Following the search warrant executed at Lucky Panda Game Room on the 5200 block of Ayers Street on May 8th, 2025, Detectives continued their investigation. As a result of this continuing investigation, they were able to obtain arrest warrants for two subjects, who have been arrested for the outstanding warrants.

Eric Tunchez (age 37)
Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity (SJF) bond $25,000
Keeping a Gambling Place (A Mis) bond $10,000
Gambling Promotion (A Mis) bond $10,000
Possession of Gambling Equipment (A Mis) bond $10,000
Intent/Know Operate Game Room Violation (A Mis) bond $10,000

Jessica Perez (age 50)
Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity (SJF) bond $25,000
Keeping a Gambling Place (A Mis) bond $10,000
Gambling Promotion (A Mis) bond $10,000
Possession of Gambling Equipment (A Mis) bond $10,000
Intent/Know Operate Game Room Violation (A Mis) bond $10,000

This is still an active investigation.

UNLUCKY WEEK FOR ILLEGAL GAMBLING AS NVID BUSTS TWO SOUTHSIDE GAME ROOMS

On Sunday, May 18, 2025, at 4:40am, officers with the Corpus Christi Police Department were dispatched to a local hospital in reference to two individuals who walked into the hospital with gunshot wounds.

Preliminary investigation showed that a group of people were gathered on the 100 block of Shoreline Blvd. when for unknown reasons, individuals began shooting at each other.

Detectives with the Criminal Investigations Division have been investigating this incident and obtained a warrant for Aggravated Assault-Mass Shooting, bond $750,000, for 21-year-old Sean Taylor, one of the individuals who was injured during the shootout. Detectives obtained the warrant due to the fact that they found that Taylor discharged a firearm towards a group of four or more people in an attempt to cause serious bodily injury or death.

Taylor was medically cleared from a local hospital and arrested for the outstanding warrant on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. He was transported and booked into the City Detention Center.

This is still an active and ongoing investigation. Anyone with information is asked to please call Corpus Christi Police Department Detectives at 361-886-2840. If you would like to remain anonymous, you may contact Crime Stoppers at 361-888-TIPS (8477) or submit the information online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C=&T=.

Update 5/19/25 at 3:53pm: Nicole has been located and is safe. Thank you for your help.

The Corpus Christi Police Department needs your help in locating missing person NICOLE GUEST.

Nicole was last seen leaving her residence in the 900 block of Airport Rd., this morning at approximately 4:45 am.

Nicole was last seen wearing a black hoodie sweatshirt and black pants. She is 18 years old, approximately 5’ ft tall and weighs about 130 pounds. She has brown hair and green eyes.  Nicole has also been diagnosed with autism.

If you see Nicole or know where she is please call 911, or non-emergency at 361-886-2600.

On Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 4:40 am, Officers with the Corpus Christi Police Department were dispatched to a local hospital in reference to two individuals (18 year old male and 21 year old male) who walked into the hospital with gunshot wounds. Both victims are currently stable.

Preliminary investigation shows that a group of individuals, belonging to different car clubs, were gathered on the 100 block of Shoreline Blvd. when for unknown reasons, individuals began shooting at each other.

The safety and well being of our community remain our top priority. Incidents of this nature are taken very seriously and will be thoroughly investigated.

This scene is still actively working and anyone with information is asked to please call Corpus Christi Police Department Detectives at 361-886-2840. If you would like to remain anonymous, you may contact Crime Stoppers at 361-888-TIPS (8477) or submit the information online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C=&T=.

On May 18, 2025, at about 2:30 am CCPD Violent Crimes Traffic unit observed an SUV traveling over 105 mph in the 4000 block of HWY 358 east bound. The vehicle changed lanes abruptly cutting off other motorists on the highway.

The SUV exited the highway, and officers were able to conduct a traffic stop near SPID and Airline Rd. The driver was then taken into custody.

42-year-old Ruben Contreras was arrested for reckless driving due to his disregard for the safety of other motorists. His vehicle was also impounded.

Contreras was transported to the City Detention Center for booking.

On May 16, 2025, at 12:57 am, Officers with the Corpus Christi Police Department were dispatched to a call in reference to an individual following his vehicle that had just been stolen.  The victim stated that he went to an ATM to make a transaction.  The victim exited his vehicle, but left the engine running.  While making the transaction, a female entered his vehicle and drove away.  A witness who observed the incident, assisted the victim in following the vehicle. 

Officers located the vehicle and initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle, to which the driver refused to stop.  The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) assisted in stopping the SUV which ultimately came to a stop on the 1800 block of South Padre Island Drive.

33-year-old Shereka Phifer was medically cleared at a local hospital, and arrested and charged with Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle (UUMV).

Detectives from the Corpus Christi Police Department’s Narcotics and Vice Investigations Division continued to put pressure on illicit gambling operations this week, serving three search warrants related to two separate illegal gambling establishments within the city limits. On Wednesday afternoon, NVID Detectives raided an unnamed game room on the 5200 block of Everhart Road. During the search, Detectives found and seized sixty items of illegal gambling equipment. Employee Yolanda Garcia, age 54, was arrested and charged with violation of the Nueces County Game Room Ordinance, Keeping a Gambling Place, Gambling Promotion, and Possession of a Gambling Device.

On Thursday afternoon NVID Detectives served a search warrant at a residence on the 3400 block of Pineda Street. There, Detectives found and seized several documents and electronic devices suspected to contain records from an illegal gambling operation. Detectives also seized over $3100 in US currency and arrested Yi Han, age 32, for violation of the Nueces County Game Room Ordinance, Keeping a Gambling Place, Gambling Promotion, and Possession of a Gambling Device. A subsequent search warrant at the Lucky Treasures Game Room in the 11100 block of Leopard Street resulted in the seizure of 54 items of illegal gambling equipment. Neither of the two game rooms were open for business at the time the search warrants were served, so no patrons were cited for gambling.

The two operations were the result of intensive, multi-month-long investigations into the businesses that uncovered evidence of illegal gambling. The two businesses do not appear to be connected, but the investigation continues into each, and additional charges and arrests are possible.

The Corpus Christi Police Department reminds citizens that game rooms which pay out cash rewards, or rewards that can be immediately redeemed for cash are engaging in illegal gambling. Patrons as well as the management of these establishments face criminal charges.

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.

Since January 2025, the Corpus Christi Auto Theft Task Force has reported 64 stolen firearms — a lot of them taken directly from unlocked vehicles.

These aren’t just property crimes. Each stolen firearm represents a potential threat to innocent lives, to law enforcement, and to the safety of our entire community.

We’re releasing this short video to raise awareness and ask for your help.

If you are a firearm owner:
Lock your vehicle every time
Do not leave firearms unattended in your car
Use secure storage whenever possible

Gun ownership comes with responsibility. Let’s work together to keep our streets safe and reduce the number of stolen firearms fueling violent crime.

Watch the PSA and share the message.

#CorpusChristiATTF#GunSafety#SecureYourFirearm#IfYouLikeItLockIt#CCPD#StolenGunsAreDeadly

On Sunday, May 11, 2025, at 12:33am, officers were dispatched to the 4800 block of Cheryl Drive in reference to a shooting.

Officers arrived and located a 37-year-old male deceased from an apparent gunshot wound.

Homicide Detectives arrived and conducted their investigation. They found that a verbal argument occurred between a group of males. One of the males produced a handgun and a fight ensued over the gun. During the fight, the victim was shot.

17-year-old Michael Gonzalez and 17-year-old John Salazar were ultimately arrested for murder and transported to the City Detention Center for booking.

This is an active and ongoing investigation. If you have any information regarding this shooting, you are encouraged to contact detectives at 361-886-2840. If you want to provide information and remain anonymous, submit a tip with Crime Stoppers at 361-888-TIPS.

On Sunday, May 11, 2025, at 12:33am, officers were dispatched to the 4800 block of Cheryl Drive in reference to a shooting.

Officers arrived and located an adult male in his 30’s deceased from an apparent gunshot wound.

Homicide Detectives are on scene beginning their investigation. Preliminary information is an argument occurred between two males and the victim was shot.

Officers have detained numerous subjects as part of their investigation.

This is an active and ongoing investigation. If you have any information regarding this shooting, you are encouraged to contact detectives at 361-886-2840. If you want to provide information and remain anonymous, submit a tip with Crime Stoppers at 361-888-TIPS.