The Corpus Christi Police Auto Theft Task Force will be canceling the 68-A inspections scheduled for Tuesday, January 21, 2025, in anticipation of foul weather to include anticipated freezing conditions. The next 68A Inspection will be on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.
SECOND ARREST MADE IN ROBERT DRIVE HOMICIDE
On January 12, 2024, at approximately 6:18 PM, Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to the 200 block of Robert Drive in response to a shooting. Upon arrival, they observed the Corpus Christi Fire Department administering first aid to the 28-year-old male victim. The victim was transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
Through their investigation, Homicide Detectives were able to identify a second person of interest.
On Monday, January 13, 2025, at 11:19am, U.S. Marshals Gulf Coast Violent Offenders Fugitive Task Force Officers and CCPD Officers located 20-year-old Amber Salazar at the 4800 block of Kendall Drive and arrested him on an unrelated, outstanding warrant for burglary of habitation, bond $30,000.
Salazar was transported to the Main Station to be interviewed by Homicide Detectives. Detectives then obtained a murder warrant for Salazar, bond $750,000 and he was additionally charged. Salazar was transported to the City Detention Center for booking.
This is an active investigation. If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact Corpus Christi Police Detectives at (361) 886-2840. Individuals who wish to remain anonymous while providing information to Detectives may contact Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit their tip online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C=&T=.
ARREST MADE IN HOMICIDE
On January 12, 2024, at approximately 6:18 PM, Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to the 200 block of Robert Drive in response to a shooting. Upon arrival, they observed the Corpus Christi Fire Department administering first aid to the 28-year-old male victim. The victim was transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
Through their investigation, Homicide Detectives were able to identify a suspect. On Monday, January 13, 2025, Detectives secured an arrest warrant for 20-year-old Jesse Diaz for murder, bond $750,000. Diaz was arrested and was transported to the City Detention Center for booking.
This is an active investigation. If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact Corpus Christi Police Detectives at (361) 886-2840. Individuals who wish to remain anonymous while providing information to Detectives may contact Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit their tip online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C=&T=.
Shooting in the 200 block of Robert Drive leaves 1 man dead.
On January 12, 2024, at approximately 6:18 PM, Corpus Christi Police Officers officers were dispatched to the 200 block of Robert Drive in response to a shooting. Upon arrival, they observed the Corpus Christi Fire Department administering first aid to the 28-year-old male victim. The victim was transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
Preliminary information indicates that several individuals met at this location. For reasons currently unknown, the encounter escalated, resulting in the victim being shot. The suspects subsequently fled the scene in an unidentified vehicle.
It is believed that the victim and offenders are known to each other and this is not a random act of violence.
This is an active investigation. If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact Corpus Christi Police Detectives at (361) 886-2840. Individuals who wish to remain anonymous while providing information to Detectives may contact Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit their tip online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C=&T=.
JANUARY IMPOUND AUCTION POSTPONED. NEXT AUCTION SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 1, 2025
The on site auction sale and live auction (webcast) for January has been postponed. The next auction will be Saturday, February 1, 2025.
Visit https://siskauction.hibid.com/ for further information.
PEDESTRIAN FATALITY ACCIDENT 2900 BALDWIN BLVD.
On Sunday, January 5, 2025, at 6:35pm, officers were dispatched to 2900 block of Baldwin Blvd. in reference to a major traffic crash involving a pedestrian.
Officers arrived and located a male pedestrian in the roadway. Medics transported the 71-year-old male to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators with the Traffic Unit arrived on scene to conduct their investigation. They determined that a pickup was traveling westbound on the 2900 block of Baldwin when the pedestrian traveled north, not in a crosswalk, crossing Baldwin, and was struck by the vehicle.
The driver remained on scene and was not intoxicated.
RECKLESS DRIVING CONTINUES – OFFICERS CONTINUE MAKING ARRESTS
On Saturday, January 4, 2025, at 8:06pm, officers observed a red passenger car traveling over 90 miles per hour at the 5900 block of Highway 358 westbound.
Officers conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle at the 3200 block of Hwy 358.
The driver, 18-year-old Alexander Soto, was arrested for reckless driving and his vehicle was impounded. He was transported to the City Detention Center for booking.
On Saturday, January 4, 2025, at 9:50pm, officers observed a grey passenger car traveling over 95 miles per hour at the 5900 block of Highway 358 westbound.
Officers conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle at the 2400 block of S. Padre Island Drive.
The driver, 20-year-old Andres Hernandez, was arrested for reckless driving and his vehicle was impounded. He was transported to the City Detention Center for booking.
On Sunday, January 5, 2025, at 12:55am, officers observed a blue passenger car traveling over 110 miles per hour at the 4000 block of Highway 358 eastbound.
Officers conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle at the 5400 block of S. Padre Island Drive.
The driver, 20-year-old Jacob Martinez, was arrested for reckless driving and his vehicle was impounded. Marijuana was located inside of his vehicle, and he was additionally charged with possession of marijuana. Martinez was transported to the City Detention Center for booking.
OFFICERS RESPOND TO SHOOTING AT THE 1600 BLOCK OF GRAHAM ROAD
On Friday, January 3, 2025, at 6:51pm, officers were dispatched to the 1600 block of Graham Road in reference to a shooting.
Officers arrived and spoke with the homeowner who stated an unknown male suspect was in the homeowner’s backyard with a machete in his hand and made several threatening movements towards the homeowner. The homeowner advised he feared for his safety as well as the safety of his family, retrieved a firearm and shot at the suspect who was threatening them. It is unknown if the suspect was shot but the suspect fled from the backyard into the neighboring field.
Officers set up a perimeter around the area where the unknown suspect was last seen. K9 officers, CCPD drone operators and CCFD drone operators conducted an extensive search of the area but were unable to locate the suspect. Local hospitals and emergency rooms were contacted, and the suspect was not located.
This is an active investigation. If you have any information about this incident, please call Corpus Christi Police Detectives at (361) 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 https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C=&T=.
SHOOTING AT THE 800 BLOCK OF DABNEY STREET
On Friday, January 3, 2025, at 7pm, officers were dispatched to the 800 block of Dabney Street in reference to a shooting with injuries.
Preliminary information is a male suspect arrived at the location, produced a firearm and shot a male victim. The male victim then produced a firearm and shot the suspect. The suspect fled the scene. Medics transported the male victim to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
At 7:13pm, officers were dispatched to a shooting with injuries at the 4800 block of Ayers Street. Contact was made with the other male who was suffering from a gunshot wound. Medics transported the male to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Both males are believed to be 18-20 years of age and are known to each other. This is not a random act of violence.
This is an active investigation, and officers are still on scene conducting their investigation. Additional information will be provided at a later time.
ARREST MADE FOR SHOOTING THAT OCCURRED AT 6500 YORKTOWN BLVD.
On Thursday, January 2, 2025, at around 3pm, the CCPD Gang Unit, CCPD Violent Crime Unit, and U.S. Marshals Gulf Coast Violent Offenders and Fugitive Task Force located wanted subject Juan Medina at the 11900 block of Leopard Street and took him into custody for the outstanding warrant for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon (bond $200,000).
Medina was transported to the City Detention Center for booking.
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