Archive for the ‘Police & Crime’ Category

Antioch man stabbed multiple times in attempted murder Wednesday night

Friday, June 7th, 2013

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

On June 5th at approximately 9:10 PM, the Antioch Police Department received a report of a subject bleeding at a local business, in the 2900 block of Delta Fair Blvd., who needed medical assistance. Officers arrived and provided medical assistance until medical personnel arrived.

It was determined that a 49-year-old Antioch man, had been stabbed several times in the parking lot of a local strip mall and the victim ran into the business for help. The victim had lost a large amount of blood. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he is expected to survive. The names of the victim and/or suspects are not being released at this time as the investigation is ongoing.

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

Antioch man shot in downtown, Thursday night

Friday, May 31st, 2013

Police investigate as attempted murder, arrest suspect

By Sergeant Dimitri Barakos, Antioch Police Community Policing Bureau

On Thursday, May 30th, 2013 at approximately 11:23 p.m., Antioch Police officers were dispatched to a shooting with a subject lying in the street at the intersection of ‘G’ Street and West 4th Street. Upon arrival officers found a white male adult laying in the street suffering from a gunshot wound to his back. Officers provided medical assistance until medical personnel arrived on scene. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment and is expected to survive his injuries.

Officers were able to obtain the identity of the responsible in this incident. Officers responded to the responsible’s residence and took him into custody without incident. The names of the involved individuals are being withheld at this time due to the ongoing status of the investigation.

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

Hayward teen injured in skateboard accident with car

Thursday, May 30th, 2013

By Sergeant T. Schnitzius, Antioch Police Field Services Bureau

On May 29, 2013 at approximately 4:53 p.m., the Antioch Police Department responded to a call of an injury accident at the intersection of Pawnee and Indian Hills Drive. Officers arrived to find an 18-year-old Hayward male in semi-conscious state with serious injuries. The male had been riding a “Rip Stick” down the street with no helmet, went through the stop sign at Pawnee and Indian Hills Drive.

The other involved party was in a vehicle traveling westbound on Indian Hills Drive at about 25-30 MPH. The male broadsided the vehicle and was thrown about 30 feet. The male was life flighted to a nearby hospital with serious but non-life threatening injuries. He is expected to make a full recovery. It does not appear based on our preliminary investigation that alcohol was a factor in the collision.

Antioch man stabs woman, arrested for attempted homicide, this morning

Tuesday, May 28th, 2013

By Lieutenant Robin Kelley, Antioch Police Field Services Bureau

At 7:56 a.m, this morning Antioch Police responded to a stabbing at Save Mart at 3190 Contra Loma Blvd. Upon police arrival, the 50-year-old female victim, an Antioch resident, was found suffering from apparent stab wounds.

The responsible, 35-year-old Jeffrey Crimson of Antioch, was captured a short distance away by several good Samaritans and turned over to police. The victim was taken to an area hospital where she is listed in stable condition.

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Antioch Department at 778-2441.

Antioch Police make arrest on Thursday in man’s beating and robbery last Saturday

Friday, May 24th, 2013

By Sergeant Morefield, Antioch Police

Antioch Police Department Detectives made an arrest in the late afternoon hours of Thursday, May 23, 2013 on the case of an 83-year-old man who was robbed and beaten on Lone Tree Way near Orchard Supply Hardware last Saturday. The juvenile suspect was interviewed by Investigators and subsequently booked into the Juvenile Detention Facility in Martinez on felony assault and robbery charges.

The identity of the suspect will not be released at this time. The case will be under review by the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office. The Antioch Police Department appreciates the media’s and the public’s assistance with this case but will not be releasing any further information at this time.

Antioch police seek public’s help identifying suspect in Saturday robbery and beating

Tuesday, May 21st, 2013

Person of interest in beating 1

Person of interest in beating 2

By Sergeant Morefield, Antioch Police Investigations Bureau

The Antioch Police Department is looking for the public’s assistance in identifying this person of interest in last Saturday’s assault and possible robbery of an 83-year-old male in the Orchard Supply Hardware parking lot at 4873 Lone Tree Way in Antioch on Saturday, May 18. The person depicted in these photos is only wanted for questioning at this time.

The victim’s condition remains the same (critical) at an area hospital. No other information regarding this case will be released at this time.

Anyone who can identify the person in the photos or with any other information regarding this case is encouraged to call Detective Meads with the Antioch Police Department at (925)779-6884.

Antioch man shot during robbery in Wild Horse neighborhood Monday night

Tuesday, May 21st, 2013

By Sergeant M. Schwitters, Antioch Police Field Services Bureau

On Monday, May 20, 2013 at approximately 8:20 p.m., Antioch Police responded to a report of a shots fired near the 4600 block of Menona Drive. Upon arrival, police learned that a 50-year-old male Antioch resident was out for a walk in the Wild Horse neighborhood when he was confronted by an armed robber. The robber demanded money and then shot the victim before fleeing the area.

The victim was treated and released from a local hospital for a non life threatening gunshot wound. The armed robber was described as a black male adult and in the company of a second black male as well as one black female. The responsible parties fled the scene in what was described as a white or light gray Pontiac (possibly a Grand Am) with a rear spoiler.

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Antioch Police Department at 778-2441.

Antioch man robbed and assaulted in store parking lot on Saturday

Monday, May 20th, 2013

By Corporal Mike Hulsey, Antioch Police Field Services Bureau

On Saturday, May 18, 2013 at 5:16 p.m., Antioch Police responded to a robbery in progress at 4873 Lone Tree Way, near Orchard Supply Hardware. Upon arrival, the 83-year-old male victim was found unconscious and bleeding. The victim was taken to a hospital where he is listed in critical condition.

The responsible individual was not located and the investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Antioch Department at 778-2441.