By Nick Goodrich

At the Tuesday, June 14^th, the Antioch City Council met to recognize an Antioch resident for his community involvement, and approved cameras throughout the city, among other things.

The Antioch City Council opened the meeting with a proclamation in honor of Leo Fontana, longtime Antioch resident and involved community leader.

Fontana arrived in Antioch in 1942, and has since been known to be a pioneering businessman and caring resident. He served on the Antioch Parks and Recreation Commission from 1950-1963, the Planning Commission from 1968-1978, and City from 1982-1986. Some of his many other projects and activities in service to the Antioch community include Delta advocacy, the Antioch Senior Center, and the Antioch Historical Society Museum’s Sports Legends program.

Following the reading of the proclamation he was presented with a Key to the City.

“It’s a matter of recognizing your community and living to your community, and I think that’s what I try to do,” Fontana stated. “Antioch is really known as a community that has a lot of volunteers, and so I acknowledge all the volunteers, including the people that have served on the Council, and the different Commissions in the Community. They are the ones that really make the community.”

Council Approves Cameras

Later in the meeting, Police Chief Allan Cantando was once again before the council to speak on the issue of community cameras.

In previous council meetings, Cantando had proposed a plan to install a license plate reader camera system at certain Antioch intersections and on streets that have been known to be crime hotspots in the past. The council subsequently gave approval for him to move ahead with the camera request.

“These cameras, as we’ve talked about before, are going to improve our police efforts in the Sycamore corridor,” Cantando told the council members.

The camera systems, to be installed by Odin Systems, will cost the city a total of $161,171 for agreements with Odin Systems and Lear Auto and Electric.

Cantando also noted that the plan would call for fewer cameras than initially suggested by staff, saving the city some money that otherwise would have gone toward the project.

The plan will include camera installations at the corners of L Street and Sycamore Drive, Auto Center and Sycamore, and Auto Center and Mahogany Way.

“This is our first wave of community cameras, and we are going to evaluate this program after its implementation to see what our successes are, and any concerns that are identified,” he added.

Cantando, at the request of Mayor Wade Harper, explained that freeway cameras – which would cover off- and on-ramps – are being looked into by the APD, as well.

“I will bring that up toward the end, as a future agenda item,” Harper said.

City Manager Steve Duran added that the funds used to put the camera systems in place will come from Measure C, which has been a point of some tension between the council and Antioch residents in recent meetings, regarding ambiguities in the usage of funds by the city.

Placing camera systems in hotspots in an effort to help the police solve and prevent crimes could be argued an appropriate use of Measure C funds, however, as the measure emphasized bolstering police efforts.

The council approved the request for funding on a 5-0 vote, and the city will begin the process of installing the systems.

“We’ve been waiting for this, I think it’s a great idea,” said Harper. “About time.”

By Allen Payton

At their regular meeting on Wednesday, June 22, the Antioch School Board finalized the process for hiring a new superintendent for the district by voting 3-1-1 to hire Interim Superintendent Stephanie Anello.

Four of the board members spent months working to fill the position made vacant by the early, what some believe was the forced, retirement of Dr. Don Gill, by hiring of a search firm at the cost of $29,000, reviewing 20 applicants and interviewing seven of them and multiple, closed sessions deliberating. They finally settled on Anello as the consensus candidate and spent more time in closed door meetings negotiating her salary and compensation package and announced their selection on June 13.

The newest board member, Alonzo Terry, was appointed in May but didn’t take his seat until June 8, after a required one month provisional appointment period had passed, so he was unable to participate in any board meetings until then. He was the one vote to abstain.

Before the vote, two members of the public spoke.

“At this point, as part of the city council…I think you made an excellent choice,” said Antioch Councilwoman Mary Rocha, who is a former school board member.

Another resident spoke about Anello, as well.

“She’s always willing to give you the time and listen,” said Nayeli Salazar. “She’s always kept her word. I just want to thank her for all of that.”

Then the board members offered their comments about Anello, the contract and the process.

“A lot of work went into this contract…given the budget numbers,” said Board Member Debra Vinson. “This board’s looking at a level of high accountability. I’m looking forward to working with Ms. Anello. We’re behind the eight ball. I’m hoping we can push the reset button.”

“I’d like to echo those words,” stated Board Vice President Walter Ruehlig. “The process was very rigorous…where neither party was really happy.

“That’s an indication it was fruitful. Stephanie has had a 24-year probation with the district,” he continued to with a chuckle, and laughter from the audience. “I’ve heard this was pre-ordained, rigged. All I can do is laugh. We all went in with a completely open mind. If we could have found a better candidate, we would have chosen them in a heartbeat.”

Terry stated he wasn’t on the board during the process and “I have to depend and count on my colleagues.”

Board President Diane Gibson-Gray argued in favor of the contract, comparing the financial components with those paid to Gill.

“I said the cream would have to rise to the top,” she said. “We spent $29,000 on Leadership Associates and it rose to the top.”

She then shared the figures of a $250,000 salary for Gill, compared to $225,940 for Anello; a car allowance of $5,400 for Gill compared to $3,600 for Anello, “tel com” expense of $1,500 and bonus of $7,500 for Gill compared to zero in both categories for Anello.

Vinson offered additional comments.

“We had several very qualified candidates,” she stated. “We tried to do what’s in the best interest of the district. We hope to…really move forward.”

Terry then offered more comments on the contract, as well.

“It was difficult for me,” he shared. “We did a comparison. We hit her with some hardballs. I was surprised she took it. I was shocked.”

Vinson also argued for the contract.

“Look at the contract,” Vinson added. “Look at the details. If there was a difficulty (with the previous superintendent) there was 24 months. We limited that to nine months,” referring to the severance package portion of the contract.

Ruehlig then stressed another difference in Anello’s contract.

“Stephanie agreed to a two-year contract,” he said. “Standard in the industry is four years.”

Navarro then offered a different point of view and a critique of the process.

“I’m the one vote that’s not in support,” he stated. “It was not a predestined decision. I did try to warn the board if we did have an internal candidate to save the money.

“We lost a board member. I asked the board…we should accelerate to appoint the seat,” Navarro added, referring to the vacancy created by former member Claire Smith who resigned abruptly in March. “We went along with a four-member instead of a five-member (board).”

“My support is a thousand percent with Stephanie,” he continued, but said his opposition “is because of the issue of the contract. I applaud the board’s austerity. The numbers are generous. Superintendent salaries average $149,000 to $189,000 nationwide. We’re temporary custodians making long term decisions. It’s very generous with regards to the district. We’re in decline (referring to declining enrollment, which was reported earlier in the meeting).”

“Mine’s more of a vote to a clear conscience,” he concluded.

Ruehlig responded.

“I respect that,” he said. “I’ve always respected Fernando. There was no guarantee Stephanie was going to accept the position. We truly didn’t know. We had a long, long final session…to get to the final decision. It was a prudent decision.”

Vinson also offered additional arguments in favor of Anello and the contract.

“We had several qualified candidates,” she reiterated. “I understand Mr. Navarro’s position because I was there.”

She then spoke of two other candidates presented by the search firm and that they had to “look at what’s in the best interest of the district” and “a fit for the district.”

“To be a team player, sometimes you have to let your ideas go,” Vinson added.

Navarro responded.

“This is a team operation,” he said. “To have a full board, to not rush into anything like this.”

Then following their comments, Gibson-Gray, Ruehlig and Vinson voted in favor of the contract and to hire Anello, Navarro voted against, and Terry voted to abstain.

“All I can say is congratulations,” stated Gibson-Gray, after the vote and during the applause of the audience.

Anello responded.

“I’m just really honored to serve the district in this capacity,” she said. “I thank you for the opportunity and look forward to continuing the work that is going on in the district and…some long overdue changes.”

“If at the end of two years, if we find we’re not good dance partners, then the board has the opportunity to make a decision, then,” she added. “I never want to be a block.”

“We look forward to two years, if not more,” Gibson-Gray responded, which drew laughter from the audience.

A press release from the district, on June 13th, announced the board’s selection:

“After a full search using Leadership Associates, the board selected Ms. Anello not only due to her extensive experience during her 18 years of employment with Antioch Unified School District, but also her seven months of on-the-job accomplishments as the Interim Superintendent.

Her experience in AUSD as a classroom Teacher, Vice Principal, Principal, Director, Associate Superintendent and Interim Superintendent, makes Anello uniquely qualified to lead the District.

Since taking the helm in November, Anello has successfully negotiated teacher and classified contracts, taken decisive action to integrate Special Education students into current and new AUSD programs by opening the Bidwell Center and has made several difficult decisions to better align spending with current revenues.

Additionally, during the last seven months she has successfully ensured that District initiatives are more publicly transparent. While doing so, she has adeptly employed positive social media, and established robust media relationships and city partnerships to highlight the many positive activities happening in our schools.

Ms. Anello has lived in the community since 1990. She has two adult sons, both of whom attended AUSD schools.”

From City Manager Steve Duran’s Weekly Report, dated June 17, 2016:

“Thursday evening, I attended the Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting to hear the item on the initial draft conceptual plans for the redesign and renovation of Waldie Plaza and the discussion of changing the name to Waldie Plaza & Event Center.

The Commission provided a positive reception overall and good feedback, which will inform a revised draft.

This item will be brought to the City Council for discussion and direction at a later date.”

To view the complete presentation slides, click here: Waldie Plaza presentation 0616

Antioch Police calls for service highlights as published in City Manager Steve Duran’s Weekly Report dated June 17, 2016 and provided by Chief of Police Allan Cantando.

Calls for Service and Arrest Data Summary:

Time Period: 06/09/16 00:00:00 – 06/15/16 23:59:59

Number of Calls for Service: 1,713

Number of Case Reports: 269

Number of Arrests: 82

Felony: 32

Misdemeanor: 49

Infraction: 1

Arrests with DUI charge: 2

The data is based upon unaudited CAD/RMS data at time of report generation

• ·On 6/15/16 at 9:13 pm, an officer in the area of Lemontree Way and L St. recognized 25 year old Charles Johnson from prior contacts. The officer made contact knowing there was a warrant for Johnson’s arrest for assault with a deadly weapon and probation violation. Johnson was taken into custody without incident and booked into county jail.
• ·On 6/15/16 at 2:03 pm, APD dispatch received a call regarding a male lying face down in the dirt next to Quikstop on West Tregallas Road 37 year old Ryan Spencer was contacted and found to be extremely intoxicated. Spencer’s wife was contacted, but she refused to take care of him due to his belligerent behavior when he’s been drinking. Spencer was booked into county jail, where he was uncooperative with jail deputies.
• ·On 6/15/16 at 10:02 am, a security guard for Wells Fargo Bank at 1715 A St. arrived at work and saw a brand new Dodge Charger in the parking lot occupied by an older male with long gray hair. The male saw him and moved to a different location in the lot. An armored car came to service the bank and the guard saw the male in the Charger pull up next to the armored car. The Wells Fargo guard called APD dispatch to report what he saw and continued to watch the Charger as it drove slowly through the Wells Fargo and Bank of America lots. 56 year old David Simon was contacted by officers getting out of the Charger and arrested for an outstanding warrant for DUI. Officers found bullets and alcohol in plain view inside the Charger. The Charger was searched and a loaded .357 revolver was found underneath the driver’s seat along with methamphetamine. A sawed off shotgun was found in the trunk with numerous live rounds. Simon is a convicted felon who denied being at the bank casing it or the armored car. He claimed he just drove from Arizona to Antioch to see his sister. He was arrested for weapons charges, drug charges and the warrant and booked into county jail.
• ·On 6/14/16 at 12:43 am, an officer conducted a pedestrian contact in the 4700 block of Dallas Ranch Rd. and found 40 year old Raheem Coe to be under the influence of a controlled substance. Coe was arrested without incident and sent to county jail for the drug violation.
• ·On 6/13/16 at 7:27 pm, officers responded to the Antioch Water Park for a report of an unresponsive female removed from the pool. CCC Fire, ambulance and officers arrived at the same time. They were immediately directed to the victim who was unresponsive on the deck of the pool. Lifeguards were performing CPR and were relieved by paramedics. The victim was eventually revived and rushed to the hospital in critical condition. The water park lifeguards did a tremendous job with their quick reaction and life saving measures until paramedics arrived.
• ·On 6/13/16 at 2:09 pm, officers went to 85 S. Lake Dr. to look for a male known to frequent that location because he is suspected in an auto theft case. As officers made contact at the front door, two subjects fled out the back of the house. 35 year old Michael Kyle was seen working his way from yard to yard towards Hillcrest Ave. and was ultimately caught. He had a warrant for his arrest and was sent to county jail. The other male was found hiding in a yard but was clear warrants. He was released on scene.
• ·On 6/13/16 at 11:11 am, an officer observed a black Honda Civic driving recklessly on Auto Center Dr. near Century Blvd. He attempted an enforcement stop of the car but it fled at a high rate of speed and was ultimately located unoccupied on HWY 4 near Somersville Rd. Officers checked the area for the occupants and located 23 year old Robert Stalker. We were unable to determine if Stalker was in the Honda but he was found to be a Norteño gang member with a concealed fixed blade knife and shaved keys. Stalker is from Pinole and the Honda was originally from Vallejo. Stalker was arrested and sent to county jail for the weapon charge.
• ·On 6/12/16 at 10:14 pm, 50 year old Timothy Jones was contacted at the 2500 block of Sycamore Dr. near Western Dental and found to have a warrant for his arrest for narcotics related charges. Jones was issued a new court date and cite released.
• ·On 6/12/16 at 4:52 pm, officers were dispatched to Wal-Mart for a known thief, 38 year old Russ Mendenhall, who was opening packages inside the store with a pocket knife. Mendenhall was contacted and found to have a warrant out of Alameda County for possession of stolen property. He was arrested and sent to county jail.
• ·On 6/12/16 at 4:00 am, the victim is moving out and had her furniture and appliances in a trailer that was hitched to her vehicle on Ginger Court. While she was sleeping, an unknown subject set the trailer on fire, which damaged the trailer, her items, and her vehicle. No one was injured.
• ·On 6/12/16 at 2:31 am, 57 year old Sheila Morgan is a prostitute in the Sycamore Drive area and the victim hires her on occasion. Tonight, Morgan became intoxicated and demanded payment for her services. Morgan became enraged due to the victim not paying her so Morgan grabbed a large knife and meat fork and attacked the victim. The victim sustained some minor cuts and Morgan also punched him in the eye. Morgan was arrested and sent to county jail.
• ·On 6/11/16 at 9:12 pm, officers responded to the area of Folsom Drive and Spaulding St. for the report of a solo vehicle collision. Officers found the driver, 41 year old Lewis Shuckahosee, to be DUI. Shuckahosee was arrested and later cite released. There were no injuries.
• ·On 6/11/16 at 4:31 pm, 49 year old Sandra Smith was contacted by Wal-Mart loss prevention after being detained for stealing. She was found to have misdemeanor warrants for her arrest related to fraud and burglary. She was arrested without incident and transported to county jail.
• ·On 6/11/16 at 9:15 am, officers responded to the area of 221 Wilbur Ave. when 50 year old Douglas Oshea walking down the road. Douglas had probable cause for his arrest from an incident that occurred on 6/6/16. He was arrested without incident and sent to county jail.
• ·On 6/10/16 at 1:20 pm, APD dispatch received a 911 call from a cellular phone and could hear a female making grunting noises. The phone was associated with a home in the 1700 block of Springwood Way. Officers arrived on scene and contacted the victim who stated she woke up and found two males in her residence. One of the males struck the victim in the face. She was able to hide in the bathroom until the males fled. Nothing was missing from the residence. An area check for the suspects met with negative results.
• ·On 6/10/16 at 12:33 pm, 52 year old Christopher Valenta was at the Riverview Lodge harassing customers as they went into the business. Valenta is upset because of the restaurant employees feeding feral cats and he has been harassing 23 customers for the past few days. A citizen’s arrest for trespassing was signed and Valenta was issued a citation. He agreed to leave the property and was admonished that he could only be on the property if he was acting peacefully and not interfering with customers.
• ·On 6/10/16 at 12:21 am, officers responded to the report of shots fired in the area of Lawton St. and D St. It was learned that a black 4 door vehicle drove through the area and the passenger was seen shooting a gun in the air. No one was injured and no actual shooting scene was located.
• ·On 6/9/16 at 8:40 pm, the victim was sitting in his car smoking marijuana in the 2200 block of Lemontree Way. He was approached by a male suspect who asked if he had more marijuana and he stated he did not. The suspect then produced a gun and demanded everything the victim had. The victim and the suspect struggled over the gun, but eventually the suspect was able to get away. In doing so, the suspect dropped his own cell phone which was recovered by the victim and provided to APD. The victim suffered minor scratches but refused medical.
• ·On 6/9/16 at 7:00 pm, an officer made contact with three subjects who were in a parked vehicle, loitering in front of Romi’s Liquor store on E 18^th St. He noticed the subjects were at the business for approximately 30 minutes and made consensual contact with them. He spoke with 22 year old Danny Walton who provided a false name of his brother, who was on probation. During a search of the vehicle the officer located suspected crystal methamphetamine, marijuana, numerous small plastic baggies and a digital scale. All the occupants were arrested and 21 year old Adam Strunk was found to have a pellet pistol in his waistband. The subjects were booked and sent to county jail but not before 20 year old Franki Tovar had a panic attack in the jail and was taken by ambulance to the hospital to be cleared for incarceration.
• ·On 6/9/16 at 3:09 pm, a fire started at an old home/structure at the back of the property at 2137 Alpha Way. This structure is set so far back (to the east) that it is practically on the bend at Crestwood Dr and Minner Ave. The structure, yard and fence quickly caught on fire and became completely engulfed. The fire spread east bound to 310 and 312 Minner Ave. The homes that were affected were quickly evacuated by police as the fire spread. This resulted in a full call out for CCC Fire and used all of their East Bay resources. The remaining homes going east were protected as the fire spread to some of the backyards and the field south to the railroad tracks. The field fire was stopped just short of Cavallo Rd. and it did not spread south to East Madill St. After the initial response, officers pulled back and maintained traffic and crowd control and facilitated CCC Fire’s massive response to the scene. In all, (3) homes were affected and a large part of the open area south of the homes. The cause of the fire is unknown, but believed to be accidental. There were no reported injuries.

By Sergeant Rick Smith, Antioch Police Community Policing Bureau

On Saturday, June 18, 2016 at 12:47 a.m., Antioch Police received the report of a solo vehicle collision on Hillcrest Avenue south near Wildflower Drive.

Upon arrival, a solo vehicle was found in the roadway after colliding with a tree in the center median. The driver suffered major injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. Four other passengers were severely injured in the collision and were transported to area hospitals for treatment. All were later found to have non-life threatening injuries and are listed in stable condition.

It is unknown if alcohol or drugs played a role in this collision. The cause is still under investigation at this time. All names are being withheld at this time pending notification of next of kin. No further information will be released at this time.

This investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to call Antioch Police Traffic Investigator Eric Johnsen at (925) 779-6900 x84265. You may also text a tip to 274637 (CRIMES) using key word ANTIOCH.

Hiding out at his girlfriend’s house

Antioch Police highlights as published in City Manager Steve Duran’s Weekly Report dated June 10, 2016 and provided by Chief of Police Allan Cantando.

Calls for Service and Arrest Data Summary:

Time Period: 06/02/16 00:00:00 – 06/08/16 23:59:59

Number of Calls for Service: 1,799

Number of Case Reports: 267

Number of Arrests: 82

Felony: 31

Misdemeanor: 51

Infraction: 0

Arrests with DUI charge: 4

The data is based upon unaudited CAD/RMS data at time of report generation.

• ·On 6/8/16 at 9:00 pm, officers responded to 54 Belshaw St. for a reported vehicle fire. Upon arrival, the vehicle was found to be overheating with steam coming from the radiator and not on fire. The resident was contacted and 50 year old Charles King was found to have a no bail warrant. He was arrested without incident and booked into county jail.
• ·On 6/8/16 at 8:23 pm, officers were dispatched to Lucky’s on E. 18^th St. for a report of an assault. Upon arrival, officers contacted 35 year old Dawanna Hall who had outstanding warrants for her arrest. She was arrested and released on a citation to appear. The original assault was determined to be unfounded.
• ·On 6/8/16 at 8:11 pm, officers were dispatched to the area of Fellowship Church at 4873 Lone Tree Way on a report of a male talking to vehicles in the parking lot. Upon arrival, officers located 29 year old Michael Welch who matched the description provided by the callers. Officers observed Welch was under the influence of a controlled substance and was taken into custody. Welch was booked into county jail.
• ·On 6/8/16 at 7:54 pm, 20 year old Deandre Burns was contacted at Auto Center Dr. and Sycamore Dr. and found to have two warrants for his arrest. He was taken into custody without incident and sent to county jail.
• ·On 6/8/16 at 5:17 pm, 32 year old Gary Kennedy was contacted walking down the street near L St. and W. 18^th St. and arrested on an outstanding warrant for auto theft and probation violation. He was booked into county jail.
• ·On 6/8/16 at 9:22 am, after investigating another call in the area, officers contacted 26 year old Estuate Faiva sleeping in a suspicious vehicle near Russell Dr. and Lawrence Ave. The Honda Faiva was in had a shaved key in the ignition and he did not have a good excuse as to how he got it. Faiva was detained and searched. He had more than 8 grams of methamphetamine on his person, and he had credit card readers/skimming equipment in a backpack. The registered owner of the vehicle out of Pittsburg could not be reached immediately. Faiva was sent to county jail for several felony charges.
• ·On 6/8/16 at 1:28 am, 45 year old Justin Wojkowski was found at the Somersville Car Wash, located at 3103 Delta Fair Blvd. and had a warrant for his arrest for drug charges. Wojkowski was arrested without incident and sent to county jail.
• ·On 6/7/16 at 11:21 am, officers responded to a report of the front door open at 2912 Delta Fair Blvd. This is the now vacant location for the relocated Rent-A-Center and new popular spot for transients. 34 year old Sarah Jaramillo was contacted inside and arrested on a no-cite warrant. Property Management was notified of the unsecured door and had an unknown response time to secure it. Jaramillo was booked into county jail.
• ·On 6/6/16 at 10:20 pm, two homeless men left a bicycle near a homeless camp in the Fulton Shipyard Rd. and Wilbur Ave. area. When they attempted to retrieve the bike, another homeless male, 50 year old Douglas Oshea struck one of them in the face with a metal pipe. The victim received a laceration to his lip and several broken teeth, but refused medical treatment. Oshea fled into a field to the east and possibly into the Antioch Dunes. Oshea was not located and probable cause was issued for his arrest.
• ·On 6/6/16 at 4:33 am, we had three garbage can fires on ‘A’ St. between 17^th St. and 20^th St. Witnesses described the responsibles as an adult male and an adult female in a Mitsubishi Galant. The responsibles were not located.
• ·On 6/6/16 at 12:22 am, officers responded to an alarm at Goodwill on W 10^th St. 23 year old Pedro Fuentes was contacted climbing over one of the gates to the business. Fuentes was arrested and released on a citation for trespassing.
• ·On 6/5/16 at 11:31 pm, an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by 25 year old Avery Gibbs for vehicle code violations. Gibbs was found to be on parole for robbery and also had a $350,000 warrant out of Oakland for pimping and human traffic king of minors. Gibbs was arrested without incident and booked at county jail. Oakland PD was notified.
• ·On 6/5/16 at 10:02 pm, 56 year old Antonio Ramos entered Wal-Mart and was seen concealing various items. Ramos exited the store without paying for the items and was detained by a loss prevention employee. Ramos also had a no-cite warrant from a prior theft case. Ramos was booked at county jail.
• ·On 6/5/16 at 8:20 pm, two officers noticed 18 year old KC Holland walking near W. 9^th St. and A St. and were aware that she had a warrant for her arrest. Holland was arrested without incident. During a search incident to her arrest, Holland was found to be in possession of heroin, baking powder, and associated paraphernalia. Holland was transported to county jail.
• ·On 6/5/16 at 3:48 pm, an officer observed 27 year old David Bickham walking near Linden Pl. and Linden Way and was aware that Bickham had warrants for his arrest. Bickham was arrested without incident and booked at county jail.
• ·On 6/5/16 at 2:37 pm, an officer was on patrol in the Sycamore Dr. area when he observed 20 year old Francisco Ramirez standing in front of 2105 Lemontree Way. The officer had probable cause to arrest Ramirez from a robbery case he took on 4/30/16 from Smart and Final (2638 Somersville Rd). Ramirez was arrested without incident and booked at county jail.
• ·On 6/5/16 at 7:47 am, an officer conducted a pedestrian stop on 47 year old Derek Jones at Grocery Outlet, 1818 A St. Jones initially lied about his name, but was found to have a felony warrant once his true identity was confirmed. Jones was arrested and booked at county jail.
• ·On 6/5/16 at 4:57 am, APD dispatch received a call, from an off-duty city corp yard worker on his way home, of a collision involving a black Dodge truck knocking down a light pole at the intersection of E 18^th St. and Vineyard Dr. and attempting to drive away. Due to all units being tied up on other priority calls, there was a delay in the response. As units became available, they responded. Officers spotted 22 year old Marco Talevera driving his crashed truck on a flat tire and broken rim west on East 18th St. near Alhambra Dr. with family members following behind. A traffic stop was made and Talavera was found to be intoxicated. Family members stated he called asking for help and he admitted to the collision. He was booked into county jail after submitting to a blood draw. Corp yard personnel responded and cleared the downed light pole.
• ·On 6/5/16 at 4:18 am, officers observed 37 year old Susan Ornellas walking from W. 18^th St. onto Tulip Dr. and knew she had multiple warrants for her arrest. She was contacted and arrested without incident. She was transported to county jail.
• ·On 6/5/16 at 4:33 am, 27 year old Hilary Prickett was traveling south on Hillcrest Ave when she went off the roadway and crashed into a city light pole. Prickett was contacted on scene and displayed signs of being under the influence of an alcoholic beverage. Prickett was placed under arrest for DUI and transported to the hospital for injuries sustained during the collision. She consented to a blood draw and was later released at the hospital pending further. The light pole had moderate damage and a note was left for the Corp Yard to respond during normal business hours to repair the light.
• ·On 6/4/16 at 10:05 pm, 41 year old Tony Gawad was spotted on his front porch in the 800 block of W 11^th St. He was contacted and taken into custody without incident for an outstanding arrest warrant. He was booked into county jail.
• ·On 6/4/16 at 9:27 pm, officers were dispatched to the 1200 block of Putnam St. for a hit and run accident. While en route, it was learned the occupants from the responsible vehicle fled on foot running west on Putnam St. Officers located 19 year old Max Prado and another subject in the church parking lot located at 3015 Rio Grande Dr. Both were bleeding badly from different cuts on their body. Officers responded to the Putnam address and learned Prado was traveling east on Putnam Street at a very high rate of speed and lost control of his vehicle. Prado hit a curb, a light pole, then drove across the front yard of 1203 Putnam Street and ultimately crashed into a parked vehicle in the driveway of this home. Prado was identified as the driver of the vehicle during an infield line up. Prado displayed symptoms of being under the influence of an alcoholic beverage and narcotic and was arrested for DUI. An ambulance responded and transported both subjects to the hospital. Prado consented to a blood sample and was later released at the hospital per pending further investigation. The other subject was treated for his injuries and released. PG&E responded for exposed wires and the Corp Yard staff responded for the downed light pole.
• ·On 6/4/16 at 8:30 pm, officers were dispatched to 72 Russell Dr. for a hit and run that just occurred. Upon arrival, officers located a Ford Escape crashed into a city tree that was along the sidewalk in front of the listed location. The tree was knocked over blocking the north sidewalk and the driver fled on foot toward Lawton Street. The corp yard responded to remove the tree from blocking the sidewalk. Officers later responded to the registered owner’s address in the 2300 Block of D St. but received no answer at the door.
• ·On 6/4/16 at 8:24 pm, officers were dispatched to the 4500 block of Bonraven Way for a report of a man with a gun. Upon arrival, officers located 40 year old Stephen Bonovich leaving the scene in his vehicle. A traffic stop was conducted and Bonovich advised officers he had a firearm. Bonovich was arrested without incident and the firearm was recovered. It was also learned there was probable cause to arrest Bonovich from a prior domestic case. Bonovich was arrested for both cases and sent to county jail.
• ·On 6/3/16 at 5:50 am, 33 year old Adrian Caulboy was observed driving recklessly on Buchanan Rd. driving through two red lights and travelling at a high speed on W. Tregallas Rd. A traffic stop was attempted on him while entering east bound Highway 4 from A Steet. Caulboy accelerated away from Officers and failed to yield. Officers pursued Caulboy from Antioch to Oakley and ultimately ended when he foot bailed from the vehicle in a residential neighborhood. A perimeter was set up and after an extensive search, Caulboy was not located. Officers were able to identify the driver from prior booking photos as Adrian Caulboy and we cleared the scene. A short time later we received information of a male matching Caulboy’s description was seen walking from Freedom High School on Brown Road. Officers responded and located Caulboy in a nearby neighborhood. He was placed under arrest without incident. Caulboy was transported to county jail on several felony charges.
• ·On 6/2/16 at 1:15 pm, while driving in the Wells Fargo lot at 18^th St. at A St., 49 year old Marcelle Johnson got mad at another driver and a road-rage incident ensued. Johnson exited his vehicle and vandalized the victim’s car with a CLUB (theft device), and then reached into the window and hit the victim in the head with it. Afterwards, Johnson fled in his vehicle driving over a curb and flattening two of his tires. Johnson was located in the area and attempted to walk away from his car. He was detained and found to be on parole. He was arrested for the assault and sent to the county jail. The victim sustained mostly minor injuries and he did not wish to go to the hospital.
• ·On 6/2/16 at 10:44 am, an Antioch traffic officer conducted a traffic stop on 32 year old Paris Robinson at Somersville Rd. and Delta Fair Blvd. and found out that she was driving a stolen vehicle. She was compliant and taken into custody without incident. The vehicle was recovered and she was booked into the county jail.
• ·On 6/2/16 at 8:43 am, 37 year old Temu Curry was contacted on a routine traffic stop in the area of Lone Tree Way and E. Tregallas Rd. and found to have an 8 million dollar warrant out of SF for murder and explosives. He was compliant and taken into custody. He had been hiding out in Antioch at his girlfriend’s residence. SFPD Inspectors were contacted by APD and notified of Curry’s arrest. Curry was booked into county jail.

By Acting Sergeant Shawn Morin, Antioch Police Field Services Bureau

On June 14, 2016 at approximately 12:58 pm, Antioch police officers responded to a residence in the 1900 block of Evergreen Avenue for an unresponsive child who apparently fell into and drowned in a backyard swimming pool.

Upon arrival, Officers started life saving measures until paramedics arrived and took over. The child was transported to a local area hospital, but did not survive.

The investigation is ongoing, but at this time, all indications are that this was a terrible accident.

By Lieutenant Don LaDue, Antioch Police Field Services Bureau

On Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at approximately 12:50 pm, an Antioch police motorcycle officer was working traffic enforcement in the area of West Tregallas Rd. and Bautista St. The officer was preparing to make a turn in order to stop a traffic violator when he was struck from behind by another vehicle.

The officer was transported to the hospital with minor injuries and is expected to make a full recovery. The driver of the vehicle who struck the officer remained at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation. The California Highway Patrol was called to investigate the collision which is standard procedure. Drugs or alcohol do not appear to have been a factor in the collision.

The names of the involved parties will not be released at this time. This incident is still under investigation and anyone with information in regards to this incident is asked to contact the Antioch Police Dept. at (925) 778-2441

This preliminary information is made available by the Field Services Bureau. Further inquiries into the status of this case should be done via the Media Access Telephone Line (925) 779-6874. If you have information regarding this case you may text a tip to 274637 (CRIMES) using key word ANTIOCH.