On March 8, 2025, at about 12:45 am officers were dispatched to the 6500 block of Yorktown Blvd in reference to a shooting. Updates stated the offender left the location in a vehicle south on Cimarron Blvd. Multiple witnesses on scene were able to give a description of the fleeing vehicle along with the identity of the shooter.

As multiple officers arrived in the area, they contacted one victim at Staples and Yorktown. The 21-year-old male had non-life-threatening injuries. He was treated on scene.

The male victim told officers he arrived at the establishment to pick someone up when he was confronted in the parking lot. The offender attempted to take property from the victim. As the victim began to run away, he was shot. The offender left the scene in his vehicle as he continued to fire several more shots towards the business.

During this time officers were able to locate the offender who came to a dead end near Samba Dr.

Officers gave commands to the offender who attempted to evade. The offender was tazed then taken into custody. A firearm was recovered from the offender. His vehicle was also impounded.

27-year-old Isaac Rene Martinez was transported to a local hospital for medical clearance then taken to the city detention center for booking. He was charged with aggravated robbery, deadly conduct-discharge firearm, and evading arrest.

With Spring Break upon us, the Corpus Christi Police Department has a few reminders for the residents and visitors to our wonderful city.

Please be patient. Traffic may be congested as you make your way to the beach. The Corpus Christi Police Department will have additional officers patrolling the beach and roadways.

Don’t drink and drive. Know the Beach Rules:

On ALL beaches:

1. No glass bottles or glass containers
2. Must be 21 years old to consume alcohol
3. Dispose of litter in trash receptacles
4. No canopies left overnight

On Gulf beaches – Additional Rules:

1. Speed limit is 15 mph. All traffic laws apply including Driving While Intoxicated
2. Beach Parking Permits (valid/current) are required
3. No Campfires or Bonfires Allowed due to a Burn Ban in effect for Nueces County
4. No dogs are allowed on the beach (leashed or unleased) from Access Rd 3 to Zahn Rd including the north side of the Packery Channel (city ordinance 10-59).
5. Dogs must be on a leash or under/obey verbal commands on the beach from the south side of Packery Channel (BM 210) to Beach Access Rd 6 (BM 137) (includes Ellis Beach, Whitecap Beach, Padre Balli Park and Bob Hall Pier).
6. No Golf Carts or Off-Highway Vehicles (OHVs) allowed on Park Rd 22, SH361, or any road with a speed limit of more than 35 mph.
7. Camping:
   1. Prohibited in front of condos and hotels
   1. Allowed for 3 days & nights consecutively, but no more than 6 days within 1 month.

On North Beach and McGee Beach – Additional Rules:

1. No driving on the beach
2. No BBQ pits allowed
3. No moonwalks or other inflatable games
4. No campfires
5. Dogs must be on a leash or under verbal command

We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable Spring Break!

🔒 *If you like it, LOCK it!* 🔒

The Auto Theft Task Force at the Corpus Christi Police Department is urging gun owners to keep their firearms secure. Too often, guns left in unlocked vehicles are stolen, putting our community at risk. 

🚫 Leaving a firearm in your car, especially unsecured, makes it an easy target for thieves. Take the extra step to protect your gun, yourself, and our community.

Remember:
🔹 Always remove your gun from your car if possible.
🔹 If you must leave it in your vehicle, secure it in a locked compartment.
🔹 Never leave firearms in plain sight.

Gun safety starts with all of us. If you like it, *lock it*. Let’s keep Corpus Christi safe!

SPRING BREAK 2025 RESOURCES

If you are visiting Corpus Christi for Spring Break 2025, the Corpus Christi Police Department has compiled a few links to help you gather information and be safe.

Here is the City’s link for all the information about Spring Break https://www.corpuschristitx.gov/…/spring-break-2025/

TRAFFIC CONGESTION

The Corpus Christi Police Department will post any traffic issues on our Facebook page:

Corpus Christi Police Department

If you want to know any traffic congestion on any of the local highways, be sure to follow the Texas Department of Transportation X page at https://x.com/TxDOT_Corpus or check out the https://drivetexas.org for any traffic updates for the state.

BEACH FLAG WARNING CONDITIONS

If you want to find out about surf conditions, be sure to follow the City of Corpus Christi – Government Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/citygov

You can see a video explaining the beach flags here https://youtu.be/wDXjZiciNVw

RIP CURRENT VIDEOS

The National Ocean Service produced two very informative videos on how to survive a rip current and how to identify a rip current.

Rip Current Science https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJ4hcaJ91TY&t=19s

Rip Current Survival Guide https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pa4k5Tclo_U

Rip Current Safety for Kids https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJ76XfBVKq0

BEACH PARKING PERMITS

If you need a beach parking permit, visit the City of Corpus Christi web page for locations which they are being sold
https://www.corpuschristitx.gov/department-directory/parks-and-recreation/beaches/beach-parking-permits/

SPRING BREAK: BEACH RULES

Here is a link for the Spring Break Beach Rules
https://www.corpuschristitx.gov/department-directory/parks-and-recreation/beaches/beach-rules/

BURGLARY SUSPECT WANTED

We invite you to participate in the Corpus Christi Police Department’s Practice Physical Assessment Test (PAT) on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at 7:30 a.m.

This event is for those interested in joining our upcoming CCPD 85th Police Academy, which is expected to start in July 2025.

The practice test is a great opportunity to assess your strengths and identify areas for improvement as you prepare for the process ahead.

The test will be held at the Corpus Christi Police Training Center, located at 6902 Yorktown Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX.

We hope to see you there!

VCU Officers continue to crackdown on reckless and racing drivers on Corpus Christi roadways.  

On Saturday at around 8:45pm, 21-year-old Vianney De La Fuente was observed recklessly driving over 105mph on the 4300 block of Hwy 358 eastbound. She was arrested for reckless driving and her vehicle was impounded. 

On Saturday at around 10:23pm, 38-year-old Jose Medina and 37-year-old Alexander Gonzalez were observed racing their vehicles, both traveling over 95mph, on the 4500 block of Hwy 358 westbound. Medina was arrested for racing on highway and his vehicle was impounded. Gonzalez was arrested for racing and unlawful carrying of a weapon and his vehicle was impounded. 

On Sunday at around 1am, 20-year-old Damion Garrity and 19-year-old Christopher Pena were observed racing their vehicles, both traveling over 100mps, on the 4700 block of Hwy 358 westbound. Both were arrested for racing on highway and their vehicles were impounded. 

On Sunday at around 2:20am, 22-year-old Matthew Rodriguez and 23-year-old Fabian Estrada were observed racing their vehicles on the 4900 block of Ayers Street and into the residential neighborhood. Rodriguez was arrested for racing on highway and his vehicle was impounded. Estrada was arrested for racing and unlawful carrying of a weapon and his vehicle was impounded. 

On Sunday, March 2, 2025, at 1:59am, Officers with the Corpus Christi Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit were conducting bar closing in the area of Starr/Chaparral when they heard multiple gunshots coming from the Peoples St/Chaparral area.  

Officers quickly converged on the area and witnesses assisted officers in locating the male who was shooting the gun and detained him for their investigation.  

Officers were able to obtain video surveillance and found that the male was involved in a large fight with other bar patrons, ran to his truck that was parked in front of the location, retrieved a handgun and began shooting in the air. Officers searched for victims but did not locate anyone. They were able to locate multiple casings around the truck. During the vehicle inventory, the handgun was located. 

47-year-old Charles Burleson was arrested for deadly conduct, unlawful possession of a firearm by felon and an outstanding Municipal Court warrant. After he was medically cleared at a local hospital for injuries he sustained in the fight, he was transported to the City Detention Center for booking.  

On Saturday, March 1, 2025, at 8:36pm, officers were dispatched to the 5700 block of Weber Road in reference to a major traffic crash involving a pedestrian.

When the officers arrived, they found witnesses providing CPR to the elderly male pedestrian at which time the officers took over until CCFD arrived. Medics transported the male to a local hospital where he passed due to his injuries.

Investigators with the Traffic Unit determined that the pedestrian was crossing Weber Road, westbound, not in a crosswalk, and was struck by a vehicle traveling northbound in the right lane. The driver of the vehicle remained on scene and had no indications of intoxication.

During the late hours of Thursday night into Friday morning, and again Friday night, CCPD officers conducted numerous traffic stops that resulted in multiple arrests for reckless driving and racing on highway.  

At around 9:30pm on Thursday night, 24-year-old Elijah Copeland was arrested for reckless driving after he was observed driving over 95mph at the 4300 block of Hwy 358 eastbound. 

At around 10:58pm on Thursday night, 24-year-old Anthony Armstrong was arrested for reckless driving after he was observed driving over 100mph at the 4000 block of Hwy 358 eastbound. 

At around 11:39pm on Thursday night, 19-year-old Jacob Valdez was arrested for reckless driving after he was observed driving over 90mph at the 4000 block of Hwy 358 westbound. 

At around 12:30am on Friday morning, 33-year-old Ryan Cabello and 34-year-old Anthony Gutierrez were arrested for racing on highway after they were observed racing each other on the 4300 block of S. Padre Island Drive, both driving over 90mph on the feeder road. Cabello was additionally charged with possession of marijuana. 

At around 9:50pm on Friday night, 38-year-old Miguel Perez was arrested for reckless driving after he was observed driving over 100mph on Hwy 358 eastbound at Everhart. 

At around 10:50pm on Friday night, 20-year-old Joel Silva was arrested for reckless driving after he was observed driving over 100mph on the 4000 block of Hwy 358 eastbound. 

At around 11:40pm on Friday night, 29-year-old Khrystal Garcia was arrested for reckless driving after she was observed driving over 100mph at the 4300 block of Hwy 358 eastbound. She was additionally charged with abandon/endanger child-criminal negligence after two young children were located inside of her vehicle during the traffic stop. The front seat passenger, 31-year-old Celestino Ramirez was arrested for possession of controlled substance in penalty group 1, possession of controlled substance in penalty group 3 and possession of marijuana after officers located illegal narcotics on his person.