ANNAVILLE GAME ROOM SHUT DOWN

DATE: March 29, 2023
TIME: 1:52 PM
CASE#: 2303290077
Offense: Engage in Organized Crime, Gambling Promotion, Keeping a Gambling Place, and Possession Gambling Device

On March 29, 2023 at 1:52 PM, Investigators with the Narcotics Vice Investigation Division (NVID) along with assistance from the Directed Patrol Officers, executed a search warrant on the 2800 Countiss Dr after a comprehensive investigation. During the search warrant 16 class C misdemeanor citations were issued to individuals gambling inside the location and then released.

The three staff members, 31 year old Jeffrey Arredondo , 46 year old Melinda Cruz, and 51 year old Jessie Yanez were interviewed and arrested for engaging in organized crime, gambling promotion, keeping a gambling place, and possession of gambling devices.

The 53 gambling machines found at this location had their internal hard drives removed and tagged as evidence for prosecution. There was also $14,861 in cash confiscated for possible seizure.

SHOTS HEARD IN AREA OF YORKTOWN AND CIMARRON

Officers responded to a call in the area of Yorktown and Cimarron for shots heard.  Officers are actively checking the area; they have not located an active scene. 

Out of an abundance of caution, all schools in the immediate area were placed on lockdown.  The lockdown for the schools will be lifted shortly. 

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.     

IMPOUND LOT AUCTION

Date: Saturday, April 1, 2023

Time: 10:00 am (gates open at 8:00 am)

Location: 5485 Greenwood

ON SITE AUCTION SALE AND LIVE ONLINE (WEBCAST)

REGISTRATION: visit https://siskauction.hibid.com/ to register and obtain further on-line auction instructions.

VIEWING: Friday, March 31, 2023, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Everyone must be registered and have a bidder number to enter the auction.

No purses or backpacks allowed during the viewing on Friday.

No one under 18 allowed. This includes after the auction during pick up times.

Facemasks, face coverings and social distancing strongly encouraged.

80 Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles and a Boat.

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.

Meet Your CCPD

Antwine Charles Sr. is originally from Houston Texas and served in the United States Navy for 24 years as Hospital Corpsman. While serving in the Navy Antwine was the Senior Instructor at the San Antonio Medical Academy under Orthopedics and retired while serving at Naval Air Station Corpus Christi.

In 2014 Antwine began his career with the Corpus Christi Nueces County Public Health District as a healthcare immunization technician as well as becoming a Police Chaplain with the Corpus Christi Police Department. In 2016 he was promoted to Public Health Administrator then applied for and became the 911 Program manager for the Corpus Christi Police Department MetroCom.

Antwine has earned a Master of Science Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Bachelor of Science Health Services, Associates of Arts Health Technology, and Associates of Arts Vocational Education.

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.

Practice Physical Assessment Test Rescheduled

The practice physical assessment test, which was scheduled for Saturday March 18, 2023, has been rescheduled due to the inclement weather that has been forecasted.

The next practice physical assessment test will occur on April 1, 2023. If you are interested in becoming a Corpus Christi Police Officer, contact our recruiter at 361-886-2626.

CITIZENS POLICE ACADEMY

The Corpus Christi Police Department will be hosting a Citizens Police Academy starting May 16th, 2023.

This is a great way to learn about the Corpus Christi Police Department and meet the various divisions of the department. The training will be every Tuesday Evening from 6:30pm to 9:30pm for 10 weeks. During this time, a different specialized unit from within the Police Department will conduct a presentation explaining their mission. An example of some of these presentations will include SWAT, Dive Team, K9 Unit, Internet Crimes against Children, Internal Affairs and Police Stress.

Due to the sensitive nature of the information involved in this Academy, a background check will be conducted on all applicants.

If interested, please contact Senior Officer Chris Lynch at the following email address or phone number.
ChrisL@cctexas.com 361-826-8532