The Corpus Christi Police Department has been made aware of a social media post about vehicles being shot in the area of Flour Bluff Dr. and are actively investigating these incidents.

The first incident occurred on October 31 and was reported at approximately 9:30 p.m. Officers investigated and discovered that a vehicle had been shot. The victim had stated that a vehicle passed him in the area of 2600 Flour Bluff Dr. and he heard a gunshot. The victim told officers that his vehicle was struck by a bullet. No one was injured and spent casings were found at the scene.

The second incident occurred on November 1 at approximately 8:00 p.m. officers responded to 10300 SPID in reference to a possible shooting. Officers arrived and contacted the victim. He advised that he was driving in the area of 1300 Glenoak turning onto 2600 Flour Bluff Dr. when he heard his right rear window shatter. No one was injured and officers searched the area but were unable to locate anything. The victim called and advised officers that he was cleaning his vehicle and located a ball bearing type projectile.

Officers are actively investigating and checking the area using all available resources. We want to remind our community to be aware of your surroundings and if you see suspicious activity or are a victim of crime, please call the police immediately.

If you have any information about these incidents, please call 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=.

On November 2, 2004, retired Arlington Police Officer Winston Lawrence Breeding came to the aid of one of our officers attempting to apprehend a bank robber.

During the apprehension the offender discharged a weapon mortally wounding Winston Breeding.

On the 18^th anniversary of his passing the Corpus Christi Police Department remembers Winston Breeding’s sacrifice and offer our condolences to the Breeding family. May he rest in peace.

At approximately 6:50 am on Monday, October 31, 2022, officers were dispatched to the 5800 block of Williams for an unknown man down.

Upon arrival, officers located a 46-year-old deceased male. It was determined that the male died from injuries sustained from a gunshot wound. Through their investigation, Homicide Detectives followed up on several leads and were able to identify a possible suspect. The male identified as 31-year-old Roman Vargas had three outstanding warrants for: Federal Probation Violation (No Bond), Unlawful Carrying of a Firearm by Felon ($25,000 Bond) and Possession of Controlled Substance PG-1 ($1,000 Bond).

At approximately 3:45 pm on Monday, October 31, 2022, Officers with the US Marshals Gulf Coast Violent Offender Fugitive Task Force, along with Officers assigned to our Gang Unit and Patrol Division located and took Vargas into custody on the 5100 block of I-37, without incident.

Vargas was transported to the main police station to be interviewed. Homicide Detectives were able to secure an additional warrant for Vargas for Murder with a $1,000,000 Bond.

Vargas was 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=.

Date: Saturday, November 5, 2022
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, November 4, 2022, 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.

109 Cars, Pickups, and Motorcycles

We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable evening. Here are a few tips that hopefully will make your night a little safer.

Avoid trick-or-treating alone. Walk in groups or with a trusted adult. Have a designated meeting place in case your group gets separated.

Hold a flashlight while trick-or-treating to help you see and for others to see you. Wear reflective clothing while walking in dark areas.

If you are driving through a neighborhood, drive slowly and watch for kids. Sometimes they get distracted and might cross the road without looking.

Always WALK, do not run from house to house. Look both ways before crossing the street and use crosswalks when possible.

Walk on sidewalks whenever possible, or on the far edge of the road facing traffic to stay safe.

Wear well-fitting masks, costumes, and shoes to avoid blocked vision, trips, and falls.

Only enter a home if you know the residents and are with a trusted adult. Only visit well-lit houses. Do not stop at dark houses. Never accept rides from strangers.

If you see a house with the lights out and no Halloween decorations, chances are they may not participate in Halloween activities. Please respect their homes and wishes.

Parents if you see any suspicious activity, please contact the police immediately at 361-886-2600. If it is an emergency call 911.

Be courteous to others, be aware of your surroundings and make this Halloween fun and safe for everyone.

As for those who would rather plays tricks than receive treats, remember that damaging property can be considered Criminal Mischief.

Officers with the CCPD Narcotics & Vice Investigations Division (NVID) believe they have disrupted a major drug distribution operation after serving a search warrant Friday afternoon at a residence in the 1800 block of Leslie Lane.  The search warrant was the culmination of a months-long undercover investigation of the occupants and their involvement in the distribution of illegal narcotics within the City of Corpus Christi. 

During the search of the residence NVID investigators seized approximately ten and a half pounds of cocaine, nearly one pound of methamphetamine, twenty-six pounds of hydroponic marijuana, a quarter ounce of crack cocaine, and a small assortment of other illegal drugs, along with over $8,000.00 in cash believed to be proceeds from drug dealing.  In addition to the illicit drugs and cash, officers seized one semi-automatic rifle, five handguns and body armor.   The drugs had a combined street value of almost $200,000, according to investigators. 

Arrested during the raid were 47-year-old Reynaldo Garcia and 71-year-old Beatrice Mendoza.  Both face felony charges of manufacturing and delivery of a controlled substance, a first-degree felony punishable by from five to ninety-nine years in prison.

The large amount of seized drugs, cash and weaponry suggests this residence was a large-scale supplier of narcotics within Corpus Christi. 

The Corpus Christi Police Department in cooperation with Corpus Christi Medical Center Doctor’s Regional Hospital and the Drug Enforcement Administration will be hosting a “Crush the Crisis” prescription drug take back event Saturday October 29, 2022, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.

If you have any old or unneeded prescriptions, you may stop by and deposit them in a designated receptacle for proper disposal at the following locations:

-Doctor’s Regional Hospital 3315 South Alameda
-CCFD Fire Station #14 5901 South Staples
-Water’s Edge Park 601 South Shoreline Boulevard

An anti-prostitution operation conducted by the Corpus Christi Police Department’s Narcotics and Vice Investigations Division Wednesday afternoon resulted in the arrests of eight women on charges of prostitution.  The women were arrested after they solicited an undercover CCPD Officer for sex acts in exchange for money.

NVID Detectives were assisted in the operation by Operations Division Officers, as well as civilians with the Red Cord Initiative. The Red Cord Initiative is a prostitution diversion program aimed to provide practical and emotional support for those involved in prostitution. The program is successful due to the collaboration between the Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation, social service organizations, the Nueces County District Attorney Office, and the Corpus Christi Police Department. The program affords those involved with sex work an opportunity to address the myriad of behavioral, social, and psychological problems they have faced throughout their lifetime. Since 2013, Red Cord has provided case management, health services, job training, substance abuse treatment, clothing, housing, counseling, and other social services needed to address the circumstances related to their involvement in prostitution. Participants who successfully complete the program have their cases dismissed by the District Attorney’s Office.

Four of the women during the operation agreed to participate and were accepted into the program, the other was deemed ineligible due to prior convictions.  Since its inception in 2013, 180 men and women have qualified for the program, and 37 have graduated from the program. The Red Cord initiative receives no government funding and is supported entirely through donations. To learn more, volunteer or donate, citizens can visit the Coastal Bend Wellness foundation at http://www.cbwellness.org.

Although often inaccurately referred to as a “victimless” crime, prostitution is inextricably linked to multiple other crimes including assault, human trafficking, sexual abuse, drug abuse, and the spread of sexually transmitted infectious disease. Neighborhoods where prostitution is prevalent experience a drastic degradation of the quality of life that citizens expect and deserve. The Corpus Christi Police Department will continue to collaborate with all government and private entities to combat prostitution and help accomplish our mission of working with the community to reduce crime, reduce the fear of crime and enhance public safety.

Corpus Christi Police Detectives need your help identifying the suspect and whereabouts of a stolen trailer.

On Monday, October 10, 2022, a victim reported that a 2022 Wells Cargo Utility Trailer was stolen from an address on the 6000 block of Jefferson Road.

Still images from the surveillance footage shows the suspects that stole the trailer. The suspects left the scene in what appears to be an older model, light in color, Ford Expedition.

If you have any information about this crime and want to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 888-tips (8477) or submit the information online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C=&T=. If the information you provide leads to an arrest, you could earn a cash reward.

At approximately 8:37 am on Monday, October 10, 2022, officers were dispatched to the 6500 block of McArdle.  Officers were advised that someone may have been injured. 

Officers investigated the call and were able to identify an apartment of interest, which led to discovery of a young male deceased inside one of the apartments.  The victim was later identified as an 18-year-old male.

Through their investigation, Homicide Detectives followed up on several leads and were able to identify an offender in the homicide.  Detectives were able to secure an arrest warrant for 18-year-old Andrew Lugo for Murder ($500,000 Bond).

Officers with the US Marshals Gulf Coast Violent Offender Fugitive Task Force developed information on the whereabouts of Lugo.

At approximately 5:30 pm on Monday, October 10, 2022, officers with our Directed Patrol Unit took Lugo into custody on the 1400 block of Corban, without incident.  

Lugo was transported to the main station to be interviewed and was 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=.