At approximately 6:00 pm on Thursday, February 17, 2022, officers with the Corpus Christi Police Department’s Gang Unit, US Marshals Gulf Coast Violent Offender Fugitive Task Force, with assistance from Texas Department of Public Safety located and arrested Murder suspect 43-year-old Nicholas Alaniz.  

Alaniz was located at a residence on the 2900 block of David Street.  

Alaniz was being sought on an outstanding Murder Warrant ($1,000,000 bond).  While officers were attempting to effect the arrest, Alaniz actively resisted officers in an effort to prevent his arrest and attempted to disarm a CCPD officer.  Alaniz was also found to be in possession of black tar heroin and needles used to inject narcotics.  Alaniz was also found to be in custody and control of a loaded handgun at the time of the arrest, which was later found to have the serial number filed off.  

The murder warrant relates to an incident which occurred on January 14, 2022 at approximately 6:46 am, when officers were dispatched to the 900 block of Lee Street near the intersection of Campbell Street for a shooting.  Upon arrival, officers located a 28-year-old man who was pronounced deceased on scene. 

After his arrest, Alaniz was transported to the Criminal Investigation Division to speak with Investigators.  Alaniz was then transported to a local hospital by request, to be treated for an old injury.  

Upon his discharge from the hospital, Alaniz was transported to the City Detention Center for processing at approximately 10:20 pm. 

Alaniz was booked in on the following charges: Warrant of Arrest-Murder, Resisting Arrest, Attempt to Take Weapon from an Officer, Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by Felon, Tamper w/ID Numbers from Personal Property, Possession of a Controlled Substance PG-1, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. 

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=.

At approximately 4:15 pm on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, officers with the US Marshals Gulf Coast Violent Offender Fugitive Task Force located and arrested Murder suspect 17-year-old Jose Monsevais.

The officers were able to locate Monsevais at a location on the 4700 block of FM 625. Officers effected a traffic stop with assistance from Jim Well County Sheriffs Office and were able to take Monsevais into custody without incident.

Jose Monsevais was arrested on the outstanding Murder Warrant ($1,000,000 bond) and transported to the Jim Wells County Jail.

Monsevais was identified as a suspect in the February 15, 2022 shooting that occurred on the 2200 block of Prescott Street, that left one man dead.

On February 11, 2022, Detectives with the Corpus Christi Police Department Auto Theft Task Force were following up on a Burglary to a Motor Vehicle case that occurred on a previous day.

During their investigation, Detectives followed up on a lead they received that identified a possible suspect who was attempting to sell property that was believed to be stolen during the Burglary of a Motor Vehicle. The suspect was identified as 31-year-old Jose Montoya. While running a check on the suspect, he was found to have an active warrant out of Nueces County for Failure to Appear.

In their attempts to make contact with the suspect, Detectives observed the male to be driving in a vehicle along the 1000 block of 22nd Street. Upon further observation, Investigators observed the vehicle to be displaying invalid license plates.

Officers made contact with the male, who was positively identified as Montoya.

A further inspection and check on the vehicle, led the officers to discover that the vehicle had been reported stolen in Dallas, Texas on January 7, 2022. The vehicle was recovered on scene.

Montoya was arrested on the outstanding warrant and for the Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle charge. Charges are also expected to be filed for Montoya related to the previous Burglary of a Motor Vehicle case.

During the contact with Montoya, contact was also made with his girlfriend and their infant child who were observed to be following behind the stolen vehicle. The girlfriend was later released on scene with the infant child.

If anyone has any additional information about these suspects, they are asked to contact the Corpus Christi Police Department Auto Theft Task Force at (361) 886-2874. You may also 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.

An anti-prostitution sting conducted by the Corpus Christi Police Department’s Narcotics and Vice Investigations Division Monday resulted in the arrest of six 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 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 Nueces County District Attorney’s Office.

The men arrested during Monday’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.

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=.

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

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=.

Date: Saturday, February 5, 2022
Time: 10:00 am (gates open at 8:00 am)
Location: 5485 Greenwood

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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

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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.