At approximately 3:30 PM on Monday, January 17, 2022, officers were dispatched to the 4800 block of Moravian, reference a robbery.  

Upon arrival, officers made contact with a 19-year-old male who advised that at approximately 2:49 PM, as he was getting into his vehicle, he was approached by an unknown male who displayed a handgun and demanded that he the victim drive him to a secondary location.  

The victim advised that they were in the area of the 4800 block of Moravian when the victim was able to escape the vehicle, after a struggle.  The victim sustained minor injuries and was able to seek help from a nearby citizen. 

Officers were able to track down the offender to a residence located on the 600 block of Dolores.  The victim’s vehicle was located on the 700 block of Francesca.  

Officers made contact with the offender, who was still in possession of the keys to the stolen vehicle as well as the handgun that was believed to be used in the commission of the robbery.  

A field ID was completed, with the offender being positively identified.  

As a result, the offender 28-year-old Roland Gomez was arrested.  Gomez was charged with Aggravated Kidnapping, Aggravated Robbery, Possession of a Firearm by Felon and was also arrested on an outstanding warrant for Possession of a Firearm by Felon.  

Gomez was booked in at the City Detention Center and will be transported to the Nueces County Jail after he is processed.

Date: Sunday, January 16, 2022 1:30 AM
Location: 1900 block of Rodd Field 
Incident: Murder  Case Number: 2201160009

At approximately 1:30 AM on Sunday, January 16, 2022, officers were dispatched to a shots fired call, which was quickly upgraded to a shooting with injuries. The reporting party, who was transporting the victim to a local hospital, noted that the shooting occurred at an apartment complex located on the 1900 block of Rodd Field.  

Upon arrival, officers were advised that the 28-year-old male victim was being treated for life-threatening injuries.  The male later succumbed to his injuries at the local hospital.  

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 the suspect vehicle.  The vehicle is being described as a black in color, 4-door vehicle.  The vehicle has tinted windows and is missing the rear, drivers side hubcap.  

The vehicle was last seen traveling Northbound on Rodd Field.  If you have any information about this vehicle or the occupant(s), 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.

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 images 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.

As is our practice we are releasing the information for the officer who was involved in the shooting on December 31, 2021.

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 John Tijerina has been a police officer with the Corpus Christi Police Department since July of 2019.

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=.

For additional information on this incident: https://ccpdblotter.com/2022/01/03/offender-from-brett-street-incident-taken-into-custody/ https://ccpdblotter.com/2022/01/01/update-on-injured-officers/https://ccpdblotter.com/2022/01/01/officer-involved-shooting-15/

Update 6:19 PM: Jayden Paluseo has been located and is in process of being reunited with his family.  

We want to thank the community for their help in locating him safely.  

Update at 3:40 PM:
CCPD continues to ask for assistance in locating 15-year-old Jayden Paluseo who went missing this morning. Evidence gathered thus far suggests that this is not an abduction and there is no danger to the public.

It is believed Jayden was last seen traveling eastbound on Graham Rd toward Waldron Rd on a white in color, female’s mountain bike.

Officers will continue to actively search for Jayden. Should you have any information on Jayden’s whereabouts please call 911 or non-emergency number 886-2600.

Original Post: Corpus Christi Police Department needs your help to locate the whereabouts of a missing teen.  15-year-old Jayden Paluseo was reported missing by family members this morning on January 7, 2022.  Jayden was last heard from at approximately 7:30 am on January 7, 2022 and was last known to be in the area of the 1300 block of Graham Rd. 

Information gathered during the investigation has led Detectives to believe that Jayden may be in danger.  As a result of the updated concerns, we are seeking the publics help to locate him or any information about his whereabouts.

Anyone that has seen Jayden or knows his whereabouts, please contact 911 immediately. Neighbors in the area are asked to please check their doorbell or surveillance cameras for any sightings of Jayden.

Jayden is described as a 15-year-old white male, who stands 5’10”, weighs approximately 160 pounds, with blonde hair and blue eyes.  Jayden was last seen wearing a aqua blue t-shirt, gray hoodie, black shorts and black tennis shoes.

The Corpus Christi Police Department asks that anyone who may have any additional information about the whereabouts of Jayden is asked to contact the Corpus Christi Police Department by calling either 911 or 886-2600.

The offender that assaulted two Corpus Christi Police Officers on December 31, 2021 has been booked in at the City Detention Center.

33-year-old Servando Sanchez was released from a local hospital late this afternoon, at which point he was taken into police custody.

Sanchez was booked in on several charges including Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon (Family Violence), Unlawful Restraint, Interference with Emergency Call and two counts of Aggravated Assault on a Peace Officer.

Sanchez will be transferred to the Nueces County Jail after he is processed.

For additional information related to this incident, please see:
https://ccpdblotter.com/2022/01/01/officer-involved-shooting-15/
https://ccpdblotter.com/2022/01/01/update-on-injured-officers/

The offender from the incident which occurred on December 23, 2021 on the 200 block of Juniper has been taken into custody.   

45-year-old Elizabeth Theiss was released from a local hospital on December 26, 2021, at which point she was taken into police custody.

Theiss was booked in on charges of Burglary of a Habitation with Intent to Commit other Felony ($100,000 Bond) and Assault Causes Bodily Injury to Public Servant ($20,000 Bond).

Theiss remains in the Nueces County Jail as of this afternoon. 

For additional information related to this incident, please see:
https://ccpdblotter.com/2021/12/24/officer-involved-shooting-14/

We wanted to provide an update on the two Corpus Christi Police Officers who were injured last night.  The officers sustained serious injuries that were treated at a local hospital and both officers were discharged early this morning, they are now recovering at their respective residences.  

We want to thank the Corpus Christi Fire Department for their emergency medical response and professionalism on scene.  We also want to thank the hospital staff for their expert care and treatment of our officers.  

Out of respect for the officers’ privacy, no further update on their conditions is expected to be released.

Lastly, we want to thank our community for their concern and well wishes.  

Any additional updates on this critical incident will be provided on our platforms, as they are made available for release.

For additional information on this incident, see: 

OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING

Date:  Friday, December 31, 2021 9:59 P.M.
Location: 4100 Block of Brett 
Offense: Aggravated Assault on a Peace Officer 
Case Number: 2112310094 

On Friday, December 31, 2021, officers were dispatched to the 4100 block of Brett Street for a domestic disturbance.  

Officers arrived on scene at approximately 9:59 PM.  Shortly after officers arrived, they were confronted by the suspect who produced a knife and attacked the responding officers.  Two officers sustained injuries from the attack, which forced a third officer to discharge his service weapon striking the suspect. 

The suspect was provided immediate medical attention and was transported to a local hospital.   

Two officers were also transported to a local hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.  

The victim of the Domestic Disturbance was also transported to a local hospital. 

We can confirm that the weapon produced by the suspect was located on scene. 

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=.

As is our practice we are releasing the information for the officers who were involved in the shooting on December 23, 2021.

Two Corpus Christi Police Officers have been placed on paid administrative leave, which is in accordance with our current department practice and policy.

Senior Officer Robert Walker has been a police officer with the Corpus Christi Police Department for 13 years.

Senior Officer Courtney Miller 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=.

For additional information on this incident:
OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING | CCPD Blotter