******UPDATE******
Date: April 09, 2017
Location: 5500 Lipes
Event: Missing Person
Case Number: 1504090113
This missing person, Robbie Maier, has been located and she is safe.
The Corpus Christi Police Department would like to thank the public who assisted in searching for Robbie after she was seen on media reports.
Date: Sunday, April 09, 2017
Location: 5500 Lipes
Incident: Missing Person
Case Number: 1704090113
Corpus Christi Police Detectives would like help from the public to locate a missing person.
Robbie Maier was reported missing on April 09, 2017 and may be in need of medical assistance. Robbie was last seen on Friday, April 07, 2017 at a Senior Living Center in the 5500 block of Lipes.
Robbie is described as a 60-year-old female who stands 5 feet 6 inches tall, weighs about 230 pounds, and has blonde hair and brown eyes.
If you have any information or know the whereabouts of Robbie Maier please call Corpus Christi Police Department directly at (361) 886-2600. For additional information, please contact Corpus Christi Police Department Homicide/Robbery Detective R.L. Garcia at 361-886-2850 or 361-774-5630.
Date: Friday, March 31, 2017, 10:24 PM -Saturday, April 01, 2017, 12:18 AM
Location: Various Locations
Offense: Aggravated Assault w/Deadly Weapon
Case Numbers: 1703310154, 1703310165, 1703310170, 1704010002, 1704010005
Two males were taken into custody early Saturday morning for a series of robberies that began on Friday night at approximately 10:24 PM, ending when they were captured by Corpus Christi Police at approximately 12:18 AM.
Corpus Christi Police responded to several complaints of two Hispanic Males, displaying a handgun, while threatening and demanding money from victims in various locations throughout the city. It should be noted that in two of the incidents a handgun was fired, placing the victims in further fear. The last victim in this string of robberies was able to provide a description of the males, along with a license plate of the vehicle used by the Offenders. Officers were then able to locate the vehicle, which is described as a white in color 4-door Nissan Altima.
The Offenders attempted to evade from Officers in the noted vehicle and later on foot.
Both males, Antonio Aguilera (10/18/97) and Elijah Cantu (09/23/83) were apprehended by Corpus Christi Police Officers and were later identified by victims through field Identification.
Aguilera was charged with Evading in a Vehicle and both Aguliera and Cantu were charged with Aggravated Robbery, two counts of Possession of a Control Substance, Possession of Marijuana, Evading on Foot, Resisting Arrest and Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon.
Date: Saturday, April 01, 2017, 01:35 AM
Location: 4650 Kostoryz
Offense: Aggravated Assault w/Deadly Weapon
Case Number: 1704010012
Corpus Christi Police arrested Mauricio Martinez (04/05/88) for Aggravated Assault w/Deadly Weapon after Officers investigated a stabbing at a Bar.
Corpus Christi Police Officers initially responded to 4650 Kostoryz, reference a report of a stabbing. Upon arrival, they discovered a 41-year-old male who had sustained 2 severe lacerations to his arm and torso. Officers administered critical first aid by applying a tourniquet to the male, at which point Medics arrived to further treat the victim. The 41-year-old male advised that he was attempting to break up a scuffle in the parking lot, when he was stabbed by an unknown male.
Through the investigation Officers followed up on leads that led them to the 700 block of Villa, where they arrested Martinez for Aggravated Assault w/Deadly Weapon.
Date: Sunday, April 02, 2017, 11:33 AM
Location: 1000 Vaky
Offense: Criminally Negligent Homicide
Case Number: 1704020058
Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of Vaky, reference a 2-year-old child with a gunshot wound to the facial area. Officers arrived shortly after CCFD Medics, who were on scene providing critical care to the child. The 2-year-old child was transported to Christus Spohn Memorial to be treated, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
The Father, Eric Morales (09/01/94), was not on scene at the time of the shooting. Morales later arrived at the Hospital where he was notified of the child’s passing. Morales was later interviewed by Detectives who identified enough probable cause to arrest and charge Morales with Criminally Negligent Homicide. Morales was then transported to the City Detention Center without incident.
Date: Sunday, April 02, 2017, 4:37 PM
Location: SH 358/Paul Jones
Offense: Major Crash
Case Number: 1704020090 – Crash Number: C1702560
Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to a major traffic accident. A Grey Ford Mustang being driven by a 24-year-old male, was described to be traveling at a high rate of speed and weaving in and out of traffic, according to witnesses. The 24-year-old male struck a Jeep Wrangler, causing minor injuries to that driver. The driver of the mustang then lost control, striking a Ford Explorer, who then hit a GMC Canyon. The Mustang then began to roll off the highway and into the soccer field near the access road. The driver suffered major injuries, but none were considered to be life threatening. The drivers of the Explorer and Canyon were also taken to the hospital with minor injuries.
The Investigation is still ongoing but the driver of the Ford Mustang may face criminal charges.
Date: Sunday, April 02, 2017, 10:42 PM
Location: 14th and Coleman
Offense: Aggravated Assault
Case Number: 1704020139
Corpus Christi Police responded to a call of a man down in the middle of the road at 14th and Coleman. Officers arrived to find a 52-year-old male with multiple blunt force injuries to his head and face. The victim was transported to the hospital by ambulance for treatment of severe head trauma. The victim is still in ICU as of this date, with non-life threatening injuries.
Officers are continuing to follow-up on leads and the investigation is still ongoing.
The theme of this year’s National Crime Victims’ Rights Week is “Strength. Resilience. Justice.” This reflects a vision for the future in which all victims are strengthened by the response they receive, organizations are resilient in response to challenges, and communities are able to seek collective justice and healing.
Each year, more than 20 million people become victims of crime nationwide. President Ronald Reagan established Crime Victims’ Rights Week in 1981 by executive order as part of an expanding initiative to provide services and outreach to crime victims, according to the release.
The public is invited and encouraged to come out and support crime victims by attending any or all of the events scheduled throughout the week. CCPD Victim Assistance Program along with other local agencies and advocacy groups will be present to give information about the services available to crime victims.
In addition to showing support and raising awareness for crime victims; the aim is to also give an insight into the plight of victims, while highlighting the resources available to crime victims in our community.
If you or someone you love is in need of assistance, please contact the Corpus Christi Police Department Victim Assistance Program at (361) 886-2840.
The City of Corpus Christi will auction 96 cars, trucks, and motorcycles at the Police Vehicle Impound Lot, located at 5485 Greenwood Drive, on Saturday, April 1, 2017. The auction will start at 10:00 a.m.
The general public is encouraged to register and view the vehicles for auction from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm on Friday, March 31, 2017. The general public can continue to view the vehicles from 8:00 am to 10:00 am on the day of the auction.
The vehicles for auction may be viewed online and an auction list may be downloaded from www.siskauction.com.
At approximately 1 pm today we received notification from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation that a possible sighting of the suspect vehicle Tad Cummins was last seen in, was in our local area. The caller advised they saw a vehicle matching the description, displaying Tennessee tags and was able to provide a partial plate, further specifying that it was seen in the area of the 4500 block of US HWY 181.
As with all Amber Alerts, several tips will be fielded through the call centers and every tip received will be thoroughly investigated.
Officers were dispatched and thoroughly checked the area, surrounding businesses and surveillance videos for any leads. As of this point, we are unable to substantiate any of the information provided and have not received any credible witnesses placing either Elizabeth Thomas or Tad Cummins in the area.
Anyone with information is asked to call 1-800-TBI-FIND. Anyone who sees Cummins, Thomas or the vehicle in their respective area should call 911.
The Corpus Christi Police Department’s Auto Theft Task Force will be providing free VIN etching today, Thursday, March 23, 2017 from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at 15100 Windward Drive.
VIN etching is an anti-theft deterrent to motor vehicle theft that involves etching a vehicle’s VIN onto every window to reduce the value of a stolen vehicle to thieves. The Auto Theft Task Force has also created the attached safety tip brochure.
For more information, please contact Melissa Castro at 886-2872.
Corpus Christi Police would like help from the public to locate a fugitive who has an active warrant for his arrest. Law Enforcement Officers are searching for 48-year-old Adrian Hernandez (08/01/68) for charges stemming from an Assault Family Violence/Impeding Breath – No Bond. Hernandez is described as a 48-year-old male who stands 5 feet 6 inches tall, weighs 190 pounds, has a receding hairline, brown eyes, and a mustache with a goatee.
If you know how to locate Hernandez, call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers is anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you a cash reward.
Corpus Christi Police would like help from the public to locate a fugitive who has an active warrant for his arrest. Law Enforcement Officers are searching for 21-year-old Estevan Resendez (03/11/96) for unlawful carrying of a weapon in prohibited places – No Bond. Resendez is described as a 21-year-old man who stands 5 feet 5 inches tall, weighs 180 pounds, has short black hair, brown eyes, and a mustache with a goatee. Resendez has several tattoos including “In God We Trust” and “Resendez” on his back and several tattoos on his chest. 
If you know how to locate Resendez, call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at http://www.888TIPS.com. 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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