School notifies parents after suspects enter campus

No need for ‘Luck o’ the Irish” on St. Patrick’s Day as no arrests made

By Lt. Joe Njoroge #7052, Antioch Police Field Services Division

At approximately 2:45 p.m. on Monday, March 17, 2025, APD Dispatch received a report of a physical altercation in the area of Lone Tree Way and Deer Valley Road, with concerns that one of the individuals involved may have been armed with a firearm.

Upon arrival, officers were informed that the suspects had fled on foot toward the Country Hills Drive area. Using drones, officers were able to locate the individuals who later entered a vehicle. As a precautionary measure, nearby schools were notified of the potential threat and initiated lockdown procedures.

Officers conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle and made contact with several individuals. A thorough search of the vehicle, as well as the areas where the suspects had been seen fleeing, was conducted, but no firearms were discovered. Additional searches of surrounding areas were also carried out, but no firearms were found.

Subsequently, all schools were informed that there was no ongoing threat to public safety, and the lockdowns were lifted.

According to an Antioch resident, “APD told the school to go on code red” and the following notice was sent out to parents of the nearby Hilltop Christian School:

“Good evening, Hilltop parents,

This afternoon, at approximately 2:45 PM, we received an immediate directive from the Antioch Police Department to go into lockdown.

Authorities informed us that a group of six to eight individuals had been involved in an altercation off campus. Some of these individuals, possibly armed, evaded law enforcement and drove onto our church parking lot. Once they reached the church parking lot, they abandoned their vehicle and dispersed throughout our campus.

In response, we swiftly and securely implemented lockdown procedures. Law enforcement conducted multiple thorough searches of our campus, with special attention to our playgrounds, to ensure no weapons had been discarded. Once all suspects were located and taken into custody, officers confirmed that our campus was safe, and the lockdown was lifted.

We understand that receiving lockdown notifications can be concerning, and we deeply appreciate your patience and cooperation.”

However, Lt. Njoroge later said about the suspects, “They were detained. We didn’t arrest anybody.”

Allen D. Payton contributed to this report.

Orey Douglas has history of over 20 arrests since 2014 including for murder, multiple gun and sex crimes

By Brentwood Police Department

Around 1:00 AM Sunday morning August 4th, 2024, Brentwood officers responded to an armed robbery at 50 Sand Creek Road. While officers were interviewing the victim, Oakley PD spotted the suspects’ vehicle in their jurisdiction and attempted a traffic stop. The driver fled at a high rate of speed, leading to a pursuit. The suspect vehicle eventually crashed into an embankment off Highway 160.

Brentwood officers arrived at the crash scene and confirmed that the vehicle matched the description of the suspects’ car. Both occupants were detained, and a loaded handgun, along with the stolen property from the victim, was found in the vehicle. The suspect, 28-year-old Orey Azniam Douglas of Antioch, was positively identified and placed under arrest. Douglas was transported to the Martinez Detention Facility for booking.

This quick and coordinated response not only led to the arrest of the suspect but also likely prevented further crimes.

According to a report by crimevoice.com, they robbed Los Mexicanos Market and the second suspect Sam Donte Gray, 38 (born 11-10-85), of Concord, remained at large until he was arrested on August 8. Douglas was charged with second-degree robbery and three firearms-related charges and was held in the West County Detention Facility on $160,000 bail pending his Oct. 7th court hearing.

On March 3rd, 2025, the suspects, Douglas and Gray, were found guilty of armed robbery and assault with a deadly weapon, along with numerous firearm charges and enhancements.

This case highlights the collective efforts of everyone involved, including patrol officers from both Brentwood PD and Oakley PD, along with our Detectives. Their dedication and teamwork played a critical role in this successful conviction while also ensuring the safety of our community.

According to localcrimenews.com, the six-feet, three-inch tall, 215-pound Douglas is Black and has a history of arrests dating back to 2014 by multiple agencies including police departments in Antioch, Hayward, Fremont, BART, Oakland, San Jose, Vacaville, as well as Sheriff’s Departments in Contra Costa, Alameda and Solano counties, and Contra Costa CHP. Charges include murder, inflicting corporal injury on a spouse or cohabitant, assault with any means of force likely to produce great bodily injury, multiple gun crimes, sex with a minor and unlawfully causing a minor to engage in a commercial sex act by force, carjacking, vehicle theft, receiving stolen property, false imprisonment, threatening a witness, evading police and resisting arrest.

According to the Contra Costa Sheriff’s Department, the five-feet, nine-inch tall, 217-pound Gray is Black and being held in the Martinez Detention Facility on $140,0000 bail. His next court appearance is scheduled for May 9, 2025, at 8:30 AM in Superior Court in Martinez.

According to localcrimenews.com, he was arrested for conspiracy to commit a crime, robbery, assault with a firearm on a person, felony parole violation and addict in possession of a firearm. Gray was previously arrested on Sept. 8, 2023, by the Alameda County Sheriff’s Department on order for a person’s removal from prison to appear in court.

Allen D. Payton contributed to this report.

Donors, sponsors requested

In honor of our Past Distinguished Member, Romano Marchetti, the Kiwanis Club of the Delta-Antioch is proud to host our Annual Tri-Tip / Chicken Dinner on March 29th, 2025. This event will take place at the Veterans of Foreign Wars located at 815 Fulton Shipyard Road in Antioch, CA. Come on down for 5PM Social with dinner starting promptly at 6PM.

Enjoy Garlic Butter Tri-Tip, Roasted Herb Chicken, Bam Beans made with no meat, fresh Bam Slaw, a fresh roll with butter, and a decadent ice cream cup catered by Archie’s S and Q Smoked Meats. All this for $40 per adult and only $20 for children. Plus, you will have the chance to win many great prizes in our opportunity drawing, live auction and Silent Auction.

All profits of this dinner, Opportunity Drawing, and Auction contribute to the support of the local Kiwanis Community, Youth Charities, and local Scholarships.

You can buy tickets from Kay Power, Allison Norris, or purchase them online at www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/romano-marchetti-memorial-tri-tip-chicken-dinner–2025.

Donors and sponsors will be announced that night. Please see donation and sponsorship letter from 2024-25 Club President Tom McNell.

For more information visit Kiwanis Club of The Delta-Antioch.

52-year-old Casey Stuart Millikin arrested in 2023 must register for life as a sex offender upon release from state prison.

By Ted Asregadoo, PIO, Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office

Martinez, California – An Antioch resident was sentenced in a Martinez court after being convicted by a jury in Contra Costa County of sexual abuse of a child and possession of child sexual abuse material.

52-year-old Casey Stuart Millikin (born 3-9-72) was sentenced by the Honorable H. Glenn Kim on February 28th, 2025, to 11 years and 8 months in state prison. Millikin was further ordered to register for life as a sex offender upon his release from state prison.

In November 2024, after a three-week trial, Millikin was convicted by a jury of two counts of sexual abuse of a minor, one count of unlawful communications with a minor, and one count of aggravated possession of child sexual abuse material. The judge found that Millikin committed the offenses against a “particularly vulnerable victim” by using his position of trust.

Antioch Police began their investigation in March 2020 after a laptop was turned over to authorities by a homeowner who discovered Millikin looking at images of nude children. The police obtained a search warrant for Millikin’s laptop, which contained over 600 images of child sexual abuse material.

Around the same time, a minor victim disclosed to law enforcement that Millikin had sexually abused her at least two times in 2015. In April 2020, Antioch Police obtained an arrest warrant for Millikin, who was not located and arrested until April 17, 2023. Millikin has been in custody since his arrest and will begin to serve his sentence immediately. The Antioch Police Department investigated the case with assistance from the Contra Costa County Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.

The case was prosecuted by Deputy District Attorney Ashley Torres from the Sexual Assault Unit.

According to the Contra Costa Sheriff’s Office, the five-foot nine-inch tall, 210 lb. Millikin is Hispanic and being held in the Martinez Detention Facility. But according to localcrimenews.com, he is White and was previously arrested in August 2019 by Livermore Police for DUI with a blood alcohol level greater than .08 and in May 2012 by Contra Costa Sheriff’s Deputies for DUI alcohol/drugs.

According to Millikin’s Facebook page, he goes by Casey Vain and is a member of a band. Under his Intro, he wrote, “I don’t use this profile much. I’m usually logged in on my band page under Casey Vain.” Millikin’s last post was on June 6, 2014.

According to his LinkedIn profile, Millikin worked as an Office Coordinator in the architecture and planning industry for DPG in Oakley since January 2018.

Parents are encouraged to discuss online safety with their children, and can visit the website
kidsmartz.org, commonsensemedia.org or the Contra Costa District Attorney’s website for further information.

Case No. 04-23-00624 | The People of the State of California v. Millikin, Casey Stuart

Allen D. Payton contributed to this report.

For more information visit www.CelebrateAntioch.org.

Join us tomorrow!

Let’s kick off our first cleanup of the year and set the tone for monthly cleanups happening every first Saturday moving forward!

Meet us at 1108 Sycamore Drive, Antioch
Date: March 1, 2025
Time: 10:00 am- noon

Together we can make a difference — every little bit helps! Hope to see you there!

Secure up to $120,000 in down payment subsidies applied towards purchasing a home in Antioch.

3 parts, 3 nights; deadline to register is 5:00 pm Monday, March 3rd

By Walter Zhovreboff, Administrative Director, Bay Area Affordable Housing Alliance

The Bay Area Affordable Homeownership Alliance (BAAHA) and the City of Antioch are sponsoring a free virtual HUD approved homebuyer education workshop from 5:00pm to 7:30pm Tuesday March 4 through Thursday March 6, 2025.

Reservations are required for the free workshop. Attendants for this free workshop series will receive a Certificate of Completion from a HUD approved education provider.

Workshop Times
The City of Antioch is sponsoring a free HUD approved homebuyer education workshop. The three-part workshop will be presented from:
• Part I Tuesday March 4th from 5pm – 7:30 pm
• Part II Wednesday March 5th from 5pm – 7:30 pm
• Part III Thursday March 6th from 5pm – 7:30 pm
Households must attend all three sessions to secure the HUD approved education certificate.

The workshop is scheduled over three Zoom sessions delivered from 5:00pm to 7:30pm, commencing on Tuesday, March 4 through Thursday March 6, 2025. Attendees must attend all three sessions to obtain their HUD Homebuyer Education Certificate. Deadline to register is 5:00 pm Monday, March 3, 2025.

Workshop Topics
The homebuyer education workshop will be covering the following key topics.
• Understanding the importance of credit to purchase a home
• Preparing for homeownership
• Qualifying for a first mortgage
• Shopping for a home
• Managing money
• Information regarding the AHOP resources, including how to apply for the AHOP Down Payment Assistance Subsidy

A-1 CHS provides all homebuyer education workshop participants with a required individual free one on one homebuyer counseling session.

Workshop Sponsors and Presenters

The workshop is specifically directed towards households who are interested in applying for and participating in the AHOP resources, including securing up to $120,000 in down payment subsidies applied towards purchasing a home in Antioch.

This free workshop is sponsored by the City of Antioch. Approved homebuyer education providers usually charge a fee which can range up to $100 to participate in a HUD approved homebuyer workshops.

The workshop is being taught by A-1 Community Housing Services. A-1 CHS is a non-profit community partner that is assisting AHOP participants with their homebuyer education and counseling needs. Additional presenters at the workshop will include:
• Administrative Director of BAAHA
• Managing Director CA – CRA Residential Lending with First Citizens Bank

Workshop Registration
Households must register to attend the City of Antioch’s free HUD approved homebuyer education workshop. Reservations can be made at: https://www.myhomegateway.org/ahop-homebuyer-education-workshop.html.

Make your reservation by no later than 5:00PM Monday March 3, 2025.

Additional information on Antioch Home Ownership Program (AHOP) is available at https://www.myhomegateway.org/ahop.html.

By City of Antioch Recreation Department

Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime cultural adventure! Join the Chichibu Sister City Program and experience the beauty, traditions, and warm hospitality of Chichibu, Japan. From breathtaking landscapes to rich history, this is your chance to build lifelong connections and unforgettable memories. Last year, delegates from Japan joined us here in Antioch, and this summer, it’s our turn to visit Japan! Apply today and be part of this amazing exchange!

Learn more information about the Antioch Chichibu Sister City Program when you visit their Facebook page Antioch-Chichibu Sister City Organization or email AntiochChichibuSCO@gmail.com.