On Monday, August 12, 2024, at 7:05am, officers were dispatched to State Highway 358 and IH 37 overpass in reference to a male wearing a black shirt and shorts, throwing rocks at passing vehicles.

Officers arrived and located the described male and immediately detained him while they conducted their investigation. Officers spoke with the victims of six vehicles that had been damaged by the rocks thrown by the male. There were no major injuries in this incident.

The male, identified as 37-year-old Estevan Hernandez, was ultimately arrested for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and transported to the City Detention Center for booking.

On Sunday 8/11/2024 at 1:33 am, officers were dispatched to an assault in progress at The Ranch Dance Hall (4563 Everhart Road).  Call notes advised that a male subject was being assaulted, was on the ground, and not moving.  Upon arrival, officers observed an assault taking place on the side of a building on the corner of Everhart Road and Burney Drive.  Officers observed the suspect produce a handgun, while over the victim on the ground.  One of the officers of the two man unit, engaged the suspect, firing his duty weapon and striking the suspect.  The 18-year-old male suspect was transported to a local hospital and later succumbed to his injuries.  The victim of the assault was also transported to a local hospital for his injuries.  The officer involved was not injured and as per department policy, will be placed on administrative leave.  

This is an active and ongoing investigation.  If you have any information in reference to this incident, please call detectives at 361-886-2840.  If you wish to remain anonymous, you may call CrimeStoppers at 361-888-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C=&T=

On Thursday, August 8, 2024, at 12:33am, CCPD Gang Officers were dispatched to the 2000 block of Corban Drive in reference to an attempt to locate a wanted subject.

Detectives with the Criminal Investigations Division, Robbery/Homicide Unit, conducted their investigation in reference to the homicide on June 7, 2024, at the 5800 block of Skylark Drive. On Tuesday, August 6, 2024, they obtained a warrant for murder for Deaundre Lemmons, bond $750,000. 

CCPD Gang Officers located Lemmons in the 2000 block of Corban Drive and placed him into custody for the outstanding warrant. He was transported to the City Detention Center for booking.

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On Friday, June 7, 2024, at 9:31pm, officers were dispatched to the 5800 block of Skylark Drive in reference to a shooting with injuries.

Officers arrived and located two shooting victims: a 44-year-old female and a 60-year-old female. Both victims were transported by medics to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. The 44-year-old victim has since succumbed to her injuries.

Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division arrived and began their investigation. They found that a black passenger car with black rims, possibly a Mazda, drove by the residence and began shooting into the residence, where the two women were struck by the gunfire. The vehicle fled the scene.

If you have any information regarding this incident, you are urged to call Detectives at 361-886-2840. You may also call Crime Stoppers at 361-888-TIPS or submit the information online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C=&T=. Information provided to Crime Stoppers is anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you a cash reward.

At approximately 8:37am, on Thursday, August 8, 2024, a report of an active shooter was called in for the campus of Calallen High School.

The entire campus was cleared by police personnel. We can confirm that there is no threat to the school and there are no injuries.  We can also confirm that this call was a hoax, the source of the call is currently being investigated.  

The safety and security of our citizens is our highest priority, and we take all threats made toward our campuses, students, and staff seriously.    

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Officers are responding to an unverified report of a possible threat at Calallen High School.

Officers are on scene and actively assessing and securing the campus to ensure the safety of our students and staff.

At this time, officers have found no evidence to suggest there is an active threat. Although we believe the phone call was a hoax, officers will conduct a thorough search of the campus.

On Friday, August 2, 2024, at 10:38pm, officers were dispatched to the 5000 block of Kostoryz Road in reference to a major traffic collision with injuries.

Officers arrived and located a 5-vehicle collision. Witnesses told officers that the driver of a silver Ford pickup was traveling northbound on the 5000 block of Kostoryz, disregarded two traffic control devices (ran two red lights), and struck a black passenger car that was driving westbound on S. Padre Island Drive through the intersection with a green light. The collision caused the pickup to roll and crash into two additional vehicles that were sitting at the red light, facing southbound. During the rollover, the pickup threw debris onto an additional vehicle, causing damage to that vehicle.

Medics transported the 39-year-old female driver of the black passenger car to a local hospital with serious injuries. The four occupants of the two passenger cars that were struck were also transported to a local hospital with minor injuries. The occupant of the fifth vehicle was uninjured.

The driver of the pickup, 40-year-old Joshua Smith, displayed signs of intoxication and was arrested for intoxication assault with a vehicle. He was transported to a local hospital for medical clearance. After he was medically cleared, he was transported to the City Detention Center for booking.

On Monday, August 12, 2024, the school year begins for the Corpus Christi ISD, Flour Bluff ISD and many other educational institutes. Here are some tips to remind parents, students and everyday drivers to make sure this school year is a safe one.

*Slow down, pay attention, refrain from distracted driving and exercise patience.

*School zones are active: All school zone speed limits are, by law, 15 miles per hour less than the posted speed limit. They will be enforced.

*Be aware of those walking to and from school and/or getting on and off school buses. You are required to stop for school buses and crosswalks – they are a no passing zone.

*Our traffic safety officers will be out in force as they have been for the schools already in session. Our goal is to keep our children safe!

We hope everyone had a great summer and wish all of our students a productive and memorable 2024-2025 school year!

On July 28, 2024, at 7:51am, officers were dispatched to the 7000 block of Brandon Dr. in reference to a residential burglary. The homeowner called 911 and stated he shot an intruder who had broken into his home.

When officers arrived, they located a 48-year-old male deceased inside of the home.

Robbery/Homicide Detectives with the Criminal Investigations Division arrived and began their investigation.

On Monday, July 29, 2024, Detectives obtained a warrant for murder for the homeowner, Douglas Watters, bond $500,000. At approximately 8:55pm on Monday night, Corpus Christi Police Department Gang Officers took Watters into custody at the 3600 block of La Paz Drive. He was transported to the City Detention Center for booking.

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.

Date: Saturday, August 3, 2024

Time: 10:00 am (gates open at 8:00 am)

Location: 5485 Greenwood Dr. Corpus Christi Tx 78417

ON SITE AUCTION SALE AND LIVE ONLINE (WEBCAST)

REGISTRATION: visit https://siskauction.hibid.com/ to register and obtain further on-line auction instructions.

VIEWING: Friday, August 2, 2024, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Everyone must be registered and have a bidder number to enter the auction.

No purses or backpacks allowed in the auction area.

ABSOLUTELY no one under 18 allowed throughout the entire auction.  This includes viewing day, during the auction and while picking up auction vehicles.

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On July 28, 2024, at about 7:51 am CCPD officers were dispatched to the 7000 block of Brandon Dr. in reference to a residential burglary. The homeowner who called in stated he shot an intruder who had broken into his home.

When officers arrived, they located a deceased male inside the home.

Investigators with the Robbery Homicide Division were called to investigate.

At this time this an active and ongoing investigation.

On July 18, 2024, at about 8:25 pm officers were dispatched to the 3800 block of Brandywine Ct. in reference to a shooting. When officers arrived, they located a 22-year-old male with a gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries.

Preliminary investigation showed there was a disturbance between two neighbors. Someone produced a weapon and shot the male.

Detectives with the Criminal Investigations Division investigated the homicide. On Monday, July 22, 2024, Detectives obtained arrest warrants for Rodolfo Silvas (bond $1,000,000) and Xavier Reyna (bond $500,000) for murder.

Deputies with the United States Marshals Gulf Coast Violent Offenders and Fugitive Task Force located Rodolfo Silvas at the 1900 block of Trojan Ave. on Thursday, July 25, 2024, and arrested him for the outstanding warrant. Silvas was transported to the City Detention Center for booking.

Deputies with the US Marshals, along with the Corpus Christi Gang Unit and Corpus Christi K9 units located Xavier Reyna at the 3700 block of Tampa Ct. on Thursday, July 25, 2024, and arrested him for the outstanding warrant. Reyna was transported to the City Detention Center for booking.

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.