CORPUS CHRISTI AUTO THEFT DETECTIVES NEED YOUR HELP IDENTIFYING THESE SUSPECTED TRAILER THIEVES.

Date: October 29, 2023
Location: 8000 S. Padre Island Dr.
Offense: Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle-Trailer
Case Number: 2310290066

On October 29, 2023, officers were dispatched to the 8000 block of S. Padre Island Dr. in reference to a theft of a trailer. Officers contacted the victim who advised that sometime during the previous week their white in color enclosed Interstate cargo trailer was taken from a storage facility. A trailer lock was cut off in order to tow the trailer away.

Officers reviewed security footage and were able to determine 3 suspects were involved in this incident. They were driving an older white Ford Econoline van with a roof rack which is believed to have been stolen also.  

Upon further investigation at least one of the male suspects was also involved in multiple storage unit burglaries during the previous week at the same location. After the burglaries, the male suspect was seen leaving in a mid-sized SUV pictured below.

If you have any additional information about this crime or can identify the suspects in the pictures, please call detectives at 361-886-2840, or if you would like to be anonymous call Crime Stoppers at 361-888-TIPS or submit the information online at www.cctexas.com/crimestoppers. 

DETECTIVES NEED YOUR HELP IN IDENTIFYING THEFT SUSPECT.

Corpus Christ Police Detectives would like your help in identifying a suspect in a theft case that occurred on October 16th, 2023.

On October 16, 2023, at about 11:50 AM retail items were taken from a store in the 3800 block of S. Alameda St.

If you have any information about this person pictured below, please call our Criminal Investigation Division 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.

AUCTION POSTONED

THE CORPUS CHRISTI POLICE AUCTION THAT WAS SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2023, HAS BEEN POSTPONED. 

The next scheduled auction will be December 2, 2023. 

Please visit https://siskauction.hibid.com/ for more information.

Shooting at 5100 Green Park Drive

Date: Saturday, October 28, 2023 
Time: 11:49pm 
Location: 5100 Green Park Drive 
Incident: Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon

On Saturday, October 28, 2023, at 11:49pm, officers were dispatched to the 5100 block of Green Park Drive in reference to a shooting with injuries.  

Officers arrived and found multiple gunshot victims and began providing life-saving measures to each victim. Medics transported a 31-year-old black male to a local hospital with critical but stable injuries. Another medic unit transported an 18-year-old black female to a local hospital with critical but stable injuries. A 15-year-old Hispanic female victim sustained a graze wound and was treated on scene by medics (she was not transported to the hospital). 

Officers quickly secured the scene and began speaking with witnesses. Homicide detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division arrived and began conducting their investigation. It was found that a fight started between two males who knew each other. The 31-year-old male victim attempted to break up the fight when he, along with the 18-year-old female victim and 15-year-old female victim, were all shot by a Hispanic male suspect. The suspect fled the scene. The other 18-year-old male victim involved in the fight also fled the scene but was later contacted by officers and found that he did not have any injuries. Detectives were able to identify the offender as 17-year-old Rueben Lopez. 

On Sunday, October 29, 2023, Detectives secured two warrants for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, first bond amount $500,000 and second bond amount $250,000, for Rueben Lopez. At 12:25pm on Sunday, October 29, 2023, patrol officers located Rueben Lopez on the 4800 block of Dodd Street where he was taken into custody for the outstanding warrants. Lopez was transported to the City Detention Center and processed.  

This is still an active and ongoing investigation. If you have any additional information about this incident, please call detectives at 361-886-2840, or if you would like to be anonymous call Crime Stoppers at 361-888-TIPS or submit the information online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C=&T=.

PHONE SCAM ALERT

The Corpus Christi Police Department has been made aware of a phone scam involving The Nueces County Sheriff’s Office.

The caller claims to be a deputy with the sheriff’s office and states that they have an arrest warrant and demands payment. THIS IS A SCAM!

The Corpus Christi Police Department and the Nueces County Sheriff’s Office will never call to inform you of a warrant and demand payment. If someone calls claiming this, do not give them any information and hang up immediately.

RED RIBBON WEEK

Red Ribbon Week is the week of October 23-27.

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, “Be Kind to Your Mind. Live Drug Free.”

TRUNK OR TREAT

When: Tuesday, October 31, 2023, from 5pm-7pm
Where: Flour Bluff Police Substation, 1456 Waldron Rd.
For Information: Call 361-826-2421 or email erics@cctexas.com


Come by in a costume and Trunk or Treat in a safe and fun environment!

MEET YOUR CCPD

Gloriane Lopez began her career as a civilian employee with the Corpus Christi Police Department in March 2017 as a Senior Staff Assistant to the Commander in the Criminal Investigation Division. In February 2018, she transferred to be a Civilian Investigator where she filed misdemeanor cases with the District Attorney’s Office. In November 2020, Gloriane transferred to the Police Building Maintenance and Operations as Operations Support IV. In February 2023, Gloriane became an Administrative Support III, where she currently serves as a supervisor.

Gloriane and her team contribute to the daily operations in maintaining the CCPD building facilities. Gloriane is responsible for the daily maintenance and operation of twelve police locations, including the Main Station. Gloriane handles all janitorial issues, maintenance issues, ordering and maintaining supplies, organizes the landscaping and handles any other issue or task that arises.

Gloriane’s supervisor, Pat Eldridge, says, “Gloriane is the jack of all trades and is able to troubleshoot anything that comes her way.”

Born and raised in Corpus Christi, Gloriane graduated from Roy Miller High School. During her free time, Gloriane enjoys attending Houston Astros baseball games and likes to sew.

HELP US LOCATE THIS MISSING PERSON.

Corpus Christi Police Investigators would like help from the public to locate missing person Charles Cantu.

Charles was last seen in July 2023 by his family. Charles is 36 years old. He is approximately 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighs about 135 pounds. He has blonde hair and blue eyes.

If you have any information or see Charles Cantu, please call the Corpus Christi Police Department directly by calling 911 or (361)886-2600.

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