On July 8^th, 2024, at about 8:59 am a female walked into the Municipal Court entrance at the Main Police Station (321 John Sartain St.) and told security she believed someone put a bomb in her vehicle.

Officers with the Corpus Christi Bomb Squad were called out to assist. It was decided to shelter in place at the time while the threat was being investigated.

The bomb squad technicians were able to safely check the female’s vehicle, and determined there were no explosive devices.

The female will be taken to a local facility to be evaluated.

On Friday, July 5, 2024, at 12:40am, officers were dispatched to the 700 block of Texan Trail in reference to a shooting with injuries.

The 23-year-old male has succumbed to his injuries.

Charges against the juvenile offender will be upgraded to murder.

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On Friday, July 5, 2024, at 12:40am, officers were dispatched to the 700 block of Texan Trail in reference to a shooting with injuries.

Officers arrived and located an 18-year-old female, suffering from a graze wound. She was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Officers were told that another victim, a 23-year-old male, had been shot and was transported to a local hospital by a family member. Officers contacted the male victim who had sustained serious injuries and was being treated by hospital staff.

Officers and Detectives with the Criminal Investigations Division conducted their investigation, speaking to the victims and witnesses. Officers determined that there was a verbal argument between one of the victims and the offender, when the offender displayed a gun and shot both victims. Officers determined that the offender was inside of a nearby residence. Officers contacted the 16-year-old juvenile male and recovered the weapon believed to be used in the shooting.

The juvenile was arrested for two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and for unlawful carrying of a weapon. He was transported to the Nueces County Juvenile Justice Center for booking.

On Friday, July 5, 2024, at 12:40am, officers were dispatched to the 700 block of Texan Trail in reference to a shooting with injuries.

Officers arrived and located an 18-year-old female, suffering from a graze wound. She was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Officers were told that another victim, a 23-year-old male, had been shot and was transported to a local hospital by a family member. Officers contacted the male victim who had sustained serious injuries and was being treated by hospital staff.

Officers and Detectives with the Criminal Investigations Division conducted their investigation, speaking to the victims and witnesses. Officers determined that there was a verbal argument between one of the victims and the offender, when the offender displayed a gun and shot both victims. Officers determined that the offender was inside of a nearby residence. Officers contacted the 16-year-old juvenile male and recovered the weapon believed to be used in the shooting.

The juvenile was arrested for two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and for unlawful carrying of a weapon. He was transported to the Nueces County Juvenile Justice Center for booking.

CCPD Detectives need your assistance in identifying the male suspects pictured below. The males are involved in recently using a stolen credit card at various locations in the city to include local home improvement stores.

If you have any information regarding these male suspects, 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.

The Corpus Christi Police Department provided our local media with information of the July 4th weekend operational plan. Our main goal is the overall safety of the citizens of our community. Please have a safe and happy holiday weekend. To report fireworks call 361-886-COPS (2677).

Date: Saturday, July 6, 2024
Time: 10:00 am (gates open at 8:00 am)
Location: 5485 Greenwood Dr. Corpus Christi Tx 78417

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

VIEWING: Friday, July 5, 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.

125 Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles, RV, Trailers

Shortly after receiving the shooting call on Buford Street, 4 separate victims arrived at a local hospital with each individual suffering various gunshot wounds.  

A 15-year-old male was later pronounced deceased.  A 20-year-old male sustained life threating injuries.  A 19-year-old male and a 19-year-old female, sustained non-life threating injuries. 

Through the course of their investigation, detectives with the Robbery/Homicide Division have been able to determine that these victims are from the shooting involving a deceased 18 year old male on the 2600 block of Buford Street.  

This is still an active and ongoing investigation, and detectives do not believe there to be a threat to the public. 

If you have any information, please contact detectives at 361-886-2840.  If you wish to remain anonymous, you can call 361-888-TIPS (8477).

On June 28, 2024, at approximately 12:29 AM officers were dispatched to the 2600 block of Buford St. in reference to a shooting. Officers arrived on scene and located a deceased 18-year-old male in the roadway. Officers secured the scene.  

Detectives with the Robbery Homicide Division arrived to assist.

This is an active investigation. Officers will be searching for any potential witnesses or security cameras in the area.

If you have any information about this shooting you are urged to call the police at 361-886 -2840 or you can remain anonymous and call 888-TIPS.

Continuing with their initiative to eradicate illegally operated game rooms, Detectives with the Corpus Christi Police Department’s Narcotics and Vice Investigations Division (NVID) took down yet another illicit gambling operation Wednesday afternoon on the city’s south side. At approximately 4:00 pm yesterday, NVID Detectives served a search warrant at the Silver Sevens Game room located on the 5200 block of Everhart Road. The search warrant was the conclusion of a weeks-long investigation into the business that uncovered evidence of illegal gambling. During the search, Detectives found and seized fifty-three pieces of gambling equipment and over $15,000 in cash. Anissa Najera, age 26, was arrested and charged with gambling promotion, keeping a gambling place, and possession of a gambling device. All three charges are Class A misdemeanors, punishable by up to a year in jail and a fine up to $4,000. Four adult patrons inside the game room were cited for gambling, a class C misdemeanor. The investigation continues, and additional charges and arrests are possible.

Wednesday’s search warrant was the second search warrant served just this week on illegal game rooms, neither of which possessed a valid Nueces County Game Room permit. NVID will continue to target these illegal gambling operations until they cease operating within our city limits. 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, 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.

Detectives with the Corpus Christi Police Department’s Narcotics and Vice Investigations Division (NVID) served a search warrant Tuesday afternoon at a business on the city’s south side, resulting in the arrests of three men on illegal gambling and engaging in organized crime charges. Responding to a tip of illegal gambling taking place inside the Diversion Center Game Room, 7114 Saratoga Blvd #122, NVID Detectives initiated a months-long investigation which culminated with the issuance of a search warrant for the premises. As a result of the investigation and search, officers arrested Jason Cano, age 29; Arturo Gomez, age 31, and Alejandro Rosas-Baez, age 48. All three were charged with Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity, a state jail felony punishable by up to two years in jail and a maximum $10,000 fine. The three suspects were additionally charged with Gambling Promotion, Keeping a Gambling Place, and Possession of a Gambling Device. Cano was also charged with possession of a controlled substance. The lone patron of the game room was issued a citation for gambling and released at the scene. During the search, Detectives seized a substantial amount of gambling equipment, over $5,500 cash, two handguns, and other evidence of illegal gambling. Two vehicles were impounded and are subject to possible asset forfeiture.

The investigation is ongoing and additional 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.

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.