As you travel either as a pedestrian, bicyclist or motorist be sure to look out for one another. Here are some helpful tips for pedestrians and bicyclist.

What can pedestrians do to stay safe?

Always use sidewalks. If there is no sidewalk, walk on the left side of the road facing traffic.
Always use crosswalks. Look left, then right, then left again before crossing.
Yield to vehicles.
Don’t assume traffic will stop for you.
Make eye contact with drivers before crossing.
Walk to the right in crosswalks to allow others to pass on your left.
Look left and right before exiting a bus.
Be aware that parked cars or other obstacles can block your view of oncoming traffic.
Exit your car on the curb side of the street if possible.

What if there is no crosswalk?

Check for a crosswalk further up or down the street.
Don’t jaywalk. If you’re hit while jaywalking, the driver may not be liable, and insurance may not cover your injuries.

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Date: 11/27/2020
Location: 7900 block of Grizzly
Incident: Murder, Aggravated Assault
Case Number: 2011270092

Corpus Christi Police Investigators have worked tirelessly to solve a recent murder which occurred November 27, 2020 on the 7900 block of Grizzly.

Detectives with our Homicide/Robbery Unit were able to identify and obtain an arrest warrant for a suspect, 17-year-old Eddie Quesada.

On December 09, 2020 the U.S. Marshals-Gulf Coast Violent Offenders Fugitive Task Force located and transported Quesada to the Corpus Christi Police Department to be interviewed by Detectives.  He was later transported to the City Detention Center for processing.

Quesada is currently being held on charges of Murder ($1,000,000 Bond), Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon ($150,000 Bond).

This is still an active and ongoing investigation 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.

Date: 11/15/2020
Location: 4800 Mable St.
Incident: Credit Card Abuse
Case Number: 2011150110

Corpus Christi Police Detectives need your help identifying these two suspects involved in a credit card abuse case. Officers were contacted by a victim who told officers that she checked her statements and discovered suspicious charges. The victim contacted the businesses and attempted to get video of the incidents. Detectives followed up and obtained the video from 2 separate incidents. The suspects are suspected of using the credit card at a local restaurant and grocery store.

The male suspect is seen wearing slip on style shoes, torn blue jeans, a dark hoodie with lettering and a orange or red hat. The female has long black hair, wearing a sleeveless black dress and sandals.

If you know the identity of these two suspects or have any information about this crime, call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit the information online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C=&T=, it could earn you a cash reward. The information you provide to Crime Stoppers is anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you a cash reward.

Date: 11/15/2020 

Location: 3100 block of Port

Incident: Murder

Case Number: 2011150002

Corpus Christi Police Investigators have worked tirelessly to solve a recent murder which occurred November 15, 2020 on the 3100 block of S Port.   

On November 20, 2020 Detectives were able to obtain an arrest warrant for a suspect, identified as 27-year-old Roland Cabrera.

On November 30, 2020 officers located on the 4000 block of Schanen and transported Cabrera to the Corpus Christi Police Department to be interviewed by Detectives.  He was later transported to the City Detention Center for processing.

Cabrera is currently being held on charges of Murder ($1,000,000 Bond).

This is still an active and ongoing investigation 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.

With the holiday season upon us the Corpus Christi Police Department would like to pass on some safety tips.

Lock your cars, take your keys and never leave packages visible in your vehicle.
Try to coordinate delivery of packages so that you are home.
Write down serial numbers to valuable items in your house or of new gifts you receive.
Be sure to lock up your bicycle when you travel around the city.
When using a credit or debit card be sure to cover the pin pad when you enter your personal PIN number.
Monitor your banking accounts for any fraudulent activity.

If you are a victim of a crime be sure to call us at 361-886-2600 or 911.

May all the citizens of our community have a safe and wonderful holiday season.

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The Corpus Christi Police Department has four locations that are monitored 24 hours a day by cameras for citizens to exchange purchased items.  

The Exchange Place is intended to address safety concerns regarding online purchases from websites such as eBay, Trash to Treasures, Craigslist, classified ads, etc. Exchange locations are a best practice among police departments throughout the state and nation.

CCPD EXCHANGE SITES
La Retama Central Library 805 Comanche Street
Ben F. McDonald Public Library 4044 Greenwood Drive
Owen R. Hopkins Public Library 3202 McKinzie Road
Anita & W.T. Neyland Public Library 1230 Carmel Parkway

BEST PRACTICES
The parking lots at the libraries have two designated parking spaces for citizens to exchange merchandise. The locations have 24-hour video surveillance.

As a reminder, for any exchange, remember the following:

Avoid going alone to make an exchange with a stranger. Always bring someone with you.
Avoid giving strangers your personal information, including your address.
Avoid exchanges at night if possible, even in the designated zone.
Avoid remote or out of the way places for exchanges and be careful of persons who insist on secluded locations or exchanges at their home.
Let someone know the time and place of your intended exchange and any information regarding the other person.

Nueces County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help to  locate 39-year-old Robert Soliz who has an outstanding warrant for Motion to Revoke (No Bond).

Soliz is described as a 39-year-old male, who stands 5 feet 08 inches tall, weighs approximately 160 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.

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If you know how to locate Soliz, call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit the information online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C=&T=, it could earn you a cash reward. The information you provide to Crime Stoppers is anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you a cash reward.

You may also contact the Nueces County Sheriff’s Office at 887-2239 or 887-2219after 5:00 pm.

Date: 11/27/2020 7:15 P.M.
Location: 7900 block of Grizzley
Incident: Murder
Case Number: 2011270092

At approximately 7:15 p.m. on Friday, November 27, 2020 officers were dispatched to the 7900 block of Grizzly for a shooting. 

Upon arrival, officers located two males who had sustained gunshot wounds.

Both males were transported to a local hospital.  One with serious injuries and the other with non-life-threatening injuries. 

Officers were later notified that the 17-year-old male had succumbed to his injuries. 

Investigators are still actively working on this case and following up on leads. 

At this time, Corpus Christi Police Homicide Detectives are seeking assistance from the public.  Detectives have obtained surveillance video of a vehicle of interest, that is being described as a black in color sedan. 

This is still an active and ongoing investigation 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.

Date: 11/18/2020 1:30 am
Location: 5600 block of SPID
Incident: Murder
Case Number: 2011180005

Corpus Christi Police Investigators have worked tirelessly to solve a recent murder which occurred November 18, 2020 on the 5600 block of S Padre Island Drive.

Earlier this week Detectives were able to obtain an arrest warrant for a suspect, identified as 43-year-old Robert Garcia, on an unrelated Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon case.

On November 19, 2020 the U.S. Marshals-led Fugitive Task Force (Gulf Coast Violent Offenders Fugitive Task Force) located and transported Garcia to the Corpus Christi Police Department to be interviewed by Detectives.  He was later transported to the City Detention Center for processing.

While investigating the Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon case, Detectives were also able to ascertain that Garcia was the offender in the above-mentioned murder.   On November 20, 2020, an arrest warrant was petitioned and issued for Murder.   A separate warrant was also secured for Felon in Possession of a Firearm.   

Garcia is currently being held on charges of Murder ($1,000,000 Bond), Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon ($100,000 Bond) and Felon in Possession of a Firearm ($50,000 Bond).

This is still an active and ongoing investigation 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.

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Date: 11/14/2020 10:00 pm
Location: 3400 block of Rojo
Incident: Murder
Case Number: 2011140106

Corpus Christi Police Investigators continued their investigation into a recent murder which occurred November 14, 2020 on the 3400 block of Rojo Street.

Detectives were able to identify and obtain an arrest warrant for a suspect, identified as 19-year-old George Malik Henderson.

On November 19, 2020 the U.S. Marshals-led Fugitive Task Force (Gulf Coast Violent Offenders Fugitive Task Force) located and transported Henderson to the Corpus Christi Police Department to be interviewed by Detectives. He was later transported to the City Detention Center for processing.

Henderson was booked on one warrant for Capital 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.

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