By Sgt. Rick Martin #3343, Antioch Police

On Sunday, May 15, 2016, at approximately 7:30 p.m., Antioch Police Officers responded to the intersection of L St. and Highway 4 on a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers located a 22-year-old male victim from Antioch who was suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a local hospital and is receiving treatment for his injuries.

There is no further information at this time. Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to call the Antioch Police at (925) 778-2441. You may also text a tip to 274637 (CRIMES) using key word ANTIOCH.

Arrested: David Hall

By Acting Sergeant Shawn Morin, Antioch Police Field Services Bureau

On Sunday, May 15, 2016 at approximately 1:42 PM, Antioch Police Officers were dispatched to the report of gun shots heard in the 1700 block of Magnolia Way in Antioch. Upon arrival, Officers learned a male victim was shot and had been transported to an area hospital by family members. The victim was located at an area hospital with a non-life threatening gunshot wound.

Officers at the scene of the shooting were able to develop information on the shooter and located him in a nearby apartment on Spanos Street. The suspect, David Hall was arrested without incident and a firearm suspected to be used in the shooting was recovered. Hall was booked in Martinez Detention Facility on a charge of attempted homicide along with related weapons charges.

From the APD Facebook page – Please come join us this Thursday, May 12 from 5-9 pm at the Antioch Chili’s Grill & Bar, located in the Slatten Ranch Shopping Center at 5809 Lone Tree Way, when members of the police department once again participate in Tip-a-Cop and work as celebrity waiters to raise money for Special Olympics of Northern California.

Click on this link, print the coupon, bring it with you, and enjoy some great food while raising money for an amazing cause. Hope to see you there!

By Allen Payton

According to a report by Police Chief Allan Cantando, which he will present to the City Council at their meeting tonight, total Part I crimes decreased by 114 from 1,180 during the first quarter of 2016 compared to 1,066 in the first quarter of 2015.

Violent crimes increased by one from 172 to 173 in Antioch when comparing the same two time periods. While homicides doubled from one to two, the largest increase in violent crimes was robbery which increased 43.9% from 57 to 82. However, the number of rapes dropped from 16 to 11 and aggravated assaults dropped from 98 to 78 during the same time periods.

Other Part I crimes dropped by 115 in the comparison. Those include a drop in burglaries by 81 from 273 to 192; an increase in theft of one from 453 to 454 and a drop in auto theft by 35, from 282 to 247 over the same time periods.

Total arrests increased by 13, which includes a decrease in adult arrests by nine, from 1,056 to 1,047, and an increase in juvenile arrests by 22 from 142 to 164 during the same time periods.

The Council meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, between West Second and Third Streets at H Street in downtown. They can also be viewed on Comcast Channel 24 or via live stream on the City’s website at http://www.ci.antioch.ca.us/CityGov/citycouncilmeetings.htm.

Andre Villedrouin

Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office Detectives with the assistance of Antioch Police arrested a suspect wanted in connection with the homicide of Kimberly Hoglund, in East Richmond Heights in April.

43-year-old Andre Villedrouin of Richmond, who had a warrant for his arrest, was taken into custody Wednesday morning, May 4, 2016 on Hawthorne Avenue in Antioch.

He is currently being held in lieu of $1 million bail. Villedrouin was arraigned on Friday.

See original story, here.

From the California Highway Patrol-Contra Costa

Monday evening, at about 5:46 pm, we received a call of a traffic collision involving two vehicles on SR-4 eastbound, just west of Somersville Road. Upon emergency personnel arrival, the driver of a white BMW sedan collided into the back of a grey Acura sedan within the #2 lane.

Due to the force of the impact, the Acura was pushed all the way to the right shoulder where it came it rest. The female driver of the Acura was unconscious and unresponsive. Life-saving procedures were immediately rendered and she was quickly transported to Sutter Delta hospital in Antioch. Unfortunately she succumb to her injuries from the collision and was pronounced dead by medical personnel at the hospital at 6:48 pm. She was a 49-year-old female from Oakley.

The female driver of the white BMW sedan was transported to Kaiser hospital for moderate non-life-threatening injuries. A signal alert was issued but now all traffic lanes are open as of 7:40 pm.

This is an ongoing investigation. Alcohol or drugs do not appear to be a factor in this collision and no arrests have been made. If anyone observed this incident or has any information regarding the events leading up to it, we ask that they please contact us at 925-646-4980.

Rebecca Boyer

Antioch 16-year-old Rebecca Boyer has been missing from home since March 29th. According to her parents, she may be with her boyfriend who is over age 18. She has experienced two head traumas in the past three years, from a pool diving accident and an amusement park ride, which also caused a heart murmur.

If you know who and her whereabouts, please contact Antioch Police at (925) 779-6900 or her parents Johnny & Bonnie, who are offering a cash reward for information that leads to her safe return, at (415) 990-7319.

Her parents say “We love her and just want her to come home. Whatever she’s going through we can work it out.”

Please see and download the flyer, here: Rebecca Boyer

The Antioch Police Department is excited to announce the 70th installment of the Neighborhood Cleanup Program. This is a collaborative community effort which involves active participation from the Antioch Police Department, Crime Prevention Commission, Neighborhood Watch Program, Volunteers In Police Service, community volunteers and the Public Works Department.

Collectively, “We”, everyone who works and lives in the City of Antioch, can make a difference and improve the quality of life. It’s our community and it’s our chance to make a difference.

The City of Antioch Neighborhood Cleanup program is not just for residential neighborhoods. It is a program that will change venues on a monthly basis and it will include business and commercial areas as well. Neighborhoods that are free of trash and refuse are inviting, and a clean community instills a sense of community pride.

The 70th Neighborhood Cleanup event will occur on Saturday, May 7th from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Volunteers will meet at the Live Oak School parking lot. We will be cleaning the neighborhoods between G and F Streets from 17t to 11th Street. See map, here:  CityCleanUp70

If you have a suggestion for a future cleanup area, please inform the assigned Volunteer in Police Services (VIP) or you can call (925) 779- 6878. If there is no answer please feel free to leave a message regarding your suggested cleanup area.

Remember, cleaning up your neighborhood can make life better for your family, your neighbors and your community!