On July 4^th, 2019 there will be several major events occurring in the Downtown area which is comprised of the  Marina Arts District, North Beach and the Sports, Entertainment, and Arts District (SEA District).

The public should anticipate traffic congestion in these areas and remain alert for traffic pattern changes and road closures. There will be increased pedestrian traffic crossing roadways so you should plan your commute with this in mind.

Marina Arts District and SEA District Traffic

For anyone planning to attend the Big Bang Celebration events in the Marina Arts District and SEA District should prepare for Shoreline Drive roadway closures (Areas marked in Orange) between Park Street and Resaca Street starting July 4^th, 2019 at 7:00 am. It will remain closed until after the fireworks. The area north of IH 37 will reopen after the parade. All Shoreline Drive traffic in the closed areas will be diverted to Water Street.

Vehicles parking in any of the areas marked no Parking will be impounded starting July 4^th, 2019 at 6:00 am.

We encourage anyone attending these events to utilize the Park and Ride, pick up and drop off points will be at City Hall and Water Street between John Sartain and William Street. The Park and Ride will be operating from 11:30 am until close.

The egress after events in this area will be routed based on the area where the vehicle was parked. The goal is to route vehicle traffic in specific directions back to a main highway. By exiting the corridor based on the area you are parked, it will allow for congestion to clear more quickly. Remember that officers at intersections may not let you turn in the direction that you want to go and once on the highway you can get turned around.

North Beach Traffic

Due to construction, access to North Beach is limited to a single exit at Burleson Street from US 181 North Bound. The Corpus Christi Police Department is anticipating that traffic trying to access North Beach could start to back up onto the Harbor Bridge which will be a hazard to vehicles on this section of roadway. It could become necessary to close the US 181 North Bound Burleson exit (Red Star) to avoid any traffic backup at this location.

Access to North Beach will still be available by continuing northbound to the next turnaround. The exits from US 181 South Bound will remain open for access to North Beach.

We will leave all exits open as long as possible but anticipate that closures could become necessary after 7:00 pm. Once the exit is closed it will not be reopened until after the fireworks to eliminate risk to officers who will be responsible for closing the exit.

If you are attending one of the events on North Beach we encourage you to come early to avoid the additional drive to access North Beach. Please help us make this a safe event for everyone.

Egress of vehicles after the fireworks will be diverted to leave North Beach based on location. Every vehicle that is South of Burleson (Marked in Green) will be directed toward US 181 Burleson underpass where the vehicles can take the Joe Fulton Corridor which leads out to IH 37 near McKinzie Road or to enter US 181 SB entrance ramp at Burleson Street which will take you South Bound over the Harbor Bridge. Every vehicle that is North of Burleson Street (Marked in Red) will be directed toward US 181 at Beach St where they will have to get onto US 181 North Bound. Anyone routed in the opposite direction of where they are trying to get to can then go to the next open exit and turn around.

Corpus Christi Police Investigators would like help from the public to locate a missing person.

Raiden Ramos was reported missing on February 28, 2019 and was last seen by family members on February 22, 2019.

Radien is described as an 19-year-old male who stands 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighs approximately 150 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.

If you have any information that may assist Investigators or know the whereabouts of Raiden Ramos, please call Corpus Christi Police Department directly by calling (361) 886-2600.

The Corpus Christi Police Department is committed to ensuring that citizens of the city as well as visitors have a safe and enjoyable 4th of July experience.

There will be numerous activities occurring in and around the city to include a parade and fireworks downtown.

During the 4^th of July festivities the Corpus Christi Police Department will be directing traffic in the Downtown and Harbor Bridge areas. Be sure to leave early for any events that you may be attending in these areas as there will be congestion.

The Police Department will additionally have designated officers to respond to firework calls and proactively seek out fireworks violations.

Date: Monday, June 17, 2019, 7:00 am
Location: 4100 Weber Rd
Offense: Burglary of a Building
Case Number: 1906170028

Corpus Christi Property Crimes Detectives would like help from the public to identify two suspects who are believed to be involved in a Burglary of a Building on the 4100 block of Weber.

The reporting party advised that when she arrived at her place of work, she discovered the rear entry door open.  Upon entry to the building, the reporting party discovered that a large television and printer were missing and observed that the front area had been rummaged through.  The reporting party noted that the loss to the business was nearly $2,000 in stolen electronics and several hundred dollars in damages.

If you know who is responsible, or have any additional information about this Burglary, call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at http://www.888tips.com.  If the information you provide leads to an arrest, it can earn you a cash reward.

If you have seen an ongoing traffic issue or notice an aggressive driver you may contact the Corpus Christi Police Department at saferoadsforcc@cctexas.com.

This email will be received by several different sections within the city so that the issue may be addressed. These sections include Corpus Christi Police Department Uniform Patrol Captains, Traffic Safety Section Lieutenants, and Traffic Engineering at city hall.

To report an aggressive driver be sure to list the following information in the email.

• Date
• Time
• Location
• Description of the vehicle
• License plate

Aggressive Driving behaviors would include:

• Speeding
• Following too closely
• Abrupt lane changes
• Distracted driving (cell phone use while driving)

The Corpus Christi Police Department Auto Theft Task Force will no longer have date dedicated only to VIN stamping but will continue to offer this service.

If you would like to have your VIN stamped on you trailer, we will offer this service on the same date that we preform 68A’s.

If you have a trailer that you are trying to register, the Auto Theft Task Force performs 68A’s every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at the Impound Lot from 9:00 am to 11:00 am.

The Corpus Christi Police Department has received a limited amount of locks for your guns.

If you would like to get a lock for your weapon, come to the Main Police Station at 321 John Sartain. When you arrive go to the Property Room on the first floor and ask for your free lock.

The Corpus Christi Police Department encourages our community to secure their weapons and not leave them in their vehicles.

Date: June 12, 2019 approx. 2:00am
Location: 2000 Leopard Street
Offense: Murder
Case Number: 1906120011

Detectives need your help identifying this vehicle and driver that was in the area of the homicide at 2000 Leopard.

If you have any information about this vehicle and the driver, please contact Detective Julio Ramos at 361-886-2892.  You may also call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at http://www.888TIPS.com. 

Classes begin Wednesday, August 21 and will run for 13 weeks, meetings will take place from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Participants will learn about the different aspects of the Corpus Christi Police Department and on the first day of class you’ll hear from Chief of Police Mike Markle.

Every Wednesday, a different Police Department division leader will speak to the group. Some of the topics will include a look at the department’s specialized units including SWAT, the Dive Team and Hostage Negotiation Team. The group will visit the police shooting range for a safety briefing and officers will assist members who want to shoot a police service pistol and patrol rifle. Participants will also go on a Patrol Ride-a-Long and meet the department’s K-9 Officers, who along with their handlers will demonstrate the different training techniques used in narcotics searches and arrests.

Corpus Christi Detectives have made an arrest in the city’s latest homicide. Friday, June 14, Detectives arrested 26 year old Donald Mathews and charged him with murder. Detectives worked tirelessly  looking through surveillance video, canvassing the neighborhood and eventually identified a suspect. Detectives contacted Donald and recovered a weapon related to the crime.

This is still an ongoing investigation and if you have any additional information about this murder, please call 361-886-2840.  You may also call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at http://www.888TIPS.com.  Crime Stoppers guarantees to keep your identity secret and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you a cash reward.

For additional information visit the following link:

https://ccpdblotter.com/2019/06/13/detectives-need-your-help-with-the-citys-latest-homicide/