All posts by Senior Officer Travis Pace

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.

Help us identify this forgery suspect

Date: Between October 4-9, 2022
Offense: Forgery of a Financial Instrument, Fraudulent use or possession of Identifying info
Case Number: 22010100070

Detectives need your help identifying a suspect believed to be involved in a forgery and fraud case.

On October 10, 2022 officers were contacted by a victim who advised that someone was passing forged checks with his account number. The victim provided a list of the locations and times the checks were passed. Detectives investigated and were able to obtain video of the suspect at several different locations.

If you have any information about this crime or the suspect, please call our Criminal Investigations Division at 361-886-2840.

You may also call Crime Stoppers at 361-888-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.

CCPD is investigating 2 reported shooting incidents.

The Corpus Christi Police Department has been made aware of a social media post about vehicles being shot in the area of Flour Bluff Dr. and are actively investigating these incidents.

The first incident occurred on October 31 and was reported at approximately 9:30 p.m. Officers investigated and discovered that a vehicle had been shot. The victim had stated that a vehicle passed him in the area of 2600 Flour Bluff Dr. and he heard a gunshot. The victim told officers that his vehicle was struck by a bullet. No one was injured and spent casings were found at the scene.

The second incident occurred on November 1 at approximately 8:00 p.m. officers responded to 10300 SPID in reference to a possible shooting. Officers arrived and contacted the victim. He advised that he was driving in the area of 1300 Glenoak turning onto 2600 Flour Bluff Dr. when he heard his right rear window shatter. No one was injured and officers searched the area but were unable to locate anything. The victim called and advised officers that he was cleaning his vehicle and located a ball bearing type projectile.

Officers are actively investigating and checking the area using all available resources. We want to remind our community to be aware of your surroundings and if you see suspicious activity or are a victim of crime, please call the police immediately.

If you have any information about these incidents, please call 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=.

Shooting at 5300 Old Brownsville Rd. left several people injured.

Date: Thursday September 8, 2022 1:19 PM
Location: 5300 Old Brownsville Rd.
Incident: Aggravated Assault
Case Number: 22009080062

At 1:19 PM Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to the 5300 Block of Old Brownsville Rd. in reference to a shooting with multiple subjects injured. The officers arrived and observed several adult males in the parking lot with apparent gunshot injuries. Three adult males were transported to local hospitals for treatment.

Detectives, Forensic services and officers from other agencies arrived and began their investigation. Witnesses were transported to the main station for questioning. This does not appear to be a random act of violence and no suspects have been identified at this time.

If you have any information about this aggravated assault, please call our Criminal Investigations Division at 361-886-2840.  

You may also call Crime Stoppers at 361-888-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.

Detectives Need your help identifying this vehicle of Interest

Date: Monday, August 29, 2022 7:01 AM
Location: 4200 block of Nicholson
Incident: Murder Case Number: 22008290027

On Monday, August 29, 2022 7:01 AM officers were dispatched to the 4200 block of Nicholson.

Upon arrival, officers located an adult male deceased at a residence. Homicide Investigators are out on scene working to identify what occurred.

It is still very early in the homicide investigation and we do not have any additional information to release at this time.

Detectives need you help identifying this vehicle of interest. It appears to be a small blue 4-door hatchback.

If you have any information about this vehicle or the occupant(s), please call our Criminal Investigations Division at 361-886-2840.  

You may also call Crime Stoppers at 361-888-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.

Suspect arrested in the city’s latest homicide.

On Wednesday August 17, 2022, at 4:13 am officers were dispatched to 1800 Trey Way for an Unknown EMS call. When the officers arrived, they found a deceased male that had passed due to suspicious circumstances.  

Detectives with the robbery/homicide unit investigated and determined that the victim died of an apparent gunshot wound. Detectives were able to identify and obtain a warrant for suspect involved in the murder.

At approximately 12:45 pm officers were patrolling in the area of Poenisch and Alameda when they observed the suspect vehicle. Officers stopped the vehicle and took the suspect into custody without incident.

Richard Lee Dixon

The suspect, 43-year-old Richard Lee Dixon, was transported to the main station to be questioned by investigators. Dixon was then transported to the City Detention Center and processed for murder.

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.

Detectives are working to solve the city’s latest homicide.

DATE: August 3, 2022 5:27 PM
LOCATION:  N. Staples and Comanche
OFFENSE: Murder

CASE #2208030093

On August 3, 2022 at approximately 5:27 pm officers were dispatched to the area of N. Staples and Comanche in reference to a shooting. As officers were en route they were advised that the victim was being transported by an unknown individual to the hospital.

Officers arrived at the hospital as the male victim was being worked on by hospital staff. The victim was being treated for a gunshot and was in critical condition.

As officers were investigating at the hospital they developed information that the shooting may have happened in the area of 1800 Van Loan. Officers went to the area of 1800 Van Loan and observed three males outside of a residence. One male ran inside the house and two males were detained outside. Officers then heard a couple of gunshots from inside the residence.

Officers set up a perimeter and after approximately an hour, a negotiator was able convince the subject to come outside. He was taken into custody without incident.

At approximately 7:36 pm the victim succumbed to his injuries. Detectives and officers are still actively investigating this murder. If anyone has any information about this crime they are asked to contact detectives at 361-886-2840 or call CrimeStoppers at 361-888-TIPS (8477).