CCPD speaks on details of thwarted terroristic attack
UPDATE: Tuesday - 11:00 a.m. -
According to CCPD, an officer who works on a joint task force with the FBI was working on a tip received on Feb 6 and began an investigation into terroristic threats against Corpus Christi Police Department Officers. According to the tipster, Andrea Gregoria had been friendly with several officers in the downtown area, taking photos of them, most likely in an attempt to plan the attack. The tipster also said Gregoria had recently purchased an AR-style gun. When Gregoria was arrested on Monday, she was found with the recently purchased rifle in her book bag.
At this time, no motive has been identified.
"In the meantime, the investigation continues with a chance that federal charges may be added," said Assistant Chief Todd Green.
Police say that when Gregori was found, she fled on foot and was eventually caught on Elizabeth Street near 3rd Street.
Police say that at this time, they are not increasing officer surveillance in the downtown area but "will remain vigilant in maintaining safety so this doesn’t happen in the future."
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UPDATE: Monday - 5:02 p.m.
CCPD has released the following details in a post to their blotter:
On Monday, February 24, 2025, at 9:04 am, Officers with the Corpus Christi Police Department arrested Seth “Andrea” Gregori 05/12/2003 on a terroristic threats warrant.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation was notified of Gregori making terroristic threats against Corpus Christi Police Department Officers. The Federal Bureau of Investigation investigated the threats and secured an arrest warrant for Gregori.
The Corpus Christi Police Department greatly appreciates the assistance of our local, state, and federal partners in helping to keep our community safe. Their support is vital to helping us accomplish our mission to reduce crime, the fear of crime, and enhance public safety.
CCPD is expected to provide more information regarding the investigation on Tuesday.
UPDATE: Monday - 4:30 p.m.
KRIS 6 News contacted the FBI Houston office and Corpus Christi Police Department and both agencies referred KRIS 6 to the Nueces County District Attorney’s Office.
First Assistant District Attorney Michael Gordon told KRIS 6 News that no case has been presented to the DA’s Office and that it is an ongoing investigation with the Corpus Christi Police Department as the lead investigatory agency.
“We have not filed a case, it is an ongoing investigation and no case has been presented to this office,” Gordon said.
Gordon said that Gregori was arrested on felony charges of terroristic threat on a public servant and was in the process of being booked into the jail.
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ORIGINAL STORY:
The Corpus Christi Police Department, with the help of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, thwarted a mass casualty attack against law enforcement.
According to a Tweet from the FBI Houston Office, FBI Corpus Christi and CCPD arrested Seth "Andrea" Gregori, on Monday, Feb. 24 on state charges.
The charges were filed by the Nueces County DA's Office on account that Gregori planned an attack on police similar to the 2016 Dallas ambush.
This is a developing story, check back with KRIS 6 News for more details.
#BREAKING FBI Corpus Christi and local partners have thwarted another mass casualty attack!#FBI Corpus and @CorpusChristiPD arrested Seth aka Andrea Gregori today on state charges filed by @NuecesCoDA after he planned an attack on police similar to the 2016 Dallas ambush. #CCTX pic.twitter.com/0JtCCJFRIu
— FBI Houston (@FBIHouston) February 24, 2025
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