On August 25, 2021 at approximately 11:15 pm the US Marshals Gulf Coast Violent Offender Fugitive Task Force and officers with CCPD located and arrested Capital Murder suspect Johnny Alvarez. The officers were able to locate Alvarez in the 5600 block of Weber Rd. and take him into custody without incident. During the arrest he was found to have 2 additional felony warrants and he was also in possession of a firearm. Johnny Alvarez was additionally charged with felon in possession of a firearm and transported to the City Detention Center.
Johnny Alvarez was a suspect in the July 25th shooting at 4500 Weber Rd. that left one man dead. Great work by all officers involved in getting this dangerous felon off the street.
An anti-prostitution operation conducted by the Corpus Christi Police Department’s Narcotics and Vice Investigations Division on Saturday, August 14, 2021, resulted in the arrests of four women on charges of prostitution. A 36-year-old, 42-year-old, and two 30-year women were charged with Prostitution. The women were arrested after they solicited an undercover CCPD Officer for sex acts in exchange for money. The operation targeted individuals that solicit via various online platforms.
Narcotics and Vice 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’s 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.
None of the women during Saturday’s operation agreed to participate in the program. Since its inception in 2013, a total of 405 men and women have been arrested for prostitution during these operations, 160 have qualified for the program, and 35 have graduated from the program. The Red Cord initiative receives no government funding and is supported entirely through donations. To learn more about the program, 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.
As you travel either as a pedestrian, bicyclist or motorist be sure to look out for one another. Here are some helpful tips for pedestrians and bicyclist.
What can pedestrians do to stay safe?
Always use sidewalks. If there is no sidewalk, walk on the left side of the road facing traffic. Always use crosswalks. Look left, then right, then left again before crossing. Yield to vehicles, don’t assume traffic will stop for you. Make eye contact with drivers before crossing. Walk to the right in crosswalks to allow others to pass on your left. Look left and right before exiting a bus. Be aware that parked cars or other obstacles can block your view of oncoming traffic.
What if there is no crosswalk?
Check for a crosswalk further up or down the street. Don’t jaywalk. If you’re hit while jaywalking, the driver may not be liable, and insurance may not cover your injuries.
At approximately 2:32 Pm on Friday, August 13, 2021, Officers were dispatched to the 1300 block of Santa Fe for a Robbery with a weapon.
Upon arrival, officers determined that a local pharmacy had been robbed by an offender that had just left the scene in a vehicle. The victims advised that they had been restrained and locked in a closet as the suspect fled the scene. The victims advised that the suspect was able to get away with several prescription medications and personal property.
Officers gathered information about the suspect and put out a description of the suspect and suspect vehicle; an officer in the area observed the truck matching the description of the suspect vehicle, at which point the officer attempted to effect a traffic stop.
The offender accelerated at a high rate of speed and attempted to evade officers, while officers observed him throwing items out of his vehicle. The suspect eventually lost control of his vehicle and crashed near the area of IH37 and McBride.
The suspect then attempted to evade on foot. After a short foot pursuit, the offender, identified as 38-year-old Andrea Jack was taken into custody, without further incident. A handgun was also recovered.
Jack was found to have three outstanding warrants for Probation Violation/Weapons Offense, Aggravated Robbery and First-Degree Felony Aggravated Robbery.
Jack was charged with Aggravated Robbery, Aggravated Kidnapping, Unlawful Possession of Firearm, Evading Arrest with Vehicle, Evading Arrest, and the three outstanding Felony Warrants.
Jack was transported to the City Detention Center for processing.
Corpus Christi Crime Stoppers is offering a $10,000 reward, for information leading to the arrest of 20-year-old Joshua Powell.
Powell is to be considered armed and dangerous. If you know how to locate Powell, call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit the information online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C=&T=, it can earn you a cash reward.
This is a stand-alone reward from Corpus Christi Crime Stoppers, not associated with the U.S. Department of Justice.
Ruben Trevino turned himself in to DPS Troopers on August 9, 2021.
We want to thank our community for sharing our post regarding this wanted fugitive.
Trevino is currently in the Nueces County Jail, with a $750,000 bond.
Date: Wednesday, August 4, 2021 1:26 am Location: 5800 Everhart Rd. Offense: Murder Case Number: 2108040006
Corpus Christi Police officers were dispatched to a shooting in the area of 5800 Everhart Rd. Officers arrived and located a 48 year old male deceased outside of the business from an apparent gun shot.
Detectives investigated the crime and were able to secure a Murder Warrant ($750,000 bond) for 41 year old Ruben Trevino. Ruben is approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs 200 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. Ruben also has a beard and mustache.
If you have any additional information or know the whereabouts of Ruben Trevino, you are urged to contact Homicide Detectives at (361) 886-2840. You may also call Crime Stoppers at 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: Sunday, July 25, 2021 4:10 am Location: 4500 block of Weber Rd. Offense: Capital Murder Case Number: 2107250024
At approximately 4:10 am on Sunday, July 25, 2021 officers were dispatched to the 4500 block of Weber reference a shooting with injuries. When officers arrived on scene, they found a 32-year-old male victim who had been shot and sustained life-threatening injuries. The victim was transported to a local hospital by medics where he eventually succumbed to his injuries.
Detectives have secured a Capital Murder Warrant ($1,000,000 bond) for 40 year old Johnny Richard Alvarez. Johnny is approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs approximately 200 pounds. He is bald with brown eyes.
If you have any additional information or know the whereabouts of Johnny Richard Alvarez, you are urged to contact Homicide Detectives at (361) 886-2840. You may also call Crime Stoppers at 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 2:14 pm on August 4, 2021, officers were dispatched to a call on the 5900 block of Weber for a disturbance in progress.
During the investigation, the subject started shooting at the officer. The officer was struck multiples times, causing severe injuries.
Senior Officer Manuel Dominguez sustained major injuries but is in stable condition and being treated at a local hospital. Our thoughts and prayers are with Officer Dominguez and his family as he recovers from his injuries.
Ideally, we would like to respect the privacy of the officer and that of his family. As his information has already been posted on social media, with the permission of the family, we are releasing the name of the officer.
Senior Officer Manuel Dominguez is a 20-year Veteran of the Corpus Christi Police Department.
We ask that you respect the Officers privacy and that of his family.
At approximately 2:14 pm on August 4, 2021, officers were dispatched to a call on the 5900 block of Weber for a disturbance in progress.
During the investigation, the subject started shooting at the officers. One officer was struck multiples times, causing severe injuries.
The suspect, Joshua Powell, is still outstanding. Powell is to be considered armed and dangerous. Powell is described as a 20-year-old male, stands 5’08”, approximately 155 pounds.
If you know the whereabouts of Powell, call 911 immediately.
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