By Lieutenant Morefield, Antioch Police Investigations Bureau

On Sunday morning, August 24, 2014 at approximately 12:23 AM, Antioch Police Officers responded to a report of a shooting at a home in the 200 block of Lawton Street. The officers arrived to find a 30-year-old adult male victim incapacitated from multiple, apparent gunshot wounds. Life saving measures were taken by the arriving officers and medical personnel, and the victim was transported to a local area hospital. The victim, a San Francisco resident, was ultimately pronounced deceased at the hospital.

This case is currently being investigated as a homicide by the Antioch Police Department Investigations Bureau. We are in the preliminary stages of this investigation, and no further information will be released at this time.

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to call Detective Vanderpool with the Antioch Police Department at (925)779-6988. You may also text a tip to 274637 (CRIMES) using key word ANTIOCH.

By Chief Allan Cantando, Antioch Police Department

On the night of Wednesday, August 20, 2014, members of our SWAT team partnered with the Contra Costa Sheriff’s J-Team and conducted a proactive crime suppression detail in the Sycamore Drive corridor.

Officers conducted one probation search, 48 pedestrian stops, 105 traffic stops, and 13 suspicious vehicle stops during this operation! By the end of the night, 12 arrests were made for outstanding warrants, possession of controlled substances, possession of a firearm, and resisting arrest.

I could not be more proud of the tireless efforts and fantastic work by the officers, dispatchers, and support staff dedicated to serving the City of Antioch. I am also grateful for the assistance being provided by neighboring law enforcement agencies, including Sheriff David Livingston and his J-Team, who continue to help us when resources allow. And finally, I am truly thankful for the continued support we receive from members of this great community!

Collectively, we are ALL making a difference!

By Sergeant T. Schnitzius, Antioch Police Field Services Bureau

On Thursday, August 7, 2014 at 6:02 PM, Antioch Police were responding to a report of a hit and run accident on Garrow Drive and Sweeney Road when Dispatch began receiving calls of shots fired in the 2800 block of Stamm Drive and a suspect fleeing. At least one area resident followed the suspect from a distance providing Police Dispatch with the suspect’s location. Officers quickly arrived on scene and detained the suspect without incident. A firearm was recovered from the suspect .

Officers contacted a 51-year-old male victim on Stamm Drive who the suspect carjacked at gunpoint. The 16-year-old male suspect was unable to immediately start the victim’s vehicle and when family members of the victim exited their house the suspect fired several times at them with what was later determined to be blank rounds. There were no injuries. The suspect was also identified by witnesses at the collision scene as the driver of a vehicle which was determined to have been stolen a few minutes earlier.

The suspect was sent to Juvenile Hall on the listed charges.

If you witnessed this crime and/or have information please contact the Antioch Police Department at (925) 779-6900. You may also text a tip to 274637 (CRIMES) using the key word Antioch.

By Lieutenant Tony Morefield, Antioch Police Investigations Bureau

On Wednesday, August 6, 2014, officers and detectives of the Antioch Police Department, in partnership with members of the Pittsburg Police Department, the Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office and the FBI conducted a crime suppression detail in the City of Antioch and parts of Pittsburg. This operation was targeted at some of the high crime areas of these cities.

The entire operation lasted from early evening into the late night hours and yielded a total of 11 arrests for charges ranging from narcotics possession and sales to weapon possession and assault with a deadly weapon. In addition to these misdemeanor and felony arrests, four firearms were seized during this operation along with various amounts of narcotics.

Arrest Made in Recent Antioch Shooting

Emmitt Tippie (DOB: 11/25/93)

One of the subjects arrested during this operation was 20-year-old Emmitt Tippie. Tippie was wanted on two outstanding felony warrants. He was also the suspect in a recent Antioch shooting (which occurred on July, 31, 2014 in the 1600 block of Sycamore Drive) where a 29-year-old female was shot in front of her apartment. Information was developed in the subsequent investigation into that incident that identified Tippie as the shooter.

During his arrest, he was also found to be in possession of a loaded firearm. He was taken to the Contra Costa County Detention Facility in Martinez on his arrest warrants as well as charges of PC 245(A)(2) – Assault with a deadly weapon (firearm). The case is currently being prepared for filing with the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office.

No additional information concerning this operation will be released at this time. Any further information will be provided by the Investigations Bureau at (925) 779-6939. You may also text a tip to 274637 (CRIMES) using key word ANTIOCH.

By Lieutenant Morefield, Antioch Police Investigations Bureau

On Tuesday, July 22, 2014 at approximately 4:10 PM, Antioch Police Department officers responded to a report of a shooting at an apartment complex in the 600 block of Wilbur Avenue. The victims of the shooting were gone when police arrived on scene but eventually located some distance away. The victims reported being shot at while they were driving into the apartment complex on Wilbur Avenue by a known responsible.

None of the three adult female victims, two 23-year-old Antioch residents and a 23-year-old Pittsburg resident, were injured by any of the gunfire, but the vehicle they were travelling in was struck several times.

During the investigation into the incident, information was developed that helped to identify Jamel Lavone Williams, a 25-year-old Bay Point resident, as the suspect.

Approximately two weeks later, on Monday, August 4, 2014, Williams was located by the Federal Marshall’s Fugitive Apprehension Team in the city of Concord. Williams was arrested as a Parolee at Large, as well as for his involvement in this case. He was taken to the Contra Costa County Detention Facility in Martinez on his arrest warrant as well as charges of PC 245(A)(2) – Assault with a deadly weapon (firearm).

The case is currently being prepared for filing with the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office.

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to call Detective Meads with the Antioch Police Department at (925)779-6884.You may also text a tip to 274637 (CRIMES) using key word ANTIOCH.

By Lieutenant Don LaDue Field Services Bureau

On Friday, August 1, 2014, at approximately 12:21 AM, the Antioch Police Department responded to a report of shots fired in the area Golf Course Road and Judsonville Drive with a male who could be heard yelling for help. When officers arrived, they located a 32-year-old male victim who had been shot several times by an unknown suspect(s).

Officers performed first aid until medical units arrived. The victim was taken to a local area hospital in serious condition, but as of this writing, is expected to survive. The case is still under investigation.

This preliminary information is made available by the Field Services Bureau. Any further information will be provided by the Investigations Bureau at (925) 779-6926. You may also text a tip to 274637 (CRIMES) using key word ANTIOCH.

By Lieutenant Don LaDue, Antioch Police Field Services Bureau

On Thursday, July 31, 2014, the Antioch Police Department conducted another proactive crime suppression detail with the assistance of the California Highway Patrol focused in areas of the city that have experienced an increase in violent crime. As a result, there were seven (7) arrests made for narcotics and weapons violations with three (3) handguns seized. Two (2) stolen vehicles recovered and one (1) vehicle recovered from a previous carjacking.

This preliminary information is made available by the Field Services Bureau. Any further information will be provided by the Investigations Bureau at (925) 779-6926. You may also text a tip to 274637 (CRIMES) using key word ANTIOCH.

By Sergeant Dimitri Barakos #2176, Antioch Police Community Policing Bureau

On Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at approximately 4:46 AM, an Antioch Police Officer saw a subject driving a stolen car in the area of Marie Avenue and Crest Street. Officers attempted an enforcement stop on the car and the driver. The driver failed to comply and he led the officers on a vehicle pursuit onto east bound Highway 4. The car had some type of mechanical malfunction and stopped on Highway 160 between Hillcrest Avenue and Main Street in Oakley. The driver, later identified as Marglin, fled on foot.

An Antioch Police K-9 tracked Marglin to a residence in the 2200 block of Philips Lane. Marglin had hidden underneath a pool house where the K-9 engaged him. Marglin fought with the K-9 and ended up stuck underneath the house. Officer tried to coax Marglin out, which met with negative results.

Officers contacted ConFire and they responded to assist. ConFire personnel dug a trench under the house to Marglin. Utilizing a rope the officers were able to pull Marglin out from under the house. Marglin was taken into custody without further incident. Marglin was treated at a local hospital for injuries sustained during the apprehension. After he was medically cleared for incarceration he was transported to the Martinez Detention Facility.

Any further information will be provided by the Investigations Bureau at 925.779.6926. You may also text a tip to 274637 (CRIMES) using the key word ANTIOCH.