By Lieutenant John VanderKlugt, Antioch Police Field Services Bureau

On Wednesday, June 27, 2012, Antioch police officers were called to 2800 Gentrytown Drive for a report of a subject that had been shot. Upon arrival they found the victim in the center of the complex suffering from a head injury and a single gunshot wound to his leg. The victim was taken by helicopter to John Muir Medical Center for treatment. It was later determined that his injuries were non-life threatening.

Initial statements obtained suggest the assault was the result of an argument between the victim and another male. The case is still under investigation. Anyone with information is urged to contact Antioch Police Department.

Any further information or additional press releases 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 Sergeant Steve Bias, Antioch Police Narcotic / Property Crimes

Paul Morales

On Monday, June 25, 2012 at approximately 2:20 pm, Antioch Police attempted to serve an arrest warrant in the 2200 block of Reseda Way on 36-year-old Paul Morales. Morales was wanted for a parole violation, as well as a recent felony child abuse charge stemming from an incident in Antioch.

When officers confronted Morales, he fought with officers and was armed with a handgun. From preliminary information, it appears that one officer discharged their weapon in defense of their and his partner’s life during this event. Morales sustained a gunshot wound, and was transported to an area hospital, where he has undergone surgery and is expected to survive.

Morales has an extensive criminal history to include theft, weapons, evading police and obstruction of justice.

The investigation is ongoing, and is being conducted in a joint effort of Antioch Police, the Contra Costa District Attorney’s office, as well as the Contra Costa Crime lab.

By Lieutenant Diane Aguinaga, Antioch Police Investigations Bureau

Ernan Hediberto Montiel

On Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at approximately 7:20 AM workers from the Antioch Corporation Yard on West 4th Street reported finding a man on the roof of one of their buildings, bleeding from the neck. The man asked for help and the police were called. The male (Victim 1), an Antioch resident, stated he and his brother had been kidnapped at gunpoint by Ernan Hediberto Montiel. The brother was later found safe at his workplace in Pittsburg. (Victim 2).

Montiel was upset that Victim 1 may have had a relationship with his estranged wife. Montiel kidnapped Victim 2 from his home in Antioch in order to find Victim 1. Once Victim 1 was located, Montiel let Victim 2 go.

An argument started while Montiel was driving Victim 1 back to Antioch, and Montiel produced a knife. He began slashing at Victim1, cutting him on the neck. Victim 1, fearing for his life, jumped out of the car while it was moving. While running away he heard a single gunshot. He was not hit by the gunfire. He then climbed onto the roof of the Corporation Yard and waited for help. Victim 1 was treated for his injuries and released.

Montiel has not been located, and should be considered armed and dangerous. He was last seen driving a 2000, gray, Nissan Maxima with a California license plate of 6HLP460 or Washington plate AFZ0446. He may be traveling to Washington State. Montiel is also wanted for a drug warrant out of Antioch.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Stenger at 779-6894. Anonymous tips may be texted to 274637 (CRIMES) using the keyword ANTIOCH in the body of the narrative.

By Lieutenant Pat Welch, Antioch Police Field Services Bureau

On Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at 7:45 p.m., a detective from the Antioch Police Department was flagged down by two subjects standing next to a stopped vehicle at the intersection of Wilbur Avenue and A Street in Antioch.

Both victims, a 19 year old Antioch resident and a 47 year old Pittsburg resident, had apparent gunshot wounds and were yelling for assistance. The vehicle they were standing near also had several bullet holes in it.

The shooting did not occur at this location and both victims were somewhat uncooperative. They were both transported by ambulance to local hospitals with non life threatening wounds.

The investigation is ongoing and the location of the actual shooting is unknown at this time.

By Acting Lt. Diane Aguinaga, Antioch Police Department Support Services Division

The Antioch Police Department is investigating a shooting death that occurred on Saturday morning, June 9, 2012 in the intersection of West 9^th and I Streets. Two men were shot, and one died at the scene. The deceased victim’s name is being withheld pending the notification of his family members.

Police received the call at 2:42 a.m. The shooting occurred after a graduation party at a nearby residence.

This information is preliminary as the investigation is still on-going.

Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Desmond Bittner at (925)779-6939.

By Acting Lt. Diane Aguinaga, Antioch Police Department Support Services Division

On June 8, 2012 the Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office filed murder charges against Damian Bradley (born 10/2/1987) in the shooting

Damian Bradley

death of 20-year-old Dimontai Glaspie on October 8, 2011. Bradley is from San Francisco and Antioch. DNA matches and witness identification positively identified Bradley as the shooter in this case.

Bradley has an extensive criminal history. He was arrested for this case and a parole violation on May 18, 2012 in Antioch. He is being held at the Martinez Detention Facility.

On October 8, 2011, Antioch Police Officers responded to 2327 Dogwood Way in Antioch on a report of man who had been shot. Upon their arrivals, officers found Glaspie in front of a home with gunshot wounds. He was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.

A second suspect is still being sought by police.

Anyone with information regarding this murder or these suspects should call Detective Stenger at (925)779-6894.

By Scott Willerford, Antioch Police Field Services Bureau Lieutenant

On Thursday, June 7, 2012 at 7:58 p.m., Antioch Police Officers responded to reports of gunshots in the area of Sycamore Drive and Mandarin Way.  Upon arrival, officers located a female victim lying on the ground with a gunshot wound to the leg. The female was transported to an area hospital for non-life threatening injuries.

Initial investigation revealed there were two groups of subjects arguing in the street when multiple gunshots were fired from at least two weapons. All subjects fled prior to police arrival.

The Contra Costa Sheriff’s helicopter was used to assist in an area search for those responsible with negative results.

It appears that the victim was not involved in the fight but standing nearby and hit by a stray bullet.

The investigation is ongoing at the time of this writing.

Antioch Auto Center Tom Nokes presents a check for $100,000 to Mayor Jim Davis and Councilmembers

By James T. Ott

Tom Nokes, owner of the Antioch Auto Center presented the City Council with a $100,000 check at the Tuesday, May 22, 2012 council meeting as part of a promise to match the city’s fundraising efforts.

Although the city did not raise quite the $100,000 that Nokes and his son Brian Nokes pledged to match – Tom said they would support the city any way they could and presented the full $100,000 anyway.

City Council Members were heavy in praise for all that Nokes and the Auto Center had done for the city.

Kalinowski said he thought the Auto Center single handedly kept Antioch out of bankruptcy during the last few troubled years and said that the best way for residences to support the city was to shop at the Auto Center.

Mayor Davis said “we appreciate everything you do,” and Council Member Mary Rocha said Nokes “represents the spirit of Antioch.”