Date: December 05, 2020
Location: Ayers, Agnes and IH69 FWY SB
Offense: Aggravated Robbery
Case Number: 2012050116, 2012050117, 2012060017

Corpus Christi Police Department Investigators need your help identifying two suspects believed to be involved in at least three aggravated robberies.

On December 05, 2020 between the hours of 8:30 PM and 11:00 PM Officers were dispatched to the three separate convenience stores for Aggravated Robberies; on the 1600 block of Ayers, 2300 block of Agnes and on the 3900 block of IH 69 FWY SB. 

While in the commission of each Robbery, ones of the males displayed a handgun with a red bandana tied around the weapon and demanded cash from the employee, while the other acted as a lookout. The suspects were able to get away with undisclosed amount of cash in each robbery.  The description given for the suspects was the same for each robbery, we are actively seeking help from the public to identify these two suspects.

The first suspect is described as a Hispanic male, 18-25 years of age, approximately 5’06-5’08”, 185-200 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. The suspect was wearing a black jacket, red t-shirt, black pants and black slide-on sandals. 

The second suspect is described as a Black male, 18-25 years of age, 5’08”-5’10”, approximately 155pounds, bald with brown eyes.  The suspect was wearing a black jacket, blue t-shirt, black face-mask, black beanie hat, green warmups and white shoes. 

The suspects were seen getting into an orange or red in color Jeep Gladiator Truck. 

If you can identify either of these suspects, or have any additional information about these crimes, call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit the information online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C=&T=. Crime Stoppers guarantees to keep your identity anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you a cash reward of up to $2,500.

Date: Sunday, December 20^th
Time: 3:46 am
Location: 600 Shoreline Boulevard
Offense: Murder
Case Number: 2012200019

On Sunday, December 20th, at approximately 3:46 am officers were dispatched to 600 Shoreline for a shooting victim that had been transported to the hospital.

When the officers arrived, they contacted all the males that were in the vehicle and found that the front passenger, a 23-year-old male, had been shot. Detectives with the Homicide Section responded to the scene to begin their investigation.

During the investigation the detectives determined that the driver of the vehicle, 20-year-old Robert Benavides, was the offender. He was placed into custody and charged with Murder with a $500,000.00 bond.

This is still an active and ongoing investigation and if anyone has any additional information related to this Homicide, you are asked to contact the Corpus Christi Police Department at (361) 886-2840. You may also call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477). Information provided to Crime Stoppers is anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you a cash reward.

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Date: Saturday December 19^th
Time: 1:21 am
Location: 1500 Ocean Drive (Cole Park Amphitheatre)
Offense: Homicide
Case: 2012190013

On Saturday December 19^th at 1:21 am Officers were dispatched to the 1500 Block of Ocean Drive at the Cole Park Amphitheatre for shots fired.

When the officers arrived, they found that 3 adult individuals had been shot. A 36-year-old female sustained serious injuries, 37-year-old male sustained non-life-threatening injuries, and a 58-year-old male was deceased.

Homicide Detectives responded to the scene, began to investigate, and were quickly able to identify the offender as 21-year-old Jimmie Williams. The Gang Unit began to search the city, located Jimmie Williams and place him into custody. Jimmie Williams bond was set at $1,000,000.00 for Murder and Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon.

This is still an active and ongoing investigation and if anyone has any additional information related to this Homicide, you are asked to contact the Corpus Christi Police Department at (361) 886-2840. You may also call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477). Information provided to Crime Stoppers is anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you a cash reward.

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Date: Wednesday December 16^th
Time: 10:15 pm
Location: 4300 Surfside
Offense: Homicide

On Wednesday, December 16^th, at approximately 10:15 pm officers were dispatched to the 4300 block of Surfside Boulevard for a shooting. When the officers arrived, they found a 22-year-old Hispanic Male deceased in the parking lot and requested Robbery Homicide Detectives to the scene.

The Homicide Detectives conducted their investigation and were able to identify 18-year-old Nathan Iruegas as the offender. On December 17^th at approximately 7:00 am the Detectives secured a warrant with a $1,000,000.00 bond for his arrest. Due to the extensive search by Corpus Christ Police officers and the United States Marshal Task Force Nathan turned himself into the Nueces County Jail today at 10:42 am.

We have updated the post with a current booking photo.

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Date: 11-08-20
Time: 11:52 pm
Location: 400 Osage
Offense: Murder

The Detectives of the Criminal Investigation Division are attempting to contact person of interest, 18-year-old Jayden Gutierrez, about a homicide that occurred on the 400 Block of Osage. Jayden is a Hispanic male 5’5” 140 lbs. with Brown hair and Brown eyes.

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If you have any information contact the Police Department at 261-886-2600 or if you would like to be anonymous you can call Crime Stoppers at 361-888-TIPS (8477).

A message from
Chief of Police Mike Markle,

Today I tested positive for COVID-19, I am feeling fine and expect a positive recovery. I will continue to work from home for the next two weeks during my quarantine while Assistant Chief David Blackmon handles duties at the Main Police Station. 

Despite my best efforts to protect myself I tested positive for the virus. Anyone can get COVID-19 and I encourage all of our community to follow the protocols given by the Health Department. We as a community have to take the virus seriously, for ourselves and the ones we care for.

Thank you for your continued support and God Bless you all.
Chief of Police Mike Markle

On Monday, December 14^th, 2020 at approximately 5:45 am a light-colored pick-up drove in the area of 900 Cunningham Street and 3900 Willow Street. An occupant in the vehicle discharging a weapon and stuck a residence in each neighborhood with no injuries to the occupants.

The vehicle appears to be a light colored 4-door pickup, possibly a Ford F-150 with running boards. The Corpus Christi Police Department is asking for our community’s help in identifying the suspect vehicle and or the occupants.

If you have any information on the suspect vehicle or occupants contact Detective K. Rodriguez at 361-886-2843 or if you would like to be anonymous you can call Crime Stoppers at 361-888-TIPS.

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.
Exit your car on the curb side of the street if possible.

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.

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Date: 11/27/2020
Location: 7900 block of Grizzly
Incident: Murder, Aggravated Assault
Case Number: 2011270092

Corpus Christi Police Investigators have worked tirelessly to solve a recent murder which occurred November 27, 2020 on the 7900 block of Grizzly.

Detectives with our Homicide/Robbery Unit were able to identify and obtain an arrest warrant for a suspect, 17-year-old Eddie Quesada.

On December 09, 2020 the U.S. Marshals-Gulf Coast Violent Offenders Fugitive Task Force located and transported Quesada to the Corpus Christi Police Department to be interviewed by Detectives.  He was later transported to the City Detention Center for processing.

Quesada is currently being held on charges of Murder ($1,000,000 Bond), Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon ($150,000 Bond).

This is still an active and ongoing investigation and if anyone has any additional information related to this Homicide, you are asked to contact the Corpus Christi Police Department 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: 11/15/2020
Location: 4800 Mable St.
Incident: Credit Card Abuse
Case Number: 2011150110

Corpus Christi Police Detectives need your help identifying these two suspects involved in a credit card abuse case. Officers were contacted by a victim who told officers that she checked her statements and discovered suspicious charges. The victim contacted the businesses and attempted to get video of the incidents. Detectives followed up and obtained the video from 2 separate incidents. The suspects are suspected of using the credit card at a local restaurant and grocery store.

The male suspect is seen wearing slip on style shoes, torn blue jeans, a dark hoodie with lettering and a orange or red hat. The female has long black hair, wearing a sleeveless black dress and sandals.

If you know the identity of these two suspects or have any information about this crime, call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit the information online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C=&T=, it could earn you a cash reward. The information you provide to Crime Stoppers is anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you a cash reward.