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=.

Date: Thursday, September 08, 2022 1:19 PM
Location: 5200 block of Old Brownsville Rd
Case Number: 2209080062

At approximately 1:19 PM on Thursday, September 8, 2022, officers were dispatched to the 5200 block of Old Brownsville Rd for a shooting.

Upon arrival, officers located several shooting victims on scene.  All were transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

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

Corpus Christi Police Detectives are currently seeking assistance from the public to identify occupants that were traveling in a vehicle of interest.  Detectives have obtained surveillance of the vehicle of interest, that is being described as a Gray in color, Nissan Rogue. 

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.

After recent allegations of grant fraud, we want to remind our citizens to be cautious when applying for any financial assistance.

-Check with the Better Business Bureau for any complaints.
-Do a Google search on the business.
-If it sounds too good to be true, then it most likely is.
-Monitor your bank accounts for any fraudulent activity.
-Do not give out your personal information or your financial information to unknown individuals.

If you believe that you are the victim of fraud involving a grant it is important to file a report with the Corpus Christi Police Department. You can file a report by calling either 911 or the non-emergency number at 361-886-2600. In addition to filing a fraud report with the Corpus Christi Police Department you may file a report with the Federal Trade Commission https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/#/.

An anti-prostitution sting conducted by the Corpus Christi Police Department’s Narcotics and Vice Investigations Division over the weekend resulted in the arrest of seven men on charges of solicitation of prostitution, a state jail felony punishable by up to two years in jail and a fine up to $10,000. The men were arrested after they solicited female undercover officers, posing as online “escorts”, 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 Program. The Red Cord Program 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’s 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.

The Red Cord Program includes a diversion education program that educates men about the negative consequences of prostitution, circumstances that may lead someone to purchase sex, and the impact they have on the individual they attempt to solicit sex from in exchange for money. The fees raised from this program are then used to provide some of the resources mentioned above, to assist women seeking to escape the bondage of prostitution.

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.

Date: Sunday, September 25, 2022, 12:26 AM
Location: 4300 block of McArdle
Offense: Burglary of a Habitation
Case Number: 2209250068

Corpus Christi Police Department Detectives would like help from the public to identify three suspects who burglarized a local church located on the 4300 block of McArdle Road.

The victim advised that at approximately 2:43 pm on Sunday, September 25, 2022, employees arrived to find the front door to the residence, which doubles as a church, unsecured.  Video surveillance showed that at approximately 11:13 am, three women arrived at the location in a Navy Blue in color Volkswagen sedan.

Three females can be seen on surveillance using a screwdriver to pry open the front door.  The offenders were seen exiting the residence with various items of personal property.

The three suspects were captured on surveillance footage and the following still images are being released. 

The victim noted that nearly $6,000 worth of personal property was stolen.

If you can identify these suspects, or have any additional information about this burglary, call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C=&T=.  Crime Stoppers guarantees to keep your identity secret and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you up to $2,500 dollars in cash.

Date: Saturday, October 1, 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, September 30, 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 will be allowed in the auction lot.
-Facemasks, face coverings and social distancing strongly encouraged.

Investigators want your help to discover any new information that will help catch a murder suspect, with this Corpus Christi Crime Stoppers Crime of the Week. 

Homicide Detectives need your help to locate the individual responsible for the Murder of James Michael Quiroz.   Today is the 14^th Anniversary and we want to give his family some closure. 

At approximately 12:54 am on September 20, 2008, officers responded to the 13,000 block of Teague Lane for a shooting.  Witnesses advised that an unknown male knocked on the front door and when 30-year-old James Quiroz went to answer the door, he was shot.  James was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

Detectives are seeking your help to identify the person who committed this murder. 

If you know who is responsible, or have any additional information about this murder, call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C=&T=.  Crime Stoppers guarantees to keep your identity secret and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you up to $2,500 dollars in cash.

At approximately 5:15 PM on Thursday, June 9, 2022, officers were dispatched to the 9800 block of Redbud Drive for a shooting.

Upon arrival, officers located a 45-year-old shooting victim.  The victim was transported to a local hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries.  Through their investigation, Homicide Detectives followed up on several leads and were able to secure an arrest warrant for 37-year-old Joshua Lomas for Murder ($250,000 Bond). 

US Marshals Gulf Coast Violent Offender Fugitive Task Force followed up on a Corpus Christi Crime Stoppers Tip, which led them to the whereabouts of Lomas. 

At approximately 12:10 pm on Monday, September 19, 2022, Officers with the US Marshals Lone Star Violent Offender Fugitive Task Force, along with Austin Police Department, Travis County Sheriff’s Office, Williamson County Sheriff’s Office, Homeland Security Investigators, Texas Attorney Generals Office and Texas Department of Public Safety, located and took Lomas into custody without incident at a residence in Kingsland, Texas.  

Lomas is awaiting extradition to Nueces County. 

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=.