This week the Violent Crimes Traffic enforcement continues.

23-year-old Matthew Mendoza was arrested for reckless driving and unlawful carrying of a weapon.

20-year-old Owen Martinez was arrested for reckless driving.

24-year-old Gowtham Kilaru was arrested for reckless driving.

These individuals were observed traveling more than 100 mph on Hwy 358, well over the posted speed limit. This behavior not only endangers their own lives, but also other innocent motorists on the roadway.

All vehicles involved were impounded.

The Corpus Christi Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division is investigating an allegation of an improper relationship between an educator and a student at a local high school.

Detectives were able to obtain statements and evidence and secure an arrest warrant for the offender.

On May 2, 2025, at 1:30 pm, Officers with the Corpus Christi Police Department arrested 49-year-old Amy Spence at a residence on the 1000 block of Nile Dr.

She was transported to the City Detention Center and charged with Improper relationship between educator and student.

This is still an active investigation.

Detectives with the Corpus Christi Police Department’s Narcotics and Vice Investigations Division dismantled yet another illicit gambling operation Thursday afternoon the city’s south side. Continuing their initiative to eliminate illegal gambling within the Corpus Christi city limits, NVID Detectives served a search warrant at the Pure Game Room, located on the 5800 block of South Staples Street, shortly after 2:00 pm yesterday. The search warrant was the conclusion of a months long investigation into the business that uncovered evidence of illegal gambling. During the search, Detectives found and seized 125 pieces of gambling equipment and over $12,000 in cash. Edward Gutierrez, age 29, Johnny Perales, age 56, Jamie Mott, age 21, were arrested and charged with gambling promotion, keeping a gambling place, possession of a gambling device, violation of the Nueces County Game Room Ordinance, and engaging in organized criminal activity. Melinda Delapaz, age 28, was charged with gambling promotion and engaging in organized criminal activity. Engaging in organized criminal activity is a state jail felony, punishable by up to two years in jail and a maximum $10,000 fine, while the other charges are class A misdemeanors. Thirteen adult patrons inside the game room were cited for gambling, a class C misdemeanor.

This investigation continues, and additional charges and arrests are likely. The Corpus Christi Police Department reminds citizens that game rooms which pay out cash rewards are engaging in illegal gambling. Patrons as well as the management of these establishments may 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.

The Corpus Christi Auto Theft Task Force has arrested individuals connected to a vehicle burglary spree targeting 6 vehicles in just two hours. Over $10,000 worth of high-dollar tools and multiple firearms were stolen.

The suspects traveled from Houston and targeted vehicles with valuables left in plain sight. They were caught the following day in possession of the stolen property, thanks to swift and coordinated investigative efforts.

Because many of the victims had marked their tools or recorded serial numbers, detectives were able to quickly identify and return the stolen property to the rightful owners.

This is a strong reminder for our community:

🔒 Lock your vehicles
🚫 Don’t leave valuables or tools visible
🔫 NEVER store firearms in your vehicle overnight
🛠️ If you must leave tools in your work truck or vehicle, mark them and keep a record of serial numbers

Let’s prevent the next crime of opportunity—if you like it, lock it.

#CorpusChristiATTF #LockItOrLoseIt #GunTheftPrevention #AutoTheftAwareness #SecureYourStuff #IfYouLikeItLockIt

Since January 2025, the Corpus Christi Auto Theft Task Force has recovered 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 April 28, 2025, at 7:24 am, officers were dispatched to the 300 block of Foster Dr. in reference to a disturbance with a weapon, where a male entered a residence with a gun and was pointing the weapon at multiple people.

Officers quickly arrived at the location and set up a perimeter and requested SWAT to the location. 

Officers established communication with individuals in the residence and successfully called out two females and a male. 

Officers made entry into the residence to locate any individuals with possible injuries.  Inside the residence, Officers located one male with minor injuries.  The male was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries.  

 20-year-old Dantril Anthony-Maurice Tapp-Hawkins and 31-year-old Rakim Ahmaad Sharkey were identified as the two males who entered the home. Both men were ultimately arrested for Burglary of a Habitation with intent to commit other felony, and Unlawful Restraint.

The auction scheduled for Saturday, May 3, 2025, has been POSTPONED.

Next scheduled auction will be Saturday, June 7, 2025. 

Visit https://siskauction.hibid.com/ for further information.

On Sunday, April 27, 2025, at 4:19pm, officers were dispatched to the 600 block of N. Shoreline Blvd at the Peoples T-Head in reference to a major traffic accident. 

Officers arrived and found that the driver of a pickup was doing burnouts when he lost control of his vehicle and struck two parked vehicles. One child, who was sitting outside of one of the parked vehicles, received minor injuries from the collision, and was treated at the scene by medics (not transported). 

The driver, 19-year-old Arnulfo Gonzalez, was arrested for reckless driving and transported to the City Detention Center for booking. His vehicle was impounded. 

On Sunday, April 27, 2025, at 2:11am, officers were dispatched to the 800 block of Barry Street in reference to a drive-by. 

Officers arrived and spoke with a 16-year-old male victim who advised he was walking home when a male offender inside of a white passenger car drove up next to him and began shooting at him. The offender drove into a neighboring complex and parked the vehicle. Officers located the vehicle inside of the complex. The victim was uninjured. 

Officers further investigated the incident and found the offender at an apartment. 24-year-old Xavier Ybanez was arrested for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. The handgun used was recovered by officers.  

Officers do not believe this to be a random act of violence. Ybanez was transported to the City Detention Center for booking. 

The Corpus Christi Police Department Traffic Division needs your assistance in identifying the driver and vehicle involved in this hit and run accident.

This incident occurred on April 18, 2025, at 10:46 pm in the 5200 block of Gollihar Rd. The vehicle struck a female pedestrian and fled the scene. The pedestrian was transported to a local hospital with life threatening injuries.

If you have any information in reference to this incident, please call detectives at 361-886-2596. If you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 361-888-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?I