On Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at 10:50am, officers were dispatched to the 6400 block of S. Staples St. in reference to a cardiac call. Call notes advised a 3-year-old male was not breathing. 

Officers arrived and observed medics providing life-saving aid to the child. They transported the child to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. 

Detectives with the Child Crimes Unit arrived and are currently investigating the incident. Preliminary information is the victim was with a 21-year-old male at the residence. The child became unresponsive, and the male called 911. The male, who’s identity will be released later today, has been arrested for an outstanding, unrelated warrant. Due to injuries found on the victim, he was also arrested for Injury to a Child Causes Serious Bodily Injury. The male will be transported to the City Detention Center for booking. 

A 1-year-old male was also transported to a local hospital for precautionary reasons. At this time, the 1-year-old male child is uninjured. 

This is an active and ongoing investigation. When we have more information to release, we will do so on our blotter page. If anyone has information about this incident, they are encouraged to contact Detectives at 361-886-2840. If anyone wishes to remain anonymous, they may contact Crime Stoppers at 361-888-TIPS. 

UPDATE: Robbery Homicide Detectives were able to identify the offender involved in this shooting.

Detectives secured an Aggravated Assault w/Deadly Weapon warrant for 19-year-old Jerry Lopez Jr.  

On February 11, 2025, around 5:00 pm The U.S. Marshals Gulf Coast Violent Offenders Fugitive Task Force Officers were able to track down Lopez in the 3300 block of Alameda Dr. and take him into custody without incident.

Lopez was taken to the main police station for interviewing then to the City Detention Center for booking.

ORIGINAL: On Monday, February 10, 2025, at 7:58pm, officers were dispatched to the 2700 block of S. Staples Street in reference to a shooting with injuries. 

Officers arrived and located a 23-year-old male suffering from gunshot wounds and immediately provided aid until medics arrived. Medics transported the male to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. 

Detectives with the Robbery/Homicide Unit arrived and began their investigation. They spoke with witnesses and were advised of a black sedan (unknown make/model) that was involved in the shooting. The victim and offender met in the parking lot and during the conversation, the offender produced a firearm and shot the victim. Detectives believe the victim and offender are known to each other and there is no threat to the public as this is not a random act of violence. 

The investigation is still in the early stages and is an active investigation. If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact Corpus Christi Police Detectives at (361) 886-2840. Individuals who wish to remain anonymous while providing information to Detectives may contact Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit their tip online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C=&T= 

On Monday, February 10, 2025, at 12:37pm, officers were dispatched to the area of Weber/Holly in reference to a road rage incident. Additional callers advised a female ran inside of a business at the 5900 block of Weber in an attempt to get away from her ex-boyfriend. 

Officers arrived and located the female victim, who did not have any injuries. The victim told officers that her ex-boyfriend had intentionally struck her vehicle with his vehicle and attempted numerous times to get inside of her vehicle. Officers determined that the call was not road rage but a domestic violence incident. 

The male had fled the scene in his vehicle, which officers located on the 1900 block of Gaslight St. The male, identified as 28-year-old Alexander Lopez, began running from officers. Officers set up a perimeter and K9 and Drone officers assisted on scene. Lopez was located underneath a house at the 1900 block of Paul Jones and taken into custody. He was arrested for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and evading arrest.  

Lopez was transported to a local hospital for medical clearance. Once he was medically cleared, he was transported to the City Detention Center for booking. 

During the late hours of Saturday night into Sunday morning, CCPD officers arrested 6 individuals for reckless driving on Hwy 358/ SPID.

Each of these individuals were observed on separate occasions traveling well over 100 MPH showing the disregard for the safety of other motorists around.

Ethan Faulk (26) was arrested for reckless driving and endangering a child, as he had 2 infants in the vehicle at the time of this foolish act.

Nathan Perez (20) reckless driving.

John Ramos (24) was arrested for reckless driving, possession of a controlled substance and unlawful carrying of a weapon.

Josiah Deana (26) Reckless driving.

Randy Guerra (19) reckless driving.

Eliseo Reza (23) was arrested for reckless driving and unlawful carrying of a weapon.

This is a stark reminder that the Corpus Christi Police Department takes these actions seriously and will not be tolerated.  

On February 8, 2025, at about 2:39 am officers were dispatched to the 5400 block of S. Staples. St. in reference to an aggravated robbery. Updates stated a male was shot in the parking lot.

Officers arrived and located an adult male victim in the parking lot with an apparent gunshot wound. He was immediately transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

As officers began their investigation, they were able to piece together what had occurred.

Officers were told the victim was assaulted in the parking lot after he had exited the establishment. The offender was attempting to take property from the victim and a physical altercation ensued.   

The victim was shot by the offender. During the incident the victim was able to disarm the offender.

The offender fled the scene prior to police arrival.

The Violent Crimes Unit was able to identify and track down offender, 22-year-old Aaron Armendarez and place him under arrest. He was transported to the City Detention center for booking, where he was charged with Aggravated Robbery.

🚨 ATTENTION CORPUS CHRISTI 🚨

The Auto Theft Task Force has noticed a recent increase in tail light thefts targeting 2020 and newer Ford model vehicles. Thieves are quickly removing and reselling these parts, leaving vehicle owners with costly repairs.

🔹 What You Can Do:
✅ Park in well-lit areas or inside a garage when possible.
✅ Consider installing an anti-theft alarm.
✅ Report any suspicious activity in parking lots or neighborhoods.
✅ If you’ve been a victim, file a report with CCPD immediately.

Please help us spread the word and protect our community! If you have any information, contact the Corpus Christi Auto Theft Task Force at 📞 (361) 886-2600

#CCPD #AutoTheftTaskForce #ProtectYourRide 🚔

The Corpus Christi Police Department needs your help to identify and apprehend this dangerous felony offender.

The suspect is described as a dark-complected Hispanic or Black male in his mid-30s (possibly older, but looks young), approximately 5’08”– 5’11” with a medium-build and a deep voice.

The individual depicted in this police sketch is suspected of several recent early morning residential burglaries at the Caspian apartments, 5901 Weber Road. During two of these burglaries, the suspect either attempted or committed sexual assault.

If you recognize this individual, please call Detectives at 361-886-2840. Individuals wishing to remain anonymous may contact Crimestoppers at (361) 888-TIPS (8477) or online at: https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?I

On February 3, 2025, at approximately 5:08 pm CCPD officers were dispatched to the 600 block of Glazebrook St. in reference to a shooting. Upon arrived officers located 2 deceased individuals inside an apartment.

Robbery Homicide Detectives were called out to the scene to assist. 

At this time, it appears to be a murder/suicide. The events that led up to the shooting are unclear.

The individuals involved were known to each other, and there is no one else involved. There is no threat to the public.

This is an ongoing investigation.  

On Sunday, February 2, 2025, at 2:55am, officers were dispatched to the 3300 block of Southland Drive in reference to shots heard. 

Officers arrived and spoke to a 43-year-old female victim who stated her ex-husband drove by and shot at her and her juvenile child. Officers found that the residence was struck by the gunfire. There were no injuries reported by the victims. 

Officers searched the area for the suspect and located him at the 300 block of Garfield Drive and immediately placed 39-year-old Andres Perales into custody for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Officers discovered that Perales had suffered a minor graze wound during the incident and he was immediately transported to a local hospital for medical attention. 

Perales was found to have an outstanding Nueces County warrant for Violation of Certain Court Order, bond $10,000, and was additionally charged with the warrant. He was additionally charged with Violation of Certain Court Order due to active bond conditions he had violated during this incident. 

After Perales was medically cleared at the hospital, he was transported to the City Detention Center for booking. 

On Sunday, February 2, 2025, at 12:47am, officers were dispatched to the 4100 block of S. Staples Street in reference to a major traffic crash involving a pedestrian. 

Officers arrived and located a 77-year-old male pedestrian who had been struck by a grey passenger car. Medics transported the male to a local hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. 

Officer investigation found that the passenger car was traveling southbound on the 4100 block of S. Staples Street and struck the pedestrian, who was walking in the roadway, not in a crosswalk. The driver of the vehicle remained on scene and there were no citations issued.