By Barbara Barrigan-Parrilla, Restore The Delta

These are not good times for Governor Brown’s Delta Tunnels (WaterFix) proposal.

The twin 40-foot-diameter, 30-mile-long tunnels would harvest Sacramento River water before it flows through the San Francisco Bay-Delta estuary. A vast majority of this water would be sent to Big Ag operations like The Wonderful Company in the Southern San Joaquin Valley. It will destroy the largest estuary on the West Coast of the Americas.

But as the San Francisco Chronicle recently editorialized, “The tunnel project, now marketed to Californians as WaterFix, lacks community trust and political will and is saddled with a $16 billion (and growing) price tag that appears much larger than water agencies are willing to pay.

“Water districts, rural users, and entire cities like San Diego and Santa Monica are starting to question the wisdom or affordability of such a big project that does not deliver one new drop of new water.
“This November, a coalition of conservation and public interest organizations sent a letter to the Obama administration asking them to terminate the proposal so his legacy isn’t dragged down by a financial and environmental nightmare. The groups explain how the next administration will blame the boondoggle on Obama. They will say:
“We inherited the WaterFix from the previous administration and presumed that they knew what they were doing and had fully evaluated the project in good faith when they determined it should go forward.”
As environmental and financial obstacles continue to mount for the proposal, California water policy wonks are now scrambling for a viable Plan B.

The influential Public Policy Institute of California recently took a step back from support for the Twin Tunnels and offered a scaled back, Plan B. In an op-ed for the Sacramento Bee they offer, A Grand Compromise for the Delta.
PPIC now proposes a smaller plan they believe can settle the water wars over the Bay-Delta. Their proposal includes one-tunnel, managing water flows for entire ecosystems not just specific species, strengthening Delta levees, and letting communities tap into tunnel water supplies where local water is salty.

Restore the Delta is certainly encouraged the Public Policy Institute of California has backed down from support for the highly destructive Twin Delta Tunnels proposal. But the scaled-back project the PPIC now proposes is a completely different and new project. Before it can be analyzed, we still need to figure out how much water the Delta needs to maintain ecological health for the communities who live there and the species who depend on a healthy estuary.

The State Water Board’s flow hearings for the San Joaquin and Sacramento rivers must be completed before any project can be analyzed.

Independent fishery experts now say that the San Joaquin River needs at least 50 percent unimpaired flows to stop extinction and achieve legally required doubling goals for salmon.

Any new tunnel proposal would, we hope, include a more comprehensive public scoping process so as to include Delta environmental justice communities, made up of hundreds of thousands of residents. We would also hope for a more transparent environmental and economic review process with better science and better public debate than what was put forth for the current Delta Tunnels proposal. CA WaterFix touts hundreds of meetings over the last ten years, but most were never properly noticed to Delta communities for meaningful participation.

If, indeed, support for the Big Twin Tunnels project is fading, let’s kill that proposal once and for all. Californians who voted in 1982 against the Peripheral Canal assumed we had made that decision long ago.
In an era of climate change and shrinking snowpack in the Sierra, less snowmelt means that by the time the expensive Twin Tunnels project would be finished, it may sit empty most of the time. The same may be true for one tunnel.  We don’t know yet.

Instead, we should invest in California’s water future. Southern California already taking the lead on the cutting edge of a water technology. Stormwater harvesting, conservation, water recycling, and groundwater recharging are reducing the need for imported water to the Southland. Many of these ideas can be found in a report titled A Sustainable Water Plan for California by the Environmental Water Caucus.

The Delta Tunnels, even a scaled back version, may not be the best use of limited funds. Let’s kill off the big Delta Tunnels plan once and for all. Then we can redirect those funds to create local jobs that build water sustainability by adding new water into the system. That is the path to provide real security for California’s future.

Originally published by KCET, December 19, 2016. Republished with permission. Commentaries are the opinions of their authors, and do not necessarily reflect the views of KCETLink.

Sunday, January 1, 10 am

East County Shared Ministry

First Congregational Church of Antioch – Community Presbyterian Church of Pittsburg

200 E Leland Rd (between Railroad & Harbor), Pittsburg

The Historic Stoneman Chapel

www.eastcountysharedministry.org

925.439.9361 or 925.757.4094

Rev. Will McGarvey will ring in the New Year’s first worship celebration. Please join us as we learn about the Epiphany and share inspired scripture, songs of the season, fellowship and praise.

Whoever you are and wherever you are on life’s journey, all are welcome here. We recognize, celebrate and give thanks for the many diverse gifts of God among us. Everyone is invited to participate in community and worship including, but not limited to, believers, seekers, agnostics, women and men, those of all sexual orientations and gender identities and expressions, those of all races and cultures, those of all classes and abilities, those who hope for a better world and those who have lost hope.

Publisher’s Note: This is the final of two articles on the December 8, 2016 Antioch City Council meeting.

By Allen Payton

During the December 8th council meeting, prior to the oaths of office for Mayor Sean Wright, Mayor Pro Tem Lamar Thorpe and re-elected Councilwoman Monica Wilson, out-going Mayor Wade Harper and Councilwoman Mary Rocha said their good-byes. In addition, City Clerk Arn Simonsen and City Treasurer Donna Conley were sworn in for another term, as they were each re-elected without opposition.

Steven Evans gave the invocation to open the evening’s ceremonies.

Harper jokingly said, “when I saw the large crowd I thought feral cats were on the agenda.”

Rocha was first to speak.

“You can feel the excitement in the air and also the sadness,” she said. “For my life it’s been 44 years. So you’re going to see me around.”

She thanked the former mayors she served with.

“I started on the school side where I served 16 years there,” Rocha continued. Thank you, again. I love all of you. This has been the best council that I’ve worked with. We haven’t all been on the same street. We’re very respectful. We’re rolling together and that’s for one thing. That’s the City of Antioch.”

Councilman Tony Tiscareno then offered his thoughts.

“I’ve known Mary since I was little. Rumor had it that I was her third son,” he said with a smile. “You know what. You are my mama. My second mother. To share this dais with you has been an honor. I’m proud to be a part of your life. I was proud to be part of the council with you.”

Next then-Mayor Pro Tem Lori Ogorchock shared about Rocha.

“I grew up down the street from Mary,” she said, choking up. “My husband’s the one who told her she had the 44 years. She’s done a lot for this city. She’s part of Antioch’s history. I’m very glad to have you as my friend. I’m glad you were here.”

Wilson then stated, “you care so passionately about this town. You’ve been a big, big major inspiration to me. Thank you for all you’ve done for Antioch.”

Harper spoke last.

“In the Social Justice room on the wall of Antioch High School, there’s a mural of the first Hispanic woman who served as Mayor of Antioch,” he said referring to Rocha. “Mary has a pure heart. When I first ran I called Mary and she returned my call. She told me she couldn’t support me but she gave me advice.”

Erica Rodriguez representing Assemblyman Jim Frazier then presented a framed certificate of recognition from him and one from Congressman Jerry McNerney.

State Senator Steve Glazer’s representative George Escutia presented a plaque, mentioning the fact that Rocha was the “first Latina Mayor in the county, as well.”

“I feel like I’ve died and gone to Heaven,” Rocha said.

She thanked her husband Louie for his support.

“I was told I was going to lose him. Latina ladies are not supposed to be in politics,” she added.

Diane Gibson-Gray, then the president of the Antioch School Board said, “You set the temperature and high water mark for what women in politics are supposed to be.”

She was joined by Trustees Debra Vinson, Walter Ruehlig, Alonzo Terry, trustee-elect Cystal Sawyer-White, and Superintendent Stephanie Anello to present Rocha with a plaque, as well.

“You’re my husband’s best friend,” Gibson-Gray continued.

“I’m his girlfriend, really,” Rocha said with a laugh.

“He’s run her campaigns,” Gibson-Gray added. “I expect you to pop up in other places.”

“Be ware,” Rocha responded with a smile.

Arne presented her with a photo of the ladies of First 5 and her original Council badge.

“The secret is I used that badge in Mexico,” Rocha shared. “Someone was giving me trouble. I showed it to an official.”

Simonsen then presented her with the photo of Rocha from the wall inside City Hall.

“A very young Mary Helen Rocha,” he said.

“And it doesn’t change,” she said with a laugh.

Rocha spent a total of 32 years in office in Antioch, including the 16 on the school board and 16 on the city council, including four years as Mayor.

Harper Says Farewell, But Not Forever

He said he was wearing “my favorite suit and my pocket watch my father left me.”

“This election could have gone either way,” Harper continued. “I made a phone call to Sean. He said hold off its still kind of close. I pledged to work with him and meet with him.”

“After I was elected Mayor a publisher of a newspaper asked ‘do you know how historic this is for you to be elected, without mentioning race?’ My comment was, ‘yes. I am the first Antioch Mayor who owns an iPad,’” Harper said with a grin.

“He published those comments and I knew that would be the beginning of a beautiful relationship,” he said wrily.

“I have endeavored to preach the gospel at all times and as it says if you must use words,” Harper continued. “I have been truly blessed to be the mayor of the great City of Antioch. I have been proud to have sworn in over 40 police officers. That was a highlight.”

“I want to thank those this council appointed to city commissions,” he added.

Harper then thanked City Manager Steve Duran and staff, Police Chief Allan Cantando and “the community partners.

“We have not always agreed,” he said to his fellow council members. “But I believe we were very effective.”

“I’m going to pass the torch but I’m going to keep my torch lit,” Harper concluded. “I’m going to pass the torch on to Sean Wright. He never needed a title to lead. And I know he’s going to do a great job.”

Presentations from Frazier and McNerney – Erica Rodriguez rep.

George Escutia, rep Sen. Steve Glazer, mentioning Harper’s “six years on the city council, two as council member as Mayor Pro Tem, for years as Mayor, before that two years as an appointed Trustee on the Antioch School Board.”

Gibson-Gray then led a presentation by the Antioch School Board, along with her fellow council members and Anello.

“I was always happy to sit by the best looking man on the school board,” she said, adding “Sorry, Walter.

“Once you moved on to the dark side,” Gibson-Gray continued, referring to the city council. “I’m kidding. The other side. Because it is a partnership between the district and the city. I’m sure our paths will soon cross again.”

“Absolutely,” Harper replied, and then hugged each of the school board members.

Special Presentation

Antioch High School student Clarissa Wilson then offered a special gift to Harper saying, “you’ve done an outstanding and inspirational job for this community. Thank you for being a role model for the youth of this community.”

She said she wanted to give him “something sweet for a bittersweet moment.”

“Clarissa’s one of my students,” Harper said who teaches in the Leadership Academy.

“Get off the phone, Clarissa,” he said to laughter from the crowd.

Simonsen then presented Harper with a photo of him with First 5, in which Harper was “wearing Willie Brown’s hat,” he shared.

A plaque with a gavel on it, as well as his photo from the wall inside City Hall were also presented to Harper.

“Another good looking, young man,” Simonsen said. “Thank you on behalf of the city council, residents and the staff.”

Tiscareno was the first of the council members to speak.

“Mayor Harper, I want to thank you for your service and for your friendship,” he stated. “I’ve admired you from day one. Your leadership. Your quality skills. You know how to run a meeting. I’ve never seen a council that’s worked so well together. My hat’s off to you. I think this council has accomplished a lot under you. We don’t wine and dine all the time but I think about you all the time. You’re young. You’re bright. Keep your head up high because you’re going places. I know you’re going to be involved.”

Wilson then shared her thoughts.

“Thank you so much for your service,” she said echoing Tiscareno. “I really admire your work with our young people. We didn’t always see eye to eye but I did respect your opinion.”

Finally, Ogorchock had her chance to speak.

“We have not always agreed but we always came to an agreement,” she stated. “I know God has a plan for you and I know you’re going to be around. Thank you so much for your service.”

Arne Simonsen Sworn In

Next, the evening’s festivities included the oath of office for City Clerk Simonsen, administered by County Clerk Joe Canciamilla, followed by City Treasurer Conley’s.

“I have the most important person, my grandson Gavin Simonsen,” Simonsen said, and then introduced the rest of his family.

“It was a rough election,” he said with a laugh, as he ran unopposed. “Antioch had a 72.4% turnout in the election. Thank you for giving me the opportunity.

“I support the city council and the city manager but I represent you,” Simonsen added. “And if you like transparency believe me I’m going to give it.”

Donna Conley’s Oath of Office

Simonsen administered the oath for Conley, with her husband and former Councilman and current planning commissioner Jim and her family standing nearby.

She introduced her family.

“I couldn’t do anything without these people,” Conley stated. “I want to thank the citizens of Antioch. This is my fourth term. I do appreciate their confidence in me.”

“I pray you’re given the strength and wisdom to make the decisions for the city of Antioch,” she said to the new council members.

Public Comments

A few members of the public offered their comments following all of the oath of office ceremonies.

Marcel Caldwell of Glazer’s office offered congratulations “to Sean and Lamar.”

Robin Agopian said “thank you to both Wade and Mary for the work you’ve done.”

“Congratulations, Monica. I’m so proud of you,” she continued. “Lamar, congratulations. You’re grinning from ear to ear.”

“Sean, I remember when (her late husband and Councilman) Gary and I would have coffee together,” Agopian shared. “We would talk about people who could lead our community. Your name always came up. I can’t say thank you enough.

Then speaking to the audience about the council members, she said, “they’re still people. So if you have a concern, kindly send a note to them. So be very kind in your requests. It’s not easy to serve. Just pray for them.”

“I’m just so excited for all of you,” Agopian added.

Willie Mims representing the East County Branch of the NAACP said “congratulations to all of you. I come when there’s usually trouble. I’m looking forward to 2017. I’m hoping it’s more successful than 2016.”

“Tonight, I come in peace,” he added, to laughter, as Mims usually offers something with which to challenge either the council or school board.

Economic Development Commissioner Josh Young spoke next.

“Honorable Mayor and Council, I want to express my joy,” he stated. “It’s going to be a great 2017 a great season for Antioch. We are in the harvest time of Antioch. We’re going to see jobs come to Antioch because of this council you see here. My family has been here for generations. I look forward to working with you. I have plans myself.”

Erica Rodriguez offered congratulations on behalf of Assemblyman Frazier.

A resident named Malik, offered his congratulations to “Lamar with that great victory and the new mayor.”

“I’m definitely going to try to be more involved,” he added.

Antioch School Board Trustee Vinson said, “I just want to congratulate the new representatives on the council and Monica for your reelection. Hopefully you all can work with the school board.”

An enthusiastic resident, Kip Stephens was the last to speak

“Smiles. That’s what I like to see,” he said. “Congratulations Sean, Lamar, Monica. Tony, Lori. Let’s do it this time. Let’s rock. I’m tired of people moving away. I came pretty close. Let’s make it positive. Don’t just sit up there and listen.”

By Allen Payton

Former San Francisco Giants Manager Dusty Baker stopped by Antioch to sign autographs for fans during a session at Kangazoom, on Sunday afternoon, December 18. He was joined by former Major League Baseball players Mike Norris and Mike Felder, who also signed autographs for the fans, both young and old

Baker, who is a graduate of Del Campo High School in Fair Oaks, California and lives in Sacramento, led the Giants to the 2002 National League pennant, and also managed the Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds. He’s currently the manager for the Washington Nationals and led all three of the latter teams to the playoffs.

As a player for 19 years with the Giants, Oakland A’s, Atlanta Braves and L.A. Dodgers, Baker helped the Dodgers to pennants in 1977 and 1978 and a World Series Championship in 1981.

He spent his time at Kangazoom talking with fans including the Game Changers Little League baseball team. The event was also sponsored by Oliver Scott and a meal for the players and organizers was provided by Southern Café in Antioch’s historic, downtown Rivertown, later that afternoon.

This is the second autograph signing by former Major League Baseball players held by Kangazoom since they opened in September. The family fun center features batting cages, miniature golf, indoor jumpers, party rooms and a snack bar. Kangazoom is located at 501 Auto Center Drive, between W. 4th and W. 10th Streets in Antioch. For more information call (925) 776-4386, like their Facebook page or visit www.kangazoom-antioch.com.

 

Says he believes he had degree at time he wrote his candidate statement in 2014; retired Dean confirms Belle completed all course work for degree.

By Allen Payton

Embattled Contra Costa County Board of Education Trustee Jeff Belle admitted in court on Thursday, December 15, 2016 that he does not have a college degree in political science, as he wrote in his candidate’s statement, when he ran and was elected in 2014. In his declaration, required as part of his agreement and signed under penalty of perjury, Belle wrote, he “believed then that the statement was true.”

“Belle submitted a letter to the court, it was filed with the court and it is an allocution of sorts,” said Deputy District Attorney Steve Moawad who prosecuted the case against Belle. “He admits he did not have a bachelor’s degree. He said he thought he did at the time and it was not his intent to mislead the public.”

Belle was approved for a diversion program in which he agreed to perform 20 hours of community service and to write the declaration saying he does not in fact have a bachelor’s degree and to obey all laws.

Once he submits proof of his community service, the case will possibly be dismissed in either June or December of next year.

“Diversion is normally a year or 18 months or something along those lines. That’s what we envisioned,” Moawad explained. “Belle asked the court for early diversion, which would dismiss the case earlier.”

However, Moawad wouldn’t commit to that.

“The judge asked if Mr. Belle does more than the 20 hours of service, would you consider dismissing in June,” Moawad continued. “I agreed to keep an open mind about that. It would be my expectation that if he wants the case dismissed in June he would do more than 20 hours of community service.”

In Belle’s Declaration, he wrote:

“I, Jeffrey Belle, state that in 2014 I filed my candidate’s statement for the office of Trustee to the Contra Costa County Board of Education. I drafted the statement to be accurate, true, and complete. I stressed my experience as an educator and also mentioned some of my educational achievements. I mentioned, among several other achievements, that I had earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science. I believed then that the statement was true.

When I drafted my statement, I believed that I had earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science at Oklahoma City University (OCU). In my senior year, I was told by the Registrar’s office at OCU that I would be graduating in August of that year, however the OCU’s registrar’s office also advised me that they were waiting for the certified transcript from American University (AU) where I had spent a semester studying. I walked for my graduation at OCU on May 6, 1989. I believed my graduation was effective in August of 1989 as stated in the graduation program and as I had been told by

the registrar’s office at OCU.

However, it has now been clarified that I do not have a Bachelor’s Degree from OCU. It was not my intent to misinform the voters regarding my degree. In the future I will be more careful about my statements to ensure no misinterpretation.

I state and declare under penalty of perjury, under the laws of the State of California in Contra Costa County, that the foregoing is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

signed
Jeffrey Belle

December 15, 2016

He claimed on his ballot statement that he “earned” a “Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science.”

However in an October, 2015 interview for an article with this reporter, Belle said, “I still owe American University for room and board for that semester of almost $3,000. However, in 1989 I walked in the graduation, and they acknowledge it, but they won’t confer the degree, until then.”

Belle referred questions about his letter to his attorneys.

“Talk to Carol or Marsaane about (the) letter,” he said in a message.

By participating in the diversion program, Belle avoids a trial and the maximum penalty of a $1,000 fine. However, the case has cost the taxpayers much more than that.

The DA’s office began the investigation of Belle’s lie in early 2015 and the prosecution began six months later. The case has included multiple court dates, with Belle and his attorneys delaying the process asking for continuances, until Thursday.

The most recent delay in the case included a claim that he’s had cancer has been in the hospital for the past two months getting treatment.

Carol Hehmeyer, one of Belle’s attorneys, said, “He was charged with violating section 18351 of the Elections Code, which is not lying but making a statement that you knowingly know is false when you make it and thought it would have influenced the election.”

That section of the elections code reads as follows:

“Any candidate in an election or incumbent in a recall election who knowingly makes a false statement of a material fact in a candidate’s statement, prepared pursuant to Section 11327 or 13307, with the intent to mislead the voters in connection with his or her campaign for nomination or election to a nonpartisan office is punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).”

“He did earn it,” she said referring to his degree in political science.” He walked for graduation. His family members were there. They provided declarations under penalty of perjury.”

“We have the declaration from the Dean of the Department of Political Science Larry Eberhart, who retired before this exploded,” Hehmeyer continued.

“Jeff does not need the courses they’re now saying he needs,” she explained. “They’re eliminating some of the credits he did get. They’re not going to recognize the credits that were transferred from another college because the school is no longer in business.”

“The DA’s office spent a year trying to find something wrong about the candidate’s statement,” Hehmeyer added. “The first judge that heard this wanted to get rid of this and wanted diversion.”

Which is what Belle ultimately accepted instead of going to trial.

“We didn’t have the money for a trial,” she said.

The confusion in the case and accusation against Belle stem from the use and definition of the term “earn” versus “confer” when referring to his college the degree. He only used the phrase “have earned…Bachelor’s degree in Political Science,” when Belle wrote and signed his ballot statement in summer, 2014 at the beginning of the campaign.

Belle is currently the Vice President of the county school board. His term ends in 2018.

Antioch Police calls for service highlights as published in City Manager Steve Duran’s Weekly Report dated December 16, 2016 and provided by Chief of Police Allan Cantando.

Calls for Service and Arrest Data Summary:

Time Period: 12/08/16 00:00:00 – 12/14/16 23:59:59

Number of Calls for Service: 1,792

Number of Case Reports: 288

Number of Arrests: 84

Felony: 25

Misdemeanor: 59

Arrests with DUI charge: 5

The data is based upon unaudited CAD/RMS data at time of report generation.

• ·12/14/16 at 10:41 pm, officers were dispatched to a report of a shot fired at 4500 Lone Tree Way. A few minutes later, we began receiving reports of two males fighting in front of Food Maxx, and one of the males had a gun. Officers arrived on scene to see a security guard and 19 year old Jaleel McCrary fighting on the ground. The security guard worked for Food Maxx and was attacked by McCrary. During the fight, one shot was fired in the air by the security guard (no one was struck). Officers arrived on scene and were finally able to take McCrary into custody after a struggle. Both the security guard and McCrary suffered minor injuries during the altercation. McCrary was taken to an area hospital for treatment before being transported to County Jail on felony assault and robbery charges.
• ·12/14/16 at 2:18 pm, 32 year old Zachary Courtland was trespassing on Holy Rosary property on A St. He was contacted by officers and arrested for being under the influence of a controlled substance. Courtland was booked into the APD Jail and later released on a citation.
• ·12/13/16 at 9:00 pm, an officer recognized 32 year old Chino Jones Jr. walking on 19th St. He conducted a records check and discovered Jones had an outstanding warrant. Jones was arrested without incident and transported to County Jail.
• ·12/13/16 at 7:00 pm, an officer located 68 year old James Wedding sleeping under a blanket behind the old CVS on Somersville Rd. Dispatch advised Wedding had two outstanding warrants. He was placed under arrest and transported to County Jail.
• ·12/13/16 at 3:00 pm, an officer conducted a records check on a white Honda traveling in front of him on Lone Tree Wy. Records indicated it was a stolen vehicle. A high risk stop was conducted in the Burger King drive-thru; and the driver, 27 year old Miguel Carpano, was arrested without incident and transported to County Jail for vehicle theft.
• ·12/13/16 at 2:24 pm, officers conducted a traffic stop near Sunset Dr. and Beasley Ave. on a vehicle driven by 20 year old Ronvell Scheneck. Scheneck was found to have a no bail warrant for his arrest. He was arrested and sent to Count Jail.
• ·12/13/16 at 9:29 am, 41 year old Lawrence Worthy entered Walgreens on Deer Valley Rd. and robbed the clerk at gunpoint. He took cash and fled in a vehicle but was located by officers a short distance away. He was positively identified as the responsible and arrested. Worthy was sent to County Jail for armed robbery and a probation violation.
• ·12/12/16 at 11:01 pm, 28 year old Moises Sanchez was contacted during a pedestrian stop. Sanchez was in possession of a stolen bicycle. Sanchez was arrested and later released on a citation.
• ·12/12/16 at 11:00 pm, an officer saw and recognized 49 year old Derrick Battle from prior police contacts. He conducted a records check and discovered Battle had an outstanding warrant. He contacted Battle and advised him of his warrant. Battle thanked him for taking him to jail so he could “sort it out.” Battle was placed under arrest and sent to County Jail.
• ·12/12/16 at 9:07 pm, 34 year old Victoria Alexander was contacted during a pedestrian stop and was found to have two citable warrants for her arrest. Alexander was given a new court date and released with a promise to appear.
• ·12/12/16 at 7:15 pm, employees at the 99 Cent Store on Somersville Rd. advised officers that 25 year old James Yingling may have shoplifted merchandise. Officers detained Yingling, and he spontaneously said, “Please don’t run my name, I have a warrant.” A records check revealed he had two outstanding warrants. The 99 Cent Store recovered their merchandise and did not want prosecution. Yingling was placed under arrest and transported to County Jail.
• ·12/12/16 at 11:20 am, officers contacted 25 year old Ross Foncannon near the Dutch Pride Gas Station on Cavallo Rd. Foncannon was found to have an outstanding felony warrant for his arrest and was taken into custody without incident. He was sent to County Jail.
• ·12/11/16 at 11:36 pm, an officer conducted a suspicious vehicle stop on an occupied Honda at Contra Loma Park. The license plate on the Honda was listed as lost/stolen. After checking the VIN, it was determined the vehicle was cold plated, but the vehicle was clear. Pittsburg PD contacted the registered owner of the Honda and it was determined to be an unreported stolen vehicle. The driver, 27 year old Miguel Murillo, and the passenger, 45 year old Gerardo Castrejon, were placed under arrest. Dispatch advised Castrejon also had an outstanding warrant. Both were sent to County Jail.
• ·12/11/16 at 10:44 pm, 28 year old Alesha Luckett was contacted during a traffic stop and was found to have a warrant for her arrest. Luckett was arrested without incident and sent to County Jail.
• ·12/11/16 at 10:10 pm, an officer conducted a traffic enforcement stop on a minivan for a vehicle code violation. The driver, 26 year old James Mcevoy, was determined to have two outstanding warrants and on probation. The front passenger, 25 year old Eduardo Rankin, was determined to be on parole and had a baggie of suspected methamphetamine next to him. Mcevoy admitted the suspected methamphetamine was his, but could not explain how it ended up next to Rankin. Mcevoy and Rankin were arrested and sent to County Jail.
• ·12/11/16 at 6:25 pm, 22 year old Michael Harrison was contacted during a suspicious circumstance call of a male and female yelling in the street. Officers contacted Harrison who was stopped in the middle of the intersection. Dispatch advised Harrison had three outstanding warrants. He was placed under arrest and transported to County Jail.
• ·12/11/16 at 5:50 pm, JC Penny’s called APD about 30 year old Jeffry Harrison and 22 year old Jasmine Vega shoplifting merchandise and putting it into their truck. Harrison and Vega returned to the store to continue shoplifting. Officers staged outside the store and detained Harrison and Vega when they exited with additional stolen merchandise. They admitted to the thefts and were placed under arrest. Both were on probation and sent to County Jail for probation violations and theft charges.
• ·12/11/16 at 4:15 pm, officers were dispatched to shots fired in the 2600 block of Forty Niner Wy. Upon arrival, several shell casings were located in front of a residence with several bullet holes into the garage door. The residents were contacted but uncooperative and provided no information to identify the responsible(s). A witness described a silver sedan drive by and a male passenger reaching out the passenger window firing at the residence.
• ·12/11/16 at 4:06 pm, officers contacted 24 year old Robert Nichols at Starbucks on A St. and found that he had a no cite warrant for his arrest for a probation violation stemming from drug charges. He was taken into custody without incident and sent to County Jail.
• ·12/11/16 at 3:04 pm, officers were called to the 400 block of Lawton St. for the report of a subject sleeping in the trees. Upon arrival they contacted 49 year old Victor Tapia who had two citable warrants for his arrest. He was given new court dates and moved on from the trees.
• ·12/11/16 at 2:31 pm, officers were dispatched to the mall in regards to a disturbance. Upon arrival they contacted 31 year old Lecreshia Dudley who was found to have an extraditable felony warrant for fraud out of Georgia. She was taken into custody and sent to County Jail.
• ·12/11/16 at 1:26 am, officers were dispatched to 600 Wilbur Ave. for a vehicle blocking traffic with the driver passed out behind the wheel. 24 year old Angelino Verbis was arrested for DUI without incident, booked at APD, and later transported to County Jail.
• ·12/11/16 at 1:13 am, 25 year old Leah Wallace was contacted by officers during a pedestrian stop and found to have a warrant for her arrest. Wallace was arrested without incident and sent to County Jail.
• ·12/10/16 at 8:30 pm, Walmart employees called about 19 year old Tevin Herron refusing to leave the store after attempting to fight customers. APD officers responded and escorted Herron off of the property, advising him that Wal-Mart would have him arrested if he returned. Approximately an hour later, APD received a call from Walmart that Herron had returned. Officers contacted Herron inside the store and placed him under citizen’s arrest per Walmart staff. He was transported to County Jail (likely to continue the offense).
• ·12/10/16 at 5:30 pm, the Fallas loss prevention officer observed 41 year old Bryan Thompson concealing merchandise from the store. Thompson then bypassed all points of sale and made no effort to pay for the concealed merchandise. He was stopped and detained by loss prevention. APD arrived and positively identified Thompson through the fingerprint reader. Thompson was also found to be in possession of suspected methamphetamine. A records check showed Thompson to be on probation for petty theft, shoplifting, and possession narcotics. Thompson was transported to County Jail and booked on a probation violation, theft and drug charges.
• ·12/10/16 at 5:00 pm, the Target loss prevention officer observed 57 year old Cynthia Turner select numerous items and place them in her cart. Turner then bypassed all points of sale with all the merchandise in the cart. Turner was detained and held in the security office for APD because she had no ID. The stolen merchandise totaled over $600. Turner was positively identified and released on a citation for the theft.
• ·12/10/16 at 3:30 pm, the loss prevention officer at Fallas observed 25 year old Farahaisha Miller pay for merchandise she had selected. As Miller was walking out with her purchases, she grabbed a pair of shoes before exiting the store. She was stopped by the loss prevention officer and detained in the security office for APD to arrive. APD Officers identified Miller and released her on a citation for the theft.
• ·12/10/16 at 11:24 am, officers were dispatched to an address on Heacock Way to investigate a possible restraining order violation. Once there, they made contact with 31 year old Bryan Anderson who was found to have a felony warrant for his arrest. He was taken into custody and sent to County Jail.
• ·12/10/16 at 1:03 am, 25 year old Kameron Wareham was contacted during a suspicious vehicle stop to the rear of Apollo Ct. He was found to have a warrant for his arrest. Wareham was taken into custody without incident and booked into County Jail.
• ·12/9/16 at 9:07 pm, officers were stopped on southbound L St. at W. 18th St. on a separate vehicle stop when they heard tires screeching. Officers witnessed 33 year old Jose Camerena sliding to a stop westbound on W. 18th St. into the back of a truck which was stopped at the intersection. Camerena then backed up and drove around the truck fleeing the scene. He turned north on L St. and refused to stop for officers attempting to catch him on foot. An officer was able to return to his vehicle and caught up with Camerena on Leggett St. A traffic stop was conducted and Camerena was found to be intoxicated. He was taken into custody without incident and booked at APD before being transported to County Jail for DUI and evading. There were no injuries from the collision.
• ·12/9/16 at 9:13 pm, the victims were inside their open garage on Madrone St., when an unknown male wearing a mask walked up the driveway. The responsible pointed a firearm at both victims and demanded their money. The victims gave the responsible their wallets and iPad out of fear. The responsible then fled southbound into a nearby park. Officers canvassed the area and attempted a trail with the K-9, which met with negative results.
• ·12/9/16 at 4:40 pm, 43 year old Cynthia Vazquez posted the victim’s two stolen bicycles for sale on the “Offer Up” website. The victim agreed to meet Vazquez at Statewide Storage on Verne Roberts Cir. to “purchase” the bicycles at 5:00 pm but contacted APD instead. Officers responded to Statewide Storage shortly after 5:00 pm. Upon arrival, Vazquez and 38 year old Benjamin Jimenez were contacted in front of the business with the two stolen bicycles. Vazquez and Jimenez were both on misdemeanor probation for possession of stolen property. Vazquez admitted to having a storage unit at the location. The officers searched Vazquez’s storage unit and located her vehicle parked in front of it. A search of Vazquez’s vehicle revealed two methamphetamine pipes and a small amount of methamphetamine in Vazquez’s purse. Vazquez and Jimenez both denied knowing the bicycles were stolen. Vazquez and Jimenez were later cited for possession of stolen property and drug charges.
• ·12/9/16 at 10:21 am, 47 year old Ramon Torres was contacted by an officer downtown and found to have a warrant for his arrest. He was booked into County Jail.
• ·12/9/16 at 4:30 am, the victim called APD from his home on Kodiak St. regarding 34 year old Anthony Robles at his door attempting to get in. There was a current, valid restraining order against Robles. Robles fled prior upon APD arrival. He was later located and detained without incident. He was found to be in possession of suspected narcotics and drug paraphernalia. Robles was arrested without incident and booked into County Jail for the restraining order violation as well as narcotics charges.
• ·12/8/16 at 11:53 pm, APD received a single call of 5-7 gunshots fired in the area of Sycamore Dr. and Manzanita Wy. Officers checked the area with negative results. Approximately an hour later, CHP called and advised they had been working a collision for the past hour on westbound Hwy 4 near Bailey Rd. in which the driver was found to have multiple gunshot wounds. CHP began checking various agencies looking for where this may have occurred after they ruled out it occurring on the freeway. The driver advised he had been shot somewhere in Antioch while at an area hospital just prior to being sedated. He was unable to give a statement, but he was expected to survive. Both patrol shifts conducted an extensive canvass of the area on foot and could not locate the shooting scene. The investigation is ongoing.
• ·12/8/16 at 9:05 pm, an officer provided extra patrol inside City Park and located 44 year old Stacey Martinez inside the park past curfew. Upon doing a warrants check, the officer discovered Martinez had an outstanding no cite warrant for her arrest related to charges of being under the influence of a controlled substance. Martinez was arrested without incident and later transported to County Jail.
• ·12/8/16 at 5:55 pm, officers provided routine patrol in the area of E. 6th St. when they made contact with 40 year old Gary Mitchell in front of 35 E. 6th St. Upon making contact with Mitchell, officers observed Mitchell discard a loaded .22 caliber revolver. Mitchell also had an outstanding warrant for violation of his parole. Mitchell was arrested without incident and later transported to County Jail for the probation warrant and weapons violations.
• ·12/8/16 at 12:19 pm, 29 year old Christina Boyd was contacted by an officer as she was loitering and panhandling in the streets and medians on Auto Center Dr. and Hwy 4. She was arrested and removed from the area. This officer conducted numerous extra patrols downtown and made several proactive contacts dealing with unlawful loitering, panhandling, and camping.
• ·12/8/16 at 8:49 am, an officer was conducting extra patrol at the El Campanil because a lot of school kids were on a field trip to the theater. While he was there, the officer on-viewed a loud argument between 34 year old Eddie Crandell and his girlfriend. The officer contacted the girlfriend as Crandall walked away towards the Palms Lot. Crandall was detained by an officer already in the Palms Lot and found to have a felony warrant for his arrest. Crandall was transported to County Jail, and the area was quiet for the rest of the day.