CITY’S LATEST HOMICIDE

Date: Sunday, February 5, 2023, 11:27 pm
Offense: Homicide
Location: 2700 block of Persimmon
Case Number: 2302050118

At approximately 11:27 pm officers were dispatched to the 2700 block of Persimmon Street, in reference to a shooting in progress.  Upon arrival, officers located several shooting victims on scene along with a 20-year-old female who had succumbed to her injuries.  

Responding officers administered life savings measures on scene until medic units arrived, at which point a total of 4 additional victims were transported to local hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries. 

Preliminary information revealed that several occupants arrived by vehicle at the residence on Persimmon, where a disturbance ensued.  The situation escalated and firearms were discharged by both parties.  We do want to clarify that this was not a random act of violence, and the parties were known to each other.   

Homicide Investigators have been actively investigating this incident, all suspects have been identified and there no suspects or parties outstanding. Investigators are still actively conducting interviews; updates will be provided as they are made available for release.

If you have any information about this homicide, 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 at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C=&T=.

MISSING PERSON

Corpus Christi Police Investigators would like help from the public to locate a missing person.

Patrick Harris was reported missing on January 20, 2023. Patrick was last seen in the area of Airline and Williams on or about December 23, 2022. 

Patrick is described as a 39-year-old male who stands 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighs approximately 185 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. 

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

CITY URGES RESIDENTS TO USE CAUTION WITH POTENTIAL CITY EMPLOYEE IMPOSTERS

The City of Corpus Christi urges citizens to use caution when any person or business requests access to their home. The City has received several reports this week regarding people posing as Corpus Christi Water (CCW) employees or contractors requesting access inside citizens’ homes.

CCW employees take water samples daily at 98 different sites around the city as part of water quality testing. All procedures are performed outside and never inside a resident’s home.

The City of Corpus Christi reminds customers to always ask for identifying information from City utility workers. City employees will always provide City issued identification, including an employee photograph with their name, city logo, department, and barcode.

City vehicles will include a city logo and department information.  Employees wear uniforms with the City logo and employee name visible.

CCW employees work various hours, both day and night. If you are unsure of work being done in your area, contact the 311 Call Center.

If you cannot positively identify the CCW employee, the City urges residents to call the Police Department’s non-emergency number at (361) 886-2600.

Impound Lot Auction

Date: Saturday, February 4, 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, February 3, 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.

87 Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles, and an RV.

WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT MISSING PERSON ALERTS?

Missing person alerts are used to get information out to the public in hope of receiving tips and then leads to the recovery of a person in danger.  
There are currently six different types of alerts, and each categorize a different type of missing or abducted individual.

AMBER Alert
Notifies the public when a child has been abducted and is believed to be in danger of sexual assault, bodily injury, or death.

Silver Alert
Notifies the public of a missing older adult with a documented mental condition.

Blue Alert
Notifies the public of a wanted violent criminal who has killed or seriously wounded a local, state, or federal law enforcement officer.

Endangered Missing Persons Alert
Notifies the public of a missing person (of any age) with an intellectual disability.

Camo Alert
Notifies the public of a missing current or former member of the United States armed forces, including the National Guard or a reserve or auxiliary unit of any branch of the armed forces who is struggling with mental illness.

CLEAR
Notifies the public of missing, kidnapped, or abducted adult or adults who are in immediate danger of injury or death.

For more information on the statewide alert programs visit the Texas Department of Public Safety website. https://www.dps.texas.gov/section/intelligence-counterterrorism/amber-silver-blue-endangered-missing-persons-camo-clear-alert

BECOME A 9-1-1 DISPATCHER

If you are looking for a challenging and fulfilling job, consider applying as a 9-1-1 MetroCom Dispatcher. A dispatcher serves the entire county, not only law enforcement, but fire and medical emergency services.

We are currently seeking qualified applicants who are seeking a challenging career as a MetroCom 9-1-1 Dispatcher. If you would like to become a MetroCom 9-1-1 dispatcher either select this link https://www.cctexas.com/…/police…/9-1-1-dispatchers .

NARCOTICS INVESTIGATORS SERVE SEARCH WARRANT ON WOOLDRIDGE RD

Officers with the CCPD Narcotics & Vice Investigations Division (NVID) believe they have disrupted a major drug distribution operation, after serving a search warrant on Friday, January 20, 2023, at a residence located on the 7500 blk of Wooldridge.  The search warrant was the culmination of a months-long undercover investigation.

During the search of the residence investigators seized 13.8 pounds of hydroponic marijuana, 5.5 pounds of THC oil, 2.2 pounds of THC butter and four firearms.  Three vehicles and over $67,000 in cash were also seized from the residence, which are believed to be proceeds from drug dealing.  The drugs had a combined street value of approximately $233, 894, according to investigators.

20-year-old Quy Nguyen was arrested during the search warrant.  Nguyen will face felony charges of Manufacturing and Delivery of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Marijuana.

The large amount of seized drugs, cash and weapons suggests this residence was a large-scale supplier of narcotics within Corpus Christi.

practice physical assessment test

You are invited to attend the Corpus Christi Police Department Practice Physical Assessment Test (PAT) on Saturday, February 4, 2023, for the upcoming CCPD 83rd Police Academy which is projected to begin July 2023.

The practice test will take place at the Main Police Station located at 321 John Sartain, Corpus Christi, TX 78401. Applicants will meet us at the gated entrance directly across from Whataburger on the Bay (Water Street side of the building).

Check in time will be between 7:00 am – 7:30 am, so we can start promptly at 8:00 am. During the practice test, instructors will explain and demonstrate each phase of the physical fitness test. Officers will also be available to answer any questions you have about any phase of the testing and hiring process. Applicants who successfully complete the course will receive a PAT waiver that will be valid for up to 30 days. That means you will only need to pass the written examination on your scheduled test date.

Please report to the test site in physical fitness attire and have your state-issued identification card or driver’s license with you.

For more information or to rsvp for the Practice PAT call 361-886-2626.

WANTED SUBJECT

Officers are asking for your help to locate Adryano Gonzalez who has an outstanding warrant for Probation Violation – Assault (No Bond).

Gonzalez is described as a 21-year-old male, who stands 5’06” feet, weighs approximately 126 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.

If you know how to locate Gonzalez, call Crime Stoppers at (361)888-TIPS (8477) or submit the information online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C=&T=. The information you provide to Crime Stoppers is anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you a cash reward.

US MARSHALS AND FBI RECOVER MISSING CHILD

The following is a release from the US Marshals Service.

On January 17, 2023, the United StatesMarshals Service, Gulf Coast Violent Offender Task Force (GCVOFTF), Corpus Christi Office, along with the Federal Bureau of Investigation concluded with the safe recovery of Critically Missing Child Edwin BUSKIRK II. 

On December 29^th the USMS received a request from the Corpus Christi Police Department for interference with child custody.Information developed that Critically Missing Child Edwin BUSKIRK II was taken outside of the United States. As a result, the GCVOFTF along with the FBI Corpus Christi International Parental Kidnapping Unit and the FBI Mexico Assistance Legal Attaché (ALAT) began a joint investigation on this case.

On January 17, 2023, at 7:00 pm thanks to the instrumental contribution of the USMS GCVOFTF, FBI Mexico ALAT, Rebecca BUSKIRK was apprehended, and the child safely recovered at the southern border of Mexico, state of Chiapas. Both the child, and the kidnapping suspect will be medically assessed, and child will be reunited with family members. Fugitive BUSKIRK will be extradited for prosecution.

USMS appreciate the massive collaboration of the community out of concerns for the health of the child.

The United States Marshals Service GCVOFTF located in Corpus Christi, Texas, is integrated by remarkable Agents from Department of Public Safety, Nueces County Sheriff’s Office, Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Corpus Christi Police Department, and other Partner Federal Agencies that work together to safeguard our communities.