Update: 10:15 PM Contact was made with Rosa Gonzalez and Fabian Jr. They are safe. Thank you for the assistance in sharing our post.

Corpus Christi Police Department needs your help to locate the whereabouts of 20-year-old Rosa Reyna Gonzalez and her 11-month-old son, Fabian Espinoza Jr.  Rosa and Fabian Jr. may be with 22-year-old Fabian Espinoza Sr.  Rosa and Fabian Jr. were last seen on foot at approximately 4:30 pm on the 5000 block of Moravian Dr, walking toward SPID.

The attached pictures are of Rosa, Fabian Sr. and Fabian Jr.

If anyone has seen Rosa or Fabian Jr., please call 911.

Neighbors in the area are asked to please check their doorbell or surveillance cameras for any sightings of Rosa and Fabian Jr.

Rosa is described as a 20-year-old female, who is 8 months pregnant, she stands 5’02”, with long black hair and brown eyes.  Rosa was last seen wearing a red shirt and black in color Jordan sweatpants. 

Fabian Espinoza Jr. is described as 2 ft tall, weighs approximately 20 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.  Fabian Jr. was last seen wearing a navy-blue Jordan shirt, gray and black shorts, white air force one shoes, and was seen being pushed in a blue in color toy stroller.

The pair may be with Fabian Espinoza Sr., who is described as 22-year-old male, who stands 5’08, weighs approximately 160 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.  Fabian Sr. may be driving a black in color Dodge Avenger (TXLP GRR6239). 

If anyone sees the vehicle or the trio, please call 911.  As of right now, this is being worked as a welfare concern for Rosa and Fabian Jr.

During the initial investigation the cause of death had not been determined yet the Robbery Homicide Section continued to diligently investigate the case. On April 26, 2022, the Medical Examiner’s Office found that the cause of death was by gun shot. As Robbery Homicide investigated, they received information that the offender was 39-year-old Robert Thompson. The detectives were able to secure a warrant of arrest for Murder with a $1,000,000.00 bond. The Narcotics Vice Section along with the Gang Unit responded to Robert Thompsons residence, placed him into custody, and transported him to the City Detention Center for booking.

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On April 25, 2022 at approximately 5:49pm officers responded to an unresponsive male in the area of 900 NAS drive. Officers arrived and located an adult male deceased in the wooded area. Detectives and our Crime Scene Investigators processed the scene and the deceased male was taken to the medical examiners office. Detectives are still investigating to determine the cause of death.

Today Directed Patrol Officers, Crime Scene Investigators, Code Enforcement, Developmental Services and the property owner are in the area working together to determine the best way to clean the property.

There has been social media post stating that numerous bodies are being removed from that location. That information is NOT TRUE, there are no other bodies being removed from that location.

Detectives are still investigating and if you have any information about the death investigation of the adult male you are asked to call 361-886-2840 or call Crime Stoppers at 361-888-TIPS.

Date: Thursday April 21, 2022, 9:30 am
Location: 900 Shoreline
Charges: Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle & Possession of a Controlled Substance
Case Number: 2204210038

On April 21, 2022, the Corpus Christi Police Department Auto Theft Task Force responded to the 2600 block of Hospital Blvd regarding a vehicle that had been stolen earlier at the 900 block of Shoreline. The stolen vehicle was located by an observant patrol officer patrolling his beat.

When the detectives arrived, they located the stolen vehicle and were able to affect a traffic stop when the offender, 26-year-old Dillon Mohn, got in the vehicle and drove away.

When Dillon was arrested the officers’ located narcotics in his possession, and he was additionally charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance in addition to the Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle.

At the initial report of the stolen vehicle the victim told the officer that there had been a shot gun in the vehicle when it was stolen. The detectives were able to determine the location of the shotgun and retrieve it for the victim.

Date: Wednesday, April 13, 2022 6:54 PM
Location: 3000 block of Buford Ave
Incident: Murder
Case Number: 2204130126

Corpus Christi Police Department is asking for your help to locate 19-year-old Francisco Campos III, who has an outstanding warrant which was issued on April 14, 2022 for Murder ($250,000 Bond).

Campos is described as a 19-year-old male who stands 6′02″, weighs approximately 200 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes.

Campos was last known to be driving a Grey in color Chrysler 300. 

This murder warrant relates to an incident which occurred at approximately 6:54 pm on Wednesday, April 13, 2022.  Officers were dispatched to the 3000 block of Buford for a shooting with injuries.  Upon arrival, they found a 61-year-old gunshot wound victim who had critical injuries.  The male was transported to a local hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries.

If you know how to locate Francisco Campos, call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit the information online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C=&T=, it can earn you a cash reward.

An Illegal Gambling Operation was conducted by the Corpus Christi Police Department’s Narcotics and Vice Investigations Division on Thursday, April 14, 2022, that resulted in the arrest of one individual. 39-year-old Andrew Ortiz was charged with Keeping a Gambling Place (47.04), Possession of Gambling Device (47.06), and Gambling Promotion (47.03) which all are Class A misdemeanors; each punishable by up to one year in jail and/or a fine of up to $4,000.

NVID Detectives were assisted in the operation by Uniform Division Officers, Nueces County District Attorney’s Office, and the State of Texas Comptroller’s Office. State Law dictates that an individual cannot win a wholesale value available from a single play of the game or device of not more than 10 times the amount charged to play the game or device once or $5, whichever is less.

Game rooms who afford a player an opportunity to obtain, and players who accept anything of value, could be charged.

The Corpus Christi Police Department continues to collaborate with our local state and federal partners to investigate and combat illegal gambling. Investigators will continue to enforce all Texas gambling laws, which will help accomplish our mission to reduce crime, reduce the fear of crime and to improve the quality of life in our community.

At approximately 5:53 PM on Thursday, April 14, 2022, Alonzo Jackson was booked in at the Nueces County Jail. Jackson was processed and is being held on a $1,000,000 bond for Murder.

The Murder warrant is related to the April 7, 2022, homicide that took place on the 1400 block of Maryland.

For additional information, please see:
ARREST MADE ON MARYLAND HOMICIDE | CCPD Blotter

On March 25, 2022, Detectives with the Corpus Christi Police Department asked for assistance from the public concerning suspects involved in Criminal Mischief of a local nature preserve.   

Detectives received several anonymous tips via Crime Stoppers that assisted in identifying two possible suspects.  The lead investigator was able to positively identify the two suspects. 

Warrants were issued for 18-year-old Jadon West and 17-year-old Brandon Ben-David for Criminal Mischief (State Jail Felony). 

West turned himself in at the Corpus Christi Police Department Officers on April 4, 2022.  Ben-David turned himself in at the Nueces County Jail on April 7, 2022.

If you have information about a Crime, you may call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at https://www.p3tips.com/index.htm. Information provided to Crime Stoppers is anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you a cash reward.

For more information on this case, please see:
HELP US IDENTIFY THESE SUSPECTS | CCPD Blotter

On April 12, 2022, at 4:04 pm officers were dispatched to the 13400 block of Leopard for an Aggravated Robbery.

Lt. Lance Tagle arrived and upon speaking to the victim found that he had offered to pay for the offender’s bus ticket. When the victim pulled out his wallet the offender, 45-year-old Charles Busby, grabbed the victim’s wallet and fled on foot. The victim chased Charles Busby who then turn on the victim and displayed a knife. The victim stopped chasing the offender and called the Police Department to report the crime. Lt. L. Tagle found Charles Busby close by and placed him into custody. Among the items in Charles Busby’s possession was the wallet with money and the knife displayed.  

Charles Busby was transported to the City Detention Center for booking on the charge of Aggravated Robbery.

An anti-prostitution sting conducted by the Corpus Christi Police Department’s Narcotics and Vice Investigations Division Wednesday resulted in the arrest of 7 men on charges of prostitution, a State Jail Felony punishable by up to 2 years in jail and fines up to $10,000. The men were arrested after they solicited an undercover CCPD Officer, posing as a prostitute, for sex acts in exchange for money. The operation targeted several neighborhoods frequented by prostitutes.

NVID Detectives were assisted in the operation by Uniform 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 Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation, social service organizations, Nueces County District Attorney Office, and 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 men arrested during Wednesday’s operation will be required to attend a mandatory prostitution diversion education program at their expense. This program 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:  Thursday, April 7, 2022 5:57 PM
Offense: Murder
Location: 1400 block of Maryland
Case Number: 2204070174

At approximately 5:57 PM on Thursday, April 7, 2022, officers were dispatched to the 1400 block of Maryland reference a shooting.  Upon arrival, officers located a 37-year-old male shooting victim.   The male was later pronounced deceased.  

During the investigation, officers quickly identified two suspects.  On April 8, 2022, Homicide Detectives secured two Murder Warrants for 41-year-old Deontaye Carter and 44-year-old Alonzo Jackson. 

Investigators and officers have worked diligently to locate these two offenders.  Earlier today, officers were able to track down the whereabouts of Deontaye Carter.  At approximately 4:48 pm, officers with the US Gulf Coast Violent Offender Fugitive Task Force, with assistance from CCPD SWAT Officers and Patrol Officers took the offender into custody on the 6900 block of Everhart, without incident.  Deontaye Carter was transported to the main police station for questioning and has since been transported to the City Detention Center for processing at approximately 7:30 pm.  Carter was booked on the outstanding warrant for Murder ($1,000,000 bond). 

The second suspect, Alonzo Jackson, is still outstanding.  Jackson is described as a black male, who stands approximately 5’03” and weighs approximately 190 pounds.  Jackson has an active warrant for Murder ($1,000,000 bond.)   

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.