Offense: Aggravated Robbery, Aggravated Assault
Case Number: 2107010014

Two offenders have been arrested in connection with an aggravated robbery.

At approximately 5:15 am Thursday, July 1, 2021, two suspects committed an aggravated of a person on the 6500 block of Staples.  The victim was opening a local business when she observed two individuals on the property taking items without consent.  Initially the suspects complied and appeared to leave the property.  Shortly after the victim exited her vehicle, one of the individuals ran around the building and began striking the victim with a metal object, causing numerous injuries. 

Officers received several tips and one Crime Stoppers Tip led to the identification and whereabouts of the two offenders. 

At approximately 10:53 am on today’s date, officers arrived at the location provided by the tipster and made contact with 53-year-old Jeffrey Moore and 63-year-old Donald Straub.  Both suspects were brought to the station to be interviewed by Investigators, they were positively identified, and were subsequently taken into custody.  Both suspects were charged with Aggravated Robbery and Aggravated Assault.   

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For additional information on this incident, please see: 
CRIME STOPPERS CRIME OF THE WEEK | CCPD Blotter

Detectives want your help to catch these Robbery suspects with this Corpus Christi Crime Stoppers Crime of the Week.

At approximately 5:15 am Thursday, July 1, 2021, two suspects committed an aggravated of a person on the 6500 block of Staples.  The victim was opening a local business when she observed two individuals on the property taking items without consent.  Initially the suspects complied and appeared to leave the property.  Shortly after the victim exited her vehicle, one of the individuals ran around the building and began striking the victim with a metal object, causing numerous injuries. 

The first suspect was described as a white male, approximately 55-65 years of age, with gray hair, wearing purple t-shirt and blue jeans.   The second suspect was described as possibly female, approximately 40-50 years of age, wearing black and white t-shirt, blue jean shorts and black shoes.

Detectives obtained a copy of surveillance video.  A few still images of the suspects are being released along with a portion of the incident.    

If you can identify these Robbery suspects, or have any additional information about this crime, call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at http://www.888TIPS.com.  Crime Stoppers guarantees to keep your identity secret and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you up to $2,500 dollars in cash.

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=.

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Date: Saturday July 3, 2021
Time: 2:24 am
Location: 3100 Magnolia
Offense: Murder
Case Number: 2107030020

On Saturday July 3, 2021 at 2:24 am Officers were dispatched to 3100 Magnolia about a shooting. When the officers arrived, they found a 36-year-old adult male in the driveway with life threating in juries.  The officers attempted to provide life saving measures, but the male passed at the scene.

Detectives with the Robbery / Homicide responded to the scene and determined that this was an argument between acquaintances that escalated to a shooting.

Two offenders were also injured during the shooting and they fled the scene in a vehicle to a local hospital. One of the offenders, a 24-year-old male, was dropped off to receive treatment while 35-year-old Raul Salazar travelled to Cole Park where he was contacted by patrol officers. Raul Salazar was subsequently placed into custody for murder and the other offender is currently in the hospital in stable condition.

All parties in this homicide have been contacted and there are no one outstanding at this time.

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=.

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As is our practice we are releasing the information for the officers who were involved in the shooting on June 29, 2021.

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

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

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Senior Officer Paul Lisowski has been a police officer with the Corpus Christi Police Department for 26 years. 

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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 / Aggravated Assault on a Peace Officer | CCPD Blotter

As is our practice we are releasing the information for the officer who was involved in the shooting on June 28, 2021.  

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

Officer Ruben Flores has been a police officer with the Corpus Christi Police Department for 18 years.

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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
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION – OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING | CCPD Blotter

On Wednesday, June 30, 2021, a traffic stop was made near Lantana Drive and Academy Street.  The male provided a false identity to officers.  Investigators were eventually able to identify the male from a previous contact, as 38-year-old William Womack. 

While checking for warrants, Womack was found to have two outstanding warrants out of San Patricio County; both warrants were for Burglary to a Vehicle. 

Womack was charged with: Fail to identify as a fugitive, Fail to display driver’s license, Fail to maintain financial responsibility, Expired license plate and Disregard a traffic control device.

Detectives with the Corpus Christi Police Department Auto Theft Task Force were conducting an independent investigation and connected William Womack to a recent theft of a vehicle.  Detectives obtained an additional warrant for Womack, he was subsequently booked on a charge for Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle.   

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Nueces County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help to locate Nathaniel Lomas who has an outstanding warrant for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon ($50,000 Bond).

Lomas is described as an 18-year-old male, who stands 5’07” feet, weighs approximately 145 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.

If you know how to locate Lomas, 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.

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You may also contact the Nueces County Sheriff’s Office at (361) 887-2239 or (361) 887-2219 after 5:00 pm.

Interim Chief of Police David Blackmon along with Mayor Paulette Guajardo unveiled a half police vehicle and half taxicab as part of the “Choose Your Ride” campaign.  

This vehicle will be used as a static display to remind our community of the consequences of driving while intoxicated.

The Corpus Christi Police Department reminds our community that there are alternatives to drinking and driving. We encourage the use of a designated driver, taxicab, or rideshare so that you may arrive home safely.

Thank you to Scott Corliss with A/C & R Services for funding the vinyl wrap for the vehicle.

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Nueces County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help to locate Valerie Barrera who has five outstanding warrants with no bond, all warrants are related to forgery and fraud.

Barrera is described as a 37-year-old female, who stands 5’01” feet, weighs approximately 140 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.

If you know how to locate Barrera, 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.

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You may also contact the Nueces County Sheriff’s Office at (361) 887-2239 or (361) 887-2219 after 5:00 pm.

Nueces County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help to locate Enrique Diaz who has an outstanding warrant for Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child (No Bond).    

Diaz is described as a 21-year-old male, who stands 5’11” feet, weighs approximately 250 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.

If you know how to locate Diaz, 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.

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You may also contact the Nueces County Sheriff’s Office at (361) 887-2239 or (361) 887-2219 after 5:00 pm.