CCPD Detectives are looking to identify these two burglary suspects.

Theses burglars broke into a business in the 4000 block of S. Padre Island Dr. sometime last week in the overnight hours. They left with several TVs and various electronic equipment.

If you know or recognize the involved individuals, you are urged to call Detectives at 361-886-2840. You can also remain anonymous and call Crimestoppers at 361-888-TIPS or submit the information online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?I

On Thursday, October 24, 2024, CCPD Detectives who work with the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force were notified of an online impersonation and terroristic threat made by an online user that threatened an event to be held at the Del Mar College West Campus.

Detectives worked tirelessly with FBI Special Agents in Kentucky and were able to identify the male subject making the online threats and found that the male was in our city. Detectives located the male, identified as now 24-year-old Adam Hall, at the 800 block of McDonald Street and took him into custody for three outstanding Nueces County warrants (Terroristic Threat, Harassment and Violation of Court Order) as well as probable cause that he committed online impersonation and terroristic threats. Hall was transported to the City Detention Center for booking.

On Wednesday, December 4, 2024, officers were dispatched to the 4500 block of Gollihar to assist Detectives who had obtained additional arrest warrants for Adam Hall. Officers took Hall into custody for two outstanding warrants: Terroristic Threat Impair Public Service (bond $50,000) and Online Impersonation (bond $50,000). He was transported to the City Detention Center for booking.

On December 15, 2024, at about 12:50 am CCPD officers were in the area of 4300 SPID (EB) when they observed two vehicles traveling at a high rate of speed east bound on HWY 358. Officers observed one white vehicle and one silver vehicle racing to outperform one another. The vehicles were observed traveling well over 100 mph.

Officers conducted a traffic stop on both speeding vehicles. Both vehicles came to a stop in a business parking lot at SPID and Staples. St.

The driver of the white vehicle was arrested and identified as Isiah Emerson (21). The driver of the silver vehicle was arrested and identified as Deondre Greenwood (22). Both vehicles were impounded.

Both males knew each other. Both males were transported to the City Detention Center.  Emerson was charged with racing on a highway, Possession of marijuana, and unlawful carrying of a weapon. Greenwood was charged with racing on a highway and unlawful carrying of a weapon.

On December 13, 2024, at 10:08 pm officer dispatched to the 3400 block of Samoa Dr. in reference to a shooting. Dispatch advised a spouse was calling in that she shot her husband.

Officers arrived and located the 61-year-old husband inside his home with a gunshot wound. CCFD medics arrived and transported the victim to a local hospital. The victim had life threatening injuries.

The wife was detained at the time. There was no one else in the residence.

Robbery Homicide Detectives arrived to investigate and began assessing the scene.

The wife was transported to the main station for interviewing.

It was learned an argument erupted between the couple. The wife then shot her husband.

56-year-old Kelli Owens was later arrested for aggravated assaulted w/ a deadly weapon. She was transported to the City Detention Center for booking.

On December 10, 2024, at about 11:00 pm officers were dispatched to the area of 1400 block of Corban Dr. in reference to a shooting. Updates stated a 15-year-old male was shot in the leg.

Officers arrived and contacted the victim and the parent. CCFD arrived and began to treat the injured juvenile. The juvenile was transported to a local hospital. The injuries were non-life threatening.

Witnesses said there was a group of teenagers standing around near an apartment building. There was another group of teenagers standing around across the street. Someone from the second group of teenagers fired several shots at the first group. Both groups then dispersed.

Additional witnesses stated the attack was unprovoked. There were no arrests made at the time.

This is still on active investigation.   

The Corpus Christi Police Department Robbery Homicide Detectives were able to identify the suspect in the downtown shooting that occurred on November 30, 2024, which left two people injured.

Detectives were able to secure two arrest warrants for Aggravated Assault w/ Deadly Weapon for offender David Moses Rodriguez (26 YOA).

Officers located Rodriguez in the 5800 block of Bear Ln. He was taken into custody without incident.

Rodriguez was transported to the City Detention Center for booking.

Sunday, December 15th will mark the 39th anniversary of the day Gary and Stephanie Gillette were found brutally murdered inside their home on the 4800 block of Sweetbriar Circle.

Gary’s prized possession, his late father’s 1970 Buick Electra convertible, had been stolen from the couple’s garage and was found abandoned one day later on the 6200 block of Wimbledon Drive.

Gary’s three daughters have never stopped looking for answers to help ease the devastating pain of not knowing who took their father and stepmother, and essentially their childhood, from them. Corpus Christi Police Department Homicide Detectives have made significant strides toward identifying the suspect or suspects who committed this heinous crime, but are still seeking the one sliver of information that will help bring justice to the victims and closure to their family.

If you have information that you believe could be helpful to solving this case, please call Detective Justin Wicks at 361-826-4082 or Detective Krystal Rodriguez at 361-886-2843. Callers wishing to remain anonymous can earn up to a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in this case by calling CrimeStoppers at 361-888-TIPS. For more information, please view the following video.

On December 9, 2024, at about 4:01 am officers were dispatched to the 2100 block of S. Padre Island Dr. in reference to a burglary in progress. Dispatch advised two individuals were seen breaking into vehicles at the business. One subject was wearing a black hoodie and the other was wearing a grey hoodie.

Multiple officers converged on the location and observed the two suspects running away. Officers gave chase to the suspects who evaded into the nearby neighborhood. One male was located in the back yard of a home. He was taken into custody without incident.

The second suspect who evaded was not located.

Officers checked the business and located two vehicles with the steering columns damaged. One vehicle had a broken window. A metal bar was located near the vehicles.

The male that was located was identified as a 13-year-old juvenile. He was transported to the Nueces County Juvenile Justice Center for booking. He was charged with Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle (UUMV) and Evading Arrest/detention.

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of retired Chief of Police Henry Garrett.

Chief Garrett was hired by the Corpus Christi Police Department on September 3, 1963, and quickly rose through the ranks. He was promoted to Sergeant on December 1, 1969, promoted to Lieutenant on September 18, 1972, promoted to Captain on December 14, 1976, and promoted to Commander on January 1, 1979.

On November 1, 1989, he became Chief of Police and served as Chief until his retirement in August of 1995.

Chief Garrett was a great leader, police officer, friend and will be greatly missed by all. We extend our deepest condolences to Chief Garrett’s family.

Join Us TOMORROW for the Corpus Christi Police Career Seminar!

Are you ready to start a meaningful career in Law Enforcement or as a MetroCom Dispatcher, and make a real impact in your community? Don’t miss this opportunity!

When: Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at 6:00 PM
Where: Corpus Christi Police Department Training Center, 6902 Yorktown Blvd, Corpus Christi, Texas

Take the first step towards a rewarding future!

RSVP today by emailing ImeldaB@cctexas.com or call 361-826-2978.

If you cannot attend in person, join us online by clicking on the QR Code.

If you are interested in becoming a dispatcher for CCPD MetroCom, please contact Jessica Salinas at 361-886-2816 or email dispatchcareers@cctexas.com.