At approximately 12:39 am on Saturday, February 19, 2022, officers were dispatched to the 2200 block of Bolivar Street reference a shooting.  When officers arrived, they located a 17-year-old male who had been shot.  Responding officers administered life savings measures on scene until medic units arrived, at which point the male was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.   

Through their investigation, Homicide Detectives followed up on several leads and were able to secure an arrest warrant for 17-year-old Michael Rodela for Murder. 

At approximately 10:50 am on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, Officers with the US Marshals Gulf Coast Violent Offender Fugitive Task Force, with assistance from CCPD Patrol Officers, located and took Rodela into custody on the 3000 block of S Port. Rodela attempted to evade from officers on foot, he was additionally charged with Evading Arrest as a result.   

Rodela was transported to the main police station to be interviewed, before being 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: Thursday, June 9, 2022 12:03 pm
Offense: Homicide
Location: 2500 block of Koepke
Case Number: 2206090046

At approximately 12:03 pm on Thursday, June 9, 2022 officers were dispatched to the 2500 block of Koepke reference a possible accident. 

Upon arrival, officers located a 64-year-old male with critical injuries, the male was later pronounced deceased.  During the preliminary investigation, homicide investigators learned that an altercation escalated to an assault, leaving the male unresponsive.  The suspects fled the scene in a vehicle prior to officers arriving. 

Investigators and officers have worked diligently to identify and locate the offenders.  On June 10, 2022 Investigators with our Homicide/Robbery Unit secured three murder warrants for 18-year-old Romeo Salinas, 17-year-old Aaron Moreno and 19-year-old Santiago Paz. 

At approximately 1:35 am on June 11, 2022, officers with our Gang Unit were able to locate the whereabouts of the Salinas.  Salinas was taken into custody without incident and later transported to the City Detention Center for processing.  Moreno and Paz were served in the Nueces County Jail, as they were being held on unrelated charges.   

Each were booked on a separate Murder Warrant ($500,000 bond), all three are being held at the Nueces County Jail.

If you have any information about this crime, you can contact detectives at 361-886-2840.  If you wish to remain anonymous, 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.

Nueces County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help to locate Earnest Thomas who has an outstanding warrant for Aggravated Robbery ($200,000 Bond). 

Thomas is described as a 36-year-old male, who stands 6’00” feet, weighs approximately 275 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.

If you know how to locate Thomas, 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.

You may also contact the Nueces County Sheriff’s Office at (361) 887-2239 or (361) 887-2219 after 5:00 pm.

Nueces County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help to locate Marshall Wooten who has an outstanding warrant for 6 outstanding warrants for Failure to Appear: Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Theft Property, Forgery Financial Instrument, Credit Card Abuse, Possession of Controlled Substance and Possession of Controlled Substance (No Bond).  

Wooten is described as a 35-year-old male, who stands 5’11” feet, weighs approximately 178 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.

If you know how to locate Wooten, 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.

You may also contact the Nueces County Sheriff’s Office at (361) 887-2239 or (361) 887-2219 after 5:00 pm.

Location:  3100 block Ayers Street
Offense: Credit Card Abuse
Case Number: 2205040126

Corpus Christi Police Detectives need your help identifying a suspect who used a stolen debit card to make several unauthorized withdrawals. 

An elderly victim reported that her debit card had been compromised and several withdrawals were made from an ATM without her authorization.  Through the investigation one of the suspects has been identified, but investigators are seeking assistance to identify a second suspect that was captured on surveillance using the stolen debit card.   

The unidentified suspect is seen in the attached video.  

The suspect was seen leaving the location in a Gray Honda passenger car. 

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 http://www.cctexas.com/crimestoppers . If the information you provide leads to an arrest, you could earn a cash reward. 

Date: Tuesday, May 31, 2022 6:55 PM
Location: 4600 block of Dodd
Incident: Murder Case Number: 2205310137

At approximately 6:55 PM on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, officers were dispatched to the 4600 block of Dodd for a shooting.

Upon arrival, officers located a 38-year-old shooting victim who was deceased on scene.  

Investigators are still actively working on this case and following up on leads.

At this time, Corpus Christi Police Detectives are seeking assistance from the public to identify occupants that were traveling in a vehicle of interest.  Detectives have obtained surveillance images of the vehicle of interest, that is being described as a light in color Infiniti Q50. 

The vehicle of interest displayed a rear paper plate and appears to have a dent on the front passenger side fender.  If you have any information about this vehicle or the occupant(s), please call our Criminal Investigations 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.

The Corpus Christi Police Department will be hosting a practice Physical Assessment Test (PAT) for potential applicants on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at 8:00 am.

Even if you have not rsvp’d in advance, you can join us. Please be at the Water Street entrance of the Police Department no later than 7:30 am. The practice PAT is a great way to gauge your strengths and figure out what you need to work on to move forward in this process.

This practice test will be proctored, meaning if you pass all three components of the PAT, you will receive a waiver for the date of the written exam.

Visit the following link to learn more about the three-component fitness test: https://careers.ccpolice.com/ccpd-testing-process. This will give you a better understanding of what you will be measured on.

We are currently taking applications for the 82nd Session of our Police Academy. You may submit your eligibility questionnaire online, which you can find at careers.ccpolice.com.

Please call 361-886-2626 for more information.

Jugging is a term used to describe a crime in which someone carrying money is followed from one location to another. Typically, victims are followed from banks to another location and the offender either burglarizes the victim’s vehicle or robs them. 

CCPD wants to spread awareness of this crime and recommends following these safety tips: 

1. Always be vigilant of your surroundings and stay alert, especially when withdrawing money from your bank or ATM. If something looks suspicious or you feel you are being followed, call the police. 
2. If you are transporting large sums of money, do not make any detours or stops en route to your destination. Get your money to a safe and secure location as quickly as you can. 
3.  Always keep your money in an envelope or secure bag and on you at all times. Never leave your money in your vehicle, especially if it is in plain sight. If criminals are jugging you, a smash and grab is very common. 
4. Be on the lookout for individuals backed into parking spaces, who do not exit their vehicle to conduct business.
5. Be vigilant when using ATMs, as they typically target individuals using ATMs. Also, individuals leaving the branch should exercise caution as they could also be targeted.
6. Be vigilant when arriving and departing. Be aware of your surroundings and don’t leave your car or the building if you observe suspicious vehicles parked in or around the parking lot.
7. Conceal your money before you leave the bank/credit union.
8. Don’t openly carry bank bags, envelopes or coin boxes.
9. Watch for people following you.
10. If you think you are being targeted/followed, call 911 and keep the dispatcher on the line to describe your location, where you are headed, etc. and keep driving until a marked police car finds you.
11. Make banking the last stop of your errands.

Again pay attention to your surroundings, stay alert and if you feel you are being targeted call 911.

On June 1st at 2:43 pm, officers were dispatched to West Oso Elementary for a shooting in progress. Officers quickly responded and determined that no shooting occurred. MetroCom personnel were able to find an address associated with the caller. Officers went to the area of 4200 Dryer Circle and made contact with the female suspect. Officers arrested the 57-year-old Carmen Mendoza for terroristic threats.

We want to reassure the public that we take these threats seriously and if found to be a hoax we will file charges to the fullest extent of the law.

Emergency Alert Program Overview
The City of Corpus Christi and Nueces County have partnered to provide an emergency alert program for citizens.  The system allows officials to alert you depending on the preferences you chose. When signing up residents enter their contact information and subscribe to notifications, they want to receive based on location. The information residents provide is protected and will not be used for any other purpose.

How It Works
When officials issue a notification about a potential safety hazard, concern, or threat, residents will receive a message on the voice or text communication method they have registered. A key feature of the system is the ability to confirm receipt of the alert. If residents opt for the confirmation feature the alert system will continue to attempt to contact through subsequent notification methods until a confirmation is received. This feature is optional.

Sign Up for Notifications
Residents can create an account by adding contact information, location and notification preferences. All information provided will be kept confidential.

Stop Receiving Notifications
Residents can stop receiving alerts or modifying their preferences at any time by removing contact information.

For more information and to sign up for reverse alerts visit the Corpus Christi City web page at https://www.cctexas.com/services/public-safety/alerts-notices