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

Date: Saturday, June 4, 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, June 3, 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 or face coverings and social distancing are strongly encouraged.

In an effort to provide superior service to our community, the Corpus Christi Police Department will be adding additional resources to our telephone reporting unit on the weekends.

The police department will continue to utilize the telephone reporting unit for all not in progress report calls. What this means, is that calls that are not in progress, where there is no imminent danger, where there is no felony type offense being committed, crimes that do not involve criminal acts against minor children, crimes that do not involve sexual contact, or burglaries to a building or residence, will be handled by an officer via telephone.

After gathering the particulars of your call, if your complaint is identified as a not in progress report call, the dispatcher will log your information into our system and a police officer will call you back to assist you with your report. The time and date for the return call will be identified by the dispatcher.

These additional resources are being made in an effort to maintain good service and to reduce the response time for in progress calls.

We hope you all have a safe and happy Memorial Day weekend.

The Corpus Christi Police Department would like to extend our most heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of the victims of yesterday’s horrific tragedy. Our sympathies and prayers extend to the entire community of Uvalde, Texas as they continue to process the devastation.

We recognize that such events leave many feeling unsettled and Corpus Christi is no exception.

In an effort to support our school partners and to allay our community’s fears for the safety of their children during these last days of school, the Corpus Christi Police Department will have an increased police presence around our area schools. The safety of our children is our priority.

We would also like to remember the area Law Enforcement who responded to yesterday’s scene, they were the line of defense who put their own lives on the line to save those in desperate need of assistance. The Emergency Medical Responders and Hospital Staff who worked diligently to save the victims are also not forgotten, you are all in our thoughts.

As a reminder, if you see something, say something. Please call 911 to report anything suspicious.

With Memorial Day Weekend 2022 upon us, the Corpus Christi Police Department has a few reminders for the residents and visitors to our wonderful city.

Please be patient. Traffic may be congested as you make your way to the beach. The Corpus Christi Police Department will have additional officers patrolling the beach and roadways.

Know the Beach Rules:

On ALL beaches:
-No glass containers.
-Must be 21 years old to consume alcohol.
-Dispose of litter in trash receptacles.
-No canopies left overnight.

On Gulf beaches (additional rules)
-Speed limit is 15 mph. All traffic laws apply including Driving While Intoxicated.
-Beach Parking Permits are required.
-No Campfires – Burn Ban in effect.
-No Golf Carts or Off-Highway Vehicles (OHVs) allowed on Park Rd 22, SH361 or any road with speed limit of more than 35 mph.
-Camping is prohibited in front of condos and hotels. Allowed for 3 days & nights consecutively, but no more than 6 days within 1 month.
-Dogs are not allowed on the beach between Zahn Rd to Beach Access Road 3. You may have a dog on the beach between the Packery Channel and Bob Hall Pier, but they must be on a leash.

On North Beach and McGee Beach (additional rules)
-No driving on the beach.
-No BBQ pits allowed.
-No moonwalks or other inflatable games.
-No campfires.
-Dogs must be on a leash or under verbal command

We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable Memorial Day Weekend!

The Auto Theft Task Force has a few safety tips to protect your fleet inventory:

-Ensure all cameras, alarms and lighting are working properly.
-Don’t assume that fences and gates provide a complete barrier to adjoining businesses and vacant land. Walk your fence line to be sure everything is intact.
-Move light or highly targeted equipment into service bays and away from the fence.
-Do not stage machines and trucks in a way that they provide cover to thieves.
-Don’t leave ANYTHING on a trailer. Secure any trailers, whether loaded or not, so that thieves cannot use them to steal your equipment.

Review your fleet inventory before locking up to enjoy the weekend!

Happy Memorial Day and thank you to all those that gave the ultimate sacrifice. #IfYouLikeItLockIt

Date: Friday, May 20, 2022 5:36 pm
Offense: Murder
Case Number: 2205200091

On May 20th at approximately 3:12 pm, officers were dispatched to 600 Elizabeth St. in reference to a walk in shooting. The 41 year old male victim was immediately taken in for treatment. At 5:36 pm, as officers were investigating, the victim succumbed to his injuries. CCPD robbery/homicide detectives are actively working this case and have little information .

If you have any information about this murder 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: Saturday May 14, 2022
Time: 12:36 pm
Location: 4300 Kostoryz
Offense: Capital Murder
Case #: 2205140157

On Saturday May 14, 2022, at 12:36 pm officers were dispatched to 4300 Kostoryz for a welfare concern. When the officers arrived, they attempted to contact the occupants and when this was unsuccessful apartment staff were contacted to assist. The staff opened the apartment, and it was at this time that the officers located two deceased females.

Detectives with the Robbery Homicide Section of the Criminal Investigation Division responded to the scene and quickly began to investigate the Capital Murder. As the investigation progressed the detectives were able to identify 37-year-old Jason Lara as the offender. Lara was found to have an outstanding warrant out of Nueces County for Unlawful Possession of a Firearm with a $50,000.00 bond.

On Wednesday, May 18, 2022, Officers with the US Gulf Coast Violent Offender Fugitive Task Force, with assistance from officers with our Organized Crime Unit, located Jason Lara on the 2100 block of Airline.  Officers placed Lara in custody for the outstanding warrant, without incident.  Detectives with the Corpus Christi Robbery Homicide Section were later able to secure a warrant for Capital Murder ($1,000,000.00 bond), which was served to Lara, while he was in custody at the Nueces County Jail.