On Sunday, November 24, 2024, at 4:45pm, CCPD received a call to back up an off-duty Corpus Christi Independent School District (CCISD) officer at the 1800 block of S. Padre Island Drive.

Preliminary information is the CCISD officer made contact with a subject in a vehicle who was suspected of theft that occurred inside the store. The officer was drug from the vehicle and shots were fired by the officer. The vehicle continued driving after the officer fell from the vehicle and drove into a nearby field. CCPD utilized drones to check the status of the male inside the vehicle and found him deceased. Medics transported the CCISD officer to a local hospital for minor injuries.

The Corpus Christi Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division will be investigating this incident.

This is an active and ongoing investigation. If you have any information pertaining to this incident, you are encouraged to call the Corpus Christi Police Department Criminal Investigations Division at 361-886-2840. Anyone who would like to keep their identity secret and still provide information to detectives should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit the tip online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C=&T=.&nbsp.

On Saturday, November 23, 2024, at 9:09pm, CCPD Gang officers were actively patrolling the area of the 3900 block of Fort Worth Street when they observed two juvenile male subjects walking in the street. One of the juvenile males produced a handgun and shot multiple times in the air. The juveniles took off running down the street and a CCPD Drone operator was utilized in obtaining the juvenile’s direction of travel for officers.

Officers contacted the juvenile males on the 4000 block of Pope Drive and apprehended the 15-year-old juvenile male who was observed by officers shooting a handgun in the air. The handgun was found on the juvenile and recovered. The juvenile was also in possession of an illegal narcotic. He was arrested for unlawful carrying of a weapon, possession of a controlled substance, discharge of firearm in certain municipalities and minor in possession of tobacco products and was transported to the Nueces County Juvenile Justice Center for booking.

The other juvenile, a 14-year-old male, was issued a citation for minor in possession of tobacco products and released to his parent.

On Saturday, November 23, 2024, at 8:35pm, officers were dispatched to the 1500 block of S. Port Ave. in reference to a robbery with a weapon.

Officers arrived and spoke to the victim and witnesses. They found that an unknown black male suspect entered the store and approached the clerk. The male pointed a handgun at the clerk, took an undisclosed amount of money from the register and fled the scene.

The suspect is described as a black male, approximately 6 feet tall and was wearing a black jacket, white cap and surgical mask.

This is an active and ongoing investigation. If you have any information pertaining to this incident, you are encouraged to call the Corpus Christi Police Department Criminal Investigations Division at 361-886-2840. Anyone who would like to keep their identity secret and still provide information to detectives should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit the tip online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C=&T=.&nbsp.

On Friday, November 22, 2024, at 5:19pm, officers were dispatched to Highway 358 westbound at Waldron Road in reference to a major traffic crash involving a pedestrian.

Officers arrived and located a deceased male pedestrian in the roadway. The vehicle that struck the pedestrian remained on scene.

Investigators with the Traffic Unit arrived to conduct their investigation. Investigators determined that the vehicle was traveling westbound at the 10100 block of Highway 358 and the pedestrian intentionally walked into oncoming traffic and was struck by the vehicle.

If you or anyone you know needs help, consider the following options:
*Call 911 for immediate assistance
*Reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or use the Lifeline Chat online at suicidepreventionlifeline.org.

Detectives with the Corpus Christi Police Department’s Narcotics and Vice Investigations Division dismantled another illicit gambling operation Thursday, November 21st, serving a search warrant at the El Patron Game Room in the 4600 block of S Padre Island drive. The search warrant was the conclusion of a months-long investigation into the business that, once again, uncovered evidence of continued illegal gambling. During Thursday’s operation, Detectives found and seized multiple illegal gambling devices and over $25,000 in cash. One employee were arrested and charged with gambling promotion, keeping a gambling place, possession of a gambling device, and engaging in organized criminal activity. Engaging in organized criminal activity is a state jail felony, punishable by up to two years in jail and a maximum $10,000 fine, while the other three charges are class A misdemeanors. 21 adult patrons inside the game room were cited for gambling, a class C misdemeanor. NVID had previously raided the same location in March of 2024.

This investigation continues, and additional charges and arrests are possible. The Corpus Christi Police Department reminds citizens that game rooms which pay out cash rewards are engaging in illegal gambling. Patrons as well as the management of these establishments may face criminal charges.

NVID Detectives were assisted in the operation by officers with the CCPD Operations Division, as well as investigators with the State of Texas Comptroller’s Office, which regulates coin operated machines. No coin operated machine violations were found.

The Corpus Christi Police Department continues to collaborate with our local state and federal partners to investigate and combat illegal gambling. Investigators will continue to enforce all Texas gambling laws, which will help accomplish our mission to reduce crime, reduce the fear of crime and to improve the quality of life in our community.

CCPD Announces Bus Wrap Unveiling and Holiday Initiative

With the Holidays rapidly approaching, your Corpus Christi Police Department is asking for your help in combatting motor vehicle crimes!

Join the Corpus Christi Police Department, the Insurance Council of Texas, Iconic Sign Groups, and Corpus Christi RTA on Monday, November 25th, at 1:00 PM for this year’s annual auto theft bus wrap unveiling, hosted by Mattress Firm in Moore Plaza.

During this event, you will learn about CCPD’s plans for increased police presence during the holiday season and receive valuable tips on how to avoid becoming a victim of auto crime. We hope to see you there! Remember, if you like it, lock it!!

Date: November 25, 2024
Time: 1:00-1:30pm
Location: Mattress Firm, 5425 South Padre Island Drive, Corpus Christi, TX 78414

On Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at 9:19pm, officers were dispatched to the 4100 block of Brett Street in reference to a shooting with injuries.

Officers arrived at the location and could not locate a shooting victim. Officers located a crime scene in the parking lot and spoke with witnesses.

Officers determined that a drug transaction between two males turned into a robbery when one of the males produced a firearm and shot the 18-year-old victim. The victim left the scene in a white passenger car.

At 9:25pm, officers were dispatched to a shooting call for service and located the 18-year-old shooting victim and the vehicle at the 1400 block of Painter Street. Medics transported the victim to a local hospital with serious injuries.

The suspect was not located. The suspect is described as a Hispanic male wearing a grey hoodie. Officers do not believe this to be a random act of violence.

This is still an active and ongoing investigation. If you have any information pertaining to this incident, you are encouraged to call the Corpus Christi Police Department Criminal Investigations Division at 361-886-2840. Anyone who would like to keep their identity secret and still provide information to detectives should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit the tip online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C=&T=.&nbsp.

Join Us for the Corpus Christi Police Career Seminar!

Are you ready to start a meaningful career in Law Enforcement or as a MetroCom Dispatcher, and make a real impact in your community? Don’t miss this opportunity!

When: Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at 6:00 PM

Where: Corpus Christi Police Department Training Center, 6902 Yorktown Blvd, Corpus Christi, Texas

Take the first step towards a rewarding future!

RSVP today by emailing ImeldaB@cctexas.com or call 361-826-2978.

If you cannot attend in person, please email ImeldaB@cctexas.com to join the Career Seminar via Zoom.

If you are interested in becoming a dispatcher for CCPD MetroCom, please contact Jessica Salinas at 361-886-2816 or email dispatchcareers@cctexas.com.

On November 18, 2024, at about 6:03 pm CCPD officers were dispatched to the 5700 block of Everhart Rd in reference to a stabbing. Officers arrived at the business and located a 35-year-old male victim. The male was transported to a local hospital with life threatening injuries.

Officers secured the scene and began to contact witnesses and employees.

The preliminary investigation showed the victim was terminated from his place of employment earlier in the day. The place of employment was adjacent to where the victim was found.

Witnesses stated the victim had come back to work several times throughout the day to harass and threaten employees. The police were called several times, but the male would runaway before the police would arrive.

The last time the victim showed up he began to assault an ex-co-worker in the parking lot.

The victim then approached another ex co -worker. The ex co worker then stabbed the victim.

The offender was identified as 53-year-old Margarito Cisneros. He was ultimately arrested for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly weapon. Cisneros was transported to the city detention center.

This is still an active investigation.

On 11-16-24 at about 11:12 pm officers observed a black truck exiting a driveway at IH 37 and Water St. As the truck exited, it accelerated quickly causing the rear tires to screech and rear end of the vehicle to fishtail. The driver’s behavior clearly disregarded for the safety of other motorists and pedestrians nearby.

A traffic stop was conducted of the truck and the driver was placed under arrest for reckless driving.

44-year-old Adam Perez was transported to the city detention center for booking, where he was additionally charged with unlawful carrying of a weapon. A gun was located in his vehicle at the time of the offense.