On September 07, 2024, at about 10:59 pm officers were dispatched to the 4700 block of Archer Dr. in reference to a shooting. While officers were enroute to the house updates stated the victim was now at a local hospital.

Officers arrived at both the residence and the hospital.

While at the hospital Officers were told by the 17-year-old male victim that his twin brother accidentally shot him while mishandling a shotgun. He sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

At the home a parent showed officers where the incident occurred. Officers were able to recover 3 firearms and a quantity of narcotics. One firearm was reported stolen.

This is an active investigation. There were no arrests made at the time.

On September 6, 2024, at 3:20am, CCPD officers were dispatched to the 1100 block of Green Earth Dr in reference to a shooting. A roommate called in stating they heard shots then discovered someone was shot.

Officers arrived on scene and located a deceased 25-year-old female inside of the home, with an apparent gunshot wound.

 Robbery Homicide Detectives were called out to investigate.

The roommates were taken to the main police station for interviewing.

Detectives are following up on leads and this is still an active investigation. We do know this is not a random act of violence.

UPDATE: During the investigation Detectives were able to secure a Murder warrant for 22-year-old suspect Devaughan Marquise Williams in connection with the deceased 25-year-old female.   At approximately 3:51 pm Williams turned himself in at 901 Leopard St. (Nueces County Jail).

Williams was transported to the police department main station for interviewing.

Willaims was later transported to the City Detention Center for booking where he was charged with Murder.

If you have any information 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.

www.p3tips.com Information provided to Crime Stoppers is anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you a cash reward.

Date: Saturday, September 7, 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, September 6, 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.

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Detectives with the Corpus Christi Police Department’s Narcotics and Vice Investigations Division took down yet another illicit gambling operation Wednesday afternoon. Continuing their initiative to eliminate illegal gambling within the Corpus Christi city limits, NVID Detectives served a search warrant at the Midway Club game room, located on the 4600 block of Kostoryz Road, shortly after 2:00 pm yesterday. The search warrant was the conclusion of a months-long investigation into the business that uncovered evidence of illegal gambling. During the search, Detectives found and seized multiple illegal gambling devices and over $9,000 in cash. The lone employee at the time of the raid, Graciela Guzman, age 64, was 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. 16 adult patrons inside the game room were cited for gambling, a class C misdemeanor. NVID had previously raided the same location on September 14, 2022. That raid resulted in the arrest of one woman for similar charges, and the seizure of over $61,000 in cash. Even though the business possesses a valid Nueces County Game Room Permit, that does not allow the business to violate the Texas Gambling Statute by paying out cash prizes.

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.

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 Auto Theft division is looking to identify the two males involved in stealing this motorcycle last month from a local apartment complex.

If you know or recognize these thieves or the vehicle involved, 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.

www.p3tips.com Information provided to Crime Stoppers is anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you a cash reward.

On September 2, 2024, at about 8:17 am officers were dispatched to the 1300 block of Agnes St. in reference to a man down call. A motorist called in that they had observed a male on the ground and did not appear to be moving.

Officers arrived and located a deceased male near a building, away from the roadway. The male had apparent trauma.

Officers began to contact any pedestrians in the area and attempt to locate any nearby security video.

The investigation continues.

UPDATE: During the course of the investigation Detectives were able to locate surveillance video and positively identify the individuals involved.

Detectives were able to secure a Murder warrant for 46-year-old Ruben Martinez in connection with the death of the 33-year-old male victim.

Martinez was located by the CCPD Gang Unit who was actively patrolling and searching the area of Nueces Bay Blvd. and Antelope St. He was transported to the Police Department main station for interviewing.

Martinez was finally transported to the City Detention Center where he was booked and charged with Murder.

This remains an active investigation.

On Sunday, September 1, 2024, at 6:40pm, officers were dispatched to the 5500 block of Everhart Road in reference to a shooting with injuries.

Officers arrived and located two gunshot victims. Medics transported the victims to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Preliminary information obtained is the victims were involved in a botched robbery and were shot by an unknown subject.

Officers are actively investigating the scene.

UPDATE:

During the investigation officers were able to locate 21-year-old John Perez at a business in the shopping center and identify him as being involved. During that time officers were able to review security video and contact witnesses.

Ultimately Perez was arrested and charged with 2 counts of Aggravated assault w/deadly weapon, manufacture/delivery of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance pg3<, possession of a controlled substance pg2>, and possession of dangerous drug.   This is still an ongoing investigation.

On Saturday, August 31, 2024, at 7:47pm, officers were dispatched to South Bluff Park in reference to a shooting with injuries involving a child.

Officers located the shooting victim, a one-year-old male, at a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, and were able to speak with witnesses. Witnesses told officers that the incident occurred at South Bluff Park, but officers quickly determined that the incident occurred on the 1500 block of Howard Street. Officers were able to detain multiple people from the residence for questioning.

Officers determined that a 16-year-old female was handling a handgun inside of a bedroom when the handgun discharged and struck the one-year-old child. The handgun was recovered by officers.

The 16-year-old female was arrested for injury to a child-weapon and transported to the Nueces County Juvenile Justice Center for booking.

For the second time in the past nine months, Corpus Christi Police Department Narcotics & Vice Investigations Detectives have raided the same illegally operated game room on the City’s southside. Following a months-long investigation into the business that uncovered evidence of illegal gambling, Detectives obtained a search warrant for the Player’s Lounge game room, located in a strip mall on the 3400 block of SPID. During the search, detectives found and seized a substantial amount of gambling equipment and over $73,000 cash. Although the business was closed at the time of the raid, NVID Detectives have identified the owner/operator and employees; future arrests for gambling promotion, keeping a gambling place, possession of a gambling device, and engaging in organized criminal activity are likely. 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.

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 Traffic Unit and investigators with the State of Texas Comptroller’s Office, which regulates coin operated machines.

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.

Attention Corpus Christi Residents!
The Auto Theft Task Force wants to remind everyone to take simple steps to protect your vehicles and belongings:
Lock your car doors
Take your keys
Hide your belongings
Protect it. It’s yours! Don’t provide an opportunity for thieves to strike. Let’s work together to keep our community safe.

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