During the late hours of Saturday night into Sunday morning, CCPD officers arrested 6 individuals for reckless driving on Hwy 358/ SPID.
Each of these individuals were observed on separate occasions traveling well over 100 MPH showing the disregard for the safety of other motorists around.
Ethan Faulk (26) was arrested for reckless driving and endangering a child, as he had 2 infants in the vehicle at the time of this foolish act.
Nathan Perez (20) reckless driving.
John Ramos (24) was arrested for reckless driving, possession of a controlled substance and unlawful carrying of a weapon.
Josiah Deana (26) Reckless driving.
Randy Guerra (19) reckless driving.
Eliseo Reza (23) was arrested for reckless driving and unlawful carrying of a weapon.
This is a stark reminder that the Corpus Christi Police Department takes these actions seriously and will not be tolerated.
On February 8, 2025, at about 2:39 am officers were dispatched to the 5400 block of S. Staples. St. in reference to an aggravated robbery. Updates stated a male was shot in the parking lot.
Officers arrived and located an adult male victim in the parking lot with an apparent gunshot wound. He was immediately transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
As officers began their investigation, they were able to piece together what had occurred.
Officers were told the victim was assaulted in the parking lot after he had exited the establishment. The offender was attempting to take property from the victim and a physical altercation ensued.
The victim was shot by the offender. During the incident the victim was able to disarm the offender.
The offender fled the scene prior to police arrival.
The Violent Crimes Unit was able to identify and track down offender, 22-year-old Aaron Armendarez and place him under arrest. He was transported to the City Detention center for booking, where he was charged with Aggravated Robbery.
The Auto Theft Task Force has noticed a recent increase in tail light thefts targeting 2020 and newer Ford model vehicles. Thieves are quickly removing and reselling these parts, leaving vehicle owners with costly repairs.
🔹 What You Can Do: ✅ Park in well-lit areas or inside a garage when possible. ✅ Consider installing an anti-theft alarm. ✅ Report any suspicious activity in parking lots or neighborhoods. ✅ If you’ve been a victim, file a report with CCPD immediately.
Please help us spread the word and protect our community! If you have any information, contact the Corpus Christi Auto Theft Task Force at 📞 (361) 886-2600
The Corpus Christi Police Department needs your help to identify and apprehend this dangerous felony offender.
The suspect is described as a dark-complected Hispanic or Black male in his mid-30s (possibly older, but looks young), approximately 5’08”– 5’11” with a medium-build and a deep voice.
The individual depicted in this police sketch is suspected of several recent early morning residential burglaries at the Caspian apartments, 5901 Weber Road. During two of these burglaries, the suspect either attempted or committed sexual assault.
If you recognize this individual, please call Detectives at 361-886-2840. Individuals wishing to remain anonymous may contact Crimestoppers at (361) 888-TIPS (8477) or online at: https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?I
On February 3, 2025, at approximately 5:08 pm CCPD officers were dispatched to the 600 block of Glazebrook St. in reference to a shooting. Upon arrived officers located 2 deceased individuals inside an apartment.
Robbery Homicide Detectives were called out to the scene to assist.
At this time, it appears to be a murder/suicide. The events that led up to the shooting are unclear.
The individuals involved were known to each other, and there is no one else involved. There is no threat to the public.
On Sunday, February 2, 2025, at 2:55am, officers were dispatched to the 3300 block of Southland Drive in reference to shots heard.
Officers arrived and spoke to a 43-year-old female victim who stated her ex-husband drove by and shot at her and her juvenile child. Officers found that the residence was struck by the gunfire. There were no injuries reported by the victims.
Officers searched the area for the suspect and located him at the 300 block of Garfield Drive and immediately placed 39-year-old Andres Perales into custody for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Officers discovered that Perales had suffered a minor graze wound during the incident and he was immediately transported to a local hospital for medical attention.
Perales was found to have an outstanding Nueces County warrant for Violation of Certain Court Order, bond $10,000, and was additionally charged with the warrant. He was additionally charged with Violation of Certain Court Order due to active bond conditions he had violated during this incident.
After Perales was medically cleared at the hospital, he was transported to the City Detention Center for booking.
On Sunday, February 2, 2025, at 12:47am, officers were dispatched to the 4100 block of S. Staples Street in reference to a major traffic crash involving a pedestrian.
Officers arrived and located a 77-year-old male pedestrian who had been struck by a grey passenger car. Medics transported the male to a local hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
Officer investigation found that the passenger car was traveling southbound on the 4100 block of S. Staples Street and struck the pedestrian, who was walking in the roadway, not in a crosswalk. The driver of the vehicle remained on scene and there were no citations issued.
On Saturday, February 1, 2025, at 10:44pm, officers were dispatched to Hwy 286 southbound around Horne Road in reference to a major traffic crash involving a wrong way driver.
Officers arrived and found a two-vehicle accident between a blue SUV that was traveling northbound in the southbound lanes and a white passenger car that was struck by the SUV. Medics transported one passenger to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Officers determined that 22-year-old German Hernandez was driving the wrong way on the highway. Hernandez did not display any signs of intoxication. He was ultimately arrested for reckless driving and additionally charged with no driver license. Once he was medically cleared at a local hospital, he was transported to the City Detention Center for booking.
Detectives with the CCPD Narcotics and Vice Investigations Division continued their campaign to eradicate illegal gambling within the Corpus Christi city limits by serving multiple search warrants Thursday evening at two illegal gambling establishments on the city’s south side. Following a months-long investigation into the businesses that uncovered evidence of illegal gambling, Detectives secured search warrants for two separate game rooms, the Gold Room, 5202 Weber Road, and The Diversion Center, 7114 Saratoga. Detectives followed up with a third search warrant at an apartment located on the 4900 block of Saratoga Boulevard that Detectives had linked to the illegal gambling establishments. During the searches, NVID Detectives seized gambling equipment, $4,600.00 cash, and other evidence of illegal gambling.
Arrested at the Gold Room for Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity, Gambling Promotion, Keeping a Gambling Place, Possession of a Gambling Device, and Violation of the Nueces County Game Room Ordinance were employees Viviana Garza, age 43 and Erasmo Cancino, age 32.
At The Diversion Center, Detectives arrested 30-year-old Michael Trevino on charges of
Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity, Gambling Promotion, Keeping a Gambling Place, Possession of a Gambling Device, and Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon (handgun). This was the second time in the past eight months that NVID Detectives have served a search warrant on this illegal game room. Five adult patrons were cited for Gambling, a Class C misdemeanor.
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 three charges are class A misdemeanors.
This investigation is ongoing, and additional arrests are likely. The Corpus Christi Police Department reminds citizens that game rooms which pay out cash rewards, or rewards that can be immediately redeemed for cash are engaging in illegal gambling. Patrons as well as the management of these establishments may face criminal charges.
NVID Detectives were assisted in this operation by officers with the CCPD Gang Unit, Violent Crime Unit, Traffic Section, and investigators with the State of Texas Comptroller’s Office, which regulates coin operated machines.
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.
A new scam is making its rounds, and you need to be cautious! Here’s how it works:
📦 What Happens?
You receive an unexpected package in the mail – jewelry, Bluetooth speaker, or other small items. It will have your address and likely no sender info. Inside, there’s often a QR code claiming to reveal the sender.
⚠️ The Danger
If you scan the QR code, scammers could gain access to your personal and financial information, potentially draining your accounts or stealing sensitive data. It could also download malware onto your phone and give hackers access to your device.
*DO NOT SCAN THE QR CODE!
💡 What to Do?
✅ Keep or toss the package – it’s yours.
❌ NEVER scan unknown QR codes.
✅ Inform your family and friends about this scam. PLEASE share this with any vulnerable populations in your family, especially the elderly as they often fall victim.
✅ Monitor your bank and online accounts for suspicious activity.
⁉️If you think someone stole your identity, call 361-886-2600 to file a report, and get a personal recovery plan at IdentityTheft.gov.
🔒 Stay safe and protect your personal information!
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