By Sergeant Dimitri Barakos, Patrol Supervisor Antioch Police Community Policing Bureau

On January 15th at approximately 5:39 P.M., the Antioch Police Department received a report of a collision that occurred between a vehicle and a bicyclist at the listed location. Upon officers arrival they found the bicyclist, a 21-year-old Antioch resident, down in the street. Medical personnel arrived on scene to find the bicyclist suffered head and leg trauma. The bicyclist was transported to a local hospital for medical treatment.

Witnesses advised that the bicyclist was traveling north bound on Auto Center Drive and crossed the intersection of West 18th Street against the red signal. The other party, a 70-year-old Antioch resident, was traveling west bound on West 18th Street and had the green signal as they crossed Auto Center Drive. The names of the involved subjects are not being released at this time as the investigation is ongoing.

At approximately 10:30 A.M. on Thursday, January 16, 2014, the victim died of his injuries.

You may text a tip to 274637 (CRIMES) using the key word ANTIOCH.

A large marijuana cultivation operation was discovered in Antioch on Monday.

By Sergeant Morefield, Antioch Police Investigations Bureau

On Monday, January 13, 2014 at approximately 9:08 PM, Contra Costa Firefighters (Confire) responded to a residence in the 4500 block of Hidden Glen Drive on a report of a house fire. They arrived to find an electrical box and inside wall of the home on fire, which they were able to quickly extinguish. No one was home at the residence; however, evidence of marijuana cultivation was found inside.

Antioch Police Department patrol officers responded to the location with Confire and were able to confirm a large scale marijuana cultivation operation.

Investigators were called in and ultimately seized approximately 960 marijuana plants from the home along with marijuana cultivation equipment. The case is still being investigated by the Antioch Police Department’s Special Operations Unit.

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to call Detective Koch with the Antioch Police Department at (925)779-6895. You may also text a tip to 274637 (CRIMES) using key word ANTIOCH.

By Acting Lieutenant Morefield, Antioch Police Investigations Bureau

On Wednesday, January 8, 2014, Antioch Police Detectives presented a case to the Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office and formal charges were filed on 42-year-old David Douglas of Antioch for the Kidnapping of a 7-year-old Antioch resident. Douglas was charged with the following:

PC 209 (b) (1) Kidnapping For Sexual Purposes with the Use of a Deadly or Dangerous Weapon

PC 288 (b) (1) Forcible Lewd Act Upon a Child with Enhancements

PC 209 (b) (1) / 664 Attempted Kidnapping For Sexual Purposes–Three (3) Counts

PC 311.11 (a) Possession or Control of Matter Depicting Person Under 18 Years in Sexual Conduct (with Enhancements)

Douglas’ bail has been set at $7,150,000.

The Antioch Police Department is continuing to investigate this incident and will not be answering any further questions regarding this case at this time.

By Sergeant Mike Hulsey, Antioch Police Field Services Bureau

On Monday, January 6, 2014, at approximately 10:39 p.m., two males entered the Pizza Guys restaurant located at 1100 Sycamore Drive and robbed the clerks at gunpoint. The suspects fled with an undetermined amount of cash and after an extensive search, they were not located. No one was injured during the incident.

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to call the Antioch Police Department at (925) 778-2441 or they may also text an anonymous tip to 274637 (CRIMES) using the key word ANTIOCH in the body of the text.

By Sergeant Mike Hulsey, Antioch Police Field Services Bureau

On Monday, January 6, 2014, a male entered the Bank of the West located at 5009 Lone Tree Way and demanded cash. The male fled on foot with an undetermined amount of cash. It did appear a gun was used during the incident, but that has not been confirmed. There were no injuries and the responsible was not apprehended. The incident is still being investigated.

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to call the Antioch Police Department at (925) 778-2441.

By Sergeant Tarra Nissen, Antioch Police Community Policing Bureau

On Monday, January 6, 2014 at approximately 9:45 a.m., a male entered the Wells Fargo Bank on Somersville Road and approached one of the tellers. The male produced a note but did not say anything. The teller had a difficult time reading the note due to the poor hand writing and contacted her manger to assist her. While she did this the subject left the bank through the back door. When the manager and the teller looked at the note together, they determined that the subject was attempting to rob the teller and they contacted Antioch Police. The responsible was not located at that time.

A short time later Antioch Police dispatch received a call of an unwanted guest at Somersville Towne Center, located at 2500 Somersville Road. Officers responded and contacted Jamal Garrett 29 years. Officers noticed that Garrett matched the description of the earlier attempted robbery. Witnesses from the bank were contacted and Garrett was identified. Garrett was arrested for the robbery attempt as well as an outstanding warrant for parole violations and transported to county jail.

By Sergeant Morefield, Antioch Police Investigations Bureau

On Friday, January 3, 2014 at approximately 6:45 PM, a 7-year-old girl was abducted from in front of her home in the 3800 block of Hummingbird Drive in Antioch. The preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect had followed the victim and her mother to their residence from a nearby Walmart, kidnapping the young girl just after she arrived home. A description of the suspect and his vehicle was obtained and an Amber Alert was initiated.

Following up on leads, investigators identified David Douglas as the suspect in this incident. Douglas’ vehicle was later located in the parking lot of the Antioch Marina by officers. Douglas was in the car with the victim at that time. Douglas was taken into custody and the victim was rescued without incident. The victim had no apparent injuries and was reunited with her family. This is an ongoing investigation, and no further information will be released at this time.

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to call Detective Joannides with the Antioch Police Department at (925)779-6931. You may also text a tip to 274637 (CRIMES) using key word ANTIOCH.

David Allen Douglas

UPDATE: According to KPIX CBS Channel 5 in San Francisco, “AMBER ALERT for [a 7-year-old Antioch resident (the name has been removed from this website because the person is an alleged victim of sexual assault)] was canceled when Antioch police found the suspect with the girl in his car at the Antioch Marina. The suspect was arrested, the 7-year-old is safe.”

An earlier report from the TV station stated, “Police say a gunman followed her and her mom home from Walmart, pulled a rifle on the pair, grabbed the girl and fled in a 1990s gold Honda.”

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As of 11:25 PM, the Antioch Police Department stated [a 7-year-old Antioch resident (the name has been removed from this website because the person is an alleged victim of sexual assault)], who had been kidnapped earlier tonight, has been found.

The suspect has been positively identified in an earlier attempted kidnap in Antioch today. David Allen Douglas, a white male, age 43, born January 2, 1971, 5′ 10” tall, 190 lbs., with brown hair and brown eyes.

Please see his photo and information by clicking here: David Allen Douglas

He is a strong person of interest in the kidnapping that resulted in the Amber Alert. He is believe to be driving a 1996 Tan Toyota Camry Ca Lic. 3SSJ089. Anyone that sees this vehicle should call 911.

Other news reports stated the suspect has been arrested. Check back later for more details.

Captain Leonard Orman, Support Services, Antioch Police Department contributed to this report.