On November 30, 2024, at about 12:19 am Officers received multiple calls of a wrong way driver traveling east bound on the west bound side of HWY 358.

Officers located the vehicle and observed it traveling in the wrong direction. Officers paralleled the vehicle, on the east bound side, with lights and sirens activated, but the driver continued to disregard them.

Officers observed the vehicle exit the HWY at Ennis Joslin and came to a stop at 3000 block of Whistler Dr. The driver was contacted.

The driver of the vehicle was suspected of being under the influence of alcohol. Officers conducted their DWI investigation. The driver was ultimately arrested for driving while intoxicated and resisting arrest.

The driver 23-year-old Jesus Bazan was transported to the city detention center for booking. His vehicle was impounded.

On November 30, 2024, officers were dispatched to the 1500 block of Airline Rd in reference to a possible crash. When officers arrived the located in the parking lot, a female that was pinned under her own vehicle.

Corpus Christi Fire Department was able to lift the vehicle and free the female from under.

Officers were told by the female that her vehicle malfunctions and she was attempting to fix a part underneath when the vehicle rolled on top of her.

The female showed no major injuries but was transported to a local hospital as a precaution.

On November 30, 2024, at about 2: 28 am officers were dispatched to the intersection of Star St. and N. Chaparral St. in reference to a shooting.

As multiple officers arrived, they were directed to two shooting victims. The two victims were taken to a local hospital by EMS. The injuries were non-life threatening.

Officers contacted several witnesses and reviewed nearby cameras. It was determined a fight broke out between several parties. One male produced a weapon and fired recklessly into the crowd.

The offender left in a vehicle prior to police arrival.

This is still an ongoing investigation.

If you have any information about this incident, 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 November 29, 2024, at about 3:35 am officers were dispatched to the 3800 block of S. Port Ave in reference to a shooting. Multiple officers arrived on scene and located a male victim along with a crime scene.

The 21-year-old male victim had a gunshot wound to the leg. He was transported to a local hospital by medics. The injuries were non-life threatening.

Officers were able to contact witnesses who stated a disturbance broke out between two parties who knew each other. As one vehicle left someone from in the vehicle shot at the other group of people.

Officers were able to locate the suspect vehicle and impound it. Officers are still working to determine the identity of the shooter. There were no arrests made at the time.

This is still an ongoing investigation.

If you have any information about this incident, 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…

UPDATE: Robbery Homicide Detectives were able to follow up on several leads which aided in identifying the offender.

At approximately 9:30 pm on November 28th, multiple Officers arrived in the 1100 block of Manchester Ave. at a residence. The offender fled the residence on foot but was quickly located and taken into custody. He was transported to the main police station for interviewing.

Offender 33-year-old Julian Rodriguez was transported to the City Detention Center where he was booked for Murder and Evading Arrest.

Both parties were known to each other.

ORIGINAL POST: On November 28, 2024, at 2:56 pm officers were dispatched to the 5200 block of IH 37 in reference to a shooting. When officers arrived, they located a male in the parking lot of the business with a gunshot wound.

The male was transported to a local hospital by medics where he later succumbed to his injuries.

A male suspect who was involved left prior to police arrival.

Robbery Homicide Detectives arrived to assist in the investigation. 

This is still an active and ongoing investigation. 

If you have any information about this incident, 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, November 21, 2024 at 0846 hours, Corpus Christi police officers were dispatched to the 7600 block of Bullrider Dr. in reference to a suspicious person call.

The reporting party of the call advised that two unknown males were parked in an alleyway.  The two males were getting in and out of the vehicle with ski masks on.  A CCPD drone pilot was filming the ribbon cutting ceremony of the new police academy with his drone, and flew the drone to the area of the call and had a visual on the vehicle and suspicious persons before officers arrived.  Officers converged on the vehicle and contacted 3 males inside the vehicle.  All three males were wearing gloves, and two of the males were wearing full ski masks.  

It was determined that the vehicle had been reported stolen.  Upon further investigation, a handgun, stolen checks, and illegal narcotics were found inside the vehicle.  

Officers arrested Jose Manuel Esquivel (18 years old) for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, unlawful carrying of a weapon, and engaging in organized criminal activity.

Jeremiah Cole Anderson (17 years old) for fraudulent use of identifying information, possession of a controlled substance, and engaging in organized criminal activity.

Jonah Morris (18 years old) for engaging in organized criminal activity.

Thank you for being vigilant and aware of the activity in your neighborhoods.  If you see something suspicious, say something.  This also highlights how the Corpus Christi Police Department is using the latest technology to keep our community safe.  

Do you know this male? CCPD Robbery Detectives need your assistance in identifying this male who robbed a local business in the 5600 block of Leopard St. recently

The male produced a handgun and took an undisclosed amount of money. The suspect is a black male, approximately 5’10” and weighs 160 pounds.

If you know or recognize this male, 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 Sunday, November 24, 2024, at 4:45pm, CCPD received a call to back up an off-duty Corpus Christi Independent School District (CCISD) officer at the 1800 block of S. Padre Island Drive.

Preliminary information is the CCISD officer made contact with a subject in a vehicle who was suspected of theft that occurred inside the store. The officer was drug from the vehicle and shots were fired by the officer. The vehicle continued driving after the officer fell from the vehicle and drove into a nearby field. CCPD utilized drones to check the status of the male inside the vehicle and found him deceased. Medics transported the CCISD officer to a local hospital for minor injuries.

The Corpus Christi Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division will be investigating this incident.

This is an active and ongoing investigation. If you have any information pertaining to this incident, you are encouraged to call the Corpus Christi Police Department Criminal Investigations Division 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=.&nbsp.

On Saturday, November 23, 2024, at 9:09pm, CCPD Gang officers were actively patrolling the area of the 3900 block of Fort Worth Street when they observed two juvenile male subjects walking in the street. One of the juvenile males produced a handgun and shot multiple times in the air. The juveniles took off running down the street and a CCPD Drone operator was utilized in obtaining the juvenile’s direction of travel for officers.

Officers contacted the juvenile males on the 4000 block of Pope Drive and apprehended the 15-year-old juvenile male who was observed by officers shooting a handgun in the air. The handgun was found on the juvenile and recovered. The juvenile was also in possession of an illegal narcotic. He was arrested for unlawful carrying of a weapon, possession of a controlled substance, discharge of firearm in certain municipalities and minor in possession of tobacco products and was transported to the Nueces County Juvenile Justice Center for booking.

The other juvenile, a 14-year-old male, was issued a citation for minor in possession of tobacco products and released to his parent.

On Saturday, November 23, 2024, at 8:35pm, officers were dispatched to the 1500 block of S. Port Ave. in reference to a robbery with a weapon.

Officers arrived and spoke to the victim and witnesses. They found that an unknown black male suspect entered the store and approached the clerk. The male pointed a handgun at the clerk, took an undisclosed amount of money from the register and fled the scene.

The suspect is described as a black male, approximately 6 feet tall and was wearing a black jacket, white cap and surgical mask.

This is an active and ongoing investigation. If you have any information pertaining to this incident, you are encouraged to call the Corpus Christi Police Department Criminal Investigations Division 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=.&nbsp.