Date: May 1, 2018 2:44 P.M.
Location: 200 Blevins St.
Offense: Murder
Case Number: 1805010095

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to 200 Blevins St. in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival they discovered that a 45 year old female and a 26 year old female had been shot. Both females were immediately transported to Spohn Shoreline for treatment. Detectives were advised later that the 45 year old female died from her injuries.

Detectives are still investigating and advised that there was a disturbance at the residence involving the two females, who are mother and daughter, at some point during the disturbance the shooting occurred and both females were shot. Detectives interviewed witness and at this time have enough probable cause to charge the 26 year old female with murder. Once she is released from the hospital she will be booked into the City Detention Center.

Nueces County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help to locate 31-year-old Phillip James Fowler (08/24/1986) who has an outstanding warrant out of Nueces County for Assault Family Violence/Impede Breath Circulation/ Bond $50,000.

Fowler is described as a 31-year-old male who stands 6′ 02″, weighs approximately 165 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.

If you know how to locate Phillip Fowler, call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit the information online at cctexas.com/crimestoppers, it can 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 887-2219 after 5:00 pm.

*****Update: Mr. Gonzales has been located and has been reunited with his family. Thank you for your assistance in locating him. *****

Corpus Christi Police would like help from the public to locate a missing, disabled person.  Mr. George Gonzales was reported missing on April 24, 2018 by family members.  Mr. Gonzales suffers from Alzheimer’s and is in need of medical assistance for additional health concerns.

Mr. Gonzales was last seen in the residential area near Holly/Flynn at approximately 1:00 AM.  Mr. Gonzales is described as a 60-year-old male, who stands 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighs approximately 220 pounds.  Mr. Gonzales is partially bald, with white hair on the sides and light brown eyes.  Mr. Gonzales was last seen wearing a dark-colored t-shirt, black pants, black baseball cap with a red biohazard symbol and wearing eye glasses.  Mr. Gonzales is missing all of his fingers on his right hand and has a noticeable limp while walking.   

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

SURVIVE – An Active Threat Training Symposium

The Corpus Christi Police Department invites staff responsible for school security, and local police department representatives from around the Coastal Bend who would be the first responders to a major incident.

It is our intention to share information, strengthen ties, and discuss contemporary approaches to preventing and responding to violent school attacks.  Police officers and school staff serve in different capacities with one common interest – to protect our children and our teachers.

Please join us on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 for “SURVIVE – A Comprehensive Symposium on Surviving a Violent School Attack”

We are asking one or two representatives from each local law enforcement agency and one or two representatives from each school system to register and attend the symposium. The class is free, but you must register.  Click this link:  Symposium Registration Form   The registration deadline has been extended.

CCPD Narcotics and Vice Division officers concluded a month’s long investigation into drug dealing in the Flour Bluff Area Tuesday afternoon, serving a search warrant at a residence on the 1200 block of Baywood Lane.  During the search, Investigators found and seized nearly three pounds of hydroponic marijuana, one and a half ounces of THC wax, approximately one ounce of THC oil and three-quarters of an ounce of THC edibles. In addition, Investigators seized $18,000 in cash, three vehicles, two semi-automatic handguns, a shotgun, and a gun safe, all believed to be used in or proceeds from drug sales.

As a result of the raid, Investigators arrested Eli Copeland (DOB: 9-11-2000), Leslie Garcia (DOB: 3-28-1997), and Amanda McKenzie (DOB: 2-16-1984).  Copeland and Garcia were both charged with manufacture and delivery of a controlled substance, while McKenzie was charged with possession of a controlled substance.  Investigators had received numerous complaints from the community regarding suspected drug dealing from the residence, and used multiple investigative techniques to obtain the search warrant.

Date: 04/04/2018  12:29 A.M.
Location: 2300 Block of Capitan Dr.
Case Number: 1804040004

Two Corpus Christi Police Officers have been placed on paid administrative leave due to their involvement in the officer involved shooting.   This incident occurred in the early morning hours of April 04, 2018.  The administrative leave is in accordance with current  department practice and policy.

Senior Officer Gilbert Cantu has been a police officer with the Corpus Christi Police Department for 6 years.  Officer Gabriel Cantu has been a police officer with the Corpus Christi Police Department for 5 years.

This is still an active and ongoing investigation.  If you have any information pertaining to this incident, you are encouraged to call the Corpus Christi Police Department Criminal Investigations Division at 361-886-2840.

See attached link for additional information regarding the incident.

https://ccpdblotter.com/2018/04/04/home-invasion-robbery-officer-involved-shooting/

{Gilbert Cantu}

{Gabriel Cantu}

Date: 04/04/2018  12:30 A.M.
Location: 2300 Capitan Dr.
Offense: Home Invasion Robbery/Officer Involved Shooting
Case Number: 1804040004

CCPD Units were dispatched to a residence in the 2300 block of Capitan Drive at about 12:30 A.M. on Wednesday 04/04/2018.  A  female caller was reporting that several men had forced their way into an apartment and at least one of the men was armed with a long gun.  The first arriving Officers confronted the offenders as they were leaving the apartment and one armed offender was shot by police.  He died at the scene.    A 25 year old male was taken into custody and another male, believed to be 20-30 years of age, fled the scene on foot.  He was last seen fleeing north from the scene.  Units are currently searching the area for this offender.

Further investigation revealed that the offenders physically assaulted several residents of the apartment before the police arrived and the offenders were also in the process of taking property from the victims.  A least one firearm used by the offenders was recovered at the scene.

This is an ongoing investigation being conducted by the Corpus Christi Police Criminal Investigation Division and the Nueces County District Attorneys Office.   Numerous victims and witnesses are being interviewed at this time.  Two Corpus Christi Police Officers are being placed on paid administrative leave at this time in accordance with department practice and policy.

If you have any information about this incident, please call Corpus Christi Police Criminal Investigations Division at 886-2840.  Anyone who would like to keep their identity secret and still provide information to Detectives should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit the tip online at www.cctexas.com/crimestoppers.

UPDATE: Jonathan has been found safe and is back with his family.

Corpus Christi Police Officers would like help from the public to locate a missing, disabled teen.

Jonathan Galvan was reported missing on April 1, 2018 and was last seen approximately one hour ago.   Jonathan is a special needs child and has the mentality of a 5-year-old.
Jonathan was last seen walking away from a business in the 4700 block of Ayers.  Jonathan is described as a 16-year-old male who stands 5 feet 10 inches tall, approximately 135 pounds, with dark brown hair and brown eyes.  Jonathan was last seen wearing a green or blue polo shirt, which was tucked in, blue jeans and a belt.

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