Date: 07/14/2016
Location: 2400 Capitan
Offense: Aggravated Assault 
Case Number: 1607140065

A 39 year old female is reporting to police that she was stabbed several times by a man who came to her house to buy some property that she had advertised on Craig’s List.  The victim described the offender as a heavy set Hispanic male with a mustache.  She said that he appeared to be about 35 years of age.  No suspect vehicle was seen or described by the victim.   The victim was transported to Spohn Memorial Hospital with serious injuries that are not thought to be life threatening.

This incident is in the early stages of the investigation and police are reaching out to neighbors in the area as well as anybody else that might have information about this crime.

Anyone who knows any additional information about this crime should contact the Corpus Christi Police Department at 886-2840. Information about unsolved crimes may be provided to investigators anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or online at 888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

CCPD wants to remind the community that we have created exchange sites that could be used for merchandise transactions that originated on Craig’s List, Facebook, etc.

The police Department currently has 4 merchandise exchange sites that are monitored 24 hours a day by cameras.

1.) Central Public Library – 805 Commanche st.

2.) Ben F McDonald Public Library- 4044 Greenwood Dr.

3.) Owen R. Hopkins Public Library Public Library -3202 McKinzie Rd

4.) Anita & W.T. Neyland Public Library- 1230 Carmel Pkwy

Kari’s Law goes into effect September 1, 2016. Any business that has a multi line telephone system will be required to ensure direct dial access to 911 (no need to dial 9 to get an outside line). For more information go to www.texas911.org/karislaw

The Corpus Christi Animal Control and Vector Services received a confirmation of West Nile virus in a mosquito in the 5800 Block  of Crest Circle from a test that was submitted on July 6, 2016.

Vector Services has implemented the Mosquito Management Response Plan to this detection. The response entails the following:

1. The spraying of a 1/2 mile radius around the area of the detection for three consecutive nights beginning tonight.
2. Police Directed Patrol officers and Neighborhood Services personnel will be attempting to locate any standing water in the affected neighborhood including examining abandoned properties.
3. Vector Services will conduct continuing surveillance of mosquito traps in the immediate area for signs of the Culex species of mosquito responsible for West Nile virus.

The need to spray a larger area is not necessary based on the entomology of the Culex species mosquito and the normal travel distance of this mosquito.

Vector Control will be conducting the aerial spray in the evening, and at dusk, since that is the time the Culex is most active. Residents are reminded to check their property for standing water and to avoid if possible outdoor activities at dusk and dawn, wear long sleeve shirts and long pants if possible. Use appropriate mosquito repellent with DEET for themselves and their children. Please call 361-826-2489 if you wish to report abandoned property or high grass or standing water.

Date: 07/10/2016    8:40 PM
Location: 4109 S. Staples Street
Offense: Theft (31.03 BM) Criminal Mischief (28.03 BM)
Case Number: 1607110133

Corpus Christi Police Department detectives need your help identifying these two theft suspects. The two suspects were observed on surveillance cameras entering Wal Mart. They were then seen prying open a cash register and taking a undisclosed amount of money. The suspects were then seen on camera exiting the store.

Anyone who knows any additional information about this crime should contact the Corpus Christi Police Department at 886-2600. Information about this  crime may be provided to investigators anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or online at 888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

Date: Thursday, June 30, 2016
Location: 1000 block of Herndon Street
Event: Missing Person
Case Number: 1606300177

On July 6, 2016, Corpus Christi Police Department Family Violence Detectives obtained a warrant for the arrest of Nigel Green (2/23/86).  The warrants were obtained for Aggravated Assault (Family Violence) where Carina Castellanos was the victim.  The Aggravated Assault had occurred in the 1000 blk of Herndon on June 10, 2016. 

The United States Marshal’s Violent Offender Task Force, out of San Antonio, located and arrested Nigel Green on July 7, 2016.  CCPD Robbery/Homicide Detectives, who were handling the missing person report regarding Carina, went to San Antonio and transported Nigel back to Corpus Christi.  During the interview with Detectives, Nigel confessed to murdering Carina Castellanos.  Nigel Green then led Detectives to a corn field along Interstate 37 and Highway 359 in Mathis, Texas.  In a ditch, bordering the corn field, Detectives found the remains of what we believe is the body of Carina Castellanos.   

Nigel Green was arrested for the Aggravated Assault (Family Violence) warrants and Murder.