On Monday April 11, 2022, at 7:45 am officers were dispatched to the 3700 block of South Port in reference to a shooting.
When the officers arrived, they found a 46-year-old victim in the apartment with a gunshot wound and immediately began CPR until Corpus Christi Fire Department paramedics arrived. The victim was transported by CCFD to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division Robbery Homicide Section responded and quickly began to investigate. During the investigation the detectives were able to identify the offender as 30-year-old Manuel Fernandez III. The detectives were able to secure a warrant of arrest for Capital Murder with a $950,000.00 Bond.
On Tuesday April 12, 2022, at 11:51 am officers were dispatched to the 3700 block of Port in reference to a disturbance between a male and a female. When the officers arrived, they contacted Manuel Fernandez III and placed him into custody for the outstanding warrant of arrest.
Manuel Fernandez was transported to the City Detention Center for booking on the charge of Capital Murder.
Nueces County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help to locate Roland Gonzalez who has an outstanding warrant for Motion to Revoke – Assault Family Violence (No Bond).
Gonzalez is described as a 23-year-old male, who stands 5’06” feet, weighs approximately 135 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.
If you know how to locate Gonzalez, 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.
Roland Gonzalez
You may also contact the Nueces County Sheriff’s Office at (361) 887-2239 or (361) 887-2219 after 5:00 pm.
Date: Monday, March 28, 2022 Location: 1600 block of SPID Offense: Aggravated Robbery Case Number: 2203280105
Corpus Christi Police Department Investigators need your help to identify four suspects in connection to an Aggravated Robbery.
At approximately 4:29 pm on March 28, 2022, Officers were dispatched to robbery just occurred at a pawn shop located on the 1600 block of SPID.
While in the commission of the Robbery, the males displayed weapons while demanding items from the employees. The suspects were able to get away with an undisclosed amount of property in the robbery. We are actively seeking help from the public to identify these four armed suspects pictured below.
If you can identify either of these suspects, or have any additional information about this crime, call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit the information online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C=&T=. Crime Stoppers guarantees to keep your identity anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you a cash reward of up to $2,500.
Date: Monday, March 28, 2022 5:35 am Offense: Homicide Location: 7500 block of South Staples Case Number: 2203280019
At approximately 5:35 am on Monday, March 28, 2022 officers were dispatched to the 7500 block of S Staples reference a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male on scene who was not responsive, he was later pronounced deceased.
During the preliminary investigation, homicide investigators learned that a verbal disturbance between two patrons of the store escalated to a shooting. While the shooting occurred inside of the store, no other injuries were reported. The suspect fled the scene in a vehicle prior to officers arriving.
Investigators and officers have worked diligently to identify and locate this offender. At approximately 12:45 pm, officers were able to locate the whereabouts of the offender. Officers effected a traffic stop on the 4800 block of S Padre Island Drive and were able to take him into custody without incident. The identity of the offender will be released after he is processed.
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.
Viewing: Friday, April 1, 2022, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Only registered bidders with bidder numbers will be allowed to view the vehicles.
-No purses or backpacks allowed during the viewing. -No one under 18 will be allowed in the auction lot. -Facemasks, face coverings and social distancing strongly encouraged.
Date: Wednesday, March 23, 2022, 12:21 AM Location: 2400 block of N Oso Parkway Offense: Criminal Mischief Case Number: 2203230033
Corpus Christi Police Detectives want your help to identify a pair who caused damage to a nature preserve.
Two unidentified males caused damage to the facility. Employees located several pieces of flagstone broken throughout the area, several windows shattered, and parts of the playground area to be damaged. It is estimated that the suspects caused several thousands of dollars’ worth of damage and needed repairs to the preserve.
Detectives want your help to identify them. If you have any information about this crime, call Crime Stoppers at 361-888-8477 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.
Detectives with the Corpus Christi Police Department’s Narcotics and Vice Investigations Division served a search warrant Wednesday evening at a game room on the 4800 block of South Alameda Street, culminating with the arrests of three men and a woman on illegal gambling charges. Responding to a tip of illegal gambling taking place inside the Sweetwater Club, 4855 S. Alameda Street Suite 109, Detectives initiated an investigation which ultimately established probable cause to obtain a search warrant for the premises from the 319th District Court. As a result of the search, officers arrested 21-year-old Madysin Kirkpatrick-Tazby, 26-year-old Eden Pena, 35-year-old Even Pena, and 34-year-old Luis Sandoval. All four were charged with Gambling Promotion, Keeping a Gambling Place, and Possession of a Gambling Device. All three charges are class A misdemeanors under Texas law, punishable by up to a year in prison and/or a $4,000 fine. The three men were additionally charged with Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon after officers discovered they were all armed with handguns during the commission of another crime. Fourteen patrons of the game room were issued warning citations for gambling and released at the scene. During the search, Detectives seized gambling equipment, two vehicles, cash, and other evidence of illegal gambling.
NVID Detectives were assisted in the operation by officers with the CCPD Operations Division and the Organized Crime Unit, as well prosecutors with the Nueces County District Attorney’s Office, and investigators with the State of Texas Comptroller’s Office, which regulates coin operated machines.
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.
An anti-prostitution operation conducted by the Corpus Christi Police Department’s Narcotics and Vice Investigations Division Wednesday afternoon resulted in the arrests of five women on charges of prostitution. The women were arrested after they solicited an undercover CCPD Officer for sex acts in exchange for money. The operation targeted several online sites that are frequently used by escorts that are engaged in prostitution.
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, 175 men and women have qualified for the program, and 36 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.
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