Archive for June, 2016

Antioch Juneteenth Celebration in downtown on Saturday

Tuesday, June 14th, 2016

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Antioch School Board announces Stephanie Anello as Superintendent finalist

Monday, June 13th, 2016
Stephanie Anello

Stephanie Anello

Stephanie Anello, Interim Superintendent for Antioch Unified School District (AUSD), has been named as a finalist for the District’s number one position – Superintendent. The Board will consider a contract for Anello at their June 22nd meeting.

There were twenty qualified candidates, seven of whom were interviewed by the board. After a full search using Leadership Associates, the board selected Ms. Anello not only due to her extensive experience during her 18 years of employment with Antioch Unified School District, but also her seven months of on-the-job accomplishments as the Interim Superintendent.

Her experience in AUSD as a classroom Teacher, Vice Principal, Principal, Director, Associate Superintendent and Interim Superintendent, makes Anello uniquely qualified to lead the District.

Since taking the helm in November, Anello has successfully negotiated teacher and classified contracts, taken decisive action to integrate Special Education students into current and new AUSD programs by opening the Bidwell Center and has made several difficult decisions to better align spending with current revenues.

Additionally, during the last seven months she has successfully ensured that District initiatives are more publicly transparent. While doing so, she has adeptly employed positive social media, and established robust media relationships and city partnerships to highlight the many positive activities happening in our schools.

“Stephanie Anello is a respected educator and leader with a proven track record of implementing

reforms and improving student achievement,” said Antioch USD Board President, Diane Gibson-Gray. “She has fostered strong parent and community partnerships as well as strong relationships with AUSD’s employee groups; all of which publically endorsed her for the position. These strong relationships coupled with her vision for AUSD, will allow Stephanie to more quickly and efficiently continue the district’s forward momentum while at the same time making necessary changesto move the District forward.”

Ms. Anello has lived in the community since 1990. She has two adult sons, both of whom attended AUSD schools.

Rep. McNerney issues statement on Orlando nightclub shooting

Monday, June 13th, 2016

Washington – Congressman Jerry McNerney (CA-09) issued the following statement in response to the horrific Orlando nightclub mass shooting that has so far left 49 people dead and 53 injured:

“Our entire nation is in shock after yet another senseless mass shooting devastates the Orlando community, and I mourn with the families and victims of this tragedy. Our mourning must be coupled with action. This is the deadliest mass shooting in our nation’s history where 49 Americans were killed and many others injured by an assault weapon. This was also an act of hate against LGBT Americans who were gathered together to celebrate Pride, like so many LGBT communities across America will do this month.  We cannot stand for these acts of hate, violence, and terrorism that cut short the lives of too many innocent victims. Gun violence is a problem that affects our communities on a daily basis and we must take steps to reduce it. This means passing commonsense gun reforms that will help keep guns out of the hands of criminals, terrorists, and dangerous people and making sure our law enforcement officials have the tools and resources they need to keep our communities safe. I stand with the people of Orlando, the LGBT community, and all victims of gun violence to fight for solutions that will reduce violence and save lives.”

McNerney represents the constituents of California’s 9th Congressional District which includes portions of Contra Costa, San Joaquin and Sacramento Counties. For more information on his work, follow him on Facebook and on Twitter @RepMcNerney.

McNerney to face Amador for Congress, again in November General Election

Monday, June 13th, 2016

By Allen Payton

In a rematch of the 2014 election for Congress in District 9, Democrat Representative Jerry McNerney will face retired U.S. Marshall Tony Amador in the November election.

After entering the race on the last day possible, Amador edged out fellow Republican candidate, Stockton Police Sergeant Kathryn Nance, who had been campaigning for over a year, by 2.9% of the vote.

“I want to thank those who supported me,” Amador said. “We’re going to need the help of independent and Democrat voters, and Kathryn’s supporters, as well.”

“I want to congratulate her for fighting the fight,” he added.

The latest vote count, as of Friday, June 10th at 6:47 p.m., McNerney had 50,144 votes or 55.7%, Amador had 19,644 votes or 21.8%, Nance had 16,975 votes or 18.9% and Libertarian Alex Appleby had 3,218 votes or 3.6% of the vote.

District 9 includes most of Antioch and the rest of far East County in Contra Costa County, as well as most of San Joaquin County, plus Galt in Sacramento County.

Amador is leading Nance by only 435 votes in San Joaquin County where they both live, but in the Contra Costa portion of the district he’s leading her by 1,907 votes. Amador is leading Nance by 327 votes in Galt.

To see the the election results as they’re updated, visit the California Secretary of State’s website at: http://vote.sos.ca.gov/returns/us-rep/district/9/

 

Racing returns with Sprint Cars, Modifieds at Antioch Speedway, Saturday night

Saturday, June 11th, 2016

By Don Martin II

After two weeks off, Antioch Speedway returns to life on Saturday night with a six division show.  The six division Northern All Stars program will feature Winged 360 Sprint Cars, Wingless Spec Sprints, A Modifieds, B Modifieds, Hobby Stocks and Limited Late Models. The show offers a little something for everybody.

The Winged 360 Sprint Car race is a battle between 2007 champion Art McCarthy and past Wingless Spec Sprint champion Billy Aton.  Both are feature winners this year, and McCarthy holds a slim 148-146 lead after three races.  Dan Gonderman 144, Rick “Doc”  Brophy 104 and Koen Shaw 100 are next in line.  Shaw is coming off of an impressive feature victory last time out.  Amazingly enough, Shawn Arriaga is just 20 points out of third in the standings despite missing the season opener.

If you like your Sprint Cars Wingless, the Spec Sprints may just be for you.  Coming off of his win last time out, Jim Perry Jr. leads Roy Fisher by a 148-136 margin.  Rick Panfili is a close third with 132 points as Alan Miranda, Marcus Smith and James East are tied for fourth with 124 points.  Smith and Dan Gonderman are also feature winners this year, while Miranda and long time racer Panfili are searching for their first wins.

The A Modified division finds 2014 champion Carl Berendsen II leading Ray Lindeman, 208-182 in another close race.  Both drivers are on a quest for their first wins.  Nobody has more wins in this division than five time champion Scott Busby, who has 171 points.  Aaron Crowell 146 and the tied Trent Wentworth and rookie Bobby Montalvo 136 make up the remainder of the Top 5.  Feature winners this season include Crowell, Jeff Decker, Bobby Hogge IV, Josh Combs and Oreste Gonella.

With three second place finishes so far, Al Johnson leads two time winner Trevor Clymens, 314-272 in the B Modified point race.  Rookie Shane DeVolder is a close third with 266 points as Danny Jones 252 and K.C. Keller 184 make up the remainder of the Top 5.  Reigning champion Fred Ryland and Anthony Giuliani are multiple feature winners this season.

When it comes to Limited Late Model wins, four time champion Larry Damitz and two time champion Mike Gustafson combine for over 80 of them.  Both have feature wins this year as the 87 year old Damitz leads rookie Kimo Oreta, 154-144 in the standings.  Mark Garner is a close third with 142 points on the trail of his first win of the season.  Jim Freethy won the most recent race and ranks fourth with 136 points as the steady John Evans is fifth with 126 tallies.  Could it be Evans getting his first win this week?

Rookie Guy Ahlwardt has proven that his beautiful #10 Hobby Stock is as fast as it looks.  The one time winner holds a 244-179 lead over Natalie Perry.  Perry is in the midst of her best season yet and looking for her first win in the division.  The battle is close for second as Cameron Swank 178, Danny Jones 173 and the tied Michael Cooper and rookie Lindsey Buirch 170 complete the Top 5.  There are five winners in five races as Jones, two time champion Melissa Myers, three time champion Kimo Oreta and Chris Long are the other winners.  Will a new winner emerge this week?

Six divisions will make this a must see show on Saturday night.  The racing program will continue at the Contra Costa County Fairgrounds based race track all the way through September.  Ticket Prices: Family Ticket (2 Adults & 2 Children) $40.00 Adult Ticket (13-64) $15.00 Child Ticket (6-12) $10.00 Senior Ticket (65 and over) $12.00 Children 5 and under FREE NOTE: Parking is $5.00 per car charged by the fairgrounds (not the Speedway).   For further information, check www.antiochspeedway.com.

Highway 4 construction lane closures and traffic information, June 11-17, 2016

Saturday, June 11th, 2016

FULL FREEWAY CLOSURES:

There are no full freeway closures of State Route 4 planned for this week.

HIGHWAY LANE CLOSURES:

There will be highway lane closures in the westbound direction of State Route 4 between Hillcrest Avenue and Bailey Road on Monday through Friday from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm.

There will be highway lane closures in the eastbound direction of State Route 4 between Bailey Road and Hillcrest Avenue on Monday through Friday from 4:30 am to 12:00 pm.

RAMP CLOSURES:

There are no ramp closures of State Route 4 planned for this week.

LOCAL STREET CLOSURES:

There will be lane closures in the eastbound and westbound directions of Larkspur Drive between Hillcrest Avenue and Wildflower Drive on Saturday through Friday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm and 7:00 pm to 6:00 am.

There will be lane closures in the eastbound and westbound directions of Sunset Drive between Hillcrest Avenue and Devpar Court on Saturday through Friday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm and 7:00 pm to 6:00 am.

There will be lane closures in the northbound and southbound directions of Hillcrest Avenue between Larkspur Drive and Sunset Drive on Saturday through Friday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm and 7:00 pm to 6:00 am.

There will be lane closures in the northbound and southbound directions of A Street / Lone Tree Way between Rossi Avenue and E. Tregallas Road on Saturday through Friday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm and 7:00 pm to 6:00 am.

For questions or comments please send e-mail to info@4eastcounty.org.

Antioch student graduates with Masters from Tulane University

Friday, June 10th, 2016
Jared Clay from his Facebook page.

Jared Clay from his Facebook page.

New Orleans, LA (Grassroots Newswire) June 6, 2016 – Tulane University awarded degrees to nearly 3,000 graduates on May 14, 2016 at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans. Local student, Jared Clay of Antioch, graduated from the School of Liberal Arts with a Master of Arts degree. The ceremony’s keynote speaker was Hoda Kotb, co-host of NBC’s Today show who also received a Tulane President’s Medal. Honorary degrees were given to renowned artist Lynda Benglis and Christopher Paola, a world leader in the study of earth surface processes, particularly in river and delta regions.

The Deer Valley High grad, Clay and fellow class members were honored at the ceremony, which included all the pomp and circumstance of a traditional commencement but with a New Orleans twist, including herald trumpets, and a second-line jazz  procession. Music was provided by Dr. Michael White’s Original Liberty Jazz Band, jazz singer Topsy Chapman and Tulane a capella group Green Envy.

Tulane University is one of the nation’s leading educational and research institutions. Founded in 1834 in New Orleans, Tulane has ten schools and colleges offering degrees in architecture, business, law, liberal arts, medicine, public health and tropical medicine, the sciences and
engineering, and social work.

Antioch Police arrest 70, 26 for felonies during week of May 26 – June 2, 2016

Friday, June 10th, 2016

Antioch Police highlights as published in City Manager Steve Duran’s Weekly Report dated June 3, 2016 and provided by Chief of Police Allan Cantando.

Calls for Service and Arrest Data Summary:

Time Period: 05/26/16 00:00:00 – 06/01/16 23:59:59

Number of Calls for Service: 1,774

Number of Case Reports: 290

Number of Arrests: 70

Felony: 26

Misdemeanor: 44

Arrests with DUI charge: 5

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

  • ·On 6/2/16 at 12:51 am, the reporting party called APD to report he was approached by 32 year old Vincent Kendall while working a detail at the fairgrounds. Kendall asked the reporting party if he knew where he could purchase some crack. The reporting party told Kendall “no” and proceeded to walk home. Kendall was contacted in front of Higgins on A St. and was found to be in possession of methamphetamine and a hypodermic needle. Kendall was issued a citation for the listed charges and was released from the scene.
  • ·On 6/1/16 at 11:49 pm, 33 year old Luis Cerda was contacted during a traffic stop at W 18th St. and A St. and found to have two warrants for his arrest for traffic violations. Cerda was taken into custody without incident and booked into county jail.
  • ·On 6/1/16 at 1:15 am, the victim was at his apartment in the 2500 block of Georgetown Ln. when he observed his car being stolen and driven out of the complex by an unknown responsible. A short time later, an officer located the vehicle as it was pulling into the Ramada Inn parking lot on Mahogany Way. The driver and sole occupant, 25 year old Ross Funcannon, was arrested without incident. He was in possession of various shaved keys and found to be on parole for burglary. He was booked at county jail.
  • ·On 5/31/16 at 8:39 pm, 24 year old Sean Combs was driving east bound on Shaddick Dr. when he lost control of his vehicle and collided with two parked cars. When Officers contacted Combs he displayed objective symptoms of intoxication and failed subsequent sobriety tests. A preliminary alcohol screening device showed his blood alcohol content over the legal limit. Combs was arrested and transported to APD, where he consented to a blood draw. He was later transferred to county jail.
  • ·On 5/31/16 at 5:26 pm, 27 year old James Tillmon was under the influence of a controlled substance and walking through the Slatten Ranch shopping center. The victim was working inside European Wax when Tillmon suddenly threw a knife against the business window. She continued to watch Tillmon as he picked up the object and then threw it into the windshield of her vehicle, causing the windshield to shatter. Tillmon then walked off towards Lone Tree Way. Tillmon was located near Les Schwab. He was slow to follow commands, but was eventually placed in handcuffs and a knife was found in his possession. After Tillmon was placed in handcuffs he became belligerent and combative and had to be placed in a restraint device. While officers were trying to place Tillmon in the restraint device, he slammed his head into the ground several times casing a n abrasion to his forehead. Tillmon was transported directly to county jail and booked on charges of being under the influence of a controlled substance, resisting arrest and vandalism.
  • ·On 5/31/16 at 10:46 am, the victim had just arrived in his driveway in the 2600 block of Bugle Way and was taking his granddaughter out of his truck, when a male suspect approached from behind. The suspect put an unknown object (believed to be a gun) to the victim’s back and told him to empty his pockets. The victim put his granddaughter down and told her to go inside. He gave the suspect his phone, wallet and keys. A second suspect fled on foot, while the main suspect took the victim’s gold 2008 GMC Sierra 4 door pickup. The victim attempted to follow the suspect in a different vehicle but lost sight after a few blocks. The vehicle was entered into the stolen vehicle computer system.
  • ·On 5/30/16 at 9:41 am, an officer was in the area of Wilbur Ave. and A St. when the patrol car he was driving alerted to a stolen vehicle that had passed him. The officer caught up to the car at W 9th St. and B St. where the driver made a sudden stop. The driver, 29 year old Chelsea Johnson, was arrested and gave a statement that she knew the owner of the car and had borrowed it. During the course of the interviews, the case became a civil matter but the victim was not available to provide further detail. Both Johnson and the her passenger were released pending further investigation at the scene. The car was towed.
  • ·On 5/30/16 at 8:35 am, the victim walked out of her home in the 200 block of W 10th St. to her car when she was approached from behind by a male suspect. She was swinging her purse around while walking to her car. The male demanded her purse and when she refused, the suspect tried to physically take it from her. They struggled over the purse until a passerby yelled at the suspect, causing him to flee towards Bonfare. The victim was not injured. An area check for the suspect came up negative.
  • ·On 5/30/16 at 1:03 am, an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle at the intersection of G St. and W 11th St. There were four occupants inside the vehicle. Each one consented to a search of their person. The last person searched was the driver, 22 year old Demetric Diaz. During a search of his person, the officer felt a gun in Diaz’ waistband. Diaz then fled on foot. The officer gave chase and caught up to Diaz at the intersection of E St. and W. 13th St. Diaz was taken into custody without further incident. The gun was reported stolen from a recent residential burglary in Fairfield. Diaz was booked into county jail.
  • ·On 5/30/16 at 12:01 am, an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle at the above location and contacted the driver, 30 year old Anthony Rice, who is on active parole for burglary. The officer noticed the vehicle’s steering column was destroyed and suspected the vehicle was stolen. The officer conducted a search of the vehicle and located a loaded 12 gauge shotgun behind the driver’s seat. Rice was arrested and booked into county jail.
  • ·On 5/29/16 at 6:40 pm, a clerk at the Grocery Outlet advised 27 year old Shane Stange was using a fixed bladed knife to hit the store windows. When an employee asked him to leave, Stange entered the store, brandished the knife in a threatening manner and verbally challenged the employee. Stange left the store and was contacted a short distance away by police. Stange was positively identified, arrested and sent to county jail.
  • ·On 5/29/16 at 6:25 pm, several citizens called 9-1-1 to report shots in the area of Foster Mountain Ct. Officers arrived and located sixteen (16) .45 caliber casings in the street. Witnesses advised an unknown subject fired the rounds in the air from a light gray Ford F150. There are no other suspect or vehicle descriptions. No additional witnesses or victims were located.
  • ·On 5/29/16 at 11:51 am, officers responded to the area of 2201 San Jose Dr. for a vehicle collision. Officers contacted both parties and determined 44 year old Anthony Davison had run into the back of the victim’s vehicle. Davison showed obvious signs of being under the influence of drugs but he was injured in the crash so he was transported to the hospital for treatment. He provided officers with a blood sample and was cited for the DUI charges.
  • ·On 5/29/16 at 9:47 am, officers were dispatched to the area of Viera Ave. and Wilbur Ave. on reports of a subject firing a gun from a silver Pontiac 2 door car. An officer was in the area and located the Pontiac Firebird near Vine Ln. and Viera Ave. The vehicle made a u-turn in front of two officers and fled on E. 18th St. Both officers were able to get a good look at the driver, 31 year old Terry Furguson. Officers pursued Furguson to the area of Laurel Ave. and Hwy 4 where they lost sight of him. A county wide bulletin was sent out for officer safety. Officers went back to the scene of the shooting but did not locate any victims, damaged property or casings. Furguson is on active probation for a prior pursuit and weapons charges.
  • ·On 5/29/16 at 4:29 am, an officer was driving a patrol vehicle equipped with an automatic license plate reader in the area of E 18th St. and Evergreen Ave. when he was alerted to a stolen vehicle traveling west on E 18th St. The officer followed the vehicle onto westbound HWY 4 until cover units arrived. An enforcement stop was initiated and the vehicle yielded on HWY 4 prior to Loveridge Rd. 24 year old Roger Joseph was arrested without incident. During a search incident to arrest, approximately 2.6 grams of methamphetamine was located. He was transported to county jail.
  • ·On 5/28/16 at 8:00 pm, the manager at Wendy’s wanted 25 year old Nathan Watson, arrested for trespassing. He’s been warned several times at the business not to trespass including earlier in the same day. Officers contacted Watson who was uncooperative. While placing him in the patrol car after handcuffing him, he placed his feet on the patrol car door and attempted to push his head backwards towards one officer’s face. He was placed on the ground and due to his struggling he suffered a small laceration to his right eyebrow. Watson was secured in a restraint device, cleared medically, and sent to county jail.
  • ·On 5/28/16 at 7:30 pm, dispatch received numerous calls regarding a truck on fire in a field in the 4200 block of Lone Tree Way. Both CC Fire and APD responded. Witnesses stated a male fled from the truck and was hiding in nearby bushes. The fire had begun to spread as a grass fire but was extinguished. Another witness stated the suspect got into a white SUV and left the area. The truck came back registered out of Moraga. We contacted the registered owner of the vehicle who stated they sold the car to an unknown person. Approx. 4 acres were burned however no structures were ever in danger.
  • ·On 5/28/16 at 12:28 pm, the victim went to the Skate Park on Lone Tree Way to meet with a male he met online. The male suspect robbed the victim at gun point of his wallet, ID, and I-Pod. The suspect fled on foot. The victim gave a description of the suspect and the investigation is still pending.
  • ·On 5/28/17 at 4:05 am, officers responded to a report of shots fired in the area of Manzanita Way and Sycamore Dr. An area check was made with negative results. A short time later, more calls came in reporting a second round of shots in the area. This time, a male victim was found in the street in the 2100 block of Manzanita Way suffering from multiple gunshot and stab wounds. Officers began rendering first aid and CPR until medical personnel arrived. He was pronounced deceased a short time later. The scene was secured and Investigations responded. On 5/27/16 at 7:49 pm, APD dispatch received numerous calls regarding shots fired at the intersection of Crestview Dr. and Aster Dr. Upon arrival, witnesses reported seeing two males driving by the park in a brown Lexus. The passenger leaned out of the window and fired two .45 cal rounds into the air and the vehicle fled northbound on Crestview Dr. No one was injured. Suspect is still outstanding.
  • ·On 5/27/16 at 7:08 pm, an officer responded to Sutter hospital for a victim being treated for a gunshot wound. The victim stated he was walking in the area of Cavallo Rd. and Sunset Dr. when he heard gunshots. He ducked down near a car and stood up after the shooting when he heard cars speed away. He noticed he had blood coming from a small head wound and took the bus to the hospital for treatment. He did not see who was shooting but felt there was some type of shoot out down the street on Cavallo Rd. He does not feel he was targeted. The victim was uncooperative and provided no other information. He was treated and released with a non-life threatening injury.
  • ·On 5/27/16 at 3:30 pm, a subject attempted to purchase alcohol with a fraudulent credit card at Quikstop 2760 W. Tregallas Rd. The clerk refused the sale and kept the suspect’s card. The male then proceeded to walk behind the counter and assaulted the clerk causing minor injuries. The male left with the card, cigarettes and alcohol. He fled the scene in a maroon Mitsubishi Mirage. Suspect is still outstanding and the case is under investigation.
  • ·On 5/27/16 at 2:15 pm, an officer ran the plate of a suspicious Honda passing him and learned it was stolen. 33 year old Andrew Acevedo was driving the vehicle and fled the area before the officer could negotiate traffic and turn around. A description and direction was given and another officer picked it up on Rossi Ave. at A St. Acevedo fled from the vehicle on foot northbound through yards to W. Madill St. Officers chased him down and Acevedo fought with officers. With the use of a K9, the suspect quickly gave up and he was taken into custody. Acevedo was found to be a parolee at large. He was medically cleared at the hospital and transported to county jail.
  • ·On 5/27/16 at 8:10 am, a train collided with a PG&E truck partially blocking the tracks near the river on the BNSF/ Amtrak line. The PG&E employee was out of the truck and it was unoccupied. We located the area of impact west of our Amtrak station and in Pittsburg’s jurisdiction. Once we ensured there were no injuries the incident was referred to BNSF and Pittsburg PD.
  • ·On 5/26/16 at 11:47 pm, an officer made a traffic stop on a suspicious vehicle in the area of Marie Ave. and E 13th St. that appeared to be stolen. There was no visible registration and the ignition was punched. During the contact, 35 year old John Sandborn was found to be on parole out of Los Angeles for auto theft. He was in possession of shaved keys. The registered owner of the vehicle could not be located for contact. Sandborn was arrested and booked into county jail. The vehicle was towed and stored pending further investigation.
  • ·On 5/26/16 at 11:23 pm, officers responded to the report of a stolen Honda parked at the apartment complex located at 3421 Hudson Ct. When the first officer arrived, he saw 33 year old Joseph Gonzalez walking away from the Honda and going to an apartment door nearby. Gonzalez was contacted and questioned about the Honda he had walked away from. He denied ever being at the Honda and identified a Nissan parked a stall over as the car he was driving. He handed the officer a set of shaved keys to the Nissan, which turned out to be an unreported stolen that was taken within the last hour. Gonzalez was taken into custody without incident and the resident at the apartment he was knocking at denied knowing Gonzalez. The resident provided a statement that Gonzalez had arrived in the stolen Honda and parked it in the lot earlier in the day. Gonzalez was booked into county jail and during booking, he was found to have narcotics on his person.
  • ·On 5/26/16 at 11:00 pm, an officer responded to a call for a suspicious female pacing in front of the new City Sports Club on Lone Tree Way talking to herself. When 32 year old Jennifer Shaffer was contacted, she was barefoot and wearing minimal clothing with a hospital bracelet on her wrist. She stated she was extremely cold and asked to sit in the back of the patrol car. She was allowed to sit down during the contact. Once she was identified and told she would have to leave the business, she refused to exit the patrol car. It was learned CCSO had just cite released Shaffer from a call in their jurisdiction and she was brought to Sutter hospital by ambulance due to being under the influence. She had been treated and released just prior to this call. Shaffer was transported to county jail this time.
  • ·On 5/26/16 at 9:27 pm, an officer observed 38 year old Gary Taylor loitering in front of the 7-11 at 2707 Contra Loma Blvd. and attempted to contact him knowing he was an active Norteño Gang member and on parole. Taylor saw the officer and immediately began to walk away at a fast pace before being contacted. As the officer got closer, Taylor took off running. The officer followed Taylor onto St. Francis Dr. where he saw Taylor approach a fence and throw an object. Taylor immediately laid down without any direction and stated he gave up. Taylor was detained and a large baggy of methamphetamine was located next to Taylor. It did not make it over the fence when he threw it. Taylor was arrested and booked into county jail.
  • ·On 5/26/16 at 9:04 pm, the victim was loitering to the rear of the old CVS on Somersville Rd. when he was approached by three males. The males told him he was going to be robbed. The victim had some property on the ground that included a Play Station, Bluetooth speaker and Google phone. The victim saw that one of the males was holding a pistol and he fled the scene. The victim ran to the Valero Gas Station and called 911. The victim knows one of the males from the area but could not provide much more info about him to officers. The case is still under investigation and the victim was not injured during the robbery.
  • ·On 5/26/16 at 11:08 am, officers responded to a residential burglary at 2801 Bellflower Dr. where a neighbor was able to obtain a license plate from the suspect vehicle. Yesterday’s homicide happened within 15 minutes of officers arriving at the burglary and follow-up on the suspect vehicle could not be completed until today. An officer was able to contact the owner of the vehicle who stated that the vehicle was being driven by her granddaughter. The granddaughter lives with her boyfriend, 21 year old Raymond Green, on Baywood Cir. in Antioch. A records check showed that Green was on probation and had a probation violation warrant for a previous Antioch robbery. Green was contacted at the Baywood Cir. address and taken into custody. A purse from the Bellflower Dr. burglary was located during a probation search of the residence. Green was sent to county jail.