By Sergeant Morefield, Antioch Police Investigations Bureau

On Wednesday, December 11, 2013, officers of the Antioch Police Department, in partnership with members of the Richmond Police Department, California Department of Corrections, FBI, and Contra Costa County District Attorney Investigators conducted a proactive enforcement detail in the City of Antioch. This operation was targeted at the high crime areas of the city.

At approximately 7:04 PM, officers assigned to this detail affected a traffic enforcement stop in the area of G Street at Texas Street. During this traffic stop, a police officer was struck by the suspect vehicle as it fled from officers, leading them on an over hour long pursuit through the cities of Antioch, Pittsburg, Bay Point, and Concord.

Multiple agencies were involved at different points in the pursuit to include the Pittsburg Police Department and CHP. Speeds in the pursuit reached up to 100 mph on SR-4. Spike strips were deployed several times during the pursuit, flattening some, but not all of the tires of the suspect vehicle. The pursuit ultimately ended up in the area of G St. and Longview Rd. in Antioch, as the suspect vehicle circled the neighborhood, driving on its rims.

The pursuit ended when the suspect vehicle was disabled in the 2900 block of Longview Road and the driver (a 36-year-old male) fled on foot. This suspect was quickly apprehended a short distance away by the pursuing officers. He was later sent to the Martinez Detention Facility for charges including Assault with a Deadly Weapon on a Police Officer and Felony Evading.

No officers or civilians were injured during this incident and there were no reported vehicle collisions. This case is still under investigation by the involved police agencies.

No further information will be released at this time.

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

By Corporal William Dee, Antioch Police Investigations Bureau

On Friday, December 6, 2013, Antioch Police responded to a call of man having been shot in the 2400 block of Horizon Lane. Upon arrival officers located the victim suffering from non life threatening gunshot wounds. He was transported to a local area hospital where he is listed in stable condition and expected to recover. No one is in custody at this time.

This case is still under investigation and anyone with any information is encouraged to contact the Antioch Police Department.

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

By Corporal Rick Smith, Antioch Police Community Policing Bureau

On Thursday, December 5, 2012 at 7:26 a.m., a victim witnessed a subject, identified as 33-year-old Tammy Lechucia, driving away in his wife’s car. The victim gave chase in a second vehicle towards the Antioch downtown area. Lechucia refused to stop for the victim and during her effort to flee, Lechucia broadsided another uninvolved vehicle after running a stop sign. Lechucia fled the collision scene in the stolen vehicle. The stolen vehicle finally succumbed to the damage of the earlier collision and stalled.

Lechucia was taken into custody without incident. She was later booked into the Martinez Detention Facility on charges of auto theft and felony hit and run.

The driver of the vehicle that Lechucia struck was transported to a local hospital for treatment for injuries she suffered as a result of the collision. All injuries were determined to be non-life threatening.

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 Sergeant Santiago Castillo, Antioch Police Field Services Bureau

On Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at 2:05 p.m., Antioch Police received a call of a vehicle versus pedestrian accident on A Street at W 15th Street. Callers indicated a young child was hit by a car at that location and was complaining of head and neck pain.

The 10-year-old male juvenile was conscious and alert at the scene, but was airlifted to Oakland Children’s Hospital as a precaution and is expected to recover.

The driver of the vehicle, a 75-year-old Pittsburg resident, remained on scene and was cooperative with the investigation. The preliminary investigation revealed that the juvenile attempted to run across A Street in the path of the vehicle, which subsequently struck him. It does not appear speed, alcohol or drugs were a factor in this incident.

By Sergeant Santiago Castillo, Antioch Police Field Services Bureau

On Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at approximately 10:45 a.m., Antioch Code Enforcement Officers conducted a property inspection at an 8-unit apartment building in the 200 block of West 3rd Street. During the inspection, they located a suspicious item that appeared to be a homemade explosive device. Antioch police officers arrived on scene and evacuated the complex and surrounding homes. All traffic along W 2nd St. was also blocked off as a safety precaution.

The Walnut Creek Bomb Squad was called to the scene and was able to render the device inoperable. Per the bomb squad, the device was capable of being detonated.

The Antioch Police Department is handling the investigation. At this time, we have no leads as to a motive or who may be responsible for creating/placing the device.

Anyone with information that would be helpful in this case is encouraged to call the Antioch Police Department non-emergency line at 925-778-2441. You may also text a tip to 274637 (CRIMES) using key word ANTIOCH.

By Sergeant Tarra Nissen, Antioch Police Community Policing Bureau

On Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at approximately 11:43 a.m., while on routine patrol in a marked patrol vehicle, an Antioch Police Officer was involved in a collision with another vehicle. The officer was making a left turn, with the green light, from northbound Somersville Road into the parking lot of the Somersville Towne Center. A 29-year-old Martinez resident, who was traveling southbound, failed to stop at the red signal light and collided with the officer’s patrol car.

The officer was transported by ambulance to Kaiser Hospital where she was treated and released with minor injuries. The other involved party refused medical treatment and was released from the scene with a citation.

By Sergeant Dimitri Barakos, Antioch Police Community Policing Bureau

On November 8th, 2013 at 4:11 p.m., an anonymous caller stated that a female was being beaten by her boyfriend at a residence in Antioch. The caller stated that Rocco Moore, a 34-year old Concord resident, had threatened to shoot the female victim if the police were called. Officers arrived at the location in the 500 block of Bridle Way and set up a perimeter around the residence. Officers then entered the open garage door of the residence where they encountered Moore and Richard Jobe, a 28-year old man, in the garage. Moore reached for his waistband and hid behind a mattress in the cluttered garage. Jobe refused to obey officers’ commands. A dog that was in the garage came towards the officers and was shot and killed.

Moore reemerged from behind the mattress and complied. Jobe began fighting with the officers and was eventually subdued. Jobe and Moore were taken into custody. A loaded stolen firearm was located by the mattress Moore was hiding behind. Jobe was transported to a local hospital for treatment from injuries he sustained while fighting with the officers. Moore and Jobe were transported to the Martinez Detention Facility and charged with numerous crimes. The female victim told police that she was beaten by Moore and held against her will by him as well.

Any further inquiries into the status of this case should be done via the Media Access Telephone Line 925.779.6894. You may also text a tip to 274637 (CRIMES) using the key word ANTIOCH.