New Antioch Police Officers (front row L-R), Kailil King, Brando Fabian, Andres Garibay, Salae Carter and Bobby Kinard, are joined by (back row L-R) Lt. Joe Njoroge, Chief Joe Vigil, Captain Desmond Bittner, Sgt. Price Kendall, Captain Matt Koch and Captain Shane Bower following the graduation ceremony on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026. Photo: Antioch PD
Oath of Office Ceremony Nov. 3rd
By Antioch Police Department
On Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, we had the honor of attending the graduation of our newest officers! Please join us in congratulating:
Officer Salae Carter
Officer Brando Fabian
Officer Andres Garibay
Officer Bobby Kinard
Officer Kailil King
Chief Joe Vigil was there to congratulate each new officer in person at the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office Training Academy.
The latest Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Training Academy class graduated on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026. Photo: Antioch PD
We are incredibly proud of each of them and excited to see them take the next step in their law enforcement careers as they begin field training! This is an exciting milestone, and we look forward to watching them continue to learn, grow, and serve our Antioch community.
Congratulations, officers! We’re cheering you on, every step of the way!
Each of the new officers will be given their oath of office during a ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 3 at the Antioch Police Facility, along with newly promoted Sergeant Zachary Sampson and Corporal Brandon Bushby.
Presented by Truth Bearer International Bay Area church in Antioch, One Warm Coat and Antioch Police Department
By Katrece Holloway, Truth Bearer International Bay Area
One Warm Coat Giveaway on Saturday, November 14th at Antioch City Park. Truth Bearer International (TBI) Bay Area church is an official partner with One Warm Coat and the Antioch Police Department will be helping us hand out hotdogs and coats.
TBI Bay Area is so excited to be giving back to our community through our members, co-workers, family, friends and local businesses. They have all helped us collect coats.
We are an official partner with One Warm Coat and we’re excited to bring the city of Antioch a coat giveaway from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. or until most coats are gone. Our local Antioch Police Department will be joining us to hand out coats and hot dogs. We love our community!
Join us at Antioch City Park at the corner of W. 10th and A Streets. Come pray with us, grab some free coats and food!
Back on Track Community Services and Reimagine Antioch announced the Sycamore Safe Center, opening at 1088 Sycamore Drive, Antioch. The center is intended to connect residents with community resources, educational workshops, workforce opportunities, life-skills training, family support, and partner organizations.
Opening: Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 1:00–5:00 p.m.
Who it serves: Antioch residents and families. The opening is all-ages; ongoing age or residency restrictions have not been published.
How to connect: Call Back on Track Community Services at (925) 658-8278 or use the opening registration page.
Referral use: The center should function as a neighborhood access point for resource navigation and referrals. Community organizations are also being invited to provide on-site outreach.
Not publicly stated yet: Regular operating hours, formal intake steps, eligibility documentation, appointment requirements, program capacity, and waitlist limits. The 1:00–5:00 p.m. hours apply only to the opening event, not ongoing services.
Volunteers needed. For more information contact Yvette Williams at (925) 658-8278 or yvette4hope@gmail.com.
According to the Antioch Police Department’s CitizenRIMS Arrests list, 37-year-old Sienna Corren Currie, born Nov. 14, 1988, was arrested on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, at 5:09 p.m. in the 400 Block of Lawton Avenue for felony battery.
She is described asBlack or African American,five-foot, three inches talland105 pounds, and ischarged with243(d) Pc: Battery with serious bodily injury (F), Case Number: 26-10459, Incident Number:2610280189. According to the CitizenRIMS Map, the call occurred at 4:49 p.m. when a fight occurred that resulted in the arrest. The call was closed at 7:43 p.m.
The battery is punishable by imprisonment in a county jail not exceeding one year or imprisonment for two, three or four years.
Antioch Unified School District is hosting a Winter Clothing Drive. We are looking for new or gently used coats, hats, gloves, blankets, umbrellas, scarves and socks. The donation dates will be from November 2nd through November 20th.
Drop off locations are the Mission Elementary School, Carmen Dragon Elementary School, Belshaw Elementary School, and Deer Valley High School Front Offices. You can also drop them off at Prospects High School with the counselor, Wanema Cornell.
Finally, you are more than welcome to drop them off at the District Office with Barbara Aguilar located in Portable D in the back.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Barbar directly at 925-779-7500 ext. 53402 or email her at barbaraaguilar@antiochschools.net.
10/28/26 UPDATE: Out of custody with no charges filed
Held in county jail on $50K bail
By Allen D. Payton
According to the Antioch Police Department’s CitizenRIMS Arrests list, 28-year-old Jesse James Hernandez was arrested Saturday afternoon, Oct. 24, 2026, at 12:36 PM in the 800 block of W. 6th Street for felony battery with serious bodily injury.
He’s described as Hispanic, five-foot, eight inches tall and 125 pounds and is charged with 243(d) Pc: Battery with serious bodily injury (F) which is punishable by imprisonment in a county jail not exceeding one year and as much as two, three or four years. Case Number: 26-10302. Incident Number: 2610240088.
According to the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office, Hernandez was born on Nov. 5, 1997, and is described as five-foot, seven inches tall and 150 pounds. He is also charged with 182(A)(1) PC: misdemeanor criminal conspiracy and being held in the Martinez Detention Facility on $50,000 bail. Also, according to the Sheriff’s Office, his name is Jesse James Hernandez, Jr.
10/28/26 UPDATE: According to the Sheriff’s Office, as of Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, 8:01 PM, Hernandez bonded out of custody with no charges filed.
Free program brings local judges directly to civic, faith-based, educational and nonprofit organizations across the County
By Dan Radovich, ADA and Communications Manager, Contra Costa County Superior Court
MARTINEZ, Calif. – The Contra Costa County Superior Court today introduced its new Judicial Community Engagement Program, which brings judges to community organizations across the county at no cost. Civic groups, service organizations, faith-based organizations, nonprofits, and educational programs may now request a judge to speak at their meetings and events about the work of the courts and how the justice system operates.
The program is part of the Court’s commitment to strengthening its relationships with the community and expanding public understanding of the justice system. Residents have the unique opportunity to gain clarity on commonly misunderstood aspects of court processes directly from members of the bench. This program also supports the Court’s new Strategic Plan for 2027–2029, which names Trusted Courts as one of the its five strategic priorities and calls for greater outreach and education about the role and purpose of the courts.
“The daily business of the courts is rarely seen by members of the public unless they are called as jurors or have a case in court,” said Judge Terri Mockler, who leads the program. “Judges make decisions based on the evidence before them and the law that applies, and those details don’t always fit into a news headline. The goal of this program is to allow members of the community to meet and talk with judges about the work that we do every day. The hope is that the public will walk away with a better understanding of the role of judges and the judiciary in a democratic society. This program gives residents the opportunity to ask questions, hear directly from the judges who serve them, and see the courts as part of their community.”
Who Can Request a Speaker
Requests are welcome from community and civic groups, leadership and service organizations, educational and youth programs, nonprofit and public interest groups, and faith-based organizations. Any organization that brings people together to learn, serve, or engage is encouraged to submit a request.
Presentation Topics
Judges may speak on a range of general educational topics, including:
The role of the courts in the community
How cases move through the court system
The importance of jury service
How judges reach the bench and the qualifications to become a judge
Rules of judicial ethics and the judicial discipline system
Preventing bias
Judicial training and subject-matter specialties, such as domestic violence, juvenile, family, criminal, and civil law
What Judges Cannot Discuss
Judges are bound by ethical rules that protect the fairness and impartiality of the courts. To uphold those standards, presentations are limited to general educational topics. Judges cannot address the following topics:
Pending cases. Judges cannot discuss any case that is currently pending.
Issues that may come before the Court. Judges cannot comment on matters or disputes that may later come before the Court.
Legal advice or referrals. Judges cannot advise attendees on their own legal matters or provide referrals.
How to Request a Judge
Organizations may submit requests by email to communityoutreach@contracosta.courts.ca.gov. There is no cost to request a judge. Requests should include:
Organization name
Primary contact’s name, phone number, and email address
Description of the event or meeting
Topic(s) the organization would like the judge to discuss
Expected number of attendees
Preferred date(s), time, and location
More information about the Judicial Community Engagement Program is available on the Court’s website: contracosta.courts.ca.gov/judicial-community-engagement-program.
