Date: February 17, 2023
Time: 1:09 pm
Location: 3000 Peach Tree
Case #: 2302170052
Offense: Solicitation Prostitution, Improper Relationship between Educator & Student, and Sexual Assault of a Minor

On February 17, 2023 at 1:09 pm the Corpus Christi Police Department was notified of an investigation being conducted by school administrators in the 4000 block of Wildcat in Corpus Christi reference to a substitute teacher having an inappropriate relationship with a student off campus.

Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division Robbery Homicide section quickly began to investigate the incident, interview victims, and school administrators. The detectives determined that a crime had been committed and secured a warrant of arrest for 22-year-old Anthony Schultz.

Anthony Schultz was placed into custody and booked into the City Detention Center on the charges of Solicitation of Prostitution $200,000.00 bond, Improper Relationship between Educator & Student $200,000.00 bond, and Sexual Assault of a Minor $200,000.00 bond.

If you have any information about this crime, please call Corpus Christi Police Robbery & Homicide Detectives 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=.

At 4:46 PM on Monday, February 13, 2023, officers were dispatched to 4900 block of Ayers in reference to a shooting.   All involved parties had left the scene prior to officers arrival.  Officers investigated and were able to  locate a crime scene at the location.  

A short time later a shooting victim arrived at a local hospital.  The 19-year-old victim was transported to a local hospital by a third party, he later succumbed to his injuries.  

Through their investigation, Homicide Detectives followed up on several leads and were able to identify two suspects.  On Monday, February 13, 2023, Detectives were able to secure an arrest warrant for 39-year-old Benjamin Peña for Murder ($500,000 Bond) and for 18-year-old Devin Peña for Murder ($500,000).  

At approximately 10:54 am on Thursday, February 16, 2023, Officers with the US Marshals Gulf Coast Violent Offender Fugitive Task Force gathered information on the whereabouts of Benjamin Peña and Devin Peña.  Officers assigned to our Directed Patrol Unit assisted by conducting a traffic stop at the intersection of Cosner and Mahan and were able to take both males into custody, without incident.   

Benjamin Peña And Devin Peña were transported to the main station to be interviewed and were later transported to the City Detention Center for processing.

If you have any information about this murder, please call Corpus Christi Police Robbery & Homicide Detectives 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=.

Senior Officer Marcus Garanzuay is originally from San Antonio and began his career with the Corpus Christi Police Department in 2006 as part of the 65^th Police Academy Session.

After graduating the Police Academy Marcus served in the Uniform Division as a patrolman. In 2014 he was selected to become a Detective in the Criminal Investigation Division as part of the Financial Crimes Section. In 2015 after only serving a year in Financial Crimes Marcus was selected to focus on white collar crimes which include embezzlement, elder financial exploitation, and public corruption.

Senior Officer Garanzuay has earned an associate degree in Liberal Arts, has numerous certifications from the National White Collar Crime Center, Texas Forensics Associates, National Computer Forensics Institute and is a certified Intoxilyzer operator.

Marcus has earned his Master Peace Officer certification, was given a Letter of Commendation in 2012 and received the top tier fitness award in 2021.

On Monday, February 7, 2023, the third suspect involved in the Persimmon homicide, was taken into custody.  

22-year-old Jacob Salomon was medically cleared and transported to the Corpus Christi Police Department to be interviewed by Detectives.  Salomon was later transported to the City Detention Center for processing.   

Salomon was booked in on one count of Murder ($1,000,000 bond). 

This is still an active and ongoing investigations and if anyone has any additional information related to this Homicide, you are asked to contact the Corpus Christi Police Department at (361) 886-2840. You may also call Crime Stoppers at 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.

For additional details on the original case, please reference: CITY’S LATEST HOMICIDE | CCPD Blotter (wordpress.com)

UPDATE ON PERSIMMON HOMICIDE | CCPD Blotter (wordpress.com)

On Monday, February 6, 2023, Corpus Christi Police Officers continued their investigation into the city’s latest homicide, which occurred on the 2700 block of Persimmon Street.

19-year-old Freddy Davis and 22-yer-old Attrieon Sherrill were immediately detained on scene.  Both Davis and Sherrill were transported to the Corpus Christi Police Department to be interviewed by Detectives and were later transported to the City Detention Center for processing.  A third suspect, described as a 22-year-old male has not been booked in, pending medical clearance. 

Both Davis and Sherrill were booked on one count of Murder ($1,000,000 Bond).

This is still an active and ongoing investigations and if anyone has any additional information related to this Homicide, you are asked to contact the Corpus Christi Police Department at (361) 886-2840. You may also call Crime Stoppers at 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.

For additional details on the original case, please reference: CITY’S LATEST HOMICIDE | CCPD Blotter (wordpress.com)

U.S. Marshals Gulf Coast Violent Offenders Fugitive Task Force Officers are asking for your help to locate Jason Lazo who has an outstanding warrant for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon (No Bond).

Lazo is described as a 42-year-old male, who stands 5’07” feet, weighs approximately 210 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.  Lazo has multiple tattoos on his chest, neck, face and arms.  Lazo also has an extensive history and is to be considered armed and dangerous. 

If you know how to locate Lazo, 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.

Date: Sunday, February 5, 2023, 11:27 pm
Offense: Homicide
Location: 2700 block of Persimmon
Case Number: 2302050118

At approximately 11:27 pm officers were dispatched to the 2700 block of Persimmon Street, in reference to a shooting in progress.  Upon arrival, officers located several shooting victims on scene along with a 20-year-old female who had succumbed to her injuries.  

Responding officers administered life savings measures on scene until medic units arrived, at which point a total of 4 additional victims were transported to local hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries. 

Preliminary information revealed that several occupants arrived by vehicle at the residence on Persimmon, where a disturbance ensued.  The situation escalated and firearms were discharged by both parties.  We do want to clarify that this was not a random act of violence, and the parties were known to each other.   

Homicide Investigators have been actively investigating this incident, all suspects have been identified and there no suspects or parties outstanding. Investigators are still actively conducting interviews; updates will be provided as they are made available for release.

If you have any information about this homicide, please call Corpus Christi Police Robbery & Homicide Detectives 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=.

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

Patrick Harris was reported missing on January 20, 2023. Patrick was last seen in the area of Airline and Williams on or about December 23, 2022. 

Patrick is described as a 39-year-old male who stands 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighs approximately 185 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. 

If you have any information that may assist Investigators or know the whereabouts of Patrick, please call Corpus Christi Police Department directly by calling (361) 886-2840 or by calling (361) 886-2600.

The City of Corpus Christi urges citizens to use caution when any person or business requests access to their home. The City has received several reports this week regarding people posing as Corpus Christi Water (CCW) employees or contractors requesting access inside citizens’ homes.

CCW employees take water samples daily at 98 different sites around the city as part of water quality testing. All procedures are performed outside and never inside a resident’s home.

The City of Corpus Christi reminds customers to always ask for identifying information from City utility workers. City employees will always provide City issued identification, including an employee photograph with their name, city logo, department, and barcode.

City vehicles will include a city logo and department information.  Employees wear uniforms with the City logo and employee name visible.

CCW employees work various hours, both day and night. If you are unsure of work being done in your area, contact the 311 Call Center.

If you cannot positively identify the CCW employee, the City urges residents to call the Police Department’s non-emergency number at (361) 886-2600.

Date: Saturday, February 4, 2023
Time: 10:00 am (gates open at 8:00 am)
Location: 5485 Greenwood

ON SITE AUCTION SALE AND LIVE ONLINE (WEBCAST)

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VIEWING: Friday, February 3, 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 during the viewing on Friday.
-No one under 18 allowed.  This includes after the auction during pick up times.
-Facemasks, face coverings and social distancing strongly encouraged.

87 Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles, and an RV.