aggravated Assault Warrant with a 300,000 dollar bond.   There will be consultation with the Nueces County District Attorneys Office to consider upgrading the charge to Murder.

This case remains under investigation and anyone having information about the event that occurred outside the Texas Nugget Club on 11/27/2016 is asked to contact the Corpus Christi Police Department Criminal Investigations Division at 361/886-2840.

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Adam District, Bravo District, Charlie District, Community Outreach, Crime Stoppers, Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District, Patrol Division

Video of Person of Interest from Murder on 11900 Mesa

Date: Thursday, November 24, 2016, 6:28 PM
Location: 11900 Mesa
Offense: Murder

Corpus Christi Police Detectives have released video of this person of interest they believe may have some information related to the homicide at 11900 Mesa. The subject appears to be a young male, thin build with long side burns.

If you know the identity of this individual please contact Detective Hemerly at 361-886-2617, call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers is anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you a cash reward.

Community Outreach

Get A Vehicle For The Holidays From The City Auction This Saturday

The City of Corpus Christi will auction 114 cars, trucks, and motorcycles at the Police Vehicle Impound Lot, located at 5485 Greenwood Drive, on Saturday, December 3rd, 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, December 2nd, 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.

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Bravo District, Charlie District, Community Outreach, Crime Stoppers, Criminal Investigations Division

Altercation leads to Arrest for Manslaughter

Date: Sunday, November 27, 2016, 3:55 PM
Location: 4700 Alma
Offense: Manslaughter
Case Number: 1611270089

The Corpus Christi Fire Department was dispatched to the 4700 block of Alma in reference to a possible heart attack. Once they arrived they began CPR and transported the 56 year old male victim to Doctors Regional Hospital. The medics called for officers because they observed what appeared to be signs of a fight. Officers arrived and detained the 63 year old male suspect.

Preliminary information is that the victim and suspect (who are brothers) got into a fight at the residence. After the fight was over the victim walked out of the room and collapsed. That is when medics were called. At approximately 4:40 PM the victim passed away. Officers arrested Lonnie Laningham (08-14-1953) for manslaughter and transported him to the City Detention Center. The case is still an ongoing investigation, information will be released as it becomes available.

Adam District, Bravo District, Charlie District, Community Outreach, Crime Stoppers, Delta District, Gang Unit, Patrol Division

Updated Photos of a Person of Interest in the City’s Latest Homicide.

Date: Thursday, November 24, 2016, 6:28 PM
Location: 11900 Mesa
Offense: Murder

Corpus Christi Police Detectives need your help identifying this person of interest. Detectives obtained surveillance video of a person they believe may have some information related to the homicide at 11900 Mesa. Here are a few more photos of this person.

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If you know the identity of this individual please contact Detective Hemerly at 361-886-2617, call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers is anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you a cash reward.

Community Outreach

Police Need Your Help Catching This Thief

Date:Friday, November 2, 2016, 5:09 PM
Location: 1530 Airline
Offense: Theft (Penal Code Section 31.03)

Corpus Christi Police Detectives need your help identifying this thief. The suspect was observed going into Lowes and going to the area of the store that has chainsaws. The suspect is seen taking two chainsaws and exiting the store making no attempt to pay for the merchandise.

If you can identify this suspect responsible for this theft, or you have any additional information about this crime, call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers is anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you a cash reward.

Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division

Criminals Got 129 Firearms So Far This Year In Corpus Christi

The Corpus Christi Police Auto Theft Task Force reported that from January 1, 2016 to October 31, 2016, there have been 129 firearms reported stolen from vehicles in Corpus Christi. The Task Force reported only 37 of those firearms have been recovered. The Task Force strongly recommends that you remove all valuables from unattended vehicles and definitely, do not leave a firearm unattended in a vehicle. One thing is certain, when a burglar steals a firearm, that means a criminal has a gun. Please help remove the opportunity for criminals to arm themselves and leave the firearms in a locked safe when unattended.
If you happen to know of anyone who has taken things that don’t belong to them, call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers is completely anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you up to $2,500 dollars in cash!firearms-graph