Antioch Police promote two, add five new officers to force
Brings total to 90 sworn out of 105 budgeted, 9 more in the academy
By Allen D. Payton
On Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, the Antioch Police Department celebrated the promotions of two leaders and addition of five new officers during a ceremony in the Community Room at the police facility. Joined by family, friends, fellow officers, Mayor Pro Tem Don Freitas and city staff members, Chief Joe Vigil introduced each of the seven and read about their background.
He then administered the Oath of Office and the International Association of Chiefs of Police’s Oath of Honor to the group.
A post on the Antioch Police Facebook page on Wednesday reads, “BIG DAY FOR APD! Yesterday, we had the honor of swearing in 5 new officers, welcoming a new Sergeant, and celebrating the promotion of Corporal Bushby! Please join us in congratulating: Sergeant Zachary Sampson, Corporal Brandon Bushby, Officer Andres Garibay, Officer Salae Carter, Officer Bobby Kinard, Officer Kailil King and Officer Brando Fabian.”
Vigil read the bio for each, followed by the individual pinning of their new badge and Vigil gave each the opportunity to share their thoughts.
Sergeant Zachary Sampson
Sergeant Sampson was born and raised in Antioch and graduated from Deer Valley High School. Sgt. Sampson would join the U.S. Air Force and serve as a Combat Search and Rescue, rescue aviator. He would later attend Los Medanos college where he would earn an AS degree in Aviation Operations. Shortly after he would transfet to and attend CSU Sacramento where he worked towards a degree in Homeland Security.
Sgt. Sampson would go on to work for the San Leandro Police Department where he would spend 12 years there before coming to us. In those 12 years he would work multiple assignments as a SWAT operator, Field Training Officer, Crime Scene Technician and a Robbery/Homicide Detective.
Sgt. Sampson is married to his high school sweetheart and they have two children. In his free time, he enjoys camping, fitness, fast cars – “fast cars?” Vigil asked with a smile on his face; travel, food and music.
A fun fact about Sgt. Sampson, he was stopped by Antioch PD in 2007 for doing donuts in the Deer Valley High School parking lot, in his dad’s station wagon.
Sampson was then pinned by his wife and offered his appreciation for the new position. (See video)
Corporal Brandon Bushby
Corporal Bushby was born in Berkeley and raised in the East Bay. He played baseball and football at Albany High School. While in high school, he also became a Police Explorer with the El Cerrito Police Department. After graduating, he accepted a part-time position with El Cerrito as a Police Cadet while attending classes at Diablo Valley College (DVC).
Corporal Bushby attended the Napa Valley College Police Academy. Shortly after graduating in 2014, he was hired as a police office with the Stockton Police Department.
During his time at SPD, he would spend most of his time assigned to patrol, working graveyard shifts alongside his partner, Johnny. He would also serve as a Field Training Officer.
Corporal Busby joined the Antioch Police Department in 2019. Since joining the department, he has served in several assignments, including the Honor Guard, Mobile Field Force, Firearms Instructor, and Field Training Officer. His favorite assignment, however, was serving as a K-9 handler alongside his partner, Canine Nox.
Brandon is honored and humbled by the opportunity to serve as a Corporal and looks forward to the responsibilities and challenges that come with this new role. He remains committed to leading by example, supporting his fellow officers, and continuing to serve the Antioch community with integrity and professionalism.
Bushby was pinned by his sister before sharing his appreciation for the promotion. (See video)
Officer Salae Carter
Salae was born in Oakland and moved to Oakley in 2015. She graduated from Cal State East Bay in 2024 and received her bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. Her main interest was Crime Scene Investigation and that’s what led her to become a police officer. Prior to joining APD, she worked as a Security Supervisor at the Sun Valley Mall in Concord. In her free time, she likes to spend it with family and friends. She also enjoys eating and trying new foods.
Carter had her mother pin on her new badge before sharing her thoughts on the new position. (See video)
Officer Brando Fabian
Brando was born and raised in Antioch but recently moved to Modesto. He graduated from Freedom High School in 2016. Some of his hobbies on his off time include soccer, Muay Thai, restoring electronics and cutting hair.
Fabian had his fiancée pin on his badge before offering thanks for his new position. (See video)
Officer Andres Garibay
Andres was born in Pittsburg and raised in Oakley. He graduated from Freedom High School in 2011, and shortly after joined the U.S. Army, as an infantryman from 2011-2014. Prior to joining APD, he worked at Walmart handling theft investigations. In his free time, enjoys watching sports and spending time with his wife and kids.
Fun fact: Andres is in an exhibit at the National Museum of the U.S. Army in Fort Belvoir, Virginia.
Garibay was pinned with his badge by his wife with their sons standing by before he also offered appreciation for his new position. (See video)
Officer Bobby Kinard
Bobby was born in Oakland and raised in Pittsburg and Antioch. After graduating high school, he joined the U.S. Army Reserves. In his downtime, he enjoys recreational sports, cooking and spending time with his family. Bobby is looking forward to serving the citizens of Antioch and building relationships with the community.
Kinard had his mother pin on his new badge before offering thanks for his new position. (See video)
Officer Kailil King
Kialil was born in the Bay Area and grew up in East Palo Alto. Shortly after he moved to Lodi and graduated from Lincoln High. While in high school, he met his girlfriend and has been with her for 10 years. After graduation, he attended Delta College and graduated with an associate’s degree in social arts. Kailil then attended Unitech College and graduated with in 2022 with a degree in Licensed Vocational Nursing. In his free time, he likes to spend it with his friends and family. His hobbies include bowling and playing video games. He also enjoys traveling with his girlfriend and taking pictures of all the places he’s visited.
King had his girlfriend pin on his badge before offering appreciation for his new position. (See video)
90 Sworn on the Force
According to Vigil, that brings the total of sworn officers in the department to 90 out of 105 in the City’s budget. “There will be four more at the end of November and then five more in the academy graduating in March,” he added.
The APD Facebook post concludes with, “We are proud to welcome our newest officers and celebrate these well-deserved accomplishments. Here’s to new beginnings, continued growth, and serving the Antioch community!”
the attachments to this post:
Chief Vigil at APD Ceremony 11-03-26
King & Chief & pinned by girlfriend
Kinard & Chief & pinned by mother
Garibay & Chief pinned by wife & sons
Fabian & Chief & pinned by fiancée
Carter & Chief pinned by mother
Bushby & Chief pinned by sister
Sgt Z Sampson & Chief pinned by wife
