Nationally, 2020 was a record-breaking year with more than 37,872 reports of online enticement reports which was a 97% increase over 2019.

HOW TO PROTECT CHILDRED
Monitor your child’s computer and phone usage.
Know what apps your child is using.
Know your child’s username and passwords.
Control access to chat rooms or instant messaging.
Educate yourself about digital devices, apps, and the internet.

HOW CHILDREN CAN PROTECT THEMSELVES
Do not give out personal information or arrange face to face meeting with someone you have met online.
Do not take, keep, or send inappropriate pictures of yourself or others.
Remember that online posts are forever. Do not post images or comments that you would not want to see on a job or college application.

For invaluable information for both parents and children we recommend https://www.missingkids.org/netsmartz

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The Corpus Christi Police Department would like for everyone to enjoy the Wings Over South Texas Air Show and Buc Carnival this weekend.

For the safety of everyone involved, both directions of Shoreline will be closed from the American Bank Center to Park Ave. You should expect traffic congestion and arrive early to find parking. During the weekend show there will be no enforcement of parking meter violations.

For the safety of the pilots, and the public, the Federal Aviation Administration requires a safe airspace for a 3-mile radius.  The use of drones or kites from North Beach to Cole Park and Staples to the Bayfront will be prohibited.

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The Corpus Christi Police Department Auto Theft Task Force will be conducting 68A inspections on the first and third Tuesday starting May 2021. The inspections will be held at the Corpus Christi Police Department Impound Lot located at 5485 Greenwood Drive.

The inspections will start at 9:00 am to 11:00 am and customers must be in line by 10:00 am.

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On April 2, 2021 Senior Officer Javier Segovia was eating lunch while on duty when he observed a man in the restaurant coughing, choking on his food, and waving his hands in panic.

Senior Officer Segovia immediately went to the man’s aid, administered the Heimlich maneuver, and successfully dislodging the food from his throat. Due to the officers quick action he was able to provide immediate first aid and saved the man’s life.

On April 22, 2021 Senior Officer Javier Segovia was awarded the Life Saving Ribbon.

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Date: Monday, April 04, 2021
Offense: Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle, Credit Card Abuse
Case Number: 2104030041

Corpus Christi Police Detectives need your help identifying this trio of suspects who stole a vehicle and then used a credit card that was inside the vehicle to make several unauthorized purchases.

On April 04, 2021, a victim reported that in the overnight hours, his 2016 White in color Chevrolet Traverse was stolen from outside his apartment. The trio later made several authorized purchases at local businesses.

There are three suspects, two young males and one young female that you will see in the attached video. The trio was seen leaving one of the parking lots where they used the stolen credit card, in a 4-door dark in color passenger car.

If you have any information about this crime and want to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 888-tips (8477) or submit the information online at http://www.cctexas.com/crimestoppers . If the information you provide leads to an arrest, you could earn a cash reward.

An anti-prostitution operation conducted by the Corpus Christi Police Department’s Narcotics and Vice Investigations Division Thursday afternoon resulted in the arrests of two women on charges of prostitution. A 49-year-old woman was charged with State Jail Felony prostitution, due to previous prostitution convictions. A 50-year-old woman was also charged with State Jail Felony prostitution, due to prior convictions. The women were arrested after they solicited an undercover CCPD Officer for sex acts in exchange for money. The operation targeted several north and west side neighborhoods frequented by prostitutes.

NVID 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 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 District Attorney’s Office.

One of the women during Friday’s operation agreed to participate and was accepted into the program, the other was deemed ineligible. Since its inception in 2013, 355 men and women have been arrested for prostitution during these operations, 150 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, volunteer or donate, 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.

Date:  Monday, April 12, 2021
Offense: Credit Card Abuse, Theft
Case Number: 2104130044, 2104130045

Corpus Christi Police Detectives need your help identifying these suspects who stole a purse and then used the stolen credit cards to make several unauthorized charges.  

On April 12, 2021 at approximately 3:00 PM two suspects worked together to steal a wallet from a shopper at a local grocery store.  The unidentified female distracted the victim by asking the her for assistance with reading a label, while the male suspect stole the wallet from the shopping cart.  

The male suspect is described as an adult male, wearing a blue in color Chicago Cubs Jersey, Blue Jeans and Red Shoes.  The female was described as wearing a head scarf, multi-colored yoga pants, pink shirt and she has a noticeable limp on her right side.  

The suspects then went to several local stores and made several unauthorized charges, totaling over $2,500.  

The suspects were seen leaving in a Black in color van, possibly a Chrysler Town and Country.    

If you have any information about this crime and want to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 888-tips (8477) or submit the information online at http://www.cctexas.com/crimestoppers .  If the information you provide leads to an arrest, you could earn a cash reward.

Nueces County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help to locate Valerie Barrera who has two outstanding warrants; for 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.

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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.

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 Jordan Walker who has two outstanding warrants; for Assault on Public Servant and Manufacturing or Delivering Controlled Substance (No Bond).

Walker is described as a 35-year-old male, who stands 5’10” feet, weighs approximately 220 pounds, with brown hair and green eyes.

If you know how to locate Walker, 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.

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

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

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

Senior Officer Charles Tanner has been a police officer with the Corpus Christi Police Department for 6.5 years.

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Officer Armando Cisneros has been a police officer with the Corpus Christi Police Department for 2.5 years. 

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Officer Remington Strickland has been a police officer with the Corpus Christi Police Department for 2.5 years.

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Officer Gerry Montelongo has been a police officer with the Corpus Christi Police Department for 2.5 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