UPDATE: Drunk driver arrested for hit-and-runs in Antioch, Saturday night also charged with resisting arrest
An Antioch Police Officer looks in the hit-and-run suspect’s car. Two officers detain suspect at nearby condo complex on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022. Photos by Allen D. Payton
2/15/22 UPDATE: Antioch Police identify driver
Hit-and-run arrest suspect’s car parked on Kodiak Drive Saturday night.
By Allen D. Payton
Following a call to dispatch shortly after 10:00 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, Antioch Police investigated a silver Chrysler 300 parked on Kodiak Street with its lights still on, believed to be involved in a hit-and-run. A witness standing near the parked car said the driver of that car hit their car on Golden Bear Drive before heading down Kodiak which dead ends at Morro Drive. It appeared the driver left the vehicle after it became disabled due to a damaged right front tire and wheel.
Another witness saw the car make a three-point turn at the end of Kodiak, almost striking another car, and sparks emanating from beneath the car as the driver headed south on Kodiak. That same witness saw what appeared to be the driver, described as an overweight Hispanic man in his late 20’s or 30’s, abandon the vehicle, and stumble and sway side-to-side as he walked down Kodiak and then head west on Morro Drive.
Another witness said the driver may have also hit another car on Fawn Hill Way, as well.
Damage to front passenger side tire and wheel of suspect’s car.
Soon after, Antioch Police Officers detained a man outside a multi-family housing complex on Morro Drive, who fit the description of the man seen walking down Kodiak. A witness was driven to that location and positively identified the man as the one walking away from the area of the vehicle.
The suspect could be heard talking with the officers and the word insulin was mentioned. Asked if the man was diabetic an officer said that’s part of the pre-booking questions they have to ask. But that “he was hammered.”
Another officer said he was having the suspect’s car towed and another officer said he was going to the hospital with the suspect. Another witness whose car was struck on Golden Bear Drive said the driver also hit another car on that street.
Antioch Police Strategic Communications Officer Darryl Saffold was asked for any additional details about noon on Monday.
APD vehicles in the condo complex parking lot on Morro Drive where the hit-and-run suspect was located and detained.
2/15/22 UPDATE: According to Saffold, “On 2/04/2022 at approximately 10:14 PM, officers were dispatched to the area of Kodiak Street and Golden Bear Drive for a report of a silver Chrysler that struck several parked vehicles. While on scene, officers were provided with a suspect description which later allowed them to locate the responsible, Francisco Delatorre (35), at his residence.
During their contact, officers observed several objective symptoms of alcohol intoxication. Additionally, Delatorre was being uncooperative with the investigating officers as they were ascertaining the pertinent details of this incident. After it was determined that Delatorre was operating his vehicle under the influence of alcohol, he resisted arrest but was subsequently taken into custody without any injuries to himself or the officers.
Due to being involved in a collision, Delatorre was transported to the hospital for medical clearance before being transported to the Martinez Detention Facility. Delatorre was booked for misdemeanor hit and run, driving under the influence, and resisting arrest.”
On Tuesday, Feb. 15, Saffold was asked how many cars Delatorre had hit and if one was on Fawn Hill Way. Please check back later for any additional details and updates to this report.
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APD vehicles in Morro Dr complex for hit-and-run suspect 02-05-22 ADP
Hit-and-run arrest suspect’s car damage 02-05-22 ADP
Hit-and-run arrest suspect’s car 02-05-22 ADP
Officer looks in suspect’s car & suspect detained 02-05-22 ADP
