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.

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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.

It is with deepest sympathy that we announce the passing of John Mike Gillis.

Mike Gillis was a valued member of our community and had served as the Director of Animal Care Services since May 7, 2018. During his time as Director of Animal Care Services Mike brought a wealth of experience and progressive changes to the department.

Prior to working with the City of Corpus Christi Mike had worked with Austin Animal Center, L-3 Communications, and Aethercomm.

Mike Gillis was a Veteran of the Armed Forces and served with the United State Marine Corps from 1978 to 1998, retiring as a Warrant Officer.

Mike Gillis will be sorely missed by all that knew him. May God bless Mike and his family.

Date: Wednesday, June 03, 2020 12:23 AM
Location: 3700 block of Ayers
Incident: Hit and Run Crash
Case Number: 2006030003, C2002980

The Corpus Christi Police Department is seeking help in locating the driver or any possible witnesses of a hit and run crash that injured two individuals on Wednesday, June 03, 2020.

Officers were dispatched at approximately 12:23 am to the 3700 block of Ayers for a major accident involving a bicycle. The reporting party advised that a driver of a black car hit the bicycle and drove off. Upon arrival, officers discovered a 54-year-old male and 55-year-old female who described being hit from behind by a black sports car with a missing bumper. The victims advised that the male suspect turned around and asked if they were ok and despite the victims having serious, visible injuries, the suspect drove off. The male is described as a Hispanic male, in his 30’s with soft features. Investigators are attempting to make contact with anyone who may be able to provide information about the incident.

If anyone was in the area around that time frame and believes they may have seen the incident or suspect vehicle, you are urged to contact the Corpus Christi Police Department at 886-2600. You may also call the lead investigator, Senior Officer Enrique Roman at 886-2679. Information may be provided to investigators anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C=&T=. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.