Corpus Christi Police Officers' Association

CCPOA general meeting at noon Monday September 23

Please take a moment today and remember our fallen brother, Luther B. Prather and his family in your thoughts and prayers as today marks the one hundred and five year anniversary of Luther's End-of-Watch. Below is a narrative kept and read each month at the Association in Luther's honor. Luther was the second CCPD Officer killed in the Line-of-Duty while serving and protecting Corpus Christi. May God find peace for Luther, his family and the entire CCPD family at this difficult time.


Luther B. Prather – September 14, 1919
Officer Prater was killed in the aftermath of a hurricane that struck the
Texas Gulf Coast. He drowned as he and other officers attempted to rescue
citizens. Officer Prater was buried in a mass grave with other citizens who
were killed in the storm. The total deaths were estimated at 1,000 people.
Officer Prater was survived by his wife.

Please take a moment today and remember our fallen brother, Joseph Daniel Bock and his family in your thoughts and prayers as today marks the thirty-seven year anniversary of Danny's End-of-Watch. Below is a narrative kept and read each month at the Association in Danny's honor. Danny was the ninth CCPD Officer killed in the Line-of-Duty while serving and protecting Corpus Christi. May God find peace for Danny, his family and the entire CCPD family at this difficult time.

Joseph Daniel Bock – September 9, 1987

Sgt. Danny Bock was attempting to stop a speeding vehicle. The driver refused to yield as Bock pursued for approximately 10 miles. Unknown to Officer Bock, the suspect had just been involved in a burglary. Bock confronted the suspect and a struggle ensued. The suspect took officer Bock's service revolved and shot him twice. Bock was survived by his wife and two daughters.

The Corpus Christi Police Officers' Association extends our sympathies and prayers to the Dallas Police Department and their families.

Please take a moment today and remember our fallen brother, John W. Sartain and his family in your thoughts and prayers as today marks the fifty-three year anniversary of John's End-of-Watch. Below is a narrative kept and read each month at the Association in John's honor. John was the seventh CCPD Officer killed in the Line-of-Duty while serving and protecting Corpus Christi. May God find peace for John, his family and the entire CCPD family at this difficult time.

John William Sartain – August 20, 1971
On August 19, 1971, at approximately 11 p.m., Officer John Sartain and his partner Gilbert Lazo were walking to their patrol unit to begin their tour of duty. A 16 year old sniper shot John in the head. John was pronounced dead at 8:50 a.m. of August 20, 1971. Sartain was survived by his wife and daughter.

CCPOA general meeting Monday August 19 at noon.

Please take a moment today and remember our fallen brother, Trace J. Weaver and his family in your thoughts and prayers as today marks the one year anniversary of Trace's End-of-Watch. Below is a narrative kept and read each month at the Association in Trace's honor. Trace is the fifteenth CCPD Officer killed in the Line-of-Duty while serving and protecting Corpus Christi. May God find peace for Trace, his family and the entire CCPD family at this difficult time.

Trace J. Weaver – August 7, 2023
On August 7, 2023, retired Lieutenant Trace Weaver succumbed to complications related to the injuries he sustained in the line of duty. While serving as a Patrol Shift Supervisor on May 12, 1997, Lieutenant Trace Weaver responded to an emergency call and was exposed to a dangerous chemical. Lt. Weaver retired from the department on June 30, 2003. Lt. Weaver joined the department on August 24, 1981, after serving in the United States Army. Lt. Weaver is survived by his wife of 40 years, and two sons.

Congrats to this years winners. See y’all next year!

Weigh in line will be closed at 4 pm sharp. Hurry and get your fish in line!

Live UPDATES for leaderboard here:

https://gcws.profishingtournaments.com/tournament.php?id=381&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2YKS4gagwq3alHp4yEEVbs-XpDxx6dxeO7md6bje6RRUwCLWbfPje7BwQ_aem_qSJ28QPwTnSTh-ARB1FLiQ

Live Results

Fish sizes:

Redfish: 20" - 28"
Trout: 15" - 20"

Quick reminder about the prizes today:

Payout Per Division (Trout):
1st - $750.00
2nd - $500.00
3rd - $250.00

Payout Per Division (Slot Redfish):
1st - $750.00
2nd - $500.00
3rd - $250.00

See link for all rules and regulations:

Rules and Regulations

https://gcws.profishingtournaments.com/tournament.php?id=381
Here is the link to the LIVE UPDATES that will begin at 2pm on Saturday from Gulf Coast Weighmaster Services. We will also update this page frequently during the tournament.

Live Results

If you have already register, click the link here!

https://gcws.profishingtournaments.com/tournament.php?id=383

Been wanting a large 64 gun safe? Well there will be one at the CCPOA Hook'em & Book'em fishing tournament captain's meeting on Aug 2 at Bluff's Landing and Marina starting at 5pm. Only 52 tickets will be sold at $20 each.
CCPOA Hook'em N Book'em fishing tournament is gearing up and getting closer.
Thank you to Academy Sporting+Outdoors for sponsoring this safe.

Registration link: https://gcws.profishingtournaments.com/tournament.php?id=383

This incredible bottle of BLANTONS GOLD can be yours if you are the high bidder at the silent auction for the CCPOA Hook'em and Book'em Captain's Meeting Aug 2 at Bluff's Landing and Marina, 4242 Laguna Shores that starts at 5pm.

Registration link: https://gcws.profishingtournaments.com/tournament.php?id=383

Be the lucky high bidder on this SAMSUNG 65" TV at the silent auction for the CCPOA Hook'em and Book'em Captain's Meeting Aug 2 at Bluff's Landing and Marina, 4242 Laguna Shores that starts at 5pm. This SAMSUNG TV is donated by Judge Missy Medary.

Registration link: https://gcws.profishingtournaments.com/tournament.php?id=383

Every registered angler will receive one of these beautiful tournament ballcaps. THANK YOU to the Bandas Law Firm for sponsoring these ballcaps. You can still register either online or at the Hook'em and Book'em Captain's Meeting Aug 2 at Bluff's Landing and Marina, 4242 Laguna Shores starting at 5pm.

Registration link: https://gcws.profishingtournaments.com/tournament.php?id=383

Improve your accuracy with this awesome SWAMPFox Raider optic. This optic will be on the silent auction for the CCPOA Hook'em and Book'em Captain's Meeting Aug 2 at Bluff's Landing and Marina, 4242 Laguna Shores that starts at 5pm. Donated by The Sharpshooter.

Registration link: https://gcws.profishingtournaments.com/tournament.php?id=383

Listen to your favorite music while fishing with this awesome TURTLEBOX. This TURTLEBOX will be on the silent auction for the CCPOA Hook'em and Book'em Captain's Meeting Aug 2 at Bluff's Landing and Marina, 4242 Laguna Shores that starts at 5pm. The turtlebox was graciously donated by CLEAT.

Registration link: https://gcws.profishingtournaments.com/tournament.php?id=383

Enjoy this Blackstone griddle while relaxing outdoors. This Blackstone will be on the silent auction for the CCPOA Hook'em and Book'em Captain's Meeting Aug 2 at Bluff's Landing and Marina, 4242 Laguna Shores that starts at 5pm. Donated by Lowe's

Registration link: https://gcws.profishingtournaments.com/tournament.php?id=383

Always wanted a TRAEGER pellet smoker, well come by the CCPOA Hook'em and Book'em Captain's Meeting Aug 2 at Bluff's Landing and Marina, 4242 Laguna Shores that starts at 5pm and bid on this TRAEGER generously donated by Home Depot.

registration link https://gcws.profishingtournaments.com/tournament.php?id=383

Take 19 of your friends and go dove hunting. Kevin Kieschnick has donated a 20 person dove hunt and this hunt will be on the silent auction for the CCPOA Hook'em and Book'em Captain's Meeting Aug 2 at Bluff's Landing and Marina, 4242 Laguna Shores that starts at 5pm.

Registration link: https://gcws.profishingtournaments.com/tournament.php?id=383

Nice Yeti set, it includes TWO Trailhead camp chairs along with a Yeti BLue 45 cooler. This beautiful set will be available at the CCPOA Hook'em & Book'em fishing tournament captain's meeting on Aug 2 at Bluff's Landing and Marina starting at 5pm. Only 52 tickets will be sold at $20 each.
CCPOA Hook'em N Book'em fishing tournament is gearing up and getting closer.
Thank you Pest Patrol for this wonderful donation.

Registration link: https://gcws.profishingtournaments.com/tournament.php?id=383

Ever wanted a bottle of 10 year Old Rip Van Winkle? Well now is your chance to get one. CCPOA has a bottle and it will be raffled off at the Hook'em and Book'em Captain's Meeting on Aug 2 at Bluff's Landing and Marina, 4242 Laguna Shores. THANK YOU Danny Puckett of H&H Towing for your generous donation. &H Towing

Register for the tournament at https://gcws.profishingtournaments.com/tournament.php?id=383

Want to go to Vegas? Well now you can, THANK YOU to the McCall family for donating a trip to VEGAS that will be given away at the CCPOA Hook'em & Book'em fishing tournament on Aug 2 at Bluff's Landing and Marina. CCPOA Hook'em N Book'em fishing tournament is gearing up and getting closer.
You can registration link: https://gcws.profishingtournaments.com/tournament.php?id=383

Ok Anglers its that time again, CCPOA is hosting our Hook'em and Book'em Fishing Tournament that will take place Aug 2, Captain's Meeting and Aug 3, the tournament. If you have already registered we appreciate that. If you have not, please consider registering and fishing in the CCPOA tournament this year. Please remember to select the appropriate division, Non-Officer or Officer.
Below are links for tournament information and a registration link.
We hope to see you again this year.

Registration and Tournament Link: https://gcws.profishingtournaments.com/tournament.php?id=383