As is our practice we are releasing the information for the officer who was involved in the shooting on February 08, 2022.
One Corpus Christi Police Officer discharged his weapon during that critical incident and has been placed on paid administrative leave, which is in accordance with our current department practice and policy.
Officer Frank Mendoza has been a police officer with the Corpus Christi Police Department for 6 years.
This is still an active and ongoing investigation. If you have any information pertaining to this incident, you are encouraged to call the Corpus Christi Police Department Criminal Investigations Division 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=.
On February 10, 2022, a Corpus Christi Police Department Patrol Officer received information that an individual was selling a camper shell that had been removed from a truck, which was stolen on February 06, 2022 from a parking lot on the 6800 block of SPID.
Corpus Christi Auto Theft Task Force was provided the information and called out to assist. Auto Theft Task Force with assistance from Directed Patrol Officers, along with the original reporting Patrol Officer conducted an operation which led them to the 1400 block of Clare.
The camper shell was located and recovered. The suspect involved in the theft of the truck and camper was identified and arrested. 40-year-old Charles Slade was charged with theft and possession of controlled substance.
Two additional arrests were made. 46-year-old Patrick Watkins was arrested for possession of controlled substance. 35-year-old Jessica Schulz was charged with an outstanding warrant for Larceny out of Nueces County. Schulz provided a false name to officers and was subsequently charged with Fail to Identify as a Fugitive.
The stolen truck was also recovered on the 1000 block of McIver.
The Corpus Christ Police Department and the Texas Department of Public Safety will work jointly, to actively patrol all roadways in the City of Corpus Christi. Additional officers will be assigned to DWI enforcement in an effort to deter motorists from driving while intoxicated.
The Corpus Christi Police Department will also work with the Nueces County District Attorney’s Office to aggressively enforce DWI related offenses.
CCPD and DPS will begin their operations this Friday, February 11, 2022.
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.
Date: Tuesday, February 08, 2022 10:38 PM Location: 4100 block of Kostoryz Rd. Case Number: 2202080132
On Tuesday, February 8, 2022, an officer effected a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling along the area of Gollihar Rd. and Randall Dr.
Upon attempting to make contact with the driver, the male evaded in the vehicle at which point the officer ceased the traffic stop and did not pursue. Shortly after, officers were alerted to a crash on the 4200 block of Kostoryz Rd.
Upon arriving at the accident, officers recognized the suspect vehicle and attempted to make contact with the suspect who was still inside the vehicle. The male broke out the passenger window and exited the vehicle, he then proceeded to evade on foot. Officers were canvassing the area searching for the suspect, when an officer observed the male in an alleyway, along the 4100 block of Kostoryz Rd. Upon seeing the officer, the suspect produced a weapon, which forced a second officer to discharge his service weapon striking the suspect.
The suspect was provided immediate medical attention and was transported to a local hospital. The suspect was later pronounced deceased.
We can confirm that a weapon produced by the suspect was located on scene.
In reference to the crash, the suspect collided with two separate vehicles, causing minor injuries to three adults and one minor child. Two adults and the minor child were all transported to a local hospital to be treated for their injuries.
The Corpus Christi Police Officers will be placed on paid administrative leave, in accordance with current department practice and policy.
This is still an active and ongoing investigation. If you have any information pertaining to this incident, you are encouraged to call the Corpus Christi Police Department Criminal Investigations Division 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=.
VIEWING: Friday, February 4, 2022, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
-Only registered bidders will be allowed to view the vehicles. -No purses or backpacks allowed during the viewing. -No one under 18 will be allowed. -Facemasks, face coverings and social distancing strongly encouraged
Corpus Christi Police Department Hit & Run Investigators are asking for your help to discover any new information about a fatal Hit and Run Crash that took the life of 50-year-old Bobby Crossland. This is the Corpus Christi Crime Stoppers Crime of the Week.
Shortly after midnight on Saturday, January 8, 2022 officers were dispatched to a hit and run accident. When officers arrived, they located 50-year-old Bobby Crossland who was pronounced deceased on scene. It was determined that Mr. Crossland had been by struck by an unknown vehicle as he was riding his bicycle along the 5100 block of IH-37 Access EB. We are urging anyone who may information regarding this crash to come forward, we want to provide Mr. Crossland’s family some closure.
Investigators have determined that the suspect vehicle is a pick-up truck.
If you have any information about the suspect vehicle or the occupant(s), please call our Hit and Run Investigators at 361-886-2689.
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.
Date: Saturday, January 15, 2022 12:41 AM Location: Gollihar/Bernandino Incident: Murder Case Number: 2201150003
At approximately 12:41 AM on Saturday, January 15, 2022, officers were dispatched to the intersection of Gollihar/Bernandino for a shooting.
Upon arrival, officers located a 38-year-old shooting victim who was deceased on scene.
Investigators are still actively working on this case and following up on leads.
At this time, Corpus Christi Police Detectives are seeking assistance from the public to identify occupants that were traveling in a vehicle of interest. Detectives have obtained surveillance footage of the vehicle of interest, that is being described as a light in color sedan.
The vehicle of interest was last seen turning southbound on Prescott. If you have any information about this vehicle or the occupant(s), please call our Criminal Investigations Division at 361-886-2858 or 361-886-2676.
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.
With the upcoming cold weather expected in the next few days we want our community to remember these safety tips.
-Keep in mind that overpasses and bridges may freeze over. -Be sure to drive slower during inclement weather. -If it is raining turn on your headlights so that you can heighten your visibility to others. -If need be, find an alternate route using city streets to avoid highways and overpasses.
Date: Sunday, December 5, 2021 3:11 AM Location: 5400 SPID Incident: Burglary Case Number: 2112060048
Corpus Christi Police Detectives need your help identifying this suspected burglar. Officers were dispatched to a business in the 5400 block of SPID. The officers made contact with the caller who advised the suspect forced his way inside the business and proceeded to take various items. The suspect also broke into a vending machine inside the break room.
The suspect is described as a male in his 30’s wearing a black hat, blue jeans, a green plaid shirt and checkered shoes.
If you know the identity of the suspect or have any information about this crime, please call 361-886-2600. 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.
At approximately 3:42 PM on Monday, January 17, 2022, officers were dispatched to the 2700 block of Leopard, reference a robbery.
Upon arrival, officers made contact with a 62-year-old female who advised that at she was getting into her vehicle, she was approached by an unknown male who used physical force to take personal items and the keys to her vehicle, the male then drove off in the victim’s vehicle. The victim sustained minor injuries.
At approximately 4:18 PM, officers were in the area of 18th Street when they observed the stolen vehicle. Upon seeing officers, the offender wrecked the vehicle and then fled on foot, he was quickly apprehended by officers.
The offender, who is a juvenile, was charged with Robbery and Evading Arrest or Detention.
The juvenile will be booked in at the Nueces County Juvenile Justice Center.
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