Carlton Street Arrest

Corpus Christi Police Department

CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS (News Release) - On December 11, 2025, the Corpus Christi Narcotics and Vice Investigation Division (NVID) with assistance from the Gulf Coast Violent Offender Fugitive Task Force, were able to successfully apprehend wanted fugitive 32 year-old Gabriel Padron in the 4200 block Carlton.

32 year-old Gabriel Padron.

After weeks of surveillance and previous evading, Officers were able to apprehend Padron as he exited a home and attempted to flee in a vehicle. He was taken into custody without incident. A quantity of cocaine was located on Padron during the arrest.

 NVID executed a search warrant for the residence.  The following were seized:

Cocaine: 82.56 g

Pills: 14.3 g

Marijuana: 82.89 g

Crack Cocaine: 2.3 g

US Currency: $738.00

Photo courtesy of Corpus Christi Police Department.

Padron was booked at the City Detention Center for Man/Del CS PG1 4g<200g, Poss of Marijuana, evading arrest in a vehicle, and Parole Violation warrant.