By Acting Sergeant John Fortner #3264, Antioch Police Field Services Bureau

On Tuesday, October 20, 2015, at 9:51 AM, Antioch Police Officers responded to the 3700 block of Lone Tree Way on the report of a shooting. Several callers reported hearing approximately two gunshots. After the gunshots were heard a black sedan was seen leaving the immediate area at a high rate of speed. The sedan was said to be occupied by a black female adult and a light skinned black or Hispanic male.

Shortly thereafter, a 37-year-old male victim with a non-life threatening gunshot wound arrived at a local area hospital. The victim was listed in critical but stable condition and is expected to survive. No other victims were located at the scene or admitted into any other hospitals. No further suspect information is available.

This incident is currently under investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Antioch Police Department non-emergency line at (925)778-2441. You may also text-a-tip to 274637 (CRIMES) using the key word ANTIOCH.

From Antioch City Manager Steve Duran’s Weekly Report, dated 10/16/15, as provided by Police Chief Allan Cantando:

– On 10/15/15 at midnight officers responded to Kaiser on the report of an assault victim. Officers contacted a 23 year old male who had numerous injuries including two lacerations to his head, with one requiring five staples to close the wound. Information from the victim is limited and no one else is providing any details. On 10/14/2015 at 1042 pm officers responded to the 911 call of numerous males in four separate cars fighting in the intersection of Deer Valley Road and Lone Tree Way. All parties were gone when officers arrived. This is believed to be the incident where the victim was injured.

– On 10/14/15 at 11: 30 am an officer conducted a traffic stop at Delta Fair Blvd. and Somersville Road for vehicle code violations. The driver, 29 year old Earl Prince, was found to have a parole violation warrant. Earl was arrested without incident and transported to County Jail.

– On 10/14/15 at 8:30 am 50 year old Monte Swindle was panhandling at A Street and Highway 4. He was arrested and sent to County Jail for likely to continue and violation of his probation.

– On 10/14/15 at 1 am an unknown driver was driving on West Tregallas Road when their vehicle jumped the curb and struck a fire hydrant. The driver and vehicle fled and were not located. The fire hydrant was sheared off at the base. Fire department personnel responded and turned the water to the hydrant off.

– On 10/13/15 at 11:30 pm officers were patrolling the area of Romi’s Market on E 18th Street when they noticed a disturbance in the parking lot and were flagged down by a female. The female stopped at Romi’s to purchase some food and 41 year old Omega Ford began accosting her and threatened to shoot her. When Ford was arrested for the threats he began threatening the victim again in front of the officers. Ford was sent to County Jail.

– On 10/13/15 at 10:30 pm, an officer made a traffic stop on Camby and Clearbrook Roads. Officers got consent to search the vehicle and located a methamphetamine pipe in the door. 31 year old Amanda Jackson advised she also had marijuana. By the time he finished his search, the officer located multiple bindles of suspected controlled substances. Jackson was taken into custody. The bindles turned out to be methamphetamine and had a combined weight of 5.3grams.

– On 10/13/15 Officer’s worked a proactive detail directed towards panhandlers. 8 total arrests were made 3 subjects were sent to County Jail for various warrants, 5 subjects were cite released for either warrants, trespassing and/or panhandling.

– On 10/13/15 at 5:10 pm officers responded to Peppertree Way on a report of an occupied suspicious vehicle. Officers arrived and contacted 27 year old Antonio Poole who was walking away from the vehicle and officers. Poole was found to have a no bail warrant for his arrest. Poole was arrested without incident and booked into County Jail.

– On 10/13/15 at 11:45 am 50 year old Monte Swindle was panhandling on the westbound Highway 4 off ramp at A St. Swindle was contacted and was found to be in possession of a meth pipe. Swindle was cited and released.

– On 10/12/15 at 9 pm an officer conducted a traffic enforcement stop on 37 year old William Thomas. Thomas had five warrants for his arrest, 25 grams of methamphetamine on his person, and false identification in his possession. Thomas was arrested without incident and sent to County Jail.

– On 10/12/15 at 5:15 pm dispatch advised of a call for service in the front lobby of the Antioch Police Department in which 38 year old Heidi Clift stated she was here to pay a fine. Heidi became upset with the response time and started screaming and pounding on the service windows. When the officer arrived at the PD, Heidi was gone. A while later, dispatch saw Heidi jumping over the back fence of the PD parking lot. Heidi ran through the parking lot and got into the driver’s seat of a patrol car. Officers responded to the parking lot and found Heidi inside the patrol car with the doors locked. They used a spare key to open the door and pull her out. She advised that she was trying to use the lights and siren to get our attention. We were unable to determine what kind of fine she was originally trying to pay. Heidi was arrested for trespass and vehicle tampering and sent to County Jail.

– On 10/12/15 at 4 pm Officer responded to the Bank of America on E 18th Street on a report of a man walking up to the ATM’s after customers leave. Officers arrived and noticed the man looking over the shoulder of a female customer as she was at the ATM. When the female left, the man walked over to the ATM, noticed the officer watching him and walked away. Officers contacted 36 year old Mahdee Mahmoud and learned he had a $920K warrant for his arrest. Mahmoud was placed in the

back of the patrol car and attempted to destroy some ATM receipts he had in his pocket. Another customer approached the officer and informed him that he was alerted by B of A that someone was attempting to withdraw money from his account via the ATM. The investigation revealed Mahmoud was that person. Mahmoud was arrested and booked into County Jail.

– On 10/12/15 at 6 am 32 year old Christopher Fraulino was bothering workers and customers at Starbucks on A Street. Fraulino was found to have a cite release warrant for his arrest. Fraulino was admonished regarding trespassing at Starbucks and was cite released on his warrant.

– On 10/12/15 at 3:30 am an unknown driver hit a city light pole with their vehicle causing their car to be disabled and the light pole to fall in the street. The driver fled on foot and was not located. PG&E responded for the pole.

– On 10/11/15 at 10:20 pm a 27 year old female was home alone and was inside of her bedroom when an unknown suspect entered her apartment on Delta fair Blvd. through an unlocked living room window. The suspect opened her bedroom door and turned on the light. She screamed and the suspect fled out the front door. She was not injured. She was only able to see that the suspect was a male, but did not know his race. There was nothing taken.

– On 10/11/15 at 5:30 pm the resident left his 12 year old son home alone on Bronco Court. As he returned home, he noticed that his house had been burglarized. The suspect kicked in a side garage door and made his way into the master bedroom where he stole jewelry and other items. The 12 year old son was in his bedroom wearing headphones and playing video games the whole time and never heard a thing. The suspect left his jacket behind, which was collected. The Officer swabbed the jacket for DNA. No One was harmed during this event.

– On 10/11/15 at 1:30 pm 38 year old Heidi Clift was caught stealing items by Raley’s store loss prevention officers on Lone Tree Way. As she was escorted back into the store she began throwing items off of the store shelves. Earlier in the day she was seen going into a patient’s room at Sutter Delta Medical Center and locked herself in the bathroom so she could take a shower. Raley’s did not want prosecution and Clift was released.

– On 10/11/14 at 4:00 am, officers responded to the 911 call via Spanish translator of an assault on Spanos Street. Officers located a 33 year old male victim at the above location suffering from a 1″ laceration to the head. We learned that Cero had been out drinking and was going to his brother’s apartment when he was assaulted and robbed of his wallet. There are no suspects or witnesses.

– On 10/11/15 at 3:30 am officers responded to the 911 call of a burglary in-progress on Knollpark Circle. The homeowner took his wife and children into an upstairs bedroom and locked them inside. He looked out the window and saw the family dog, that’s kept in the garage, running down the driveway. The suspect entered an unlocked vehicle parked in the driveway and took the garage remote. The suspect raised the garage door and entered the garage and the dog ran out. The suspect opened the side door, which leads to the rear yard, and the alarm was activated. The suspect fled the residence and was not located by arriving officers. The loss was the garage door opener and other miscellaneous items from the car. The family was not physically harmed. There are no witnesses or suspects.

– On 10/110/15 at 7:40 pm 32 year old Jeventino Roblero-Perez lost control of his vehicle and took out a city light pole at Somersville and Buchanan Road. Roblero-Perez was still in the driver seat when officers arrived and displayed objective symptoms of intoxication. He performed a series of field sobriety tests and was found to be intoxicated. Roblero-Perez was arrested and provided a breath sample at APD. His blood alcohol content was found to be .19. He was transported to County Jail.

– On 10/10/15 at 6:30 pm 22 year old Andre Morgan walked into Cruiser’s Bar on A Street and attempted to order a beer. The bartender recognized Morgan from causing problems in the past and had him thrown out of the bar. Morgan became upset and used a brick to vandalize a vehicle in the parking lot belonging to the bartender, causing several thousand dollars in damage. Morgan was located nearby and identified as the responsible. He was arrested and transported to County Jail.

– On 10/10/15 at 11:20 am 53 year old Ivory Nelson was contacted while panhandling at the off-ramp of highway 4 and A Street. Nelson had a warrant for his arrest and sent to County Jail.

– On 10/9/15 at 11:53 pm 40 year old Carl Grubb was contacted for having a warrant for his arrest near a walking path at Mira Vista Court in Antioch. When he saw officers he attempted to flee from officers on his bike. Unfortunately, he was quickly stopped by a hanging bungee cord on his bike and came to an abrupt stop. Grubb was searched incident to arrest and a fixed blade knife approximately 5 inches long was located in his right front pants pocket. Grubb also showed to be on felony probation. Grubb was transported to County Jail.

– On 10/9/15 at 11:45 pm dispatch received eleven (11) 911 calls of shots fired near Garrow Drive. Officers responded to the area and located six (6) 9mm spent shell casings in the westbound lane of Limewood Dr. No victims were located at the scene. No cars or homes were struck. All of the callers heard the shots but no

eyewitnesses were located. No arguments were heard in the area prior to the shooting and no vehicles were heard leaving the area.

– On 10/9/15 at 6:30 pm an Officer was patrolling the parking lot of the Executive inn on 18th Street when he observed 28 year old Carlos Montanez walking away from the parking lot towards room 116. Montanez quickly went inside the room and closed the door. The officer located a stolen Jeep in the parking lot where Montanez had been walking. Montanez came back outside and was found to have a felony warrant for his arrest. Officers reviewed surveillance video from the motel and were able to view Montanez drive up in the Jeep just prior to our arrival. As officers were contacting Montanez, 33 year old Lanetra Beard arrived and was pointed out as renting the room Montanez had come from. Beard tried to distance herself from the room and provided a false name. After sometime, we discovered her true identity and her outstanding warrants. She was found to be on searchable probation. 32 year old Jayson Threatt was contacted during the probation search of the room. He was detained and found to have several outstanding warrants including a $1,000,000 dollar felony warrant for carjacking and robbery. During the search of the room we located a large black duffle bag which contained a black 357 single shot pistol, ammunition and two bullet proof vests. Threatt is convicted felon. All three were sent to County Jail

– On 10/9/15 at 3 pm a witness called APD after he observed 24 year old Ramiro Gomez driving a vehicle with a handgun on his lap. The witness provided Gomez’s direction of travel and Gomez was located driving in the area of Mahogany Way. A high risk stop was conducted and Gomez was found to have a handgun and loaded magazine between the driver seat and driver door. Gomez also had his two year old son in his vehicle. The firearm was registered to Gomez who doesn’t have any felony convictions. Gomez claimed that he has been shot twice and was in possession of the handgun for protection. Gomez was issued a citation and released.

– On 10/9/15 at 12 pm Antioch Unified School District staff requested a welfare check on the six year old victim due to suspected neglect. During a welfare check on Manzanita Way, it was found that the living conditions at the residence were uninhabitable. The six year old victim and the three month old victim were placed on a hold and were released to the custody of Children and Family Services. 64 year old Peter Gogue Sr. and 23 year old Larritta Oliver were both cite released for child neglect. 35 year old Peter Gogue Jr. is a felon and was in possession of ammunition. Gogue Jr. was arrested and sent to County Jail.

– On 10/9/15 at 4:15 am an anonymous concerned citizen called 911 to report several subjects with flashlights looking through a van parked on Campbell Street. Officers arrived and the van was gone, along with the subjects. The van was located and 29

year old Brian Ellis was contacted. Ellis was found to have a warrant for his arrest. He was arrested and sent to County Jail.

– On 10/8/15 at 10:20 pm an officer was conducting extra patrol at Slatten Ranch when he on viewed a Chevy Camaro involved in a “side show” in the parking lot behind Hobby Lobby. An enforcement stop was done and 19 year old Depak Sukhu was found to be the driver and only occupant. Sukhu was cited for the violation and his car was towed for 30-Days. Two 17 year old males were parked in a separate Ford Mustang recording a video of Sukhu. They were both cited for being a spectator at a “side show” and their parents were called to the scene to take custody of them.

– On 10/8/15 at 9:30 pm an anonymous concerned citizen called APD to report a suspicious male walking back and forth in the area carrying a bag and flashlight on Crescent Court. Officers arrived and contacted 36 year old Juan Vela and learned he was on county probation out of San Francisco with a search clause. A search of his person produced 1.1 grams of methamphetamine and a glass pipe. He was arrested and cited in the field with a notice to appear.

– On 10/8/15 at 9:30 pm officers conducted a pedestrian stop and asked 18 year old George Firestine if he had anything illegal on him. Firestine admitted he had “Oxy’s” in his pocket. During a consent search, they located a small plastic container with 9 pills in a plastic wrapper inside of it. The pills were labeled consistent with oxycodone. Under Miranda, Firestine admitted to stealing the pills from an unknown subject’s backpack at a local skate park earlier in the day. Firestine further admitted it was his intention to sell the pills for $20 each. Based on his admissions, Firestine was arrested.

– On 10/8/15 at 8 pm officers were dispatched to Sutter Delta Medical Center regarding an 18 year old male being admitted in the ER for being struck with a pistol. The victim stated he was parked with friends in his Lexus somewhere off of Dallas Ranch Road. They were approached by two males as they sat in the car. The males opened the door and one began striking the victim with a pistol for no apparent reason. The victim was less than forthcoming and believed the pistol was fake due to it breaking apart during the incident. The males fled on foot and did not take anything or speak during the entire incident. The victim did not desire prosecution and was later released with only minor injuries.

– On 10/8/15 at 12:53 pm 63 year old Gloria Escobido decided to urinate on a neighbor’s property in the 1300 block of West 4th Street. The victim witnessed the incident and it was recorded on his surveillance cameras. The victim signed a citizen’s arrest and Escobedo was cited at the scene.

Calls for Service & Arrest Data: Time Period: 10/08/15 00:00:00 – 10/14/15 23:59:59
Number of Calls for Service:	1,660
Number of Case Reports:	274
Number of Arrests:	101
Felony:	26
Misdemeanor:	73
Infraction:	2
Arrests with DUI charge:	3
The data is based upon unaudited CAD/RMS data at time of report generation.

 

By Corporal Powell Meads, Antioch Police Field Services Bureau

On October 16th, 2015 at approximately 7:37 AM, Antioch Police Officers were dispatched to the 3000 block of “G” St for a possible kidnapping. An employee of Sutter Elementary School was on her way to work and noticed an 11-year-old female student in the front seat of a vehicle with an adult male. The employee was familiar with the female and knew that the male was not related to her. The employee used her own vehicle to block in the responsible, and contacted the police.

Arriving officers contacted and detained the male, identified as 51-year-old Santiago Salazar of Brentwood. It was determined through interviews that Salazar was not known to the victim. He followed her as she was walking to school and lured her over to his vehicle. The victim walked over to Salazar’s vehicle and he opened the passenger door from inside. As they continued to talk, Salazar grabbed the victim by the wrist and pulled her into his vehicle. It was at this point the Sutter Elementary employee intervened.

Salazar was arrested for kidnapping and was booked into Contra Costa County Jail.

Editor’s Note: To see more about this, visit ABC News Bay Area Channel 7’s website by clicking here.

By Officer R. Solari, Antioch Police Traffic Division Community Policing Bureau

On Thursday, October 15, 2015, at 10:28 AM, the Antioch Police Department received calls of a two vehicle collision in the intersection of Davison Drive and Sunset Lane where one of the drivers was unresponsive. Upon arrival of medical personnel, a 33-year-old male resident of Antioch was found under the passenger side dashboard. He had sustained apparent head injuries in the collision and was transported to the regional trauma center for treatment. He was listed in serious condition.

Investigating officers determined that the victim was driving his vehicle south on Sunset Lane. He pulled out in front of oncoming traffic and collided with a Toyota Tacoma truck. The victim was unrestrained in the driver’s seat and was thrown under the passenger dashboard as a result of the collision. The driver of the truck sustained minor injuries and was transported to a local hospital where he was treated and released.

This investigation is ongoing and 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.

By Corporal Powell Meads, Antioch Police Field Services Bureau

On October 15th, 2015 at approximately 9:03 AM, Antioch Police Officers were dispatched to the 1200 block of Miller Street for an auto theft in progress reported by an alert neighbor.

Arriving officers were able to interrupt the vehicle theft and detained an adult male at the scene. The male was identified as Gary Worthington, a 36-year-old Antioch resident.

An adult female fled from officers in her own vehicle, leading them on a vehicle pursuit towards Highway 4. The female lost control of her vehicle on Hillcrest Avenue near Renwick Lane and collided with a light pole in the median. The female fled on foot from her vehicle but was quickly apprehended. She was identified as Nicole Wade, a 30-year-old Pittsburg resident.

Both subjects were booked into the Martinez Detention Facility for charges including felony auto theft, evading, and probation violations.

From Antioch City Manager Steve Duran’s Weekly Report, dated 10/9/15, as provided by Police Chief Allan Cantando:

– On 10/8/2015 at 2:31 a.m., an AMR Paramedic Unit called dispatch to report a vehicle resting on the curb at Hillcrest Ave. and Larkspur Dr. Officers responded and contacted 27 year old Melissa Doronila in the vehicle. Officers noted both of the driver side tires were missing and only the rims remained. The investigation determined she was under the influence of alcohol and she was arrested for DUI. Doronila had apparently driven for several miles on two rims. Her tires were later located on Hillcrest Ave and Country Hills Dr., however there was no obvious indication of what caused the tires to come off the rims. There were no other witnesses to her driving on Hillcrest Avenue. Doronila was booked at the county jail.

– On 10/7/2015 at 7:32 p.m., officers responded to Sutter Delta Memorial Hospital regarding a 13 year old girl with a gunshot wound to the hand. The juvenile claimed earlier in the day that she found a revolver in a bathroom at a middle school. She placed the revolver in her backpack and kept it all day. When she got to her home in Antioch, she was going to show the firearm to her grandmother and accidentally shot herself in the hand. Officers responded to the home and recovered the revolver. The 13 years old girl has long list of police contacts and arrests, as well as a pending juvenile case. She was arrested for weapons related charges and booked at juvenile hall. Officers continue to investigate ownership of the firearm as well as how the girl obtained the weapon.

– On 10/7/2015 at 1:01 a.m., officers responded the 1300 block of Mission Dr. regarding a suspicious circumstance where some subjects had gotten out of a car and climbed over a fence into a rear yard of a residence. Officers found a 14 year old male juvenile hiding in the vehicle, but the other subjects were not located. The juvenile’s parent was contacted and it was learned that he had stolen the car from his grandmother and drove to Antioch. He was arrested and released to his mother for auto theft and violation of juvenile curfew.

– On 10/7/2015 at 12:31 a.m., an officer saw a suspicious vehicle at the Economy Inn on E. 18th St. A records check on the license plate number revealed the vehicle was reported stolen out of Pittsburg. The vehicle drove out of the parking lot and an enforcement stop was made at Biglow Dr. and Kean Ave. Carlos Montanez, 30 years old, was identified as the driver and 46 year old Mario Hernandez was a passenger. Montanez and Hernandez were arrested without incident. Montanez was booked at the county jail for auto theft related charges as well as an outstanding arrest warrant for child endangerment. Hernandez was released pending further investigation.

– On 10/6/2015 at 5:59 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop at W. 10th and “L” streets. The driver was identified as 60 year old Whitney Jacobs. Upon running a routine records check of Jacobs, he was found to have several outstanding arrest warrants for felony and misdemeanor charges including petty theft, failing to properly register as a sex offender and violation of probation. He was taken into custody without incident and booked at the county jail.

– On 10/6/2015 at 9:50 a.m., officers assisted Code Enforcement with multiple encampments in the open space to the rear of 1620 Sycamore Dr. While doing so, officers contacted 41 year old Marcella Martin. A records check indicated she had an outstanding arrest warrant charging burglary, forgery and possession of stolen property. Martin was arrested without incident and booked at the county jail.

– On 10/6/2015 at 8:55 a.m., officers responded to 901 Rotherham Dr. regarding trespassers attempting to move into a vacant home. Officers located 46 year old Derek Jones, 56 year old Katherine Adams, 30 year old Clayton Dortzbach and 30 year old Jeremy Robinson inside the residence. The homeowner was contacted and placed them under citizen’s arrest. Katherine Adams also had an outstanding arrest warrant for petty theft. All of the subjects were released on promises to appear. Code Enforcement red tagged the residence as there was no water or power to the house.

– On 10/5/2015 at 6:21 p.m., an officer made a traffic stop at W. 10th and Diamond Streets. The officer ran a records check on the driver, 31 year old Mysunn Turner. Turner had an outstanding arrest warrant issued in Nevada County for exceeding the speed limit and driving on a suspended license. Turner was issued a new court date and released from the scene.

– On 10/5/2015 at 5:10 p.m., an officer was patrolling near Lemontree and Peppertree Way and saw 26 year old Robert Lay driving recklessly though the area. Lay continued to drive erratically while the officer attempted to catch up to him. Lay hit a parked car and eventually pulled into the 76 gas station on Contra Loma Blvd. Officers made contact with Lay and detained him. A records check revealed he had an outstanding felony arrest warrant for the charge of possession of stolen property. Lay was arrested for the warrant, hit and run and reckless driving. Lay’s vehicle was impounded and he was booked at the county jail.

– On 10/5/2015 at 4:24 p.m., detectives were in the 1000 block of W. 9th St. They observed 31 year old Michael O’Brien and a 22 year old female arguing. O’Brien threw a large rock at the female and it struck her in the back. Detectives detained O’Brien and placed him under arrest without incident. Officers responded and took over the investigation and custody of O’Brien, who was later booked at the county jail for assault with a deadly weapon. The female suffered minor injuries.

– On 10/5/2015 at 10:13 a.m., an officer contacted 31 year old Miranda Mirati, who was standing in front of the Rite Aid store at 20 E. 18th St. A records check indicated she had an outstanding arrest warrant for petty theft. Mirati was arrested without incident and booked at the county jail.

– On 10/5/2015 at 8:39 a.m., officers responded to the Bedford Center at 1811 “C” St. on a report of subjects refusing to leave. When officers arrived, they contacted 37 year old Jacque Watts. A records check revealed Watts had an outstanding no bail arrest warrant for being a parolee at large. Watts was arrested without incident and booked at the county jail.

– On 10/4/2015 at 10:53 p.m., officers responded to the 1300 block of E. 13th St. regarding a disturbance. Officers contacted 37 year old Barton Ramsey at the location. A records check indicated he had an outstanding arrest warrant for possession of a controlled substance. He was issued a new court date and released.

– On 10/4/2015 at 7:35 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 200 block of Drake St. for a welfare check of a male who was standing in the middle of the street. Officers arrived and contacted 18 year old Eric Bell. A records check indicated he had an outstanding arrest warrant for auto theft and assault with a deadly weapon. Bell was taken into custody without incident and later booked at the county jail.

– On 10/4/2015 at 4:35 p.m., officers responded to 1006 W. 7th St. on the report of a suspicious occupied vehicle parked at the location. The license plate of the vehicle was provided to dispatch and a records check revealed it had been reported as a stolen car. Upon their arrival, officers contacted 26 year old Curtis Brown in the driver’s seat and a 17 year old female in the passenger seat. Brown and the female were taken into custody without incident. The female originally gave the name of her adult sister who had a warrant out of Sonoma County. The female was fingerprinted and her true identity was confirmed. A records check on the juvenile female indicated she was a runaway from Sacramento County. Brown was booked at the county jail on auto theft charges and violation of probation. The female was booked at juvenile hall on charges of auto theft and using a false name.

– On 10/4/2015 at 1:35 a.m., officers responded to Sutter Delta Medical Center at 3901 Lone Tree Way regarding a subject refusing to leave the property. When officers arrived, they contacted 22 year old Ronnel Jones. A records check revealed that Jones had two outstanding arrest warrants for possession of a controlled substance and attempted robbery. Jones was arrested without incident and booked at the county jail.

– On 10/4/2015 at 12:12 a.m., an officer was patrolling the area of “A” and 18th Streets. The officer saw 33 year old Jean Higby walking in the area. Knowing her from priors contacts, the officer conducted a records check and found she had an outstanding felony arrest warrant for auto theft. The officer made contact with Higby and took her into custody without incident. Higby was booked at the county jail.

– On 10/3/2015 at 6:38 p.m., an officer was on a call at 3421 Hudson Ct. The officer saw 19 year old Richard Palacio, whom he recognized from a prior threats investigation. Palacio had fled prior to police arrival on the threats investigation so the officer contacted him. Based on the previous reports of Palacio being armed with a gun, the officer pat searched him and recovered a loaded 9mm semi auto pistol that had been reported stolen in San Jose. Palacio was taken into custody without incident and booked at the county jail for weapons violations and possession of stolen property.

– On 10/3/2015 at 5:50 p.m., an officer was patrolling the 1000 block of “F” St. in a police vehicle equipped with an automated license plate reader. He received an alert on a stolen car. The officer located the stolen vehicle and conducted a stop. The driver, 28 year old Vernon Smith, was taken into custody without incident and later booked at the county jail.

– On 10/2/2015 at 6:30 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 1800 block of Badger Pass Way regarding a male holding a knife. A caller reported the male, 53 year old Richard Higgins, had threatened to cut his (the caller’s) throat with a knife. Higgins was located standing on the sidewalk, holding a razor blade knife. Higgins was ordered several times to drop the knife and he responded by telling officers he would not do so and that they should just shoot him. The standoff went on for a few minutes and Higgins finally agreed to place the knife on the ground. Higgins was told several times to step away from the knife but he refused. Higgins was taken to the ground in order to get him away from the knife. A struggle ensued and Higgins was handcuffed and secured. Higgins did not live in the area and was found to be heavily intoxicated. He was booked at the county jail on charges of making threats, drunk in public, resisting arrest and violation of probation. He was found to be on probation for DUI.

– On 10/2/2015 at 8:38 a.m., an officer contacted 43 year old Gary Duarte on “A” St. near Railroad Ave. He was found to be in possession of methamphetamine and a glass pipe. Duarte was issued a promise to appear for possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia and released.

– On 10/1/2015 at 9:18 a.m., officers responded to 2300 Sycamore Dr. on the report of vandalism and restraining order violation. The victim identified 46 year old Sandra Rosemon as the person who had thrown a rock at a window. Rosemon was located a short distance away and was arrested for vandalism and violation of a court order. Rosemon also had five outstanding arrest warrants charging vandalism, violation of a court order, theft, possession of a controlled substance and resisting arrest. She was booked at the county jail.

– On 10/1/2015 at 8:29 a.m., officers contacted 32 year old Frank Mercado on Sunset Dr. near Diablo Ave. A records check revealed he had an outstanding arrest warrant for the charges of auto theft and failing to yield to a police vehicle. Mercado was arrested without incident and booked at the county jail.

Time Period: 10/01/15 00:00:00 – 10/07/15 23:59:59
Number of Calls for Service:	1,597
Number of Case Reports:	257
Number of Arrests:	83
Felony:	27
Misdemeanor:	56
Arrests with DUI charge:	1
The data is based upon unaudited CAD/RMS data at time of report generation.

 

By Allen Payton

At a ceremony at the Antioch Police Facility, Monday afternoon, Justin Hamilton took the oath of office to be sworn in as Antioch’s newest police officer. Hamilton was administered the oath by Antioch Mayor Wade Harper, and then his badge was pinned on him by his wife.

“I’d like to thank the Chief and the command staff,” Hamilton said. “ I worked at AMR, out here for nine years,” referring to the American Medical Response ambulance company.

“This was always my end goal,” he added.

Then, Chief Allan Cantando offered his thoughts, directing them to Hamilton’s family.

“If I were to be going through the training program, again I would definitely want the men and women of this department to be the ones training me,” he stated. “They have his best interest in mind. Jason is an asset to us that we don’t want to lose. We want him to get through the field training.”

“We are hoping that Justin will be a very welcome part of our staff,” he added.

The brief ceremony was attended by Hamilton’s family members and fellow Antioch police officers, as well as Antioch Mayor Pro Tem Lori Ogorchock, Council Members Monica Wilson and Tony Tiscareno, and City Manager Steve Duran. It was followed by a brief reception that included a cake.

According to Cantando, that now brings the total of sworn officers on the Antioch police force to 90.

By Acting Lieutenant Tom Fuhrmann, Investigations Bureau, Antioch Police Department

On September 8, 2015, the Antioch Police Department arrested 38-year-old Antioch resident, Edward Robinson on a parole violation. Robinson, at the time, was a suspect in this homicide investigation where a 23-year-old Antioch resident, Kartiae Ely was shot in the driveway of an apartment building in the 1800 block of Cavallo Road, on

September 6, 2015, and subsequently died from his injuries.

On September 29, 2015, Antioch Police Investigators took 34-year-old Antioch resident, William Pree into custody without incident for his involvement in this homicide as well.

On Thursday, October 1, 2015, Antioch PD Investigators presented this case to the Contra County Office of the District Attorney. The DA filed one count of Murder and one count of Felon in Possession of a Firearm against both Robinson and Pree. Both are being held on $2,020,000 bail.

This was Antioch’s third homicide in 2015. No further information will be released at this time. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to call Det. Colley with the Antioch Police Department at (925)779-6922. You may also text a tip to 274637 (CRIMES) using key word ANTIOCH.

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