Red Ribbon Week is the week of October 21-25.

The Corpus Christi Police Department has partnered with several local Law Enforcement Agencies to participate in the National Red Ribbon Campaign. Officers will be participating in Red Ribbon Parade Routes at several local elementary schools throughout the week.

What Is Red Ribbon Week?

The Red Ribbon Campaign® is the oldest and largest drug prevention program in the nation, reaching millions of young people during Red Ribbon Week®, which is October 23rd – October 31st, each year. The mission of the Red Ribbon Campaign® is to present a unified and visible commitment towards the creation of a DRUG- FREE AMERICA.

Red Ribbon Week started after the murder of Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena in 1985. After his death, communities across the country began wearing red ribbons as a symbol of their commitment to raise awareness of the killing and destruction caused by drugs in America and to honor Kiki’s sacrifice.

This year’s theme, “Life is a Movie. Film Drug Free!”

On October 18, 2024, at about 7:45 pm officers were flagged down by a male near Ennis Joslin and McArdle Rd. The officers were actively working a minor accident scene when the male approached them. A female also came running up to the officers. It was determined there was an unresponsive infant in a nearby apartment complex. Dispatch advised there were other calls coming in about the same unresponsive infant.

Officers then went to the 7500 block of McArdle Rd to the apartment complex and located several family members along with an unresponsive infant in an apartment.

The infant was transported to a local hospital by CCFD medics where she was pronounced deceased. There was also a 1-year-old male infant inside of the apartment complex. He was checked out by medics and had no injuries.

Family Violence Investigators were called out to investigate. The father of the deceased infant was transported to the main police station for interviewing.

During the investigation it was determined the father, Juan Castro (31) would be charged with Injury to a child/causes serious bodily injury and abandoned/endangering a child.

This case remained an active investigation.  

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

This female has been involved in credit card abuse – using someone else’s credit card without their permission.

If you know or recognize this female 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

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month!

The Corpus Christi Police Department would like to introduce our community to our Victim Advocates and learn how they can assist victims of crime.

Although there are resources available to assist victims of crime, many victims are unaware of where, when or how to seek help or protection. Victim Advocates help ease the feeling of frustration and powerlessness that is intensified when faced with the intimidating process of the criminal justice system. Due to the increasing number of violent crimes against person(s), it is imperative that all victims, regardless of race, national origin, sex, age and disability, be serviced by providing them with information on resources available to them in a timely manner.

Victim Advocates provide services based on the needs of the victim in all types of violent crimes such as aggravated assault, homicide, robbery, sexual assault (adult and child), and vehicular crimes such as intoxication assault/manslaughter and hit and run.

From the initial contact through the follow up, Victim Advocates will assess immediate and long-term needs. Addressing those needs will reduce the short- and long-term effects of the trauma.

Victim Advocates provide victims with crisis counseling, crime victims compensation information, assistance with funeral and burial expenses, victims’ rights, referrals to community agencies, advocacy on their behalf with other agencies and assist them in acquiring an understanding of the criminal justice system. This will not only enable them to utilize the system for assistance in establishing trust and stability, but it will also help facilitate the victims’ willingness to participate in the criminal justice process.

Ultimately, our goal is to help people who have been victimized by violent crimes in a professional and compassionate manner and restore them to as much normalcy as possible as they were before victimization.

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, please speak up. Our Family Violence Unit and Victim Advocates can be reached at (361) 886-2670.

Target and the Corpus Christi Police Department’s Crime Reduction Unit are hosting a Trunk or Treat this Thursday, October 10, 2024, from 5pm-7pm, at the Target parking lot (5425 S. Padre Island Drive). There will be face painting, costume contest, music, door prizes and safety awareness. Stop by Thursday!

On October 5, 2024, at about 6:31 AM officers were dispatched to the area of Holly Rd. and Flynn Parkway in reference to a major vehicle crash. Updates stated there was a bicycle or moped under a vehicle that was leaving the scene and causing sparks.

Officers arrived in the area and located a black SUV that was involved at the corner store at Holly Rd and Everhart Rd. A damaged moped was still under the SUV. The store was east of the crash location.

Officers contacted the driver of the vehicle. The driver showed signs of intoxication.

Officers checked the area of Holly Rd and Flynn Parkway and located the moped operator who had been struck. The 58-year-old male was transported to a local hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

During the investigation the driver of the black SUV was placed under arrest for Intoxication Assault w/vehicle (causes serious bodily injury).

The driver, 42-year-old Corri Ortiz, was then transported to a local hospital for medical clearance. She was then taken to the City Detention Center for booking.  

Date: Saturday, October 5, 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, October 4, 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.

111 Cars, Trucks, and Motorcycles

National Night Out Kick-Off
Date: October 1, 2024
Time: 4pm-6pm
Location: 5001 S. Padre Island Dr. at Academy Sports & Outdoors

Join the Corpus Christi Police Department for the 41st annual “National Night Out, Kick-Off celebration”, a drug and crime prevention event celebrated annually in our city. It’s a night for Texas to stand together to strengthen police-community partnerships and to promote awareness, safety, and unity in our neighborhoods.

The Corpus Christi Police Department are encouraging citizens to celebrate National Night Out by organizing neighborhood events such as block parties and cookouts. Citizens can also participate by simply turning on porch lights between 6pm and 9pm.

Chief Markle and all Command Staff will kick-off National Night Out with the ceremonial “lighting of the porch light.” The community and media are welcome to attend at the parking lot of Academy Sports & Outdoor Store at 5001 S. Padre Island Drive from 4pm to 6pm.

CCPD Detectives need your help in identifying this burglary suspect pictured.

This male suspect recently broke into several business offices in a downtown building after working hours. He was caught on security video.

If you know or recognize this male you are urged to call the Police Department 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 Form Submit an anonymous tip online.

On Sunday, September 29, 2024, at 2:21am, officers were dispatched to a single vehicle accident at the 7000 block of Wooldridge Road.

When officers arrived, they found that a white passenger car had struck an electric pole, snapping the pole, and the vehicle was fully engulfed in flames. The front seat passenger, a 21-year-old male, was able to exit the vehicle but the driver, an unknown male, was unable to exit the vehicle and succumbed to his injuries on scene. The passenger was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Investigators with the Traffic Unit arrived on scene to investigate the crash. They found that the vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed westbound through the intersection through a green light. It is unknown, other than the high rate of speed, what caused the vehicle to lose control and crash into the pole.