On Sunday, August 18, 2024, at 10:10pm, officers were dispatched to the 7400 block of IH 37 southbound in reference to a major traffic collision with injuries. CCPD Metrocom received numerous calls about a wrong way driver – a passenger car was driving northbound in the southbound lane of IH 37.

Officers arrived and located a 4-vehicle collision. Officers determined that the wrong way vehicle struck a passenger car in the left lane. The collision caused the wrong way driver’s vehicle to spin around and be struck by another passenger car, then that passenger car was struck by another passenger car.

Three victims in the first vehicle were injured and transported to a local hospital by medics. A 74-year-old female passenger was determined to have serious injuries. There were no injuries reported in the other two vehicles.

The driver of the wrong way vehicle, 23-year-old Kendra Nunez, showed signs of intoxication and was arrested for intoxication assault with a vehicle. She was transported to a local hospital for medical clearance. After she was medically cleared, she was transported to the City Detention Center for booking.

On Saturday, August 17, 2024, at 9:33pm, officers were dispatched to the 1500 block of 7^th Street in reference to a shooting with injuries.

Officers arrived and located a 44-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound to the leg. Officers provided medical aid until medics arrived. Medics then transported the male to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Officers were able to determine that the male’s roommate, 39-year-old Jamie Sandidge, shot the victim and then barricaded herself inside of her residence when officers arrived. Officers with Patrol, the Gang Unit, the Hostage Negotiations Team and Drone Operators spent over two hours attempting to communicate with Sandidge, but she refused to exit her residence.

SWAT officers were called to assist on scene and continued dialogue with Sandidge. At around 12:27am, Sandidge was compliant with officers, exited her residence and was placed into custody. She was arrested for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon and transported to the City Detention Center for booking.

On August 16, 2024, at about 7:21 AM officers were dispatched to 1201 Leopard St. (City Hall) in reference to a trauma call for service. A city employee called in stating a female was located at the bottom of an A/C cooling tower.

When officers arrived, they located a deceased female inside of the cooling tower. CCFD was contacted to assist in retrieving the female from the structure.

The investigation is currently ongoing to determine what led up to the female entering the location.

Corpus Christi Police Department Robbery/Homicide Detectives are continuing the investigation into the officer-involved shooting that occurred in the 4600 block of Everhart Road early Sunday morning.

Detectives have interviewed the assault victim and involved officers but are still attempting to locate and interview additional witnesses. Detectives have collected and reviewed surveillance video from nearby businesses, which is assisting them in understanding what happened that morning, as well as to identify potential witnesses to the incident.

Anyone that was a witness to this incident or has cell phone photos or video of the shooting, or the assault that preceded it, is strongly encouraged to contact the Corpus Christi Police Department Criminal Investigation Division at (361) 886-2840. Individuals that wish to remain anonymous may submit a tip via Crime Stoppers (361) 888-TIPS or (361-888-8477). Callers can receive a cash reward if their tip leads to an arrest in this case.

On Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at 3:38am, officers were dispatched to the 6900 block of S. Padre Island Drive eastbound in reference to shots fired.

Officers arrived and located a suspect vehicle, a silver pickup, leaving the scene and initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle. The driver of the vehicle refused to stop, fled the scene and a pursuit was initiated.

While officers pursued the vehicle, other officers conducted a welfare check on the residents at the original location. Officers located over 30 rifle casings along the sidewalk and in the grass. There were no injuries reported.

The vehicle continued to evade officers, and the pursuit was terminated for safety reasons. Officers located the abandoned vehicle in the area of Culver St./Darcey Dr. and impounded the vehicle. The occupants of the vehicle are unknown and were not located.

It is unknown at this time if the parties involved in this incident were 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 Monday, August 12, 2024, at 7:05am, officers were dispatched to State Highway 358 and IH 37 overpass in reference to a male wearing a black shirt and shorts, throwing rocks at passing vehicles.

Officers arrived and located the described male and immediately detained him while they conducted their investigation. Officers spoke with the victims of six vehicles that had been damaged by the rocks thrown by the male. There were no major injuries in this incident.

The male, identified as 37-year-old Estevan Hernandez, was ultimately arrested for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and transported to the City Detention Center for booking.

On Sunday 8/11/2024 at 1:33 am, officers were dispatched to an assault in progress at The Ranch Dance Hall (4563 Everhart Road).  Call notes advised that a male subject was being assaulted, was on the ground, and not moving.  Upon arrival, officers observed an assault taking place on the side of a building on the corner of Everhart Road and Burney Drive.  Officers observed the suspect produce a handgun, while over the victim on the ground.  One of the officers of the two man unit, engaged the suspect, firing his duty weapon and striking the suspect.  The 18-year-old male suspect was transported to a local hospital and later succumbed to his injuries.  The victim of the assault was also transported to a local hospital for his injuries.  The officer involved was not injured and as per department policy, will be placed on administrative leave.  

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 CrimeStoppers at 361-888-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C=&T=

On Thursday, August 8, 2024, at 12:33am, CCPD Gang Officers were dispatched to the 2000 block of Corban Drive in reference to an attempt to locate a wanted subject.

Detectives with the Criminal Investigations Division, Robbery/Homicide Unit, conducted their investigation in reference to the homicide on June 7, 2024, at the 5800 block of Skylark Drive. On Tuesday, August 6, 2024, they obtained a warrant for murder for Deaundre Lemmons, bond $750,000. 

CCPD Gang Officers located Lemmons in the 2000 block of Corban Drive and placed him into custody for the outstanding warrant. He was transported to the City Detention Center for booking.

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On Friday, June 7, 2024, at 9:31pm, officers were dispatched to the 5800 block of Skylark Drive in reference to a shooting with injuries.

Officers arrived and located two shooting victims: a 44-year-old female and a 60-year-old female. Both victims were transported by medics to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. The 44-year-old victim has since succumbed to her injuries.

Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division arrived and began their investigation. They found that a black passenger car with black rims, possibly a Mazda, drove by the residence and began shooting into the residence, where the two women were struck by the gunfire. The vehicle fled the scene.

If you have any information regarding this incident, you are urged to call Detectives at 361-886-2840. You may also call Crime Stoppers at 361-888-TIPS or submit the information online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C=&T=. Information provided to Crime Stoppers is anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you a cash reward.

At approximately 8:37am, on Thursday, August 8, 2024, a report of an active shooter was called in for the campus of Calallen High School.

The entire campus was cleared by police personnel. We can confirm that there is no threat to the school and there are no injuries.  We can also confirm that this call was a hoax, the source of the call is currently being investigated.  

The safety and security of our citizens is our highest priority, and we take all threats made toward our campuses, students, and staff seriously.    

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Officers are responding to an unverified report of a possible threat at Calallen High School.

Officers are on scene and actively assessing and securing the campus to ensure the safety of our students and staff.

At this time, officers have found no evidence to suggest there is an active threat. Although we believe the phone call was a hoax, officers will conduct a thorough search of the campus.

On Friday, August 2, 2024, at 10:38pm, officers were dispatched to the 5000 block of Kostoryz Road in reference to a major traffic collision with injuries.

Officers arrived and located a 5-vehicle collision. Witnesses told officers that the driver of a silver Ford pickup was traveling northbound on the 5000 block of Kostoryz, disregarded two traffic control devices (ran two red lights), and struck a black passenger car that was driving westbound on S. Padre Island Drive through the intersection with a green light. The collision caused the pickup to roll and crash into two additional vehicles that were sitting at the red light, facing southbound. During the rollover, the pickup threw debris onto an additional vehicle, causing damage to that vehicle.

Medics transported the 39-year-old female driver of the black passenger car to a local hospital with serious injuries. The four occupants of the two passenger cars that were struck were also transported to a local hospital with minor injuries. The occupant of the fifth vehicle was uninjured.

The driver of the pickup, 40-year-old Joshua Smith, displayed signs of intoxication and was arrested for intoxication assault with a vehicle. He was transported to a local hospital for medical clearance. After he was medically cleared, he was transported to the City Detention Center for booking.