UPDATE:

Ernestine has been located safely.

The Corpus Christi Police Department is requesting your assistance in locating an elderly female missing from the area. Ernestine (Ernie) Rosas, age 86, was last seen walking at approximately 4:00 p.m. in the area of 7400 Spitfire Dr. Ernestine suffers from dementia.

Ernestine stands at a height of 5 feet 3 inches and weighs approximately 125 pounds. She was dressed in a black Miller Buccaneer t-shirt, black pants, black shoes with rhinestones, and glasses.

If you observe Ernestine or are aware of her current location, please promptly contact 911.

UPDATE:

The juvenile has been located and is safe.

The Corpus Christi Police Department is looking for a missing juvenile. The juvenile was last seen around 4:00 pm in the 6600 block of McArdle Rd. 

The juvenile is described as a white male, approximately 4’11” tall, weighing 94 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. The juvenile was last seen wearing a black and red t-shirt, blue jean pants, and grey Nike shoes. 

If you see the juvenile or know his location please call 911 immediately.

The Corpus Christi Police Department Narcotics and Vice Investigations Division (NVID) Detectives executed a search warrant on August 29, 2024. This would be the second time that the Player’s Lounge had been raided in less than a year. The first raid occurred on January 11, 2024. In both cases, Detectives were able to establish the owner and manager for the location. 

The Player’s Lounge, located in a strip mall on the 3400 block of South Padre Island Drive, was the subject of a months-long investigation that uncovered evidence of ongoing illegal gambling activities. NVID Detectives, with assistance from CCPD Traffic Unit Officers and investigators from the Texas Comptroller’s Office, served the second warrant and seized a substantial amount of gambling equipment and more than $73,000 in cash.

Mark Pelaez (24) was identified as the Owner and he faced the following felony charges

First investigation – Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity – State Jail Felony

Second Investigation  – Money Laundering >30K<150K – Third Degree Felony

                     – Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity – State Jail Felony

Brandon Roe (25) was identified as the Manager and he faced the following felony charges

First Investigation    - Money Laundering >2500<30K – State Jail Felony

                    – Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity – State Jail Felony 

Second Investigation  - Money Laundering >30K<150K – Third Degree Felony

                     – Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity – State Jail Felony

On September 25, 2025, both defendants agreed to a plea deal involving both cases. The Defendants pled guilty to all the above felony charges.  As part of the plea deal all the pending misdemeanor charges were dismissed. 

The Corpus Christi Police Department reminds the public that any game room offering cash payouts is operating illegally. Both patrons and operators of such establishments may face criminal prosecution.

Anyone with information about illegal gambling operations is encouraged to contact the Corpus Christi Police Department at (361) 886-2600 or submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477).

On Tuesday September 30, 2025, the Corpus Christi Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division obtained a warrant for indecent assault (Texas PC 22.012, Class A Misdemeanor) for Eliseo Martinez. The warrant was obtained in reference to an incident that occurred in the workplace.  Martinez turned himself into the Nueces County Sheriff’s Department on the evening of September 30, 2025.

This is currently an active and open investigation.  The Corpus Christi Police Department takes all allegations of crime and misconduct seriously and investigates them thoroughly in accordance with applicable laws and department policy.

Martinez is no longer employed with the Corpus Christi Police Department.

UPDATE: The shooting suspect was later transported to the Main Police Station for interviewing.  

44-year-old Jeffrey Berger was ultimately arrested and charged with Murder. He was later transported to the city detention center for booking. The involved individuals were all known to each other.

This is an active and ongoing investigation.  

ORIGINAL: On October 1, 2025 at 1:05 pm Officers with the Corpus Christi Police Department were dispatched to the 3900 block of Navajo St in reference to a shooting. 

When officers arrived, they located a male with a gunshot wound. Officers detained multiple people from inside of the residence. 

CCPD’s Criminal Investigations Division was dispatched to the scene due to the nature of the call. After further investigation, it was determined that a disturbance occurred and a weapon was produced. 

 The male was transported to a local hospital where he later passed away from his injuries.

There is a suspect detained at this time.  This an active investigation.

The Corpus Christi Police Department Traffic Division needs your assistance in identifying the occupants of this vehicle pictured.

This vehicle was involved in a Hit and Run that occurred last night (Sept. 28) at about 10:00 pm at the intersection of Baldwin Blvd and Ayers St.

 This vehicle struck a person in a wheelchair attempting to cross the road and fled the scene. The victim 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

Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025

Time: 10:00 am (gates open at 8:00 am)

Location: 5485 Greenwood Dr. Corpus Christi Tx 78417

ON SITE AUCTION SALE AND LIVE ONLINE (WEBCAST)

REGISTRATION: visit https://siskauction.hibid.com/ to register and obtain further on-line auction instructions.

VIEWING: Friday, October 3, 2025, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Everyone must be registered and have a bidder number to enter the auction.

No purses or backpacks allowed in the auction area.

ABSOLUTELY no one under 18 allowed throughout the entire duration of the auction.  This includes viewing day, before and after the auction and when picking up auction vehicles.

102 Cars, Trucks, Travel Trailer, and Motorcycles

Join us for the 42nd annual National Night Out 2025.

To register your celebration, please complete the NNO online form at: www.CorpusChristiTX.gov/NationalNightOut and include your event in our schedule of stops for the night.

The registration deadline is Tuesday, September 30th.

For more information, contact the Corpus Christi Police Department-Crime Reduction Unit at PDCrimePrevention@cctexas.com or 361-886-2765

The Corpus Christi Police Department continues to combat reckless driving. Over the last 2 evenings several individuals were arrested for either reckless driving or racing.

Downtown Patrol Officers and Violent Crimes Traffic Officers observed these motorists driving recklessly or racing with another vehicle, in various locations such as Water St, Ocean Dr, Shoreline Blvd, and Ennis Joslin.

Bobby Valdez was arrested for Racing and Endangering a Child.

Van Ferullo was arrested for Reckless Driving.

Jesus Palomo was arrested for racing, possession of marijuana, and unlawful carrying of a weapon. Christian Trevino was also arrested during the same incident for racing.

Victor Gonzales was arrested for reckless driving.

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Casey Kinney was arrested for reckless driving.

All vehicles involved were impounded.

The Corpus Christi Police Department would like to remind residents about the rules regarding the operation of off-highway vehicles and golf carts within master planned communities.

• All off-highway vehicles, to include golf carts, must be registered with Nueces County.

• A license plate must be affixed to the rear of the vehicle.

• Operators must possess a valid driver’s license.

• Vehicles are not permitted on roads posted over 35 miles per hour, and must obey all traffic laws.

In addition, in reference to electric scooters: 

• Ensure children are wearing helmets.

• Riders must obey the rules of the roadway and all traffic laws.

• Ride as far the right as possible or on the sidewalk.

These requirements are in place for the safety of everyone in the community. We appreciate your cooperation in helping maintain a safe environment for all residents.