Officer Involved Shooting at 5400 Burnham Drive.

On April 20, 2024 at 12:32 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 5400 block of Burnham Dr. in reference to a male and female involved in a disturbance with shots fired. Officers arrived at the apartments where they attempted to locate the disturbance. The responding officers located the disturbance and made contact with a 26 year old male at the door of the apartment. As soon as officers contacted the suspect, a struggle ensued. The male suspect produced a gun, shooting and striking one of the officers. One of the assisting officers returned fire, striking the male who succumbed to his injuries at the scene. The officer was transported to a local hospital and is in critical condition at this time.

The Corpus Christi Police Officers who were involved will be placed on paid administrative leave, in accordance with current department practice and policy. 

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=. 

Help us solve this 38 year old murder.

Friday, December 15th will mark the 38th anniversary of the day Gary and Stephanie Gillette were found brutally murdered inside their home on the 4800 block of Sweetbriar Circle. 

Gary’s prized possession, his late father’s 1970 Buick Electra convertible, had been stolen from the couple’s garage and was found abandoned one day later on the 6200 block of Wimbledon Drive.  Gary’s three daughters have never stopped looking for answers to help ease the devastating pain of not knowing who took their father and stepmother, and essentially their childhood, from them. 

Corpus Christi Police Department Homicide Detectives have made significant strides toward identifying the suspect or suspects who committed this heinous crime, but are still seeking the one sliver of information that will help bring justice to the victims and closure to their family.  

If you have information that you believe could be helpful to solving this case, please call Detective Justin Wicks at 361-826-4082 or Detective Krystal Rodriguez at 361-886-2843.  Callers wishing to remain anonymous can earn up to a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in this case by calling CrimeStoppers at 361-888-TIPS.  For more information, please view the following video.

Corpus Christi Auto Theft Detectives need your help identifying these suspected vehicle thieves.

Date: Thursday September 27-28, 2023
Time: 3:30 pm – 7:00 am
Location: 6900 IH 37 Access Southbound
Offense: Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle
Case Number: 2309280014

On September 28, 2023 at approximately 7:44 am officers were dispatched to the 6900 block of IH 37 Access for a theft of a skid steer front end loader. Officers contacted the victim who advised that sometime between September 27, 3:30 pm and September 28, 7:00 am someone entered the job site and took a 2017 CAT (Caterpillar) Skid Steer vehicle. The vehicle was equipped with a front bucket. The responding officers were advised that the vehicle was tracked to the 5700 block of Leopard St.

Officers went to the convenience store located at 5700 Leopard St. and were able to view video of the suspect vehicle and two suspects. The suspect vehicle is a quad cab truck, red in color with a tool box and side steps.

Suspect #1 is a heavy set male wearing a yellow safety vest, boots, blue jeans, a light blue t-shirt, baseball cap and appeared to be unshaven.

Suspect #2 is a heavy set male wearing light colored shorts and t-shirt, a Dallas Cowboy baseball hat and dark colored shoes. He has a beard, mustache and long hair.

If you have any additional information about this crime or can identify the suspects in this video please call detectives at 361-886-2840, or if you would like to be anonymous call Crime Stoppers at 361-888-TIPS or submit the information online at www.cctexas.com/crimestoppers. 

Help us locate this missing person.

Corpus Christi Police Detectives need your help locating 47 year old Phillip Loveday. Mr. Loveday was last seen on August 2, 2023 around 9:30 a.m. when he left for work from the area of 4900 Cape Vista Ct. His wife became concerned when she received a phone call that he did not show up for work or church. Mr. Loveday is approximately 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighs approximately 200 pounds. He has blonde hair and blue eyes. He was driving a white 2016 Ford F-250 displaying one of these two Texas license plate numbers HTN9773 or PPN1389.

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

Norvel Suspect Arrested.

Date: Tuesday May 9, 2023
Time: 3:50 am
Location: 5900 Norvel
Offense: Aggravated Robbery

SUSPECT ARRESTED 05-10-23

Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division Robbery Homicide Section developed information that 17 year old Victor Martinez was the suspect involved in the Aggravated Robbery on the 5900 block of Norvel.

With the assistance of the Gang Unit, Victor was picked up and a warrant of arrest was secured by Detectives. Victor Martinez was transported to the City Detention Center for processing.

ORIGINAL POST 05-09-23

Corpus Christi Robbery/Homicide detectives need your help identifying this aggravated robbery suspect.

On May 9, 2023, at 3:50 am, Officers were dispatched to the area of 5900 Norvel Drive in reference to a shooting.  

On arrival, officers located a gunshot victim lying in the street and immediately provided medical aid to the victim until medics arrived. The 49-year-old male victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment for life-threatening injuries. 

During the officer’s investigation, it was discovered that the victim found the offender inside of his vehicle. The victim confronted the offender and was shot. Officers also found that several vehicles had been burglarized in the 5900 block of Norvel. 

The offender fled on foot and has not been located at this time. The offender in the video is described as a Hispanic male, wearing a black hoodie, black shorts, white shoes, and a black backpack. 

If you have any additional information about this crime or can identify the suspect in this video please call detectives at 361-886-2840, or if you would like to be anonymous call Crime Stoppers at 361-888-TIPS or submit the information online at www.cctexas.com/crimestoppers. 

Help Us Locate this Missing Elderly Person

UPDATE: Mr. Guzman was located safe and sound. Thank you to everyone for your assistance.

Police need your help locating 74 year old Joe Albert Guzman. Mr. Guzman was last seen at approximately 3:00pm walking in the area of Texan and Alameda after leaving his home in the area of 700 Crestview. Mr. Guzman is is 5 feet 8 inches tall and has a medium build. He has grey hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a white t-shirt and black and white plaid shorts. Mr. Guzman suffers from dementia and other medical conditions.

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

Help us Identify This Aggravated Assault Suspect

Date: November 6, 2022
Time: 1:48 am
Location: 600 N. Chaparral
Case #: 2211060017
Offense: Aggravated Assault

The Corpus Christi Police Department Criminal Investigation Division needs your help in identifying a person of interest in reference to an aggravated assault. On November 6, 2022 at approximately 1:48am, a fight broke out at a local downtown bar in the area of 600 N. Chaparral. In the video the unknown male throws a bottle striking a female victim causing her serious bodily injury. The suspect was wearing a green jersey with a dark hoodie underneath, blue jeans and a black hat. The suspect had a beard and no mustache.

If you know this male, or have any additional information about this crime call detectives at 361-886-2840, call Crime Stoppers at 361-888-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.

Help Us Locate this Missing Elderly Person

UPDATE: Mr. Murillo has been located and is safe. Thank you to the citizen called us and to everyone that took time to look for Mr. Murillo.

We need your help locating 65 year old Ricardo Murrillo who was last seen at 1:30 this morning in the 7000 Block of Emelie Circle.

Mr. Murillo is 5 feet 8 inches tall and weight 190 pounds. He has grey hair and brown eyes and was last seen wearing a green sweater and black pants. Mr. Murillo lives with a mental disability and may be in need of medical assistance. Mr. Murillo has a noticeable limp and has been know to walk long distances, so he may be in a different area of town.

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

Two juveniles arrested for the murder at 2700 Guadalupe

On February 19, 2023, at 4:11 am dispatch received a call that a male had been shot and that he was being transported to the hospital.

Officers responded to the hospital and arrived as the 23-year-old victim was being dropped off. The officers were able to speak to the occupants of the vehicle and found that one of the rear seat passengers had been shot after they had circled the 2700 block of Guadalupe a couple of times.

As the officers canvassed the area, they were able to locate several casings and a handgun. At this time, no offender has been identified.

The 23-year-old male victim went into surgery but succumbed to his injuries.  

On February 21 at approximately 4:09 pm detectives and directed patrol officers were following up on the recent murder that occurred in the 2700 block of Guadalupe.

 As directed patrol officers arrived, they observed three males at the scene of the homicide who then began running when they saw the police. The officers chased and were able to detain the three males. Upon further investigation, evidence of the crime was located at the scene.

Detectives arrested two sixteen-year-old males for murder and transported them to the Nueces County Juvenile Justice Center. The third male was not charged.

This is still an active investigation, if you have any information contact detectives at 361-886-2840 or call crime stoppers at 361-888-TIPS.

Welfare Concern leads to an arrest for Murder

Date: December 2, 2022
Location: 2400 Crews St.
Offense: Murder
Case Number: 2212020126

On December 2, 2022, at approx. 9:22 p.m. CCPD officers were dispatched to the 2400 block of Crews Street in reference to a welfare concern. Officers arrived and contacted family members who advised that they had not heard from the female victim in several days and that this was very unusual for her. The officers were told that other family members attempted to contact the victim but were unsuccessful as well. The officers further communicated with family members and the suspect, who would not allow officers to conduct the welfare check.

Due to the information provided to the officers and through their investigative efforts, officers believed that the victim was in danger. Officers contained the scene and were able to get a search warrant for the residence. Once the warrant was signed officers entered the residence and found the 46-year-old female deceased. CID was called and Officers arrested 62-year-old Hector Davila for murder and transported to the City Detention Center.