“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!

Approximately 40,000 Bay Area students (up to age 18), teachers and chaperones will have the opportunity to ride BART free for educational field trips thanks to a partnership with Monterey Bay Aquarium, which is funding the program.

Bay Area schools may now apply for free BART rides for educational field trips online on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration ends December 31, 2014 or sooner if the program reaches 40,000 riders.

Enrolled students of elementary, middle, and high schools located in the Bay Area on school-sponsored field trips for educational purposes are eligible.

To better serve more students throughout the Bay Area, each school is limited to six field trips. This will allow more schools to participate in the program. To register, go to www.bart.gov/fieldtrips

“Partnering on ‘Free BART Rides for School Field Trips’ is a natural extension of our commitment to a making sure children in the region have a rich educational experience,” said Mimi Hahn, vice president of marketing and communications for the nonprofit aquarium.

Here is a list of some BARTable cultural and educational destinations:

• Davies Symphony Hall: Civic Center BART, walk 3 blocks

• Asian Art Museum: Civic Center BART, Walk 2 blocks

• California Historical Society: Montgomery Street BART, Walk 2 blocks

• Cartoon Art Museum: Montgomery Street BART, Walk 2 blocks

• Children’s Creativity Museum: Powell Street BART, Walk 2 blocks

• Contemporary Jewish Museum: Montgomery Street BART, Walk 2 blocks

• Exploratorium: Embarcadero BART, 15 minute walk

• Yerba Buena Center for the Arts: Montgomery Street BART, Walk 3 blocks

• Berkeley Repertory Theatre: Downtown Berkeley BART, Walk 1 block

• Lesher Center for the Arts: Walnut Creek BART, Walk 4 blocks

See more by clicking here.

A friendly reminder that the East Bay Leadership Council’s Contra Costa/Tri-Valley Philanthropy Awards nomination deadline is next Friday, September 5th – only 1 week away! 

Their fourth annual celebration, this is the opportunity to recognize the key individuals and funders who have made a difference to your organization and to our community. This event’s success depends on nominations from the local non-profit community and they need your help to make it a success!

They need your help! All nominations need to come from a non-profit or have a letter of support from a non-profit, so your involvement in nominating deserving companies, organizations and individuals is crucial. Award categories include Outstanding Corporate Philanthropist (3 awards based on the size of company), Outstanding Philanthropist, Outstanding Foundation or Community Grant Maker, Outstanding Collaborative Project, Volunteer of the Year, Next Generation Philanthropist, and Lifetime Achievement.

Award recipients will be honored at a special breakfast event on Thursday, November 6, at the Blackhawk Automotive Museum, from 7:30 to 10 a.m. All nominations need to come from a non-profit or have a letter of support from a non-profit, so your involvement in nominating deserving organizations and individuals is crucial. A non-profit organization can make multiple nominations. To access the nomination form and eligibility details, visit Philanthropy Award Nomination Form.  

For more information, contact Amy Maggiore, East Bay Leadership Council Philanthropy Awards Committee Member at (925) 957-7567 or amym@shelterincofccc.org.

Erick Santiago Granados

By Lieutenant Morefield, Antioch Police Investigations Bureau

Over the weekend, at 3:25 AM on Saturday, August 30, 2014, the victim in last Thursday’s shootingat 17th and C Streets in Antioch, identified as Justin Henry Kroh, passed away in the hospital from the injuries he sustained.

Later that same morning, at approximately 5:05 AM, Antioch Police Officers and Detectives arrested Erick Santiago Granados, a 23-year-old Antioch resident, for the murder of Mr. Kroh. Detectives are continuing to gather evidence and follow-up on additional information in this case.

Nothing further will be released at this time. Anyone with information is still encouraged to contact Detective James Stenger with the Antioch Police Department at (925) 779-6894. You may also text a tip to 274637 (CRIMES) using key word ANTIOCH