UPDATE: Liam has been located and reunited with family.

Help us locate missing 11-year-old Liam Ruiz.

Liam was last seen at approximately 11:30 pm, Saturday night (July-26) in the 3300 block of Rodd Field Rd.

Liam was last seen wearing a black Michael Jordan shirt, black shorts, and blue/green sandals. He is approx. 4’8” tall, and weighs 120 pounds, has brown hair and hazel eyes.

If you see Liam or know his location, please call 911, or 361-886-2600.

On July 25, 2025, at about 11:35 am CCPD Officers were dispatched to the 3800 block of S. Alameda St. in reference to a burglary of a vehicle (Jugging).

Officers contacted the victim who stated he just observed his vehicle being broken into and money was taken. The victim added he had just left a business nearby.

The victim was able to provide Officers detailed information about the suspect and vehicle used. The offender also left behind an article of clothing.

Nearby security cameras also assisted Officers.

A short time later Auto Theft Task Force Detectives located the suspect vehicle in a parking lot on S. Staples St.

The suspect vehicle was ultimately stopped at the 4900 block of S. Staples St.

The driver and passenger were positively identified and taken into custody without incident.

The stolen money was recovered.

Coreon Hudson (19) was arrested and charged with burglary of a motor vehicle, 2 out of county warrants, and failure to ID-fugitive.

Kory Williams (19) was charged with burglary of a motor vehicle.

On July 23, 2025 at 12;22 pm officers were dispatched to the 5100 Block of Weber Rd in reference to a male with a warrant. 

It was later learned that the male had access to weapons in the home. SWAT, HNT, and CCPD’s Drone Units were called to the scene as a precaution in order to take the male into custody peacefully.

After several hours of communication with the male, he exited the home and was placed into custody without incident.

He was transported to the city detention center for booking. 32 year old Brandon Bennett was charged with Manufacture /Delivery Controlled Substance PG1 greater than or equal to 4G and less than 200G.

UPDATE: Investigators have determined there to be no foul play at this time.

ORIGINAL POST: On July 22, 2025, at about 6:48 pm, CCPD Officers were dispatched to the area of Ranch View Dr. and Thor Dr. in reference to a man down call.

When Officers arrived they were directed to a trail near the Oso Creek, where they located a deceased male.

Investigators were called out to the scene to begin their investigation.

This is an ongoing and active investigation. The medical examiner will also be called out to assist.

We will post updates when we have more information to release.

UPDATE: Tomas has been located and reunited with family.

CCPD needs your help in locating missing elderly male.

Tomas Reyes was last seen around noon today on foot in the area of Sentinel Dr. and Don Patricio Rd. in Flour Bluff.

Tomas is 64 years old, 6’2” tall, weighs 160 pounds, has gray hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black shirt with blue sleeves, and blue jeans.  Tomas does show early stages of dementia.

If you observe Tomas or are aware of his current location, please promptly contact 911 or the non-emergency number (361) 886-2600.

UPDATE: Amy has been located.

The Corpus Christi Police Department is requesting your assistance in locating a missing female. Amy Huerta, age 18, was last contacted approximately two weeks ago.

Amy stands at a height of 5 feet 1 inch and weighs approximately 110 pounds. She has a name tattooed on her top left arm.

If you observe Amy or are aware of her current location, please promptly contact 911 or the non-emergency number (361) 886-2600.

On July 17, 2025 at 4:37 am, officers were dispatched to the 1400 block of Horne Rd. in reference to a shooting. After officers arrived, they located a 20-year-old male with multiple gunshot wounds. The male was transported to a local hospital with critical, but non-life-threatening injuries.

The Corpus Christi Police Department’s Gang, Violent Crimes, Drone, and K9 Units, as well as the U.S. Marshal’s Violent Fugitive Task Force and NIBIN detectives, worked in unison to investigate this incident thoroughly. During the course of the investigation, officers were able to identify and obtain warrants for three individuals for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon and Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity.

CCPD officers were able to locate and arrest Christian Martinez (18), Fabian Rodriguez (19), and Jesse Rodriguez (49).

This is still an active and ongoing investigation. Anyone with information is asked to please call CCPD Detectives at (361)886-2840. If you would like to remain anonymous, you may contact Crime Stoppers at (361)888-TIPS (8477) or submit information at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C=&T=.

Christian Martinez (18)

Fabian Rodriguez (19)

Jesse Rodriguez (49)

On Monday, July 14, 2025 at 5:50 pm, Officers with the Corpus Christi Police Department were dispatched to the 7900 block of Elk Dr. in reference to an assault with a weapon.

When the Officer arrived, the male suspect immediately engaged in a prolonged physical struggle with the Officer. The struggle began in a residence and continued outside where the officer attempted multiple times to use non-lethal force. The non lethal force was ineffective and the suspect continued to fight with the Officer and got into a vehicle and attempted to run over the Officer. The Officer discharged his weapon in return at the suspect and immediately began to administer first aid. The suspect was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

As per department policy, the involved Officer will be placed on administrative leave.

This is still an active and ongoing investigation. If you have any information pertaining to this incident, you are encouraged to call the Corpus Christi Police Department Criminal Investigations Division at 361-886-2840. Anyone who would like to keep their identity secret and still provide information to detectives should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit the tip online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C=&T= (https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C&T)

On Friday July 11, 2025, at 1704 5:04 pm Officers were dispatched to the 1400 block of Horne Rd. for a major crash involving a motor vehicle and a pedestrian. The pedestrian involved (juvenile) was transported to a local hospital in critical condition and Follow-Up Traffic Investigators were requested.

The investigation found that the juvenile was kneeling on a skateboard and traveling north in the complex parking lot. The driver of the vehicle was parked in a parking spot, began to back up and struck the juvenile. The driver did not see the juvenile and immediately stopped.

 Updates received later from the hospital were the juvenile passed away from injuries sustained.

On Monday July 7, 2025, the Corpus Christi Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division obtained a warrant for indecent assault (Texas PC 22.012, Class A Misdemeanor) for CCPD Officer Steven Moran.  The warrant was obtained in reference to an incident that occurred outside of the workplace.  Moran turned himself into the Comal County Sheriff’s Department on the evening of July 7, 2025.

This is currently an active and open investigation.  The Corpus Christi Police Department takes all allegations of crime and misconduct seriously and investigates them thoroughly in accordance with applicable laws and department policy. 

Moran is currently on administrative leave pending the outcome of an internal investigation that may lead to disciplinary action up to and including his termination.