Antioch Police add singing officer to the force
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Attended Deer Valley High; brings sworn total to 99
By Antioch Police Department
Please welcome new Antioch Police Officer Jefferson Yega!
Officer Yega was born in Cameroon, which is a country in Western Africa. He moved to Antioch in 2012 and attended Deer Valley High School. Prior to joining Antioch PD, Officer Yega was a police officer in Oakdale, and has over six years of experience. In his spare time, Officer Yega enjoys weight training and going on long runs.
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Fun Fact: Officer Yega plays the guitar and enjoys listening to guitar tunes. If you search YouTube, you may find a video or two of his musical talents!
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If you would like to join Officer Yega in keeping Antioch safe, please visit https://joinantiochpd.com and click on the ‘contact us’ tab to get in touch with one of our recruiters. We offer a $30,000 signing bonus, along with an outstanding salary/benefits package for entry-level and lateral police officers.
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Officer Jefferson Yega & family 071723 APD
New Officer Jefferson Yega oath of office & with Chief Ford 071723 APD