From the website: Tess’ Community Farm Kitchen Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit dedicated to teach people the importance of fresh produce in their daily lives. We do that through classes and events such as our annual “Dinner in the Orchard.” The money that we raise goes toward subsidizing our classes for people with limited incomes who really need to know how to cook healthy foods for their families and themselves on a budget. It was founded in 2009.

The first fundraiser dinner had 25 people attending. Now we serve almost 200, due to its popularity. To learn more visit www.communityfarmkitchen.com.

By Allen Payton

At Tuesday night’s Antioch City Council meeting the council members opposed the idea of community courts on a 4-1 vote and unanimously agreed to seek input from the public on renaming A, L and West Second Streets which lead to and run through downtown.

Community Courts

Chief Allan Cantando and Captain Tamany Brooks presented the idea of having community courts in Antioch, in response to an effort by Mayor Pro Tem Ogorchock and a letter from the County Grand Jury asking for input from the cities in the county.

The courts have already been implemented and in use in Pittsburg, Concord, Walnut Creek and San Ramon.

They operate locally and allow people charged with misdemeanors to avoid having their case sent to the District Attorney. The individual meets with and pays for a mediator, to have their case heard. Then if found guilty they pay a fine, which is collected by the city, and do some type of community service. The intent is to reduce repeat offenders.

But, Cantando gave his reasons why the courts shouldn’t be implemented in Antioch.
“There are issues we have to address,” he said. “Staffing is obviously an issue. It would be cost prohibitive from doing.”
He also mentioned a problem with the perception of the public.

“Translation is an issue,” Cantando continued. “There is no recording mechanism. The police departments are actually picking which cases go before an arbitrator. There’s concern over liability on the city for not turning over the case to the DA.”

Councilwoman Mary Rocha was the first council member to respond.

“I was going back and forth on this,” she said. “My concern is the one-time offender. I’m in that in-between stage.”

Councilwoman Wilson asked Cantando, “You don’t agree with the Grand Jury report? What changes would you want to see?”

“I would want some kind of recording mechanism,” he replied. “A court certified interpreter. A lieutenant or captain would have to go through the misdemeanor cases, redact [sensitive information], oversee the handling of the cases and make sure the fees are paid.”

A court stenographer costs $35 per hour with a two-hour minimum and an interpreter costs $160 per hour with a two-hour minimum, Cantando shared.

“It’s a moneymaker,” he stated. “But we’re spending money out the back end.”

“The cases are the weaker cases the DA wouldn’t file on, anyway,” Cantando added.

Then he provided statistics about the cases his department sent to the District Attorney and what happened with them.

“In 2014 Antioch sent 2,895 cases to the DA. Of those 1,234 no complaints were filed. They filed on 13.5% of our felonies. There’s a one in five chance they’re going to file,” he explained.

Brooks offered his input, after having sat in on some community court cases in other cities.

“Was there evidence to support an arrest beyond a reasonable doubt?” he asked. “Many of the cases were like that.”

Then he spoke about the language problems he encountered.

“The secretary there was having difficulty coming up with the terms being used,” Brooks said.

Ogorchock was the only council member who spoke in favor of having community courts.

“I found it intriguing and I spoke to other cities that have them,” she said. “They combine punishment and have offenders pay back to the community.”

However, Mayor Wade Harper gave his reasons for opposing the courts.

“I don’t support this at this time,” he stated. “It puts an extra burden on police. Right now, I want more traffic officers, more resource officers in the schools.”

“It’s not just for first-time offenders. It’s for misdemeanants,” he added. “We are transferring the burden to local agencies and local police departments.”

“I don’t think the benefits monetarily outweigh the costs,” said Councilman Tony Tiscareno. “If it works in other cities, fine. But, I don’t think it will work for our city at this time.”

In the only public comment, which was submitted in writing by Iris Archuletta, read by Harper, she stated “There are issues with due process.”

Cantando mentioned a current diversion program for youth, in Antioch.

“We work with REACH for diversion with youth,” he shared. “We’re trying to keep the juveniles out of the system.”
Then explaining another problem with the community courts, Cantando said “The arrest stays on their record. But, if they pay this fine, that does not.”

The council then voted 4-1 with Ogorchock opposed, to approve the recommendation of Chief Cantando and to have the mayor sign the letter letting the Grand Jury know Antioch would not be participating in the community courts program.

Renaming streets

As part of the city’s Downtown Specific Plan update, earlier this year, they approved renaming of streets leading to downtown. Now, the council is seeking the public’s input on what the names should be for A, West Second and L Streets. The City of Antioch 1996 Economic Development Plan included plans to rename A Street to Rivertown Drive and L Street to Marina Way. Since then, A Street was connected to West Second Street.

Downtown business owners, including this writer, took an informal vote at a meeting, earlier this year to support the renaming of the streets, which included changing both A and West Second Streets to Rivertown Drive and L Street to either Marina Blvd. or Way.

Two members of the public spoke.

First, Lori Cook, who hosts the Facebook page “Cleaning Up Antioch, One Home At a Time” said “Personally, I do not have an opinion either way. We, the city need to clean up these streets before anything else.”

If we had more Code Enforcement Officers “it could change this city overnight,” she added.

This writer then spoke in favor of the idea, for “permanent marketing for downtown” letting people know on the freeway that “there’s a river down there, a marina down there.” At the request of Duran, this writer also suggested the council rename A Street to Rivertown Drive and West Second Street to West Rivertown Drive, as there are potentially conflicting addresses between 6th Street and the Hobin & Hobin Law Office on A Street, which is located between 10th and 11th Streets.

The street name could change to West, as the road crosses 6th Street.

“I really would like the city to reach out to the businesses,” Wilson stated. “I need more information.”

“I think it’s time to change the name and give the residents enough time,” said Tiscareno.

Ogorchock said “I think we need to reach out to the people on A Street. But, I agree with Lori Cook.”

“This will be a great push for our marina and the ferry,” Rocha said. “Let’s bring it back in October.

Harper ended the council comments by stating, “We need to clean the area up, not just change the name.”

The council then voted unanimously to take 60 days to hear from the public, and specifically the businesses on A Street, about which names they would prefer and then bring it back for a vote.

Water Park open Fri & Sat nights

In other business at the meeting, during the community presentations and public comments, it was announced that the Antioch Water Park is open Friday and Saturday nights through the end of the season on September 7th.

Special thanks

Councilwoman Mary Rocha gave a special “Thank you to Betty Smith for her leadership at Delta 2000.”

Fire Department report

Also, ConFire Battalion Chief Bob Atlas gave what he said will become a regular report on fire department activities in Antioch.

They handled a total of 795 calls for service in the past month, a total of which were 692 Code 3 calls. They included 32 calls for outside aid, nine structure fires with one significant fire, which was on Sycamore, last week; 21 vegetation fires, 136 mistaken fire alarms.

This placed Antioch “number one in all cities the fire district is responsible for and number one in terms of fire loss,” Atlas stated.

The fire in the Sycamore area on August 5th “displaced 30 residents,” he said. He praised the American Red Cross for their help in dealing with them.

Committee & Commission Vacancies

City Clerk Arne Simonsen announced there was a resignation on the Measure C Oversight Committee. Applications would be online and at the City Clerk’s office, starting Wednesday, August 11. (Click here)

Proposed City Transportation Fee

A proposed transportation impact fee was discussed. The council heard a presentation on a draft study on imposing a one-time fee on both new residential and commercial development.

The presentation by the representative of Economic & Planning Systems, Inc., projected a total of 10,700 new homes and 17,500 more jobs in Antioch by 2040.

The funds generated from the fee would pay for capital facilities, such as road improvements and any other transportation projects directly impacted by the new residents or businesses, in Antioch. The fee would be in addition to the regional fee for transportation already imposed on new development in East County. The cost for that in Antioch is $15,000 per new home.

Oakley, Pittsburg, Brentwood and Concord already have their own local transportation fees ranging from $7,124 to $14,015 per single family home, $2,624 to $8,550 per multi-family unit and $1.38 to $8.81 per square foot for commercial development.

Councilwoman Mary Rocha asked if the funds could be used to pay for the ferry system. A station is planned for downtown Antioch.

The consultant responded “you could include certain capital items,” as long as they were for “new riders associated with new development.”

It can’t be used for operations and maintenance.

She asked if the funds could be used for Tri Delta Transit, which runs the bus system in East County, or A Street and L Street.

Antioch Public Works Director Ron Bernal responded to that.

“It would probably be a very small cost,” he said. “We could look at bus turn-outs. But, not for funding operations.”

The fee, if adopted by the council, would be kept in place over 25 years.

Street repairs

The council also unanimously approved an additional $210,000 from Gas Tax funding for pavement plugs and base repairs for streets throughout the city, bringing the total project cost to $2,220,757.11.

“Great job,” Rocha said to city staff. “The streets look beautiful. The people are happy.”

“I’m getting a lot of comments from people,” Harper said. “They are very appreciative of it. So, good work.”

Possible desalination plant

The council also unanimously approved a consulting contract for the Phase 1 Initial Planning for a possible desalination plant to treat brackish water from the river.

“This is an exciting opportunity,” said Lou Carella of Carollo Engineers. “Water is the new oil, these days. To take advantage of your pre-1914 water rights on the river is paramount.”

“It could be a very expensive project,” he added.

Bernal added his thoughts.
“It wouldn’t be able to supply all of our water needs,” he said. “But, it would decrease our reliance on CCWD.”

This year, the city is buying 95% of its raw water from the Contra Costa Water District, which costs the city money, instead of being able to draw water from its pumps in the river, due to the high salt content as a result of the drought.

The consultants will pursue low-interest state loans and Proposition 1 funds, in competition with other cities and agencies.

Councilman Tony Tiscareno mentioned possible “future manufacturers that can use this water and generate revenues” then asked about future expansion.

“We’re just looking at current capacity,” Bernal replied. “We have to use our water rights within our city limits.”

Babe Ruth loan forgiveness

The council voted unanimously to forgive a loan to Antioch Babe Ruth baseball in the amount of $792 which benefits their ball fields on Auto Center Drive.

Transportation priorities

The council also discussed the city’s priorities for transportation funding from regional sources, such as a proposed extension of Measure J, the county’s half-cent sales tax for transportation.

Staff’s recommendations include the L Street corridor project; the ferry system with a terminal in Antioch’s downtown; the TriLink project which is a four lane freeway and transit line between East County and Tracy, connecting the end of what was known as the Highway 4 Bypass and Interstates 205 and 5; the I-680 and Highway 24 interchange in Walnut Creek, and improvements to the interchange of Highways 4 and 242 in Concord.

“The ferry is already included in the East County Plan,” said Duran.

But the council wanted to place it at the top of the city’s list of priorities.

“I would like to put a major emphasis on the ferry,” Tiscareno said. “I believe it will be a one-time shot. The ferry system is an important part of our vitality.”

On a motion by Rocha to make the ferry the city’s number one transportation priority for regional funding, and include the rest of the projects on the list, the council voted 5-0 to approve.

Council committees and appointments

In response to Ogorchock’s request to review the various committees to which council members are appointed, and which ones still need to exist, the council had a lengthy discussion about the matter.

“If they don’t met why have them?” she asked.

Rocha shared her concerns about the Committee on Aging.

“Is it East County or the seniors at Nick Rodriguez [Center], which is a non-profit?” Rocha asked. “I’ve gone to both but I don’t know where I fit.”

Wilson asked about the City/School Relations Committee.

“It’s met twice, then abruptly stopped meeting,” she stated.

Duran explained his understanding of the reason why.
“A standing committee required Brown Act [state open meeting law] compliance,” he said. “The school side wasn’t agreeing with the way our attorney was saying the meeting should be run. So they stopped meeting.”

“I heard that second hand,” Duran added.

Harper told the council members “you can meet as much as you want on your committees.”

“At least have a meeting before deciding not to have a committee,” he directed them.

Rocha also asked about the Historic Preservation Committee.

That’s something the Planning Commission can handle, Duran explained.

Wilson warned, “We have to be careful of not duplicating efforts.”

Regarding one of his committee appointments, the Graffiti Committee, started by the late Councilman Gary Agopian, Tiscareno said “I’m suggesting we put more teeth into it.”

The council then unanimously approved a motion to eliminate the following committees and appointments: International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives, Historic Preservation Committee, Quality of Life Forum Committee and the Committee on Aging.

Downtown park and event center discussed

Joy Motts, of the Celebrate Antioch Foundation, made an emotional appeal to the council to have specifics about the downtown park and event center her group has proposed for the old lumber company lot, on the agenda for the August 25th meeting.

In response, during council communications, Rocha asked for the matter to be on the next agenda. However, Duran said it would be a closed session item as part of a real estate negotiation.

Ogorchock then offered a list of items regarding the project that needed to be clarified.

“There was not a clear, concise message sent to the Celebrate Antioch Foundation,” she stated. “I feel we need an MOU [memorandum of understanding] agendized.”

Then she read a list of items she wanted included.

At one point Harper cut in and asked “You want this on the agenda?”

“Yes,” she replied. “I’m sharing everything I want in it.”

Following is the list from notes Ogorchock provided following the meeting.

1. We need implementation language to be clear and concise direction to staff and the Celebrate Antioch Foundation of what is allowed and required to fulfill their goal.

2. The RFQ/RFP process is not a requirement for this type development as they are not a developer. But, they do have to go thru the same steps as a developer. They are required to work w/staff for normal project approval, paying normal staff fees, etc..

3. We need to give them a date certain, for them to bring back to the council a preliminary plan with engineering and architectural renderings.

4. They need to show the financials of how is the event center being financed and how do they plan to maintain the event center. Is this a privately operated public asset?

5. We need to give them first right of refusal during the preliminary plan process, which can be extended upon direction from council.

6. Finally, they need to understand this is not a commitment to build an event center but the opportunity to pursue one.

During his comments Harper mentioned the Super Bowl 50 being held at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara and how it will be labeled the San Francisco Bay Area Super Bowl and how Antioch can participate in the promotion and celebration of it.

Then a request to have the homeless issue agendized for discussion was mentioned.

Rocha asked Cantando how many officers we currently have.

“89” was his response.

The next Antioch City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 25 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at West Second and H Streets in downtown. It can be viewed on Comcast Channel 24 or via live stream on the city’s website at www.ci.antioch.ca.us.

By Acting Sergeant John Fortner #3264, Antioch Police Field Services Bureau

On Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at 4:17 PM, Antioch Police Officers responded to the 1800 block of D Street on the report of a shooting. Several callers reported hearing approximately four to five gunshots. A black SUV being followed by a white pick-up truck were seen leaving the immediate area at a high rate of speed.

Shortly thereafter, a 25-year-old male Pittsburg resident arrived at a local area hospital with two non-life threatening gunshot wounds. The victim was listed in stable condition and is expected to survive. No other victims were located at the scene or admitted into any other hospitals.

This incident is currently under investigation.

This preliminary information is made available by the Field Services Bureau.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Antioch Police Department non emergency line at (925) 778-2441. You may also text-a-tip to 274637 (CRIMES) using the key word ANTIOCH.

By Sergeant Dimitri Barakos #2176, Antioch Police Community Policing Bureau

On Monday, August 10, 2015 at approximately 9:17 PM the Antioch Police Department received a call that a person had been shot and the victim was at the corner of Sycamore Drive and Spanos Street. Officers responded and found the victim lying near the south sidewalk of Sycamore Drive near Spanos Street. The victim, a 26-year-old Antioch man, was suffering from a gunshot wound to his right leg. The officers rendered aid and summoned medical personnel to the scene.

The victim told officers that he was walking on Dogwood Way near Linden Way when a male shot him and then fled in a car. The victim walked to the area of Sycamore Drive and Spanos Street where he was located by police. Medical personnel arrived, provided medical aid, and transported the victim to a local hospital where he underwent medical treatment for the non-life threatening gunshot wound. A nearby residence was also struck by a bullet during the shooting, but no one was injured. The responsible in this incident was not located.

If anyone has information please call the Investigations Bureau at 925.779.6926. You may also text a tip to 274637 (CRIMES) using the key word ANTIOCH.

By Barbara Zivica

Despite what you may have heard, the state did not give the City of Antioch an unexpected $793,767 windfall. It’s repayment of a debt.

Remember Prop 1A (2004)? It was intended to protect revenues collected by local governments (cities, counties, and special districts) from being transferred to the state for statewide use. It required the state to start reimbursing local governments for mandate claims.

This money is the anticipated reimbursement from the State for mandate claims filed by the city in 2004. The city is also due about $188,000 for interest earned on the money.

The council, of course, could hardly wait to express their ideas for spending the money although any logical person, Mayor Pro Tem Lori Ogorchock being one, would instinctively know that the money should go into the General Fund reserve. That way it could be set aside pending the outcome of the lawsuit against the State Dept. of Finance over redevelopment money used for the marina. Should the city be successful on the marina issue, the money should go toward OPEB (other post employment benefits).

What the city should not do is what Mayor Wade Harper suggested – invest the money in solar energy.

That might be on the city’s list of future desired projects but this money should not be used for that purpose.

Note: The council also discussed a complaint by members of Public Employees Union, Local 1 over disparate treatment by the city, e.g. lack of parity on health care contributions by the city, staffing shortages and lack of meaningful bargaining process. (Local 1 is currently working without a contract).

This is shameful. Local 1 should be treated exactly the same as all other city employees.

Following are the Antioch Police Department calls for service from the Antioch City Manager’s Weekly Report dated August 7, 2015:

On 8/5/15 at 9:08pm a 30 year old male was at a friend’s apartment at 3421 Hudson Court playing video games. His 27 year old wife, who is 7 mo. pregnant with their second child, located him and asked him to watch their other child back at their own apartment but he told her “No”. She took the car so she could take their child with her to the store. He saw her drive off in the car and chased her into Hudson Ct to get the car back. She locked the doors so he punched out the driver side window. He jumped on the hood and kicked out the front windshield. She had some broken glass hit her arm that caused a small cut. She and the baby were not otherwise injured. An ambulance responded to examine her. The male fled prior to PD arrival and was not located.

On 8/5/15 at 5:14 pm an officer was driving behind Big Lots on Somersville Road and came across 38 year old Matthew Benner. When Benner saw the officer, he immediately threw two plastic baggies onto the ground. Benner was contacted and the baggies were recovered. Both were found to contain meth. Benner was arrested and later cite-released from APD

On 8/5/15 at 11:21 am officers were called to 5332 Navajo Way because the owners of this residence and came to do an inspection after speaking to their tenant they leased the property. The leaser admitted to them that he had sublet the property to a female he knows only as “Thuy” when confronted about a $5000.00 PGE bill. During their inspection, they found a marijuana grow in several of the rooms consisting of about 300-350 plants. It was learned the grow had been abandoned a few weeks ago. The PGE meter was also found to be have been tampered with. APD Investigations responded and later obtained a search warrant. The investigation is ongoing.

On 8/5/15 at 8:18 am, dispatch began receiving calls of a fire inside the apartment complex at 2301 Sycamore Drive. . Officers arrived on scene and located two upper apartments fully engulfed and began clearing the surrounding apartments. The fire jumped to the adjacent building and those two were cleared. ConFire went to 4 alarms and took several hours to get the fire out. One building housing 8 apartments was a total loss. The building the fire started in has heavy damage to the south end 4 apartments and heavy smoke damage to all other adjacent units within the building. Red Cross responded and assisted with the victims of the fire. There were no reported injuries as a result of the fire.

On 8/5/2015 at 1:38 am, an officer contacted 25 year old Teri Kyle at 2401 Beasley Ave. Kyle was served with an outstanding arrest warrant for auto theft and failing to yield to a police vehicle. Kyle was arrested without incident and booked at the county jail.

On 8/4/2015 at 4:16 pm, officers responded to the report of an assault possibly involving a firearm in the 2400 block of Pearlite Way. When they arrived, contact was made with a woman who reported there had been a fight between her sons. She locked the front door and refused to allow officers to enter. Officers entered the rear yard of the home and encountered 33 year old Juan Hernandez. He admitted having been in a fight with his brother who he stated had left the premises. A check of the interior of the home revealed no occupants or obvious firearms. A records check revealed Hernandez had an outstanding arrest warrant for driving on a suspended license. He was issued a citation with a new court date and released from the scene.

On 8/4/2015 at 3:47 pm, officers observed 29 year old Sherullah Rahimi in the parking lot of Romi’s Liquors at 418 E.18th St. Officers were concerned for his welfare and made contact with him due to the fact he was dancing and appeared to be talking to himself. A records check revealed he had two outstanding arrest warrants charging assault and being under the influence of a controlled substance. He was taken into custody without incident and booked at the county jail.

On 8/3/2015 at 10:45 pm, an officer conducted a traffic stop on Contra Loma Blvd. at Fitzuren Rd. The officer contacted the driver, 40 year old Jeanna Gomez. A computer check revealed Gomez had an outstanding warrant for her arrest charging possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. Gomez was arrested without incident and booked at the county jail.

On 8/3/2015 at 8:54 pm, an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle at “A” St. and Bryan Ave. The officer contacted the driver, 26 year old Kellie Marshall, who consented to a search of her person. During the search, the officer located a pill bottle which contained heroin. Marshall was issued a citation and released from the scene.

On 8/3/2015 officers conducted a pro-active enforcement detail to address the on-going and repeat panhandling and loitering offenders. A total of 14 arrests were made. Of the 14 arrests, 7 people were sent to County Jail.

On 8/2/2015 at 11:00 pm, an officer contacted 51 year old Sherry Webb at her home on Buckskin Dr. She was served with an outstanding arrest warrant for petty theft. Webb was taken into custody without incident and booked at the county jail.

On 8/2/2015 at 9:21 pm, an officer responded to the area of Hillcrest Ave and Wildflower Dr. on a report of suspicious people in the area. The officer arrived and contacted 26 year old Stephen Imada. A records check revealed Imada an outstanding No Bail arrest warrant for vehicle theft, failing to yield to a police vehicle, grand theft and possession of stolen property. Imada was arrested without incident and booked at the county jail.

On 8/2/2015 at 7:11 pm, an officer was driving along Sycamore Dr. when he heard the sound of tires screeching in the area. He found a 1974 Chevy Nova spinning doughnuts in the Quik Stop store parking lot at 1108 Sycamore Dr. The officer conducted a traffic stop on the Nova and identified the driver as 33 year old Jabbaar Mahmood. He was issued a citation and his car was towed on a 30 day hold.

On 8/2/2015 at 4:45 pm, officers responded to Macy’s at 2500 Somersville Rd. regarding loss prevention agents witnessing a 17 year old girl stealing merchandise. When they attempted to arrest her, she fought with the 2 agents and was still fighting when officers arrived. The juvenile was arrested and she provided a false name to police. The officer was eventually able to positively identify her and she was booked into juvenile hall on the charge of robbery. Her mother was contacted and notified of the arrest.

On 8/2/2015 at 1:15 pm, an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the Kentucky Fried Chicken parking lot at 2410 Mahogany Way. During the contact, a search was conducted of the vehicle and its occupants. A 15 year old male was found to have a loaded 9mm handgun in his waistband. Lakeya Hunter, 26 years old, was found to have about an ounce of marijuana concealed on her person. Inside the car a scale, cash and empty baggies were located. The juvenile, Hunter and another occupant, 20 year old Joshua Taylor, were all arrested. During subsequent interviews, Taylor and Hunter admitted to selling marijuana in the Quik Stop store parking lot. The 15 year old male admitted the gun was his and that he had carried it for protection. Hunter and Taylor were booked at the county jail. The 15 year old male was booked at juvenile hall.

On 8/2/2015 at 8:38 am, 32 year old Brandon Myers was contacted during a traffic stop at Fitzuren Rd and Holly Ct. and found to have a NO BAIL warrant for his arrest for failing to appear for the Work Alternative Program. His participation in the program was due to convictions for possessing a controlled substance and stolen property. He was taken into custody without incident and booked at the county jail.

On 8/1/2015 at 4:11 pm, an officer attempted to make a traffic stop after seeing an occupant of a vehicle throw something out of the window. The vehicle stopped near Acacia Ave. and 19 year old Francisco Lopez fled from the vehicle. Although officers gave chase, he was able to evade capture. While fleeing he dropped a stolen handgun. The driver, 19 year old Luis Lopez and another passenger, 18 year old Alejandro Durand, were detained in the vehicle. Luis Lopez was found to have a loaded handgun in his waistband. Durand and Lopez were arrested and later booked at the county jail. Francisco Lopez is still wanted for possession of a stolen firearm. Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts should call the Antioch PD Dispatch Center at (925)778-2441.

On 8/1/2015 at 10:16 am, an officer saw 54 year old Lary Levi walking at 10th and “K” streets and was aware that he had an outstanding arrest warrant for violating the terms of his PRCS release. Levi was contacted and arrested without incident. He was booked at the county jail.

On 7/31/2015 at 5:27 pm, officers responded to 2245 Renwick Ln. regarding a disturbance in the complex parking lot. When officers arrived, they located 36 year old Mason Chilpen. A records check revealed he had an outstanding arrest warrant for no completing a work alternative program on a DUI conviction. He was arrested and booked at the county jail.

On 7/31/2015 at 5:16 pm, an officer conducted a traffic enforcement stop at 507 E 18th St. on a vehicle with no license plates. A records check revealed the driver, 23 year old Kartiae Ely, had an outstanding arrest warrant issued in Solano County for driving on a suspended license. She was arrested and booked at the county jail.

On 7/31/2015 at 1:15 pm, officers responded to 1818 “A” St (Grocery Outlet) on the report of a repeat trespasser 61 year old Pennie Woods. Woods is not allowed at

the above location and has been given numerous trespass admonishments in the past. She walked onto the property today and a security guard asked her to leave. Woods refused to leave so Gordon contacted the police department. When officers arrived they contacted Woods and found her to be so intoxicated that she could barely stand. Woods was arrested for being drunk in public and trespassing. She was booked at the county jail.

On 7/30/2015 at 11:01 pm, an officer was parked at Drive-In Way and E.18th St. when he heard the sound of a “sideshow” taking place in the K Mart parking lot. After the driver of the Mustang completed his “show”, he pulled out onto Drive-In Way in front of the parked police patrol vehicle. The officer conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle. The driver was identified as 32 year old Roberto Gonzalez. He was unlicensed and the vehicle had expired registration and there was no proof of insurance. Gonzalez issued a citation for the violations and released at the scene.

On 7/30/2015 at 9:59 pm, officers were conducting extra patrol of the CVS and 99 Cent Store area in the 2500 block of Somersville Rd. They encountered a group, which included 46 year old Anthony Smith, loitering at the Somerville Car Wash. Smith exhibited symptoms of being under the influence of a controlled substance. He was arrested and later booked at the county jail. A few minutes later officers encountered 35 year old Melody Brown in the same area. She admitted to officers she was in possession of marijuana without a medical marijuana card. She was issued a citation and released from the scene on her promise to appear for the charge of possessing under one ounce of marijuana.

On 7/30/2015 at 4:03 pm, a 15 year old male flagged down an officer at “A” St and Wilbur Ave. He advised the officer that he had an arrest warrant for cutting off his ankle monitor. No warrant was found in the system. The juvenile’s probation officer was contacted. The probation officer advised he had in fact just issued a warrant for the 15 year old, but it had yet to be entered in the system. The warrant was faxed to Antioch PD and the male was transported to Juvenile Hall and booked on the warrant.

On 7/30/2015 at 10:22 am, an officer observed 26 year old Curtis Brown walking near W.9th and “J” streets. The officer was aware Brown had an outstanding arrest warrant for possession of a controlled substance. Brown was contacted and arrested without incident. He was later booked at the county jail.

On 7/30/2015 at 7:12 am, officers responded to 2037 Johnson Dr. regarding a male sleeping on a neighbor’s porch. Officers arrived and found 30 year old Aaris Turks was on the porch. A records check revealed he was on probation with a search clause. A search was conducted and Turks was found to be in possession of methamphetamine and a syringe. He was arrested and booked at the police department. He was later released from with a citation.

On 7/30/2015 at 1:34 am, officers responded to 722 W.11th St. regarding the report of a female running and banging on doors yelling for someone. Officers arrived and located 18 year old Sadae Thomas. She exhibited the symptoms of being under the influence of a controlled substance. Several tests were administered and she was arrested and later booked at the county jail.

On 7/29/2015 at 8:28 pm, officers were dispatched to 2600 Sunset Lane on the report of a subject harassing her children at the park. An officer located 38 year old Matthew Benner and 44 year old Ernest Curry walking near the area. Benner matched the description of the subject who was bothering the children. When officers attempted to contact Benner, he became extremely agitated and refused to comply with orders to stop and attempted to walk away. When the officer attempted to grab him, he pulled away and was taken to the ground. He continued to fight and a struggle ensued. Benner was taken into custody without further incident. Officers searched his backpack and discovered a large amount of packaged raw meat from one of the Save Mart stores. The stores were contacted and neither were able to determine if a theft had actually occurred. However, another officer recognized Benner and Curry from an earlier theft at the Smart and Final store where meat was stolen and the suspects fled. A security officer from that store responded and identified Benner and Curry as thieves. Both were arrested and booked at the county jail.

Service Calls and Arrest Data: Time Period: 07/30/15 – 08/05/15
Number of Calls for Service:	1,582
Number of Case Reports:	233
Number of Arrests:	83
Felony:	20
Misdemeanor:	63
Arrests with DUI charge:	1
The data is based upon unaudited CAD/RMS data at time of report generation.

 

According to the latest weekly report by Antioch City Manager Steve Duran, [city] staff has been working to bring a farmers market to Rivertown. The City now has an agreement in place with The Mobile Farmers Market, also known as Freshest Cargo, for a “pilot” program to bring fresh fruits and vegetables via mobile truck to our downtown and water park sites. In inaugural event was this past Tuesday. Freshest Cargo helps promote healthy living by providing organic and locally grown fruits and vegetables to an area that may normally not have access. The mobile truck is a great easy convenient way to get your organic local vegetables and fruits.

They now have three stops in Antioch on Tuesdays Stop by at any on the locations listed below and buy some of the great produce:

ANTIOCH SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER

415 West 2nd Street Antioch, CA

9:30am-10:30 am

THE COMMONS AT DALLAS RANCH

4751 Dallas Ranch Road Antioch CA

11:00am- 12:30pm

PREWETT FAMILY WATER PARK

4701 Lone Tree Way Antioch CA

2:00pm-3pm

For more information visit http://freshapproach.org/freshestcargo/. Like them on Facebook.

 

According to the latest weekly report from Antioch City Manager Steve Duran, the California Automobile Association, also known as AAA, will soon be relocating their Auto Center Drive offices to Slatten Ranch Shopping Center. They will totally renovate the Johnny Carino’s building, which closed some months ago.

“In recent years, AAA has been locating their retail facilities in shopping centers with mayor anchors to get better public visibility and higher traffic counts,” Duran’s report states. “Slatten Ranch accomplishes this objective for AAA and provides a destination use that will compliment the adjacent retail and restaurant uses. They plan on opening the new facility by year’s end.”