UPDATE: ATTF will not be holding 68A inspections on January 2nd.

Friday, December 15th will mark the 38th anniversary of the day Gary and Stephanie Gillette were found brutally murdered inside their home on the 4800 block of Sweetbriar Circle. 

Gary’s prized possession, his late father’s 1970 Buick Electra convertible, had been stolen from the couple’s garage and was found abandoned one day later on the 6200 block of Wimbledon Drive.  Gary’s three daughters have never stopped looking for answers to help ease the devastating pain of not knowing who took their father and stepmother, and essentially their childhood, from them. 

Corpus Christi Police Department Homicide Detectives have made significant strides toward identifying the suspect or suspects who committed this heinous crime, but are still seeking the one sliver of information that will help bring justice to the victims and closure to their family.  

If you have information that you believe could be helpful to solving this case, please call Detective Justin Wicks at 361-826-4082 or Detective Krystal Rodriguez at 361-886-2843.  Callers wishing to remain anonymous can earn up to a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in this case by calling CrimeStoppers at 361-888-TIPS.  For more information, please view the following video.

The Corpus Christi Police Department is actively working with local schools and our federal partners regarding threats made to schools across the State of Texas.

Thus far, all received threats have proved to be false, and do not appear to be from a local source.

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

If you have any information, please contact CCPD at 911 or 361-886-2600.

Did you know that some Kia models are on recall for key start ignitions with security concerns?

Since safety and security are our top priority, CCPD recommends all Kia owners contact your local Kia dealership to see if your vehicle qualifies.

If it doesn’t, you can also call Kia Consumer Assistance at 800-333-4542 and they will mail you a steering wheel security feature to help protect your vehicle!

Stay safe Corpus Christi and always remember: If you like it, lock it!

Michelle Solis was born and raised in Corpus Christi, Texas, and began her career with the Corpus Christi Police Department as a Senior Staff Assistant in the Central Records Division in February 2008.

During her 17 years as a civilian employee, Michelle has served in several Divisions within the department. In June 2008, Michelle was hand-picked to be interviewed by the Internal Affairs Division where she transferred and worked as a Senior Staff Assistant for eight years. In March 2016, Michelle was asked to assist in the Criminal Investigations Division where they needed help to fill a Senior Staff Assistant position. Michelle was there for a short time before being transferred to temporarily assist the Assistant Chiefs and Police Commanders in the Administration Division.

In November 2016, Michelle applied for the Management Assistant position in the Administration Division, where she worked for six years. In January 2022, she applied to the Narcotics/Vice Division, where she currently serves as an Administrative Support III. Some of Michelle’s duties include handling grant paperwork, processing reports generated by officers and assisting with phone calls the Division receives.

Outside of work, Michelle enjoys spending time with her family.

There are ten seats still available for the 53rd Citizens Police Academy and applications are still being accepted.

Classes begin Thursday, January 11, 2024, and will run for 12 weeks, with graduation occurring on Thursday, March 28, 2024. Meetings will take place from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm on Thursday nights.

Participants will learn about the different aspects of the Corpus Christi Police Department and on the first day of class you will hear from Chief of Police Mike Markle.

Every Thursday, a different Police Department division leader (Uniform Division, Criminal Investigations Division, Administrative Division, etc.) will speak to the group. Some of the topics will include a look at the department’s specialized units including SWAT, the Dive Team, Bomb Techs, and the Hostage Negotiation Team. Participants will also go on a Patrol Ride-a-Long and meet the department’s K-9 Officers, who along with their handlers will demonstrate the different training techniques used in narcotics searches and arrests. Classes will also include the CCPD Drone Program, Internet Crimes Against Children and Fentanyl.

The program is a revealing look at the Corpus Christi Police Department and its officers. To apply, visit this website: https://www.cctexas.com/…/become-volunteer-member…/c-p-a

All applications must be emailed to Senior Officer Chris Lynch at chrisl@cctexas.com by Friday, December 29, 2023.

For more information, contact Senior Officer Chris Lynch at 361-826-8532.

With the holiday season upon us the Corpus Christi Police Department would like to pass on some safety tips.

-Lock your cars, take your keys and never leave packages visible in your vehicle.
-Try to coordinate delivery of packages so that you are home.
-Write down serial numbers to valuable items in your house or of new gifts you receive.
-Be sure to lock up your bicycle when you travel around the city.
-When using a credit or debit card be sure to cover the pin pad when you enter your personal PIN number.
-Monitor your banking accounts for any fraudulent activity.

If you are a victim of a crime, be sure to call us at 361-886-2600 or 911.

May all the citizens of our community have a safe and wonderful holiday season.

You are invited to attend the Corpus Christi Police Department Practice Physical Assessment Test (PAT) on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at 7:00 am for our upcoming CCPD 84th Police Academy projected to begin July 2024. It’s a great way to gauge your strengths and know what you need to work on to move forward in this process.

The practice test will take place at the main police station (321 John Sartain, Corpus Christi, TX 78401). Applicants will meet us at the gated entrance directly across from Whataburger on the Bay (Water St. side of the building). Check in time will be between 7:00 am – 7:30 am, so we can start promptly at 8:00 am. During the practice test, instructors will explain and demonstrate each phase of the physical fitness test. We will also be available to answer any questions you have about any phase of the testing and hiring process. As a bonus for attending the practice test, applicants who successfully complete the course will receive a PAT waiver. That means you will only need to pass the written examination on your scheduled test date.

Date: Saturday, December 2, 2023
Time: 10:00 am (gates open at 8:00 am)
Location: 5485 Greenwood

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, December 1, 2023, 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.

136 Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles, Go-cart, ATV and Trailers

UPDATE: Longoria has been located.

U.S. Marshals Gulf Coast Violent Offenders Fugitive Task Force Officers are asking for your help to locate wanted subject Ruben Longoria III.

Ruben Longoria III is wanted for Aggravated Sexual Assault, Burglary of a Habitation, Unlawful Restraint, Felony Theft, Probation Violation-Resisting Arrest and Evading Arrest in a vehicle. Longoria is described as a 27-year-old male who stand 6’ 0” feet and weighs approximately 205 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.

Longoria is to be considered violent and dangerous.

If you know how to locate this wanted subject, call Crime Stoppers at (361)888-TIPS (8477) or submit the information online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C=&T=. The information you provide to Crime Stoppers is anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you a cash reward.