If you are looking for a challenging and fulfilling job, consider applying as a 9-1-1 MetroCom Dispatcher. A dispatcher serves the entire county, not only law enforcement, but fire and medical emergency services.

We are currently seeking qualified applicants who are seeking a challenging career as a MetroCom 9-1-1 Dispatcher. If you would like to become a MetroCom 9-1-1 dispatcher either select this link https://www.cctexas.com/…/police…/9-1-1-dispatchers or use the QR code to the Corpus Christi Career Space.

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A local man has been ordered to federal prison for conspiring to entice a minor to engage in sexually explicit conduct for the purpose of producing child pornography. 

53-year-old Santos Gonzalez pleaded guilty on March 2, 2021.  On May 28, 2021, U.S. District Court Judge Drew B. Tipton sentenced Gonzalez to 420 months in prison. 

At the time of his plea, Gonzalez admitted to soliciting co-defendant Diana Martinez to produce and send illicit photographs of a minor victim. 

Forensic analysis of accounts belonging to Gonzalez and Martinez revealed they communicated between Jan. 21, 2016, and May 20, 2020. Throughout the thousands of pages of communication, Gonzalez expressed wanting to have sexual intercourse with the minor victim. Gonzalez would offer food, groceries, gifts, and other items of monetary value in exchange for Martinez sending nude photographs of the child.

Eventually, Gonzalez no longer used Martinez as an intermediary, directly soliciting the minor victim for sex.

Gonzalez will remain in custody pending transfer to a U.S. Bureau of Prisons facility to be determined in the near future. Martinez is scheduled to be sentenced July 28 before Judge Tipton.

Corpus Christi Police Department’s Internet Crimes Against Children Unit along with Homeland Security Investigations conducted the investigation, with assistance from the Texas Department of Public Safety.

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Missing person alerts are used to get information out to the public in hope of receiving tips and then leads to the recovery of a person in danger.  
There are currently six different types of alerts and each categorize a different type of missing or abducted individual.

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AMBER Alert
Notifies the public when a child has been abducted and is believed to be in danger of sexual assault, bodily injury, or death.

Silver Alert
Notifies the public of a missing older adult with a documented mental condition.

Blue Alert
Notifies the public of a wanted violent criminal who has killed or seriously wounded a local, state, or federal law enforcement officer.

Endangered Missing Persons Alert
Notifies the public of a missing person (of any age) with an intellectual disability.

Camo Alert
Notifies the public of a missing current or former member of the United States armed forces, including the National Guard or a reserve or auxiliary unit of any branch of the armed forces who is struggling with mental illness.

CLEAR
Notifies the public of missing, kidnapped, or abducted adult or adults who are in immediate danger of injury or death.

For more information on the Alert types visit the Texas Department of Public Safety website. https://www.dps.texas.gov/section/intelligence-counterterrorism/amber-silver-blue-endangered-missing-persons-camo-clear-alert

Date: Friday, June 04, 2021
Offense: Capital Murder, Injury to a Child
Case Number: 2106040079

At approximately 4:33 pm on Friday, June 04, 2021, officers were dispatched to a local hospital reference an injury to a child.

When the officers arrived, they were advised that a 4-year-old child was being treated for life-threatening injuries. Officers were later updated that the child passed from his injuries.

Detectives with the Family Violence Section of the Criminal Investigation Division continued their investigation and on June 09, 2021, two warrants were applied for and secured: one for the mother’s boyfriend, 27-year-old Ezekiel Ramirez and a second warrant for the mother of the child, 27-year-old Bethany Longoria.

On June 09, 2021, Ezekiel Ramirez was arrested on the outstanding warrant for Murder ($750,00 Bond). Ezekiel was interviewed by Investigators and was later transported to the City Detention Center for processing.

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On June 09, 2021, Bethany Longoria was arrested on the outstanding warrant for Injury to a Child by Omission ($750,000 Bond). Bethany was interviewed by Investigators and was later transported to the City Detention Center for processing.

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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 at 361-886-2600. 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: May 10, 2021
Offense: Injury to a Child
Location: 6400 Block of Weber
Case Number: 2105100100

At approximately 3:05 pm on Monday May 10th officers were dispatched to the 6400 block of Weber for an unconscious infant.

When the officers arrived, they located a 1-year-old child who was not responsive. Officers attempted to provide life-saving measures before medics arrived and transported the child to a local hospital, where she later passed from her injuries.

Detectives with the Family Violence Section of the Criminal Investigation Division responded to the scene in an effort to investigate. During the investigation they discovered enough cause to arrest the mother’s boyfriend, 31-year-old Mark Hernandez, for Injury to a Child.

Investigators continued their investigation and on June 06, 2021, a warrant was applied for and secured for the mother of the child, 23-year-old Briana Garcia.

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On June 09, 2021, Briana Garcia was arrested on the outstanding warrant for Injury to a Child by Omission ($500,00 Bond). Briana was interviewed by Investigators and was later transported to the City Detention Center for processing.

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 at 361-886-2600. 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 8:50 am this morning, Jezabel and Zaylee Zamora were located safely at a residence on the 6400 block of Weber. Jezabel and Zaylee have since been reunited with their family.

The arrests of Kristian Garcia and Rodrick Garcia, along with the recovery of Jezabel and Zaylee Zamora were the direct result of countless hours of diligent investigation and teamwork with our federal counterparts.

Kristian Garcia was taken into police custody at approximately 9:00 am on several outstanding warrants for: Murder ($1,000,000 Bond), Aggravated Robbery ($100,000 bond), and two counts of Aggravated Kidnapping.  Kristian Garcia will be transported to the City Detention Center for processing.

Rodrick Garcia was arrested at approximately 2:00 pm on June 09, 2021 on the 5100 block of Flynn Parkway.  Rodrick was charged with the following outstanding warrants: Kidnapping ($100,000 Bond) and two additional warrants out of Victoria County for Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 and Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 2.

We want to thank our Investigators with the Family Violence and Homicide/Robbery Sections of our Criminal Investigations Division, Officers with our Patrol Division, Gang Unit, SWAT Unit, HNT Unit and Organized Crime Unit.  We also want to thank our Federal counterparts with FBI Corpus Christi, FBI Houston, FBI San Antonio, National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and US Marshal Violent Offender Fugitive Task Force.

Lastly, we want to thank the community and media for their assistance.  Your efforts in bringing awareness and remaining observant were crucial in safely locating Jezabel and Zaylee.

For additional information about the kidnapping, please see: https://ccpdblotter.com/2021/06/08/32697/

In relation to the Kidnapping investigation from June 08, 2021, investigators have identified an accomplice that worked alongside Kristian Garcia.  As a result, a warrant has been secured for 26-year-old Rodrick Garcia for Kidnapping ($100,000 Bond). 

Rodrick is described as a white male, who stands 5’08”, weighs approximately 165 pounds, with dark brown hair and brown eyes. 

Investigators are still seeking assistance from the public to locate the whereabouts of Jezabel and Zaylee Zamora, if you see either, please call 911 immediately. 

Both pictures of Rodrick are from 2020, he may or may not currently have facial hair. 

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If you know the whereabouts of Rodrick Garcia, or have any additional information about this kidnapping, call the Corpus Christi Police Department at 911. Information may be provided to investigators anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C=&T=. If the information you provide leads to an arrest, it could earn you a cash reward.

For additional information about the kidnapping, please see: https://ccpdblotter.com/2021/06/08/32697/

Update: We can confirm that the White Cadillac Escalade that was used in the kidnapping has been recovered by officers. We are no longer looking for that vehicle. At this time, we do not have verified information to release about a new vehicle. As soon as we have credible and verified information to release, we will do so on our blotter page.

Date: Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Location: 6800 block of Windy Creek
Offense: Aggravated Kidnapping

At approximately 3:17 pm on today’s date, officers were dispatched to the 6800 block of Windy Creek Dr for a kidnapping.

Upon arrival, officers were informed that 24-year-old Kristian Garica entered the residence of his ex-girlfriend, 18-year-old Jezabel Zamora without consent.  The reporting party told officers that Kristian forced Jezabel and her 1-year-old daughter Zaylee Zamora to leave with him against their will and they are believed to be in danger. All parties were last seen leaving in a white in color, 2007 Cadillac Escalade with Texas plates (4SJKC)

Suspect Kristian Garcia is described as a 24-year-old male, who stands 5’07”, weighs approximately 160 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.  Kristian has a scar on his face and visible tattoos on both forearms.   Kristian was last seen wearing a white hoodie.

Jezabel Zamora is described as an 18-year-old female, who stands 4’11”, weighs approximately 97 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes, she was last seen wearing a camo tank top and blue jeans.  Jezabel has the following tattoos: Medusa tattoo on left thigh, rose on right forearm, tattoo of name Zaylee on left shoulder. 

Zaylee Zamora is described as a female, who stands 2’2”, weighs 25 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.

Kristian Garcia currently has the following active warrants; Murder ($1,000,000 Bond), Aggravated Robbery ($100,000 Bond). 

Investigators are seeking help from the public to locate the whereabouts of Jezabel Zamora and Zaylee Zamora.  Investigators have already submitted the required paperwork for an Amber Alert as well as a Clear Alert.

If you see the suspect vehicle or either Jezabel, Zaylee or Kristian, or have any additional information about this kidnapping, call the Corpus Christi Police Department at 911. Information may be provided to investigators anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C=&T=. If the information you provide leads to an arrest, it could earn you a cash reward.

If you are looking for a challenging and fulfilling job, consider applying as a 9-1-1 MetroCom Dispatcher.

A dispatcher serves the entire county, not only law enforcement, but fire and medical emergency services.

We are currently seeking qualified applicants who are seeking a challenging career as a MetroCom 9-1-1 Dispatcher.

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If you would like to become a MetroCom 9-1-1 dispatcher either select this link https://www.cctexas.com/departments/police-department/9-1-1-dispatchers or use the QR code to the Corpus Christi Career Space.

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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.