Before new ordinance banning organizers, advertisers and spectators, goes into effect at end of August

By Antioch Police Department

Reckless Driving Arrest and 30-Day Impound

On Wednesday night, July 31, 2024, Officers Mayorga and Tanguma took decisive action against dangerous sideshow activity in our community. They observed a vehicle doing donuts and driving on the wrong side of the road at East 18th Street and Evergreen Drive, putting everyone at risk. The driver was promptly stopped on Sunset Drive near Hillcrest Avenue, arrested for reckless driving, and the vehicle has been impounded for 30 days.

We are committed to keeping our streets safe and free from illegal activities that endanger lives. Reckless driving is not only illegal but can have serious consequences.

Thank you to Officers Tanguma and Mayorga for their swift response and dedication to public safety! Together, we can make Antioch safer for all!

The new ordinance adopted by the Antioch City Council last month which also bans organizers, advertisers and spectators, will go into effect at the end of August giving police another tool to prevent them in Antioch. (See related articles here and here)

#AntiochPD #TrafficSafety #CommunityFirst #SaferStreets

Allen D. Payton contributed to this report.

By CHP Contra Costa

Last week, the CHP Contra Costa Area welcomed five new officers. These Officers recently completed their @chp_academy training, and reported to the CHP Contra Costa Area Office to begin an exciting and rewarding career.

Last week they started their three-month Field Training where they will put to practice the skills learned during their time at the Academy.

The CHP is actively hiring. Visit @chpcareers for information on the application and hiring process.

Police to visit block parties between 6-9 pm

Eagleridge Park event 4-8 pm

By Antioch Police Department

National Night Out is approaching!

National Night Out (NNO) is a national community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships. NNO culminates annually, across the United States, on the first Tuesday in August. The goal of agencies and communities across the nation is to enhance relationships and bring back a true sense of community. This year, NNO will be held on Tuesday, August 6 and we will be visiting block parties around the city between 6 PM and 9 PM.

The following communities are hosting NNO block parties at the below locations:

– South Lake/ Alhambra Drive

– Sycamore Drive

– Village Point HOA

– Strasbourg Lane

– Gazelle Court

– Deer Ridge Way

– Ivy Lane

– Julpun Community Park

– Eagleridge Park

– Fallow Way

– Rivertown Apartments

If you are hosting an event and would like us to visit, please email: hansho@antiochca.gov

Eagleridge Park National Night Out Event

Organizers invite you to join them for a fun-filled afternoon at Eagleridge Park National Night Out event in Antioch, CA!

Save the date: August 6, 2024

Time: 4pm – 8pm

It’s a FREE event! Enjoy:

Free Snow Cones and snacks

Bounce Houses

Face Painting

Games

Live Musical Entertainment

Don’t miss out on the excitement! Bring your friends and family for an unforgettable evening of community celebration. See you there!

Eagleridge Park is located on Eagleridge Drive and Greystone Drive.

#AntiochEvents #NationalNightOut #CommunityFun #EagleridgePark #SaveTheDate #FreeEvent #FamilyFriendly #LiveMusic #GamesAndMore

Allen D. Payton contributed to this report.

Police seek suspect

By Allen D. Payton

According to Antioch Police Lt. Matt Koch, “Officers responded at 1:28 p.m. on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, to the 3800 block of Rockford Drive on a report of a male trying to steal a vehicle in front of a homeowner’s residence who came out to confront the suspect. There was some sort of altercation between the homeowner and the suspect, and the suspect shot the homeowner. He received non-life-threatening injuries.”

The case is still under investigation and the suspect has not yet been apprehended,” Koch added.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Antioch Police non-emergency line at (925) 778-2441.

By Allen D. Payton

Antioch Police arrested a suspected double car thief Wednesday afternoon while the man first on foot, then during a slow chase near Lake Alhambra.

According to Lt. Matt Koch, “Officers were following up with an occupied stolen vehicle in the 400 block of Grangnelli Avenue. Officers went to make contact with the 36-year-old driver, he bailed, fled on foot and ran over to North Lake Drive where he got into another pickup truck.

“As officers were contacting him in the truck he tried to flee from officers, again. Ultimately a marked police car tried to disable the pickup truck and the driver took the officers on a slow-speed chase,” Koch continued. “The suspect was ultimately apprehended on Plymouth Lane, taken into custody and later booked into county jail.”

See video on the Antioch Herald Facebook page.

Antioch High graduate, worked as a carpenter, fabricator; passed a few weeks after his wife, Patricia

Joint services Monday, August 5th

Christopher Scott Williams, a beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend, passed away on June 21, 2024, in his hometown of Antioch, California. Chris was born on March 8, 1965, at Delta Memorial Hospital in Antioch to Donald and LaVerne Williams.

Christopher was born on March 8, 1965, at Delta Memorial Hospital in Antioch, California, to Donald and LaVerne Williams. He spent his life in Antioch, growing up with his siblings Craig, Jeff and Robin. A graduate of Antioch High School, Chris worked as a carpenter and fabricator. He also spent some time as a caregiver to his dear mother, LaVerne, who held a special place in his heart. Known for his generosity and love for home projects, he was a passionate fan of the San Francisco Giants, Oakland Raiders, and Golden State Warriors.

On March 4, 2017, Chris married Patricia Lozano in a beautiful ceremony at Lake Tahoe. Together, they shared seven children, 17 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Chris and Patricia enjoyed attending concerts, sports games, playing darts, visiting Lake Tahoe, and family events. They shared a love for their four Chihuahuas and spent many weekends enjoying their backyard, swimming, singing karaoke, or visiting local water parks with their younger grandchildren. Chris made the best of everything and truly enjoyed living life to the fullest.

Patricia and Chris, a beloved couple, passed away within a span of just over a month, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories.

Chris is preceded in death by his wife Patricia Lynn Williams; his parents, LaVerne and Donald Williams; and his brother, Jeff Williams. He is survived by his brother, Jeff Williams; his sister, Robin Williams; and a large, loving family, including his Children Melyssa Harris and Mathilda Brown (John), Kristian Leseberg (Eric), Patrick Lozano, Ginaya Cornel (Armando), Jessica Cobos (Gabe), and Marcus Lucarelli. He is also survived by his grandchildren Stephanie Vazquez, Ginaya Coronel, Armando Jr. Coronel, Kristian Coronel, Gabrial Cobos, Alesandra Cobos, Bentley Harris, Alexa Harris, Luke Brown, Nova Brown, Fayth Brown, Allister Brown, Ainley Brown, Addyson Brown, and Kayedince Brown, as well as his great-grandchildren Melena Cobos and Jessie Cobos, and many nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life will be held on August 5th at 10:30 AM at Memory Gardens, located at 2011 Arnold Industrial Way, Concord, CA 94520. A reception will follow at Smith’s Landing. All are welcome to join in celebrating the life of this wonderful man who touched so many lives with his kindness and love.

Chris will be deeply missed by all who knew him, but his memory will live on in the hearts of his family and friends forever.

Raised in Bay Point, Pacifica High School graduate; passed a few weeks before her husband, Chris

Joint services Monday, August 5th

Patricia Lynn Williams, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on June 2, 2024. Patricia was born on August 25, 1956, at Kaiser Hospital in Walnut Creek, California, to Herman William and Jessie Marie Henly.

Raised in Bay Point, California, Patricia grew up with her siblings Deborah, William, Ronald, and Kenneth, and attended Pacifica High School. She loved her family deeply, spending much of her time with her children and grandchildren. Patricia had a passion for cooking and preparing meals for family gatherings, swimming, playing video games, braiding hair, and giving her time to her grandchildren, who adored her. She also enjoyed attending concerts with her husband and children, gardening with her green thumb, and shopping at rummage sales. Patricia faced many challenges as a young, single mother but overcame them with strength and resilience, living her life on her own terms and fiercely loving her children. Her love will continue to inspire and carry on through her family.

On March 4, 2017, Patricia married Christopher Williams in a beautiful ceremony at Lake Tahoe. Together, they shared eight children, 17 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Chris and Patricia enjoyed attending concerts, sports games, playing darts, visiting Lake Tahoe, and family events. They shared a love for their four Chihuahuas and spent many weekends enjoying their backyard, swimming, singing karaoke, or visiting local water parks with their younger grandchildren. Patricia and Christopher will baptized in the summer of 2012 Rev. Austin Miles. Patricia made the best of everything and truly enjoyed living life to the fullest.

Patricia and Chris, a beloved couple, passed away within a span of just over a month, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories.

Patricia was preceded in death by her parents, Jessie Marie and Herman William Henly, stepson Philip Lozano and her brothers, William Henly, Ronald Henly, and Kenneth Henly. She is survived by her sister, Deborah Felciano, and a large, loving family, including her children Kristian Leseberg, (Eric), Patrick Lozano, Ginaya Cornel (Armando), Jessica Cobos (Gabe), and Marcus Lucarelli,  Melyssa Harris and Mathilda Brown.(Jon) Patricia is also survived by her grandchildren Jenna Leseberg, Brent Leseberg, Stephanie Vazquez, Ginaya Coronel, Armano Jr. Coronel, Kristian Coronel, Gabrial Cobos, Alesandra Cobos,  Bentley Harris, Alexa Harris, Luke Brown, Nova Brown, Fayth Brown, Allister Brown, Ainley Brown, Addyson Brown, and Kayedince Brown, as well as her great-grandchildren Melena Cobos and Jessie Cobos, and many nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life will be held on August 5th at 10:30 AM at Memory Gardens, located at 2011 Arnold Industrial Way, Concord, CA 94520. A reception will follow at Smith’s Landing. All are welcome to join in celebrating the life of this wonderful woman who touched so many lives with her kindness and love.

Patricia will be deeply missed by all who knew her, but her memory will live on in the hearts of her family and friends forever.