Antioch Police calls for service highlights as published in Assistant City Manager Ron Bernal’s Weekly Report dated February 3, 2017 and provided by Chief of Police Allan Cantando.

Time Period: 01/26/17 00:00:00 – 02/01/17 23:59:59

Number of Calls for Service: 1,726

Number of Case Reports: 301

Number of Arrests: 87

Felony: 33

Misdemeanor: 54

Arrests with DUI charge: 7

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

• ·2/1/17 at 9:33 pm, an officer conducted a traffic enforcement stop on a newer model Toyota Camry with paper plates. The vehicle was heading westbound on Rossi Ave. and rolled through the stop sign at the intersection of Lindberg St. The officer contacted the driver, 28 year old Gregory Banks, who was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The officer conducted a VIN check on the vehicle and found it to be reported stolen out of San Rafael. Banks denied knowing the vehicle was stolen and provided officers with a false name. After Banks was taken to County Jail, his true name was learned. Banks was booked into County Jail for vehicle theft, possession of stolen property and giving false information to a peace officer.
• ·2/1/17 at 7:57 pm, an officer was driving eastbound on W. 18^th St. approaching the four-way stop at D St. He observed a black colored Isuzu Amigo driving northbound in reverse on D St. The vehicle continued driving in reverse and turned westbound onto W. 18th St. without signaling. The officer made a u-turn in the intersection and got behind the vehicle, which was still facing the wrong way. An enforcement stop was conducted and the driver, 30 year old Vernon Smith, was contacted. Smith advised the vehicle was having mechanical problems and could only drive in reverse. Smith verbally advised his license was suspended and that he was on searchable probation. The only other occupant in the vehicle was 38 year old Kimberly Saunders. Saunders verbally advised she was on searchable, felony probation. A search was conducted of the vehicle and both occupants. Saunders advised the officer she had 2 “large” knives on each side of her hips. Upon searching Saunders, officers located two daggers, both with approximately 8 inch blades. Both daggers were in sheathes and were fully concealed under her shirt and two jackets. The daggers were located on the inside portion of her waistband. She was arrested and sent to County Jail for the weapons violations. Smith was issued citations for the vehicle code violations and released at the scene.
• ·2/1/17 at 6:46 pm, officers were dispatched to a report of a person lying in the roadway at Black Diamond Dr. and Crater Peak Wy. Passersby were concerned he may have been struck by a vehicle. Upon arrival, officers found 40 year old Felipe Ramirez-Estrella lying in the roadway with only his feet on the sidewalk. There were several empty bottles of alcohol next to him. While speaking with Felipe, he displayed symptoms of being under the influence of alcohol. According to Ramirez-Estrella, he had been released by County Jail and driven to Antioch. His first stop was to purchase alcohol, and he ended up in the street where officers contacted him. He was arrested and sent back to County Jail for being drunk in public.
• ·2/1/17 at 4:48 pm, an officer was flagged down by a citizen who pointed out a subject in the area that had possibly stolen the citizen’s car keys. The officer made contact with 23 year old Richard Bridges and 24 year old Marshawn Roland near 10^th St. and I St. During a search of Bridges, he was found to be in possession of a loaded .22 caliber revolver and a small amount of heroin. Bridges also had a warrant for his arrest. Bridges was arrested without incident and later booked into County Jail.
• ·1/31/17 at 8:37 pm, an officer recognized 36 year old Jason Sanborn standing in front of a residence on Rossi Ave. The officer knew Sanborn had an outstanding warrant and placed him under arrest without incident. Sanborn was issued a Promise to Appear with a new court date and released at the scene.
• ·1/31/17 at 3:38 pm, officers were dispatched to a residence on W. 8^th St. for a civil matter. Officers contacted 57 year old Raymond Fregosi who had an outstanding warrant. He was placed under arrest, issued a Promise to Appear with a new court date and released at the scene.
• ·1/31/17 at 1:06 pm, a 56 year old female victim called to report she had been robbed in the parking lot of 1806 A St. Upon the officer’s arrival, it was discovered an unknown female grabbed the victim’s purse from her shoulder. In the process, the victim fell to the ground and the responsible stole the purse, which contained the victim’s credit cards and cash. The female responsible fled in an awaiting white sedan with paper plates westbound on W. 18^th Street. The victim declined medical attention. The suspect was not located.
• ·1/31/17 at 12:53 pm, officers investigated an injury accident on Cavallo Rd. near Kean Ave. During the investigation, it was discovered one of the involved drivers, 41 year old Aaron Libbey, had an outstanding felony warrant for grand theft. Libbey was taken into custody without incident and was later booked into County Jail.
• ·1/31/17 at 10:35 am, an officer was on routine patrol and made consensual contact with 33 year old Randy Belmont on Fitzuren Rd. near Contra Loma Blvd. During a routine name check, it was discovered Belmont had an outstanding misdemeanor warrant for his arrest related to his work alternative program. Belmont was taken into custody and later booked into County Jail.
• ·1/30/17 at 10:30 pm, officers were dispatched to a domestic dispute. Upon arrival they met with 35 year old Shayna Ramirez. Ramirez was intoxicated and uncooperative. Ramirez tried to push past an officer several times and was eventually placed under arrest for obstructing the officers. Ramirez was sent to County Jail.
• ·1/30/17 at 7:00 pm, Kmart loss prevention on E. 18^th St. detained a shoplifting suspect without identification. An officer responded and determined the suspect was 33 year old Layla Luschen. The stolen merchandise was returned and she was placed under citizen’s arrest. She was issued a citation and released at the scene.
• ·1/30/17 at 5:26 pm, an officer saw 29 year old Elver Deleonovalle attempting to climb over the sound wall into a residential backyard on Lone Tree Way. When contacted, Deleonovalle admitted to shoplifting merchandise from Rite Aid across the street and was attempting to flee from loss prevention. A manager from Rite Aid responded and confirmed the theft, placing Deleonovalle under citizen’s arrest. The merchandise was returned and Deleonovalle was released on a citation.
• ·1/30/17 at 3:30 pm, the bank manager at Wells Fargo Bank on A St. advised 57 year old Harold Smith and 20 year old Johnetta Williams were attempting to cash fraudulent checks. Officers arrived and detained the two suspects. Bank employees confirmed with the businesses listed on the checks that they were indeed fraudulent. Smith and Williams were arrested and sent to County Jail on fraud charges.
• ·1/30/17 at 12:45 pm, several citizens reported a male acting erratic and yelling in the parking lot of Taco Bell on Deer Valley Rd. Upon the officers’ arrival, they contacted 30 year old Christopher Wilson. Wilson displayed objective symptoms of being under the influence of a controlled substance. Wilson was also on felony probation for possession of a stolen vehicle. Wilson was taken into custody without incident for being under the influence. Wilson was later transported to County Jail on the charges of probation violation and for being under the influence of a controlled substance.
• ·1/30/17 at 12:09 pm, officers were dispatched to the US Post Office on a report of a female harassing customers in the parking lot. Upon the officers’ arrival, they contacted 52 year old Kari Foster in the parking lot. Foster displayed objective symptoms of being under the influence of an alcoholic beverage. Foster was taken into custody without incident. She was transported to County Jail for public intoxication.
• ·1/30/17 at 9:48 am, Dallas Ranch Middle School staff reported a 14 year old male student was detained in the school office for possession of a BB gun on school grounds. The officer arrived on scene and contacted the student who admitted to possessing the gun. The student was arrested for being in possession of a weapon on school grounds and later released to his parents with a juvenile citation.
• ·1/30/17 at 12:41 am, an officer was on patrol when he located a stolen car parked in front of a residence in the 2100 block of Banyan Way, blocking the driveway. The officer went to the home and spoke to the resident, who advised that 21 year old Sydney Frachon had driven the vehicle to the residence and was currently in the garage. Frachon was arrested without incident and sent to County Jail for the stolen vehicle.
• ·1/29/17 at 11:43 pm, an officer observed 29 year old Daryl Robinson walking on Plymouth Lane. The officer conducted a records check on Robinson, which showed an outstanding warrant. Robinson was arrested without incident. He was issued a Promise to Appear with a new court date and released at the scene.
• ·1/29/17 at 11:29 pm, an officer was on patrol when he located a stolen car parked across the street from a home on Eaker Way. When the officer approached the car, he saw 30 year old Antione Rice lying on the ground by the rear tire working on the car. Rice was arrested without incident and sent to County Jail for the stolen vehicle.
• ·1/29/17 at 11:20 pm, officers were dispatched to an apartment complex on Fitzuren Rd. Citizens reported a vehicle collided into two parked cars in front of the complex, and the suspect was attempting to leave the scene. Officers arrived and contacted 42 year old Dennis Geurts.Geurts stated he swerved into the parked cars to avoid hitting a kitten in the roadway. Officers immediately noticed that Geurts displayed objective symptoms of being intoxicated. Field sobriety tests were administered, and he was determined to be under the influence while driving. He was transported to an area hospital with complaints of pain from the collision. Geurts was issued a citation for DUI and released at the hospital.
• ·1/29/17 at 11:08 pm, officers were dispatched to a suspicious circumstance at the Goodwill located on W. 10^th St. Officers located 44 year old Nicole Costa and dispatch advised she had a warrant for her arrest. Costa was issued a Promise to Appear with a new court date and released at the scene.
• ·1/29/17 at 10:52 pm, a car was doing donuts at the entrance to Black Diamond Mines. The driver of the car, 35 year old Jessika Green, lost control of the car. The car flipped and landed on its roof. Green was transported to an area hospital for a complaint of pain. Green was found to be driving under the influence and arrested for DUI. She was later released from the hospital per PC 849(b).
• ·1/29/17 at 9:46 pm, an officer conducted a traffic enforcement stop on Hwy 4 and L St. and was advised by dispatch that the 28 year old driver of the car, Justin Claussen, had a warrant for his arrest. Claussen was arrested without incident and sent to County Jail.
• ·1/29/17 at 9:11 pm, an officer saw 36 year old Melody Brown loitering at the Somersville Carwash. There is a trespass letter on file and there are no trespassing signs attached to the business. Brown was arrested and released on a citation for trespassing.
• ·1/29/17 at 6:15 pm, 32 year old Charles Kemokai was parked on the elevated handicap ramp in front of the Bonfare Market on W. 10^th St. An officer pulled in behind Kemokai and initiated an enforcement stop as he attempted to back out. Kemokai had a suspended license and displayed objective symptoms of intoxication. Kemokai performed a series of field sobriety tests, and officers determined Kemokai was under the influence while driving. He was arrested and sent to County Jail for DUI.
• ·1/29/17 at 5:24 pm, an officer observed 35 year old Michael Kyle standing next to an occupied parked car on W. 10^th St. When Kyle saw the officer, he immediately ran around the block onto W. 9^th St. The officer contacted the occupants of the vehicle who stated they did not know Kyle or why he ran. While officers were still in the area, several citizens advised Kyle was running through their backyards. Several citizens chased Kyle out onto the street. Kyle was placed under arrest and found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia and burglary tools. He was issued a citation and released at the scene.
• ·1/29/17 at 3:48 pm, a repossession truck driver attempted to recover a 2011 Infiniti G37, parked in front of a home in the 400 block of W. Tregallas Road. Once the vehicle was up on the tow truck, 25 year old Daniel Esquibell exited the residence armed with a shotgun. The victim started to unload the vehicle in fear of getting shot. Esquibell then struck the victim in the back of the head two times with the butt stock of the shotgun. The victim had complaint of pain to the back of his head and refused medical attention. Upon the officers’ arrival, Esquibell had already fled the area. Esquibell later returned to the scene where he was taken into custody without incident. Esquibell stated the shotgun and vehicle were left at his father’s house in Oakley at an unknown address. Esquibell was transported to County Jail where he was booked on the charge of assault with a deadly weapon.
• ·1/28/17 at 3:43 pm, 33 year old Jacob Jacobsen was driving eastbound in the 3500 block of Wilbur Ave. when he drove off the roadway. Jacobsen hit a wooden telephone pole and metal fence causing major damage to both. He fled on foot and was apprehended at the Antioch Pier. Jacobsen was determined to be under the influence of a controlled substance. He was arrested for driving under the influence and hit and run. Jacobsen was treated at a local hospital for minor injuries and was issued a citation and released.
• ·1/28/17 at 11:06 am, officers responded to a theft call at JC Penney’s on Slatten Ranch Rd. During the theft, two men entered the store and took almost $2,000 in team apparel. Officers followed up on leads, which led them to the home of 49 year old Paul Nofrey. He was arrested for the theft at JC Penny’s. Officers followed up on more leads and located 43 year old Robert Morton at the County Fair Ground Flea Market. Morton was in the process of selling the stolen apparel. Morton was also arrested and found to have several warrants for his arrest. Both men were booked in the County Jail. Morton also had probable cause for his arrest in a burglary case from 1/26/17.
• ·1/28/17 at 9:11 am, an officer observed a vehicle on Hwy 4 travelling at a high speed. The officer made a traffic stop on the vehicle and contacted 20 year old Jessi Arellano. Arellano was found to have a suspended driver’s license. During a search of the car, officers located a loaded .357 handgun in the glove box. During the officer’s investigation, he found the firearm to be stolen. Arellano was arrested and booked in the County Jail for weapons charges.
• ·1/27/17 at 5:27 pm, 28 year old male Alfredo Martinez was contacted at a home on Rossi Ave. during a trespassing complaint. He was found to have a warrant for his arrest. Martinez was arrested and booked into County Jail.
• ·1/27/17 at 10:22 am, 32 year old Nathan Hendrickson had been causing problems at the Shell Gas Station on Auto Center Dr. and had been admonished several times that he was no longer allowed on the property. He was contacted by officers on two occasions while on the property. During the second contact, he was arrested and sent to County Jail as his behavior was likely to continue.
• ·1/27/17 at 7:53 am, 40 year old Raheem Coe was contacted by officers at the Shell Gas Station for trespassing. Coe had been arrested numerous times for trespassing at this location and refused to stay off the property. He was arrested and sent to County Jail.
• ·1/26/17 at 11:55 pm, 47 year old Anita Mendez was contacted during a vehicle enforcement stop. She was found to have a warrant for her arrest out of San Francisco. She was taken into custody without incident and booked into County Jail.
• ·1/26/17 at 11:03 pm, officers contacted 55 year old Kevin Hollins on W. 10^th St. and Crestview Dr.Officers discovered he had two outstanding warrants for his arrest. He was taken into custody without incident and sent to County Jail.
• ·1/26/17 at 10:54 pm, officers conducted a traffic stop on 62 year old Jess Quesada for traffic violations. Quesada was the sole occupant and driver of the vehicle. Upon contact with Quesada, he displayed symptoms of being under the influence. Quesada refused to provide a breath sample for the preliminary alcohol screening test, so a search warrant was sought and approved. Quesada was sent to County Jail where he was later given a citation for DUI and released after a sobering period.
• ·1/26/17 at 3:02 pm, officers were dispatched to a theft that had occurred at the Smart and Final located in the Somersville Town Center. The officers learned 35 year old Melvin Russell was seen in the early morning hours stealing a forklift from behind the business. Mall security was able to recover the forklift, but Russell fled the scene. Russell returned to the scene, and security was able to detain him until officers arrived. Russell was arrested for grand theft and booked in County Jail.
• ·1/26/17 at 11:33 am, an officer made a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by 55 year old Donald Anderson in the area of Blue Rock Drive and Lone Tree Way. A records check revealed Anderson had a warrant for his arrest. Anderson was arrested and booked into County Jail.
• ·1/26/17 at 10:16 am, officers were dispatched to Starbucks on A St. for a subject possibly smoking drugs in the bathroom. Officers made contact with 25 year old Rashida Hardy who was found to be under the influence of drugs and in possession of drug paraphernalia. Hardy was arrested and booked in the County Jail for being under the influence of a controlled substance.

Auctioneer Steve Limrite takes bids on one of the tasty cakes that helped raised thousands of dollars during the annual Heritage Foundation dinner benefiting the Contra Costa County Fair on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017.

This peanut butter cup cake went for $2,000. That’s almost $300 per peanut butter cup!

One cake sells for $2,000 during live auction

By Allen Payton

Hundreds of supporters of the Contra Costa County Fair came out for the 3rd Annual Heritage Foundation Membership Dinner on Saturday night, January 28, 2017 and contributed thousands of dollars toward a new, digital livestock scale and other support for the fair. The scale is used during the fair for the animal auctions and the current one is 30 years old.

Folks enjoyed a dinner of tri-tip, beef brisket, tasty chili and baked potatoes with all the fixings, cooked by Tom Hartrick and a team of volunteers and served by young people who are members of Contra Costa County 4H clubs and Brentwood Future Farmers of America (FFA).

The foundation’s goal has been to raise $7,000 by March 1, 2017 for the new scale and they more than met their goal with $16,695 raised, that night alone.

This carrot cake donated by Jeff Warrenburg was auctioned off for $200.

The most generous supporters of the fundraiser were the folks at the table hosted by Les Schwab Tires of Martinez. They not only outbid many others during the lively cake auction led by auctioneer and Fair Board Member Steve Limrite, but one of them donated back the $520 he won during one of the 50-50 playing card raffles. Plus, they donated a set of four tires as an auction item, which was won for a price of $800 by outgoing Foundation Board President Jeff Warrenburg.

But, the most generous, individual contributor of the night was Bob Sherwood who out bid the competition in the most exciting part of the cake auction, spending $2,000 for a peanut butter cup cake. Other cakes, like a gluten free cake with the Heritage Foundation logo on it sold for $90 and the carrot cake, also with the Heritage Foundation logo on it donated by Warrenburg, went for $200.

Jeff Warrenburg foundation Board President for 2016 hands off the oversized gavel to 2017 President Felicia Cursi.

Another $1,500 was raised when one of the Platinum Tables for next year’s dinner was auctioned off to a guest sitting at one of those special table, at this year’s dinner. Platinum Table guests get to served appetizers, unlimited drinks and dinner service without standing in line.

Warrenburg thanked his officers and board members for their service over the past year, including Vice President Bill Chivers, Secretary Tami Daniels, Treasurer Laurie Limrite and Board Members Tom Hartrick, Laura Glass and Felicia Cursi.

He then introduced Cursi as the new Board President for 2017, handing her an oversized gavel to help her in running the meetings. Warrenburg also introduced Joe Brengle, the new Chief Executive Officer for the County Fair.

Also announced was the winner of the Heritage Foundation’s 2017 Scholarship award, Bailey Newlin of Tassajara Valley 4H. She has been an active member of 4H since she was nine years old and this year marks her ninth year involved in horse, market lamb, market goat, market hog, CCC Camp leadership and finance, with the organization.

The annual fundraising dinner was well attended by supporters of the County Fair.

Next year Newlin will use her scholarship funds to attend the University of Tennessee at Martin where she will be studying veteran science. She plans to specialize in large animal care and nutrition. Newlin is also excited that she will be a member of the NCAA Equestrian team and competing in western horsemanship and reining, against top, Division 1 schools in the country.

Membership in the foundation is available for as little as $125 per year. Download the form, here: Heritage Foundation membership form

For more information about the foundation, visit www.ccheritage.net. For more information about the Contra Costa County Fair, visit www.contracostafair.com. This year’s fair will be held May 18-21.

Bob Sherwood takes the cake, literally. A volunteer delivers his peanut butter cup cake for which he had the winning bid of $2,000.

Our Valentines ❤Fall in Love❤ at Antioch Animal Services Celebration on Saturday, February 11th from 10am to 4:30 pm, is the perfect time to adopt a sweetheart. All adoption fees (includes spay/neuter, microchip and shots) will be $14 through February 18th.

Additionally, amnesty for delinquent licenses and FREE photo opportunities with human and furry kids ( be sure to bring your camera). A raffle will be held at 4:30pm. We look forward to the community joining us on the 11th. Plus 14 free microchip vouchers will be given too.

View Adoptable Pets at:  http://www.shelterme.com/antiochanimalservices.

Deer Valley High boys soccer team celebrates retaining the Mayor’s Cup following the match with Antioch High, Tuesday night, Jan. 31, 2017. photo by Jesus Cano

By Jesus Cano

The City of Antioch Mayor’s Cup means a lot for crosstown rivals Deer Valley High and Antioch High, and Tuesday night’s soccer match painted the picture for everyone as they ended up tying 5-5 in a wild shootout.

The Deer Valley Wolverines started off strong by scoring three consecutive goals. The first, coming from Diego Ruiz, after converting a penalty kick just two minutes into the match. Isaiah Moreira followed, right after as his teammate Rudy Saucedo sent him a pass sharp as a blade. The third goal found the back of the net on a header from Luke Fernandes, and was crossed to him by Edgard Morazan, setting Deer Valley to a comfortable 3-0 lead.

“Even after scoring the first three goals we still wanted more,” Deer Valley JV coach John Delaney said, who was filling in for the absence of head coach Juan Tannus. “Antioch is a great team so you never know what to expect with them.”

Antioch pounded the net on multiple occasions to end the half. Carlos Lopez began it all for the Panthers, as the senior perfectly executed a free kick. 10 minutes later, Abraham Torres took a corner kick that had Bernardo Mendoza’s name written all over it, as Mendoza got a head on the a ball that cut their deficit to 3-2. With less than one minute remaining, Josue Lopez tied up the game at 3-3, that sent the Antioch crowd into a frenzy.

“Our motto is to never give up,” said Antioch head coach Conrad Diaz. “We have to play every minute like it’s 0-0.”

The second half was no different from the first, as in identical fashion Ruiz once again claimed a goal that originated from a penalty kick.

Sophomore Omar Curiel finished a strike from a very difficult angle to tie up the game at 4-4.

After assisting earlier in the match, Morazan came up this time to finish the ball that was just out of the reach of the Antioch goalkeeper. With only seven minutes left in the match, the Wolverines preserved a 5-4 lead.

“Anytime I can help my team improve it’s a blessing,” Ruiz said. “This game is totally different from any other because you only get it once in our lifetime.”

They were had the taste of victory in their mouths with the game coming to a close, but Torres stole a ball and dribble it through defenders before hitting a right foot shot that put the game into a tie.

“Being back on the pitch was a blessing,” Torres explained, after missing most of the season due to personal issue.”Scoring the tying goal was just even better,”

While the game ended in a tie, the cup remains at Deer Valley, as a result of the Wolverines having possession of the award for the last two years.

“Keeping the Cup in my last year here means the world to me,” senior defender Fabian Wence said. “I really hope it (The Cup) never heads to the other side of town.”

Appointments now available for couples to get married on Valentine’s Day

The Contra Costa Clerk-Recorder Division is taking appointments for couples who wish to exchange wedding vows on Valentine’s Day.  Because of the popularity of this day, the division is also extending ceremony hours and accommodating additional appointments.

There are 47 appointment times available from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

“Valentine’s Day is the most popular day at our office for marriage ceremonies,” said Contra Costa County Clerk-Recorder Joseph E. Canciamilla. “Additional appointments give more couples the opportunity to get married on what many consider is the most romantic day of the year.”

Interested couples are encouraged to make an appointment online at www.contracostacore.us  using our new appointment system.  Walk-in couples are welcome and will be accommodated based on availability of ceremony rooms.

One of the two wedding rooms at the Contra Costa County Clerk’s office.

A civil marriage ceremony is $60.  Couples can obtain a public marriage license for $86 or a confidential license for $90.  To save time, marriage license applications are available for completion online at  www.contracostacore.us prior to visiting the office and may also be purchased before the ceremony date.

The Contra Costa Clerk-Recorder Division features two beautifully appointed ceremony rooms adorned with handcrafted stained glass windows.  The largest ceremony room accommodates up to 24 guests. The smaller ceremony room seats 17 guests. Learn more at www.ccclerkrec.us/clerk/marriage/wedding-ceremonies/.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Gutierrez, Clerk-Recorder Services Manager at (925) 335-7920.