Antioch Police lead effort that arrests 87 during five-day operation

the most successful, and largest-scale, operation of this type ever held in East Contra Costa County”

By Chief Allan Cantando

Last week, the Antioch Police Department served as the Command Post for a five-day, multi-agency operation. The primary purpose of this operation was to apprehend people in the eastern region of Contra Costa County who were wanted on outstanding felony warrants.

Over 150 law enforcement personnel participated in this operation from the following agencies: Antioch PD, Pittsburg PD, Brentwood PD, CHP, Concord PD, CCC Sheriff’s Office, Oakley PD, CCC Probation, CCC DA Investigators, West-NET, CDCR Fugitive Apprehension Team, SFPD, Oakland PD, San Rafael PD, San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office, San Francisco County Sheriff’s Office, FBI, ICE, ATF, DEA, High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area program, Northern California Regional Intelligence Center, Western States Information Network, and the US Marshals Service.

When it was all said and done, this operation proved to be a HUGE success! Here is a synopsis of what we accomplished:

– 87 total arrests

– 1 arrest of a subject wanted for murder

– 1 arrest of a subject wanted for vehicular homicide

– 1 arrest of a subject wanted for vehicular manslaughter

– 11 guns seized

– 6 ounces of cocaine seized

– 2 ounces of marijuana seized

– 75 prescription pills seized

Additionally, CHP officers issued 83 citations, towed 36 vehicles, and recovered 3 stolen vehicles.

This was the most successful, and largest-scale, operation of this type ever held in East Contra Costa County. The communication and teamwork displayed by all involved was absolutely phenomenal.

I would like to extend my sincerest thanks to all the officers, detectives, marshals, deputies, agents, investigators, dispatchers, jailers, community service officers, analysts, and support/clerical staff who joined together to help make our community safer!


One Comment to “Antioch Police lead effort that arrests 87 during five-day operation”

  1. Walter Ruehlig says:

    Now that is something to celebrate about! Talk about us sending a message, loud and clear, that the criminal element might wisely look for another place to live!

    let it be known that if you live in Antioch and break the law you can run but you can’t hide.

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