Detectives with the Corpus Christi Police Department’s Narcotics and Vice Investigations Division dismantled another illicit gambling operation Monday, October 28th, serving a search warrant at the Prime-Time Game Room in the 5100 block of Oakhurst drive. The search warrant was the conclusion of a months-long investigation into the business that, once again, uncovered evidence of continued illegal gambling. During Monday’s operation, Detectives found and seized multiple illegal gambling devices and over $144,000 in cash. Seven employees were arrested and charged with gambling promotion, keeping a gambling place, possession of a gambling device, and engaging in organized criminal activity. 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. 22 adult patrons inside the game room were cited for gambling, a class C misdemeanor. NVID had previously raided the same location in April of 2023.

This investigation continues, and additional charges and arrests are possible. The Corpus Christi Police Department reminds citizens that game rooms which pay out cash rewards are engaging in illegal gambling. Patrons as well as the management of these establishments may face criminal charges.

NVID Detectives were assisted in the operation by officers with the CCPD Operations Division, as well as investigators with the State of Texas Comptroller’s Office, which regulates coin operated machines. No coin operated machine violations were found.

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.

CCPD Detectives need your help in identifying the male pictured below.

This male was involved in a burglary to a local business.

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?ID=343&C=&T=Tip

Date: Saturday, November 2, 2024
Time: 10:00 am (gates open at 8:00 am)
Location: 5485 Greenwood Dr. Corpus Christi Tx 78417

ON SITE AUCTION SALE AND LIVE ONLINE (WEBCAST)

REGISTRATION: visit https://siskauction.hibid.com/ to register and obtain further on-line auction instructions.

VIEWING: Friday, November 1, 2024, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Everyone must be registered and have a bidder number to enter the auction.

No purses or backpacks allowed in the auction area.

ABSOLUTELY no one under 18 allowed throughout the entire auction.  This includes viewing day, during the auction and while picking up auction vehicles.

148 Cars, Trucks, Trailer, and Motorcycles

On Sunday, October 27, 2024, at 5:03am, officers were dispatched to the 300 block of IH 37 Access Rd. in reference to a shooting with injuries.

Officers arrived and located a 20-year-old Hispanic male gunshot victim and began providing medical aid. Medics arrived and transported the male to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. A 19-year-old Hispanic female gunshot victim independently arrived at a local hospital with serious injuries.

Officer investigation found that a large group of people were involved in a verbal argument when one of the involved subjects produced a weapon and shot the victims. A parked car and the building were also struck by the gunfire. Officers do not believe this to be a random act of violence.

This is an active and ongoing investigation.  If you have any information in reference to this incident, please call detectives at 361-886-2840.  If you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 361-888-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C=&T=

On Sunday, October 27, 2024, at 2:37am, officers were dispatched to the 5400 block of S. Staples St. in reference to a shooting with injuries.

Officers arrived and found two deceased gunshot victims, one 20-year-old Hispanic male and one 20-year-old black male. A third victim, a 26-year-old Hispanic male, transported themselves to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Approximately two hours after the shooting, a fourth victim, a 31-year-old Hispanic male, arrived at another local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Detectives with Robbery/Homicide arrived to investigate the incident. They found that a fight began in the parking lot which led to an exchange of gunfire between the subjects.

Detectives do not believe this to be a random act of violence. 

This is an active and ongoing investigation. Detectives are asking if anyone was at the club when this incident happened, and has information or video to share, to contact Detectives at 361-886-2840.

If you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 361-888-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C=&T=

On Sunday, October 27, 2024, at 1:53am, officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of Winnebago Street in reference to a shooting with injuries.

Officers arrived and located several gunshot victims on scene. Those injured were transported to local hospitals. At the same time, other gunshot victims began independently arriving at local hospitals.

Officer investigation found that there was a large party at the location where a fight broke out. At some point during the fight, numerous people began firing weapons. Officers determined that there was a total of five gunshot victims: a 19-year-old Hispanic male, a 21-year-old black male, an 18-year-old Hispanic male, a 19-year-old Hispanic male, and a 23-year-old Hispanic male. Numerous weapons were recovered by Officers on scene.

Officers do not believe this to be a random act of violence as the subjects were all known to each other.

This is an active and ongoing investigation.  If you have any information in reference to this incident, please call detectives at 361-886-2840.  If you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 361-888-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C=&T=

On Friday, October 25, 2024, at 6:55pm, officers were dispatched to the 3200 block of Ayers Street in reference to a stabbing.

Officers arrived and located a 28-year-old male with a stab wound and began providing medical aid. Medics transported the male to a local hospital with critical injuries.

Officer investigation determined that the offender and victim were involved in verbal argument when the offender pulled out a knife and stabbed the victim. The offender fled the scene.

This is not a random act of violence as the offender and victim are known to each other.

This is an active and ongoing investigation.  If you have any information in reference to this incident, please call detectives at 361-886-2840.  If you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 361-888-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C=&T=

DEA National RX Take back Event

Join Corpus Christi Medical Center Doctors Regional (Corpus Christi, TX) on Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at our DEA Take Back Event! At our convenient drop-off location, you can safely and anonymously dispose of your unused medications.

DATE & TIME:
Saturday October 26, 2024
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

LOCATION:
Corpus Christi Medical Center Doctors Regional
3315 South Alameda St, Corpus Christi, TX 78411

The collection site includes a convenient drive-thru, medication drop-off option located in the front of Doctors Regional Hospital.

To learn more, visit – https://bit.ly/3U6Evzx

On Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at 11:13 pm, officers were dispatched to the 6800 block of South Padre Island Drive in reference to multiple calls of shots fired.  As officers were being dispatched to the location, call notes were updating that a white male was shooting in different areas of the location, and someone was possibly shot.  When officers arrived, the male barricaded himself inside a room.  It was unknown at the time if anyone inside the room was injured.  Officers arrived and immediately began evacuating surrounding rooms.  The CCPD SWAT team and Hostage Negotiation Team responded to the scene.  Officers attempted to make contact with the male without success.  Multiple tactics were utilized in an attempt to extract the male from the room and check for victims.  Before entry was made, the male suspect confronted SWAT officers through the window with a gun, at which time officers engaged, striking the suspect.  The suspect was transported to a local hospital, where he later passed away.  At this time, there are no reported injuries to citizens or officers.  As per CCPD policy, the four officers involved will be placed on administrative leave during this investigation. 

This is an active and ongoing investigation.  If you have any information in reference to this incident, please call detectives at 361-886-2840.  If you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 361-888-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C=&T=

On Monday, October 21, 2024, at around 2:12 pm, two officers with the Corpus Christi Police Department were involved in an officer involved shooting at the corner of Nueces Bay and Leopard Street.  Officers were arriving to the City Detention Center with a prisoner, when a male walked towards the officers, firing a handgun.  The male then pointed the gun toward officers, at which time one officer returned fire, striking the subject twice.  The male was transported by medics to a local hospital where he was later passed away.  There were no injuries to the officers involved, or the prisoner they were transporting. 

As per CCPD policy, the two officers will be placed on administrative leave during this investigation.  

This is an active and ongoing investigation.  If you have any information in reference to this incident, please call detectives at 361-886-2840.  If you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 361-888-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C=&T=