All posts by Senior Officer Gena Pena

NUECES COUNTY WANTED PERSON

Nueces County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help to locate 31-year-old Phillip James Fowler (08/24/1986) who has an outstanding warrant out of Nueces County for Assault Family Violence/Impede Breath Circulation/ Bond $50,000.

Fowler is described as a 31-year-old male who stands 6′ 02″, weighs approximately 165 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.

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If you know how to locate Phillip Fowler, call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit the information online at cctexas.com/crimestoppers, it can 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. You may also contact the Nueces County Sheriff’s Office at 887-2239 or 887-2219 after 5:00 pm.

MISSING DISABLED PERSON

*****Update: Mr. Gonzales has been located and has been reunited with his family. Thank you for your assistance in locating him. *****

 

Corpus Christi Police would like help from the public to locate a missing, disabled person.  Mr. George Gonzales was reported missing on April 24, 2018 by family members.  Mr. Gonzales suffers from Alzheimer’s and is in need of medical assistance for additional health concerns.

Mr. Gonzales was last seen in the residential area near Holly/Flynn at approximately 1:00 AM.  Mr. Gonzales is described as a 60-year-old male, who stands 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighs approximately 220 pounds.  Mr. Gonzales is partially bald, with white hair on the sides and light brown eyes.  Mr. Gonzales was last seen wearing a dark-colored t-shirt, black pants, black baseball cap with a red biohazard symbol and wearing eye glasses.  Mr. Gonzales is missing all of his fingers on his right hand and has a noticeable limp while walking.   

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If you have any information or see Mr. Gonzales, please call Corpus Christi Police Department directly by calling 911 or (361) 886-2600.

NARCOTICS OFFICERS SHUT DOWN FLOUR BLUFF DEALER

CCPD Narcotics and Vice Division officers concluded a month’s long investigation into drug dealing in the Flour Bluff Area Tuesday afternoon, serving a search warrant at a residence on the 1200 block of Baywood Lane.  During the search, Investigators found and seized nearly three pounds of hydroponic marijuana, one and a half ounces of THC wax, approximately one ounce of THC oil and three-quarters of an ounce of THC edibles. In addition, Investigators seized $18,000 in cash, three vehicles, two semi-automatic handguns, a shotgun, and a gun safe, all believed to be used in or proceeds from drug sales.

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As a result of the raid, Investigators arrested Eli Copeland (DOB: 9-11-2000), Leslie Garcia (DOB: 3-28-1997), and Amanda McKenzie (DOB: 2-16-1984).  Copeland and Garcia were both charged with manufacture and delivery of a controlled substance, while McKenzie was charged with possession of a controlled substance.  Investigators had received numerous complaints from the community regarding suspected drug dealing from the residence, and used multiple investigative techniques to obtain the search warrant.

MISSING ELDERLY PERSON

Mr. Sanchez has been located and is being reunited with his family.  Thank you for your assistance in locating him. 
Corpus Christi Police would like help from the public to locate a missing, elderly person. Mr. Robert Sanchez was reported missing on April 5, 2018.  Mr. Sanchez suffers from Alzheimer’s and is in need of medical assistance for additional health concerns.
Mr. Sanchez was last seen in the area of Moore Plaza around 11 AM.  Mr. Sanchez is described as an 78-year-old male, who stands 5 feet 11 inches tall, approximately 175 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.  Mr. Sanchez was last seen wearing a two-toned blue and black shirt, navy blue pants, tennis shoes and a black Korean War Veterans Cap.
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If you have any information or see Mr. Sanchez, please call Corpus Christi Police Department directly by calling 911 or (361) 886-2600.

TWO OFFICERS PLACED ON PAID ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE

Date: 04/04/2018  12:29 A.M.
Location: 2300 Block of Capitan Dr.
Case Number: 1804040004

Two Corpus Christi Police Officers have been placed on paid administrative leave due to their involvement in the officer involved shooting.   This incident occurred in the early morning hours of April 04, 2018.  The administrative leave is in accordance with current  department practice and policy.

Senior Officer Gilbert Cantu has been a police officer with the Corpus Christi Police Department for 6 years.  Officer Gabriel Cantu has been a police officer with the Corpus Christi Police Department for 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.

See attached link for additional information regarding the incident.

https://ccpdblotter.com/2018/04/04/home-invasion-robbery-officer-involved-shooting/

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POLICE NEED YOUR HELP TO LOCATE MISSING DISABLED TEEN

UPDATE: Jonathan has been found safe and is back with his family.

Corpus Christi Police Officers would like help from the public to locate a missing, disabled teen.

Jonathan Galvan was reported missing on April 1, 2018 and was last seen approximately one hour ago.   Jonathan is a special needs child and has the mentality of a 5-year-old.
Jonathan was last seen walking away from a business in the 4700 block of Ayers.  Jonathan is described as a 16-year-old male who stands 5 feet 10 inches tall, approximately 135 pounds, with dark brown hair and brown eyes.  Jonathan was last seen wearing a green or blue polo shirt, which was tucked in, blue jeans and a belt.

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If you have any information or see Jonathan, please call Corpus Christi Police Department directly by calling 911 or (361) 886-2600.

NUECES COUNTY WANTED SUBJECTS

Nueces County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help to locate 4 wanted subjects.

27-year-old Joe Tunchez (08/01/1990) who has an outstanding warrant out of Nueces County for Probation Violation/ Assault/No Bond. Tunchez is described as a 27-year-old male who stands 5′ 04″, weighs approximately 195 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.

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Joe Tunchez

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28-year-old Adan Urtado (03/12/1990) who has an outstanding warrant out of Nueces County for Probation Violation/ Assault/No Bond. Urtado is described as a 28-year-old male who stands 5′ 04″, weighs approximately 150 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.

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Adan Urtado

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37-year-old Raul Luna (09/18/1980) who has an outstanding warrant out of Nueces County for Motion to Revoke/ Assault/No Bond. Luna is described as a 37-year-old male who stands 5′ 06″, weighs approximately 175 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.

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Raul Luna

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38-year-old Tremaine Young (03/27/1979) who has an outstanding warrant out of Nueces County for Failure to Appear/ Burglary of Habitation/No Bond. Young is described as a 38-year-old male who stands 6′ 06″, weighs approximately 185 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.

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Tremaine Young

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If you know how to locate any of these fugitives, call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit the information online at cctexas.com/crimestoppers, it can 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.  You may also contact the Nueces County Sheriff’s Office at 887-2239 or 887-2219 after 5:00 pm.

PERSON OF INTEREST IN COLEMAN HOMICIDE

Date: March 14, 2018 12:21 P.M.
Location: 2000 Block of Coleman Avenue
Offense: Murder
Case Number: 1803140059

Investigators are looking to speak to a person of interest in the city’s most recent homicide which occurred on Coleman Street.  The images below are of a female, with pink hair, that Detectives would like to speak with.

If you have any information about this murder, or if you can identify the person of interest, please call Corpus Christi Police Robbery & Homicide Detectives at 886-2950 or 886-2781.  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 www.cctexas.com/crimestoppers.

 

Information provided to Crime Stoppers is anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you a cash reward.

POLICE NEED HELP TO LOCATE MISSING PERSON

****Mr. Kirsey has been located safe. Thank you for all of your help!****
Corpus Christi Police would like help from the public to locate a missing, elderly person. Jim Kirksey was reported missing on March 21, 2018.  Mr. Kirksey suffers from Dementia and is in need of medical assistance.
Jim was last seen in the area of Memorial Medical Center around 6 am this morning.  Mr. Kirksey is described as an 82-year-old male, who stands 6 feet 2 inches tall, approximately 190 pounds, with white hair and blue eyes.  Mr. Kirksey was last seen wearing a blue and white checkered shirt, blue jeans and Sperry brand shoes.
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If you have any information or see Mr. Kirksey, please call Corpus Christi Police Department directly by calling 911 or (361) 886-2600.

TWO MURDER WARRANTS ISSUED IN COLEMAN HOMICIDE

Date: Wednesday, March 14, 2018 12:21 PM
Location: 2000 Block of Coleman
Incident:  Murder
Case Number: 1803140059

Corpus Christi Detectives are asking for your help to locate 31-year-old Ismael Castillo (01/11/1987) who has three outstanding warrants for his arrest.   Castillo is wanted for Murder ($375,000 Bond), Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon ($375,000 Bond), along with a warrant out of San Patricio County for UUMV ($200,000 Bond).  

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Ismael Castillo

Castillo is described as a 31-year-old male who stands 6 feet tall, weighs approximately 240 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.  Castillo has a tattoo on the right side of his face, one on the left side of his face and one on the nape of the neck.

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Corpus Christi Detectives are also asking for your help to locate 36-year-old Ricardo Acuna (07/21/1981) who has 5 outstanding warrants for his arrest.   Acuna is wanted for Murder ($750,000 Bond), Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon ($100,000 Bond) and three Motion to Revoke Probation Violations (All No Bond).

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Ricardo Acuna 

Acuna is described as a 36-year-old male who stands 5 feet 10 inches tall, weighs approximately 200 pounds, with dark brown hair and black eyes.  Acuna has a tattoo on the right side of his neck.

The warrants stem from the investigation into the city’s most recent homicide which occurred on Coleman Street.

If you know how to locate Ismael Castillo or Ricardo Acuna, call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at cctexas.com/crimestoppers.  The information you provide to Crime Stoppers is anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you a cash reward.