It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Debra Garcia. Debra has been a valued member of our CCPD family for 8 years and worked as a Victim Advocate in our Criminal Investigation Division.

Debra dedicated years of service to our community by providing awareness, support and services to victims of crime. There is no doubt that her selfless efforts to fight for the rights of our most vulnerable resulted in positive and lasting changes in the lives of crime victims.

We send our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Debra Garcia.

Emergency Alert Program Overview
The City of Corpus Christi and Nueces County have partnered to provide an emergency alert program for citizens.  The system allows officials to alert you depending on the preferences you chose. When signing up residents enter their contact information and subscribe to notifications, they want to receive based on location. The information residents provide is protected and will not be used for any other purpose.

How It Works
When officials issue a notification about a potential safety hazard or concern, residents will receive a message on the voice or text communication method they have registered. A key feature of the system is the ability to confirm receipt of the alert. If residents opt for the confirmation feature the alert system will continue to attempt to contact through subsequent notification methods until a confirmation is received. This feature is optional.

Sign Up for Notifications
Residents can create an account by adding contact information, location and notification preferences. All information provided will be kept confidential.

Stop Receiving Notifications
Residents can stop receiving alerts or modifying their preferences at any time by removing contact information.

For more information and to sign up for reverse alerts visit the Corpus Christi City web page at https://www.cctexas.com/services/public-safety/alerts-notices

Date: Thursday, July 9, 2020 7:59 P.M.
Location: 2200 Tarlton St.
Offense: Hit and Run
Case Number: 2007090106

Corpus Christi Police investigators need your help in identifying a vehicle of interest involved in a recent hit and run.

Officers were dispatched to the 2200 blk of Tarlton St. in reference to a pedestrian that was struck by a vehicle.  When officers arrived they saw a 26 year old male victim lying on the ground and bleeding from the head. Witnesses did not see the accident but observed what appeared to be a silver Dodge Charger leaving the scene in a hurry. The vehicle has some damage to the front driver side wheel well.

If anyone has any additional information related to this Hit and Run, you are asked to contact the Corpus Christi Police Department at (361) 886-2689. You may also call Crime Stoppers at 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.

In recent weeks citizens have held rallies in our community for varying causes. We want to encourage those that wish to attend one of these rallies, to please re-consider.  Due to the recent spike in COVID-19 cases in Nueces County, our greatest concern right now is for the health and safety of our community members as well as our officers.

We understand that peaceful protests and rallies are held with the intention of improving our community and our connection to each other. We suggest that this can be accomplished from the safety of your home, rather than potentially causing harm, illness or greater loss within our community.

As always, we thank you for your continued support.

Date: Monday, July 20, 2020 12:40 A.M.
Location: 4500 block of Mokry
Offense: Murder
Case Number: 2007200002

At approximately 12:40 am on Monday, July 20, 2020 officers were dispatched to the 4500 block of Mokry for a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a 30-year-old male who had been shot. The victim was transported to a local hospital for care. Detectives were later notified that at approximately 6 am the victim succumbed to his injuries.

Corpus Christi Police Detectives continued their investigation into the homicide following up on leads while attempting to identify and locate a suspect.

Detectives were able to identify and obtain an arrest warrant for a suspect, identified as 24-year-old Jared Naranjo.

Corpus Christi Police Department Gang Unit with assistance from the Texas Gulf Coast Violent Offender Task Force located Jared Naranjo on the 1500 block of 15th Street and transported him to the Corpus Christi Police Department to be interviewed by Detectives. Naranjo was later transported to the City Detention Center for processing.

Naranjo was booked on one warrant for Murder ($1,000,000 Bond).

This is still an active and ongoing investigations and if anyone has any additional information related to this Homicide, you are asked to contact the Corpus Christi Police Department at (361) 886-2840. You may also call Crime Stoppers at 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.

We have been made aware of a rumor that HEB will be closing their stores at the end of this week and this is causing people to rush to the stores and panic buy. We have reached out to our community partners at HEB and they have refuted this and advised that this is NOT true. HEB will remain open to the public and there are no plans to shut any of their stores or operations down.

As always, we want our community to be aware, but remember to rely on facts not fear.

We want to take a moment to thank the partners at HEB as they have and continue to work tirelessly to re-stock the shelves.

Please buy for necessity, not for stockpiling.

Keep up to date with HEB operations by visiting:

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It is with great sadness that we announce the untimely passing of Senior Officer Charlie “Chuck” Williams. We mourn the loss of a great co-worker and friend. There are few words to express the pain in our loss not only to the Corpus Christi Police Department but to our community.

Senior Officer Williams has been a dedicated public servant to this community for thirty-five years and was assigned to our Directed Patrol Division.

We send our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Senior Officer Williams. Chuck, you will be greatly missed by us all.

July 18, 2020 Update: Mr. Edwards has been located and reunited with his family. Thank you for your assistance.

Corpus Christi Police would like help from the public to locate a missing, elderly person. Jesse Edwards was reported missing on July 10, 2020. Mr. Edwards may be in need of medical assistance.

Mr. Edwards was last seen by family members at a residence located on the 5100 block of Margaret at approximately 7 am on July 9, 2020. Mr. Edwards is described as a 92-year-old male, who stands 6 feet tall, approximately 200 pounds, with gray hair and brown eyes.  Mr. Edwards was last seen wearing a bright orange long sleeve shirt and blue pajama style pants.

If you have any information or see Mr. Edwards, please call Corpus Christi Police Department directly by calling 911 or (361) 886-2600.

Nueces County and the City of Corpus Christi will temporarily close County and City Parks as well as Bay and Gulf Beaches to vehicular traffic beginning on Friday, July 3, 2020 at 6:00 AM and will end on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at 6:00 AM.

If you have any questions about the temporary Nueces County beach closures you may contact the Nueces County hot line at 361-414-6000.

If you have any questions about the temporary City of Corpus Christi park closures you may contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 361-826-3460.

Date: Sunday, June 21, 2020 10:38 P.M.
Location: 5800 block of Everhart
Offense: Murder
Case Number: 2006210113

Corpus Christi Police Officers continued their investigation into the city’s latest homicide which occurred Sunday, June 21, 2020 at an apartment complex on the 5800 block of Everhart.

Detectives were able to identify and obtain four arrest warrants for the suspect, identified as 21-year-old Jimmie Lee Williams.

On Tuesday, June 23, 2020, with assistance from the Texas Gulf Coast Violent Offender Task Force, Jimmie Williams was located and transported to the Corpus Christi Police Department to be interviewed by Detectives. Williams was later transported to the City Detention Center for processing.

Williams was booked on one warrant for Murder ($500,000 Bond) and on three separate warrants for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon (each with $100,000 Bond).

This is still an active and ongoing investigations and if anyone has any additional information related to this Homicide, you are asked to contact the Corpus Christi Police Department at (361) 886-2840. You may also call Crime Stoppers at 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.