All posts by Senior Officer Gena Pena

SCHOOL PLACED ON LOCKDOWN OUT OF PRECAUTION

At approximately 2:29 pm officers responded to a call for an aggravated assault at a location located on the 13600 block of Northwest Blvd.   

As a result of the proximity to a local school, the school was placed on lockdown out of an abundance of caution.   

The suspect involved in the incident has been detained.  The victim was transported to a local hospital. 

No suspects are outstanding.

The school lockdown has been lifted.     

NO ACTIVE SHOOTER

Update 2:53 PM

At approximately 2:07 pm, on Thursdsay, March 23, 2023, a report of an active shooter was called in for the campus of Collegiate High School.

The entire campus was cleared by police personnel. We can confirm that there is no threat to the school and there are no injuries.  We can also confirm that this call was a hoax, the source of the call is currently being investigated.  

The safety and security of our citizens is our highest priority, and we take all threats made toward our campuses, students, and staff seriously.    

Students are safe and will be released per CCISD protocol.

Update: 2:25 PM

Officers were dispatched to Collegiate High school located at 101 Baldwin for reports of a shooting in progress. Upon receiving the call, CCPD responded and secured the perimeter and immediately began clearing the campus.

At this time, officers have found no evidence to suggest that there is an active threat or that a shooting occurred at the location. Although we believe the phone call was a hoax, officers will conduct a thorough search of the campus.

Original Post:

Officers are responding to an unverified report of an active shooter at Collegiate High School located at 101 Baldwin.

Officers are actively assessing and securing the campus to ensure the safety of our students and staff.

This appears to be a hoax call.

HELP US IDENTIFY PERSON OF INTREREST IN ARSON CASE

At approximately 3:29 am on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, a Corpus Christi Police Department Officer was responding to a call when he observed smoke and embers blowing in the area.  The officer was able to locate an active fire at a business located on the 5200 block of Weber.

It was determined that the fire originated in the back patio of the location and Fire Investigators later determined that the fire was set intentionally. 

Investigators are looking to identify a person of interest in the video and still image.  If you recognize the individual in the photo, please call Crime Stoppers. 

If you know who is responsible, or have any additional information about this crime, call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at www.cctexas.com/crimestoppers.  Crime Stoppers guarantees to keep your identity anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you up to $2,500 dollars in cash.

MISSING PERSON

Update March 06, 2023: Babe Nobblen has been located safely. Thank you for assistance.

Corpus Christi Police Investigators would like help from the public to locate a missing person.

Babe Nobblen was reported missing by family members on February 27, 2023.  Babe was last seen at an apartment complex located on the 2200 block of N Padre Island Drive on or about February 26, 2023.  

Babe is described as a 21-year-old black  female who stands 4 feet 11 inches tall, weighs approximately 165 pounds, with multi-color hair and brown eyes.  Babe is also known to wear eyeglasses, as seen in the photo.  

Babe was last known to be attempting to travel to either San Antonio, Texas or Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; but she may still be in the Corpus Christi area.  

If you have any information that may assist Investigators or know the whereabouts of Babe, please call Corpus Christi Police Department directly by calling (361) 886-2840 or by calling (361) 886-2600.

ARRESTS MADE IN RECENT HOMICIDE

At 4:46 PM on Monday, February 13, 2023, officers were dispatched to 4900 block of Ayers in reference to a shooting.   All involved parties had left the scene prior to officers arrival.  Officers investigated and were able to  locate a crime scene at the location.  

A short time later a shooting victim arrived at a local hospital.  The 19-year-old victim was transported to a local hospital by a third party, he later succumbed to his injuries.  

Through their investigation, Homicide Detectives followed up on several leads and were able to identify two suspects.  On Monday, February 13, 2023, Detectives were able to secure an arrest warrant for 39-year-old Benjamin Peña for Murder ($500,000 Bond) and for 18-year-old Devin Peña for Murder ($500,000).  

At approximately 10:54 am on Thursday, February 16, 2023, Officers with the US Marshals Gulf Coast Violent Offender Fugitive Task Force gathered information on the whereabouts of Benjamin Peña and Devin Peña.  Officers assigned to our Directed Patrol Unit assisted by conducting a traffic stop at the intersection of Cosner and Mahan and were able to take both males into custody, without incident.   

Benjamin Peña And Devin Peña were transported to the main station to be interviewed and were later transported to the City Detention Center for processing.

If you have any information about this murder, please call Corpus Christi Police Robbery & Homicide Detectives 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=.

THIRD ARREST MADE IN PERSIMMON HOMICIDE

On Monday, February 7, 2023, the third suspect involved in the Persimmon homicide, was taken into custody.  

22-year-old Jacob Salomon was medically cleared and transported to the Corpus Christi Police Department to be interviewed by Detectives.  Salomon was later transported to the City Detention Center for processing.   

Salomon was booked in on one count of Murder ($1,000,000 bond). 

Jacob Salomon

This is still an active and ongoing investigations 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.

For additional details on the original case, please reference: CITY’S LATEST HOMICIDE | CCPD Blotter (wordpress.com)

UPDATE ON PERSIMMON HOMICIDE | CCPD Blotter (wordpress.com)

UPDATE ON PERSIMMON HOMICIDE

On Monday, February 6, 2023, Corpus Christi Police Officers continued their investigation into the city’s latest homicide, which occurred on the 2700 block of Persimmon Street.

19-year-old Freddy Davis and 22-yer-old Attrieon Sherrill were immediately detained on scene.  Both Davis and Sherrill were transported to the Corpus Christi Police Department to be interviewed by Detectives and were later transported to the City Detention Center for processing.  A third suspect, described as a 22-year-old male has not been booked in, pending medical clearance. 

Both Davis and Sherrill were booked on one count of Murder ($1,000,000 Bond).

Freddy Davis
Attrieon Sherrill

This is still an active and ongoing investigations 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.

For additional details on the original case, please reference: CITY’S LATEST HOMICIDE | CCPD Blotter (wordpress.com)

US MARSHALS WANTED SUBJECT

U.S. Marshals Gulf Coast Violent Offenders Fugitive Task Force Officers are asking for your help to locate Jason Lazo who has an outstanding warrant for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon (No Bond).

Lazo is described as a 42-year-old male, who stands 5’07” feet, weighs approximately 210 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.  Lazo has multiple tattoos on his chest, neck, face and arms.  Lazo also has an extensive history and is to be considered armed and dangerous. 

If you know how to locate Lazo, 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.

CITY’S LATEST HOMICIDE

Date: Sunday, February 5, 2023, 11:27 pm
Offense: Homicide
Location: 2700 block of Persimmon
Case Number: 2302050118

At approximately 11:27 pm officers were dispatched to the 2700 block of Persimmon Street, in reference to a shooting in progress.  Upon arrival, officers located several shooting victims on scene along with a 20-year-old female who had succumbed to her injuries.  

Responding officers administered life savings measures on scene until medic units arrived, at which point a total of 4 additional victims were transported to local hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries. 

Preliminary information revealed that several occupants arrived by vehicle at the residence on Persimmon, where a disturbance ensued.  The situation escalated and firearms were discharged by both parties.  We do want to clarify that this was not a random act of violence, and the parties were known to each other.   

Homicide Investigators have been actively investigating this incident, all suspects have been identified and there no suspects or parties outstanding. Investigators are still actively conducting interviews; updates will be provided as they are made available for release.

If you have any information about this homicide, please call Corpus Christi Police Robbery & Homicide Detectives 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=.