Corpus Christi Police Investigators would like help from the public to locate a missing person.
Daniel Basaldu was reported missing on March 09, 2022 by family members. Daniel was last heard from on December 26, 2021.
Daniel is described as a 55-year-old male who stands 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighs approximately 210 pounds, with brown eyes.
If you have any information that may assist Investigators or know the whereabouts of Daniel, please call Corpus Christi Police Department directly by calling (361) 886-2840 or by calling (361) 886-2600.
Update: Toni Moore has been located. Thank you for your assistance.
Corpus Christi Police Investigators would like help from the public to locate a missing person.
Toni Moore was reported missing on January 25, 2022 by family members. Toni was last heard from on October 05, 2021.
Toni is described as a 29-year-old female who stands 5 feet 5 inches tall, weighs approximately 170 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Toni may currently have short hair.
If you have any information that may assist Investigators or know the whereabouts of Toni Moore, please call Corpus Christi Police Department directly by calling (361) 886-2840 or by calling (361) 886-2600.
Detectives with the Corpus Christi Police Department’s Narcotics and Vice Investigations Division conducted an undercover operation last week, checking compliance at several beer and wine retailers across the city. Four of the retailers visited by Investigators sold alcoholic beverages to individuals under the age of 21. NVID’s goal is zero.
During the operation, cooperating individuals, under the direction and close supervision of NVID Detectives attempted to purchase alcoholic beverages from various businesses throughout the city. All individuals are over the age of eighteen but under twenty-one, the legal age to purchase alcoholic beverages in Texas. NVID Detectives checked several businesses, to include convenience stores and bars. Employees at four locations sold alcoholic beverages to the underage operatives.
The employees who sold the alcoholic beverages, face a charge of Sale to Minors (TABC 106.3) a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail and/or a fine of up to $4000. NVID will forward the results of this operation to the Texas Alcohol and Beverage Commission for administrative action against the permittees, which could include revocation, suspension and/or fines.
Last weeks operation was conducted in advance of next weekend’s anticipated influx of Spring Breakers, as underage drinkers from colleges and high schools flock to Corpus Christi beaches to enjoy the sun and fun. The goal behind last weeks operation is to ensure that all Spring Break visitors to our city can enjoy their time here without the tragedy that often accompanies underage drinking. Alcohol is a common denominator in underage traffic fatalities, and frequently leads to numerous other negative consequences.
NVID will send letters to all of the businesses that were inspected, including those that were in compliance. For those businesses that were not in compliance, future infractions will likely result in the immediate arrest of the offenders.
The Corpus Christi Police Department continues to collaborate with all government and private entities to combat underage drinking and to help accomplish our mission of working with the community to reduce crime, reduce the fear of crime and enhance public safety.
Rip Currents can be dangerous if you do not know how to survive one.
Take the time to view this video presented by the National Ocean Service on how to identify a rip current . You can also get daily updates on surf conditions by monitoring the City of Corpus Christi-Government Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/citygov).
At approximately 4:29 am on March 08, 2022 officers were dispatched to the area of the 4800 block of S Alameda for a shooting with injuries.
Upon arrival, officers made contact with a 28-year-old male who was found to have been shot and had serious injuries. The male was transported to a local hospital for treatment, he later succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators spoke to several witnesses and were able to identify a suspect.
Investigators made contact with 29-year-old Robert Johnson, who communicated that he would come to the main police station to turn himself in. At approximately 9:30 pm on March 08, 2022, Johnson arrived at the main station and was met by Homicide Detectives.
After speaking with Investigators in our Criminal Investigations Division, Johnson was transported to the City Detention Center for processing at approximately 12:00 am on March 09, 2022 Johnson was booked in on a Murder charge.
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=.
If you are visiting Corpus Christi for Spring Break 2022 the Corpus Christi Police Department has compiled a few links to help you gather information and be safe.
If you want to know of any traffic congestion on any of the local highways, be sure to follow the Texas Department of Transportation Twitter page twitter.com/TxDOT_Corpus or check out https://drivetexas.org/ for any traffic updates for the state.
BEACH FLAG WARNING CONDITIONS
If you want to find out about surf conditions, be sure to follow The City of Corpus Christi-Government FaceBook page at https://www.facebook.com/citygov
With Spring Break 2022 upon us, the Corpus Christi Police Department has a few reminders for our community and visitors to our wonderful city.
Be sure to pack some patience as traffic can be congested as you attempt to make your way to the beach. The Corpus Christi Police Department will have additional officers patrolling the beach along with additional traffic officers patrolling the roadways.
When you arrive on the beach here are some simple rules you must follow. -No glass containers are allowed on the beach. -Alcohol consumption is allowed so long as you are of age. -The speed limit on the beach is 15 mph and all traffic laws apply including Driving While Intoxicated. -You must purchase a parking permit to park on the beach. -No dogs on the beach from Access Rd 3 to Zahn Road on the North side of the Packery Channel. -No wood pallets can be used to build a fire and fire pits can only be 3x3x3.
We hope that everyone has a safe and enjoyable Spring Break 2022.
A 59-year-old local resident has been ordered to serve the rest of his life in federal prison following convictions for several child exploitation offenses including foreign travel to engage in illicit sexual conduct with three minors, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery.
A federal jury convicted Edward Sanchez July 26, 2021, following a week-long trial and approximately 10 hours of deliberation.
Today, U.S. Nelva Gonzales Ramos handed Sanchez life sentence. Sanchez will also be ordered to register as a sex offender. At the hearing, the court heard evidence of his attempts to solicit and coerce additional schoolmates of the victims as well as testimony from a mental health professional regarding the effects of his actions. In imposing the sentence, Judge Ramos noted Sanchez’s complete lack of remorse for his actions.
At trial, evidence showed Sanchez had traveled to the Philippines where he posed as a benefactor to a school. However, he ultimately sought sexual relationships with students. The jury heard from three minor victims who testified about his activities, which included requests for pornographic images. These were later used to extort the children into meeting for sexual encounters, some unprotected, in the Philippines. Sanchez often provided victims with “morning after pills” to prevent conception.
The jury also heard about and viewed social media messages detailing Sanchez’s attempts to arrange access to the child victim’s family members to another adult male for sex. During their deliberations, the jury poured through thousands of pages of social media messages detailing his exploitation of the victims.
The defense attempted to convince the jury his conduct was lawful by Filipino standards and that United States laws were racist. The jury did not believe those claims, ultimately finding Sanchez had sexually exploited three minor children between March 5, 2016, and Nov. 21, 2018, in the Philippines and while in the United States using social media.
Sanchez has been and will remain in custody pending transfer to a U.S. Bureau of Prisons facility to be determined in the near future.
Corpus Christi Police Department’s Internet Crimes Against Children Unit along with the Homeland Security Investigations conducted the investigation.
Assistant U.S. Attorneys Brittany L. Jensen and Dennis Robinson prosecuted the case.
Corpus Christi Police Department Officers made a total of 73 DWI related arrests for the month of February.
Corpus Christi Police Department Officers will continue their efforts to keep the roadways of Corpus Christi safe. The department will continue with additional dedicated resources for DWI enforcement.
The Corpus Christi Police Department wants to remind our community that there are alternatives to driving under the influence. We encourage the use of a designated driver, taxicab, or a rideshare service to ensure that you arrive home safely.
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