By Antioch Police Department

Drinking and Driving is NOT an Essential Activity.

Tuesday evening, April 21, 2020 at about 10:45 pm, an Antioch Police officer patrolling the Sycamore area spotted a vehicle driving erratically just prior to crashing into a fence. The driver was found to be under the influence of alcohol and arrested. Luckily, she suffered only minor injuries, and nobody else was hurt. Her vehicle was totaled and a fence was badly damaged.

Every day, nearly 30 people die in the USA from DUI crashes. That’s one person every 50 minutes, or approximately 10,000 people per year. In 2013, approximately 23,000 people were injured on California roadways from a DUI driver. This is completely preventable and there’s no excuse, especially during a time like this.

Please don’t drink and drive! If the loss of your license and paying approximately $10,000 in fines and fees isn’t enough, think about the lives you’ll save, including your own.

If you spot an impaired driver on the road, please keep a safe distance, and call 9-1-1 to report.

#SaferAtHome   #DontDrinkAndDrive #AntiochPD

By Jimmy Lee, Director of Public Affairs, Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff

35-year-old Adam Ortega, a transient in Brentwood, was booked into the Martinez Detention Facility at about 10 AM on Friday, April 17, 2020. He was booked for the offenses requested by the Brentwood police, possession of a dangerous weapon and probation violation. (See related articles, here, here and here)

Because of the Judicial Council of California’s mandatory emergency rule of zero bail for misdemeanors and non-violent/non-serious felonies, both of the alleged offenses committed by Ortega were zero bail. He was later cite released. (See related article)

“I like most California Sheriffs believe the Judicial Council’s decision to implement $0 bail for a wide range of criminal offenses was irresponsible, unnecessary and an overreaction,” said Contra Costa County Sheriff David Livingston. “A state-wide solution to local issues is almost never good policy – that is certainly the case here. People who commit offenses against others should be held accountable, COVID-19 or not.”

By Antioch Police Department

Earlier this morning, Monday, April 20, 2020, an alert citizen found one of our officers and alerted him to some people that seemed to be out of place at the Chase Bank on Delta Fair Blvd. While some bank patrons appeared to be there for their normal business, these gentlemen appeared to be attempting a rather large transaction……….of the entire ATM………with a van, chain, and sledgehammers!

Sure enough, as our officers arrived and told the would-be thieves that their transaction was being declined, three subjects fled on foot in all directions. Two of the bandits were quickly caught, but unfortunately, one managed to slip away. We are confident, however, that through leads we’ve developed, we will be able to identify and prosecute the third culprit.

As if that wasn’t enough to this story, as we were cleaning up the mess these gentlemen left behind, we then had the owner of the van being used in this attempted heist show up. He lived nearby, and to add to the list of charges our failed thieves are facing, it turns out the van being used was also stolen from a nearby apartment complex to be used in this caper.

We are happy to report both subjects arrested will be facing charges ranging from vehicle theft, to attempted grand theft, to various probation violations. They were unsuccessful in getting any money from the bank, and we were able to reunite the van with its owner! To wrap up this bizarre story, it all started with a citizen who saw something and said something!! We can’t thank you enough for alerting us to this case and helping us to catch the would-be thieves!!

By Antioch Police Department

A little before 8 pm Sunday night, April 19, 2020, several of you stepped-up and contacted us about a BMW spinning donuts in the intersection of Indian Hill and Toyon Way. The folks in this neighborhood WEREN’T HAVIN’ IT and sent us video and photos of the vehicle, including the license plate. Officer Manly, who PROUDLY patrols Southeast Antioch, wasn’t havin’ it either and found the BMW parked nearby. Terrorizing our neighborhoods with this sort of reckless nonsense is NEVER allowed, so Officer Manly did his duty and brought the vehicle to CAR JAIL for the next 30 DAYS!

Are you noticing a theme with our recent posts? People in our community STEP-UP when they see something wrong. Working together with our community empowers us to keep you safe. We never want our community members to put themselves in harm’s way, so please do so safely and call us at (925) 778-2441, or 9-1-1 if you think it’s an emergency. Leave the rest to us!

We have a zero-tolerance attitude toward sideshow activity in Antioch. Any vehicle involved in this sorta craziness is subject to a minimum 30-day impound and drivers face significant fines.

Did you know Officer Manly’s favorite activities include binge-watching Keeping Up With The Kardashians, listening to John Denver, and PROTECTING ANTIOCH?!!

#AntiochStrong #AntiochPD #OfficerManly

By Antioch Police Department

You wanna know what makes East county strong? Read below and I’ll tell you…

Just before 2 pm on Saturday, April 18, 2020, APD was notified that an Amazon delivery van had been stolen on West 9th and B Streets. Our awesome dispatchers put out a quick alert to all surrounding police departments to be-on-the-lookout. A short time later, an observant Pittsburg Police Department, Pittsburg, CA Police Officer found the van and began recovering it. While doing so, an equally observant Pittsburg resident approached the officer and said they saw some suspicious characters removing packages from the van, placing them into a silver Mitsubishi with Colorado plates.

The witness took a picture of the plate and gave it to the officer, which was relayed back to us. At about 3:30 pm, Officer Angelini (pictured left fitting the first crook with new bracelets) spotted said Mitsubishi on the south side of our fine city and halted this criminal spree. Officers found several stolen packages in the back of the vehicle and will be working with Amazon to get them back to their intended destinations.

Note to criminals: Stealing vehicles and packages are not essential activities. Your failure to #StayAtHome and your decision to mess with Antioch and Pittsburg resulted in an express trip to the County Motel (AKA jail).

This incident is the classic example of “See Something, Say Something! This was a collaborative effort between two cities, two police departments, and a very alert citizen. Please continue to report suspicious incidents to our Dispatch at (925) 778-2441, or 9-1-1 if you think it’s an emergency.

A special thanks to the Pittsburg resident and Pittsburg PD for continuing to show they are a great neighbor!!! #EastCountyStrong #AntiochPD #PittsburgPD

Some of you have asked more about Officer Angelini after his good bust yesterday from the Amazon package theft caper. Here’s a picture of him taking a moment away from his investigation to proudly pose next to his find. Did you know Officer Angelini is originally from Brazil, speaks three languages, loves riding dirt bikes, and (sorry ladies!) is happily married! #OfficerAngelini #DontStealPackages

Seniors, public invited to listen – must register, first

SAN FRANCISCO – Prosecutors from the four United States Attorney’s Offices in California, along with representatives from the FBI, will participate in a telephonic town hall to help California residents identify and avoid fraudulent schemes related to Coronavirus and COVID-19.  The event is being coordinated by the American Association of Retired Persons (“AARP”).

The telephonic town hall will happen on Monday, April 20 from 10 to 11 a.m. PDT. During the event, a special agent from the FBI and a federal prosecutor will make presentations, and participants from across California will be allowed to ask questions to a panel of Assistant United States Attorneys from the four offices that serve California.

AARP’s Fraud Watch Network is providing the infrastructure for the event. Approximately 100,000 AARP members will receive a phone call Monday morning inviting them to participate in the town hall. Those who wish to receive an invitation may sign up here (https://vekeo.com/aarpcalifornia/).

During the current health crisis, federal investigators and prosecutors continue to fulfill their critical mission of protecting public safety. Federal officials have prioritized the disruption, investigation and prosecution of crimes related to Coronavirus and COVID-19, including fraudulent schemes, unapproved treatments, and scams related to stimulus money. During the town hall, federal officials will discuss the types of schemes currently being seen, along with tips on how to avoid becoming a victim.

Soon after the town hall event, a recording will be available at https://vekeo.com/aarpcalifornia/.

REPORT COVID-19 CRIME.  Contact the National Center for Disaster Fraud Hotline: 866-720-5721 or disaster@leo.gov.

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By Antioch Police

Attention Gentrytown-area residents:

We would like to speak to the driver of this white Ford Fusion regarding their inability to stay at-home on Thursday morning. The driver crashed into one of your neighbor’s backyards and fled southbound on Gentrytown from Jefferson Way (toward James Donlon). Fortunately, nobody was hurt, but there was a decent amount of property damage.

Those living on or near Gentrytown Drive (south of Jefferson Way) are asked to check their surveillance cameras on Thursday, April 9, 2020 around 2:50 AM. If you have anything that might help us identify the driver, please contact Officer Saffold by email at dsaffold@ci.antioch.ca.us.

Thanks for helping us keep Antioch Safe!

From CityProtect.com

Dots Legend – Red: assault, assault with a deadly weapon, sexual offense, sexual assault, homicide, kidnapping or robbery; Yellow: property crime, breaking and entering, property crime commercial, property crime residential, other property crime, theft from vehicle, theft of vehicle, or other theft; Light Blue: community policing, proactive policing, emergency, or fire; Dark Blue: disorder/disturbance, drugs, liquor or quality of life.

We are now including all police calls on the map, including alarm, arson, death, family offense, missing person, pedestrian stop, traffic, vehicle recovery, vehicle stop, weapons offense and other.

Other

600 Block W TREGALLAS RD AND SAN JOAQUIN AV

04/05/2020 7AM

Case No: 20002945

Agency: Antioch Police Department

Description: MISSING PERSON – ADULT

Breaking & Entering

1100 Block A ST AND PARK LN

04/05/2020 5PM

Case No: 20003053

Agency: Antioch Police Department

Description: BURGLARY BUSINESS – 459 PC

Breaking & Entering

3100 Block DELTA FAIR BL AND BUCHANAN RD

04/05/2020 10PM

Case No: 20002959

Agency: Antioch Police Department

Description: BURGLARY BUSINESS – 459 PC

Assault

1 Block E 18TH ST AND A ST

04/06/2020 3AM

Case No: 20002950

Agency: Antioch Police Department

Description: ASSAULT, AGRAVATED – 245 PC

Assault

2700 Block CONTRA LOMA BL AND BUCHANAN RD

04/06/2020 5PM

Case No: 20002967

Agency: Antioch Police Department

Description: ASSAULT, SIMPLE – 243 PC

Other

1300 Block LOUIS DR AND E 13TH ST

04/07/2020 12AM

Case No: 20002970

Agency: Antioch Police Department

Description: RESTRAINING/COURT ORDER VIOLATIONS

Breaking & Entering

3600 Block DELTA FAIR BL AND FAIRVIEW DR

04/07/2020 8AM

Case No: 20002972

Agency: Antioch Police Department

Description: BURGLARY BUSINESS – 459 PC

Traffic

2100 Block W 10TH ST AND VERNE ROBERTS CIR

04/07/2020 10AM

Case No: 20002975

Agency: Antioch Police Department

Description: TRAFFIC ACCIDENT W/INJURY

Other

300 Block BURBANK RD AND ROOSEVELT LN

04/07/2020 10AM

Case No: 20002976

Agency: Antioch Police Department

Description: MISSING PERSON – ADULT

Other

2300 Block SYCAMORE DR AND DOGWOOD WY

04/07/2020 12PM

Case No: 20003058

Agency: Antioch Police Department

Description: MISSING PERSON – ADULT

Proactive Policing

SYCAMORE DR AND AUTO CENTER DR

04/07/2020 1PM

Case No: 20002982

Agency: Antioch Police Department

Description: SUS CIRM – PERSON/AUTO/ALL

Breaking & Entering

2300 Block BUCHANAN RD AND STAPLETON DR

04/07/2020 3PM

Case No: 20003022

Agency: Antioch Police Department

Description: BURGLARY RESIDENCE – 459 PC

Assault

2500 Block SOMERSVILLE RD AND DELTA FAIR BL

04/07/2020 3PM

Case No: 20002986

Agency: Antioch Police Department

Description: ASSAULT, SIMPLE – 243 PC

Proactive Policing

2900 Block ROOSEVELT LN AND GARROW DR

04/07/2020 4PM

Case No: 20002987

Agency: Antioch Police Department

Description: ANIMAL CALLS

Assault

400 Block W 19TH ST AND D ST

04/07/2020 8PM

Case No: 20002989

Agency: Antioch Police Department

Description: ASSAULT, SIMPLE – 243 PC

Theft

2200 Block VERNE ROBERTS CIR AND PITTSBURG ANTIOCH HY

04/07/2020 8PM

Case No: 20002990

Agency: Antioch Police Department

Description: THEFT – GRAND – 487 PC

Vehicle Recovery

MANDARIN WY AND SYCAMORE DR

04/08/2020 8AM

Case No: 20002996

Agency: Antioch Police Department

Description: AUTO RECOVERED – STOLEN

Breaking & Entering

200 Block E 18TH ST AND ALPHA WY

04/08/2020 9AM

Case No: 20002998

Agency: Antioch Police Department

Description: BURGLARY BUSINESS – 459 PC

Traffic

2800 Block CENTER LN AND E TREGALLAS RD

04/08/20209AM

Case No: 20002997

Agency: Antioch Police Department

Description: TRAFFIC ACCIDENT NO INJURY

Assault

1 Block W 10TH ST AND A ST

04/08/2020 12PM

Case No: 20003001

Agency: Antioch Police Department

Description: ASSAULT, SIMPLE – 243 PC

Robbery

2900 Block DELTA FAIR BL AND SAN JOSE DR

04/08/20202PM

Case No: 20003005

Agency: Antioch Police Department

Description: ROBBERY AND ATTEMPTS

Robbery

2500 Block SOMERSVILLE RD AND BUCHANAN RD

04/08/2020 3PM

Case No: 20003007

Agency: Antioch Police Department

Description: ROBBERY AND ATTEMPTS

Other

1 Block BELSHAW ST AND CHESTNUT AV

04/08/2020 9PM

Case No: 20003013

Agency: Antioch Police Department

Description: MISSING PERSON – JUVENILE

Traffic

1 Block BRYAN AV AND SUNSET DR

04/09/2020 1AM

Case No: 20003015

Agency: Antioch Police Department

Description: TRAFFIC ACCIDENT NO INJURY

Traffic

GENTRYTOWN DR AND REDWOOD DR

04/09/2020 2AM

Case No: 20003016

Agency: Antioch Police Department

Description: TRAFFIC ACCIDENT UNKNOWN IF INJURY

Breaking & Entering

1600 Block A ST AND W 17TH ST

04/09/2020 6AM

Case No: 20003017

Agency: Antioch Police Department

Description: BURGLARY BUSINESS – 459 PC

Assault

1700 Block COSTCO WY AND AUTO CENTER DR

04/09/20209AM

Case No: 20003021

Agency: Antioch Police Department

Description: ASSAULT, SIMPLE – 243 PC

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Theft

2600 Block VERNE ROBERTS CIR AND W 18TH ST

04/09/2020 10AM

Case No: 20003023

Agency: Antioch Police Department

Description: THEFT – PETTY – 488 PC

Robbery

1900 Block AUTO CENTER DR AND MAHOGANY WY

04/09/2020 12PM

Case No: 20003024

Agency: Antioch Police Department

Description: ROBBERY AND ATTEMPTS

Proactive Policing

2200 Block SAN JOSE DR AND DELTA FAIR BL

04/09/2020 2PM

Case No: 20003026

Agency: Antioch Police Department

Description: MISC OUTSIDE ASSIST

Theft of Vehicle

1 Block BRYAN AV AND BEASLEY AV

04/10/2020 1AM

Case No: 20003038

Agency: Antioch Police Department

Description: AUTO THEFT – 10851 VC

Assault

2800 Block MADRID LN AND MADRID PL

04/10/2020 2PM

Case No: 20003045

Agency: Antioch Police Department

Description: ASSAULT, AGRAVATED – 245 PC

Assault

2800 Block CENTER LN AND E TREGALLAS RD

04/10/2020 2PM

Case No: 20003046

Agency: Antioch Police Department

Description: ASSAULT, SIMPLE – 243 PC

Theft of Vehicle

1600 Block W 18TH ST AND TULIP DR

04/10/2020 6PM

Case No: 20003068

Agency: Antioch Police Department

Description: AUTO THEFT – 10851 VC

Assault

1300 Block W 9TH ST AND O ST

04/10/2020 10PM

Case No: 20003055

Agency: Antioch Police Department

Description: ASSAULT, SIMPLE – 243 PC

Assault

2500 Block SOMERSVILLE RD AND BUCHANAN RD

04/10/2020 11PM

Case No: 20003056

Agency: Antioch Police Department

Description: ASSAULT, SIMPLE – 243 PC

Other

1600 Block A ST AND W 17TH ST

04/11/2020 12AM

Case No: 20003057

Agency: Antioch Police Department

Description: DEATH REPORT-UNKNOWN CAUSES

Breaking & Entering

3600 Block DELTA FAIR BL AND FAIRVIEW DR

04/11/2020 5AM

Case No: 20003060

Agency: Antioch Police Department

Description: BURGLARY BUSINESS – 459 PC

Breaking & Entering

1500 Block A ST AND E 16TH ST

04/11/2020 6AM

Case No: 20003061

Agency: Antioch Police Department

Description: BURGLARY BUSINESS – 459 PC

Vehicle Recovery

1400 Block B ST AND W 15TH ST

04/11/2020 12PM

Case No: 20003067

Agency: Antioch Police Department

Description: AUTO RECOVERED – STOLEN