Un-serialized loaded gun found near the suspect’s vehicle and seized during arrest. Photo: Brentwood PD
43-year-old Veronica Angelica-Maria Greenhouse held on $100,000 bail; celebrating her birthday in jail
By Brentwood Police Department
On Tuesday, October 21, 2025, Brentwood officers were dispatched to the 5900 block of Lone Tree Way in response to a report of a suspicious circumstance. The reporting party stated they heard gunshots in a commercial parking lot and associated the sounds with a parked vehicle.
Upon arrival, officers detained three subjects near the vehicle in question. During the investigation, officers located an un-serialized loaded firearm and a spent casing near the vehicle. A large quantity of drugs and paraphernalia commonly associated with narcotics sales were also found.
43-year-old Veronica Angelica-Maria Greenhouse of Antioch (born 10/28/82) was arrested for multiple firearm-related offenses, including being a felon in possession of a firearm, as well as possession of narcotics for sale. She was transported to the Martinez Detention Facility.
According to the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office, the five-foot tall, 125-pound Greenhouse is Hispanic, is being held in the West County Detention Facility on $100,000 bail. Her next court appearance is scheduled for Superior Court in Martinez on Nov. 5, 2025, at 8:30 a.m.
Police and emergency personnel at the Hotel Nexus Seattle following the shooting death of a 20-year-old man on Oct. 15, 2025. Photo: Seattle PD
20-year-old Isaiah Andrews shot, killed another 20-year-old man at hotel; hiding out in Antioch with a family member
UPDATE 1: Suspect mistakenly released from custody in Contra Costa County jail, on the loose, under investigation. UPDATE 2: Contra Costa Sheriff seeks suspect, issues statement
By Detective Brian Pritchard, Seattle Police Department
On October 18, 2025, California partner agencies arrested 20-year-old Isaiah Andrews and identified him as a wanted Seattle homicide suspect. After a vehicle pursuit involving the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office, Antioch, CA PD, and Pittsburg, CA PD. Andrews was booked into Contra Costa County Jail on a temporary felony warrant for homicide.
Seattle Police Department Homicide detectives connected Andrews to an October 15 shooting in Northgate, he is suspected of killing a 20-year-old man.
He will be extradited to King County Jail and booked for Investigation of Murder.
UPDATE 1: However, according to a reader of the Antioch Herald, Andrews was mistakenly released from Contra Costa County jail last week and a manhunt is underway by multiple agencies.
Asked if that was correct, when did it happen and what agencies are involved, Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Jimmy Lee simply responded, “The release you asked about is under investigation.” He was then asked again about the reported manhunt, the agencies involved and why the public wasn’t informed at the time Andrews was released. Lee responded he was working on a statement.
The same questions were posed to Seattle Police and Antioch Police Departments. Detective Eric Muñoz of the Seattle Police Department’s Media & Public Affairs responded, “This is an open and active homicide investigation. We will not be releasing any further information. Please reach out to the Contra Costa Sheriff’s office for more info.” APD Lt. Joe Njoroge directed the Herald to do the same.
According to the reader who chose to remain anonymous, Seattle Police were on their way to Martinez to pick up Andrews when they were informed that he’d been released.
UPDATE 2: Lee issued the following statement Monday afternoon, Oct. 27. –
“The Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff is currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the release of an inmate identified as 20-year-old Isaiah Jamon Andrews of Kent, Washington, from the Martinez Detention Facility.
He was released on October 22, 2025. At the time, Andrews had been held on local charges, a juvenile warrant out of Sacramento, and an out-of-state arrest warrant for homicide.
After Sheriff’s Office staff realized Andrews had been released, we launched a search of the immediate area and confirmed that Andrews was no longer in the area. The search for Andrews is ongoing by the U.S. Marshals Service. Local law enforcement agencies have also been notified.
According to a reader of the Herald who chose to remain anonymous, Seattle Police were on their way to Martinez to pick up Andrews when they were informed that he’d been released.
Anyone with any information on the whereabouts of Andrews is asked to call 9-1-1. The Contra Costa Sheriff’s Office can be reached at (925) 646-2441. For any tips, email: tips@so.cccounty.us or call (866) 846-3592 to leave an anonymous voice message.”
UPDATE 3: Asked about conflicting information regarding Andrews’ residency, Antioch Police Lt. Bill Whitaker said, “He is from and lives in Kent (Washington). He was here (in Antioch) hiding out with a family member.”
Original Post: October 15, 2025
Detectives Investigate Shooting in Northgate
Detectives are investigating a shooting that left a 20-year-old man deceased in Northgate Neighborhood.
Police arrived and found a man in the parking lot of a hotel, suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest. Officers provided aid until Seattle Fire Department arrived. Despite life-saving efforts the male succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased.
Homicide Unit detectives responded to the scene and are working to determine the circumstances that led up to the shooting.
If anyone has information about this incident, please call Seattle Police Department Violent Crimes Tip Line at (206) 233-5000.
Incident Number #2025-302193/ North Precinct/ N3
According to an Oct. 24, 2025, post on Facebook by news photographer and videographer Steve Hickey, “20-year-old Isaiah Andrews was taken into custody after a vehicle pursuit involving multiple law enforcement agencies…in California.
The Homicide-
4:15 p.m. on Oct. 15, officers responded to reports of a shooting in the parking lot of a hotel near Northgate Way and Meridian Avenue North. When police arrived, they found a 20-year-old man with a gunshot wound to the chest. He died at the scene.
The victim was known to law enforcement as a 216th Murder Block Hoover, gang member.” (See video)
According to localcrimenews.com, Andrews is Black and was arrested by Antioch Police for being a fugitive from justice and evasion with wanton disregard for safety.
Video screenshot of the Antioch Police Oversight Committee on Sept. 15, 2025.
Would require background process for commissioners, allow current police officers from other agencies or former APD or other agency officers, family members to serve
By Allen D. Payton
During their meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, under agenda Item 1, the Antioch City Council will receive a staff report on the Antioch Police Oversight Commission and consider recommended changes to the ordinance.
According to the City staff report, “On July 7, 2025, staff sought input from the APOC regarding updates to this ordinance. APOC’s suggestions were reviewed and consolidated with the suggestions that staff now presents to the City Council. This collaborative effort aims to ensure that any revisions to the ordinance reflect community values, enhance oversight effectiveness, and support the City’s broader goals of transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.
“This effort is being carried out in response to City Council direction and aims to identify opportunities to strengthen the Commission’s structure, clarify its authority, and improve its effectiveness. One of the main goals of this review is to ensure consistency with best practices in civilian oversight and to support compliance with the Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Antioch and the U.S. Department of Justice.”
The suggested amendments to the ordinance include the following:
Under Section 4-3.103 MEMBERSHIP AND APPOINTMENT, adding “the Chair, Mayor, and City Manager shall interview applicants and make recommendations to the Council”; adding a background process for commission applicants with information from personal interviews and social media reviews, and have them sworn in by the City Clerk or an authorized member of the Clerk’s Office;
Revise the language to read: “The Mayor and City Council shall strive to appoint and confirm members to the Commission with the intent of ensuring meaningful representation from individuals with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. While not required to include representation from each category listed below, and recognizing that some individuals may reflect more than one category, the following are important Factors to consider when making appointments:”
Delete the following sub-subsections which list the individuals currently ineligible to serve as a Police Commissioner: a) current sworn police officer or his/ her spouse; c) former Department sworn employee or his/ her spouse; or d) current or former employee, official, or representative of an employee association representing sworn police officers or his/ her spouse. The only remaining prohibition would be for a current City employee or his/ her spouse.
Under Section 4-3.104 TERMS OF OFFICE AND REMOVAL FROM OFFICE, adding the City Manager, Mayor, or any member of the City Council has the authority to make the recommendation; under subsection D) Regarding the removal of a Commission member add, “the City Manager, Mayor, or any member of the City Council has the authority to make the recommendation.” (4) – sub-subsection d) Regarding “absences from at least three meetings in a one- year span of time” delete word “unexcused;” (5) – sub-subsection e) Change to “violation of the APOC Rules of Decorum and conduct policy.”
Under Section 4-3.106 MEETINGS, subsection (A) – change to “at least once each month” and delete “July and December” language and that APOC would have the authority to hold additional meetings by majority vote.
Under Section 4-3.108 BUDGET, include a sentence that the funding will be incorporated into the City Manager’s budget, with the specific allocation amount determined during each budget cycle.
Under Section 4-3.109 TRAINING, Add a requirement that each Commissioner complete a police ride-along within the first 30 days of appointment and participate in at least two ride-alongs annually. Additionally, Commissioners must complete use-of-force simulator training within 90 days of appointment and annually thereafter. Commissioners are also required to complete all training outlined in the APOC Training Plan. Add a requirement that all training requests requiring city funding must be pre-authorized by the City Manager.
Under Section 4-3.110 POWERS AND DUTIES, Add “Personnel Complaints” to list of policies. Edit: subsection (B) “Work with the City Attorney to clarify the process for recommending changes to the specified policies. If APOC and the department agrees on the proposed changes, the Police Chief shall amend the policy accordingly. If APOC and the Department disagree, the proposed changes shall be forwarded to the City Council for final approval or rejection.” Under subsection (D) – Discussion of the requirement for APOC to review the proposed budget and conduct at least one public hearing.”
Addition: Temporary pause of APOC. The City Council has the authority to temporarily pause APOC. Such action may only be approved by a majority vote of the City Council and will be based on factors including, but not limited to, the Commission’s effectiveness, compliance with legal obligations, budget constraints, or shifts in city priorities. The temporary suspension cannot exceed three months within a rolling 12-month period. APOC does not have the authority to pause, without City Council Authorization.”
The City Council can also offer additional recommendations.
The meeting will be held in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 200 H Street, in Antioch’s historic, downtown Rivertown. They can also be viewed via livestream on the City’s website and the City’s YouTube Channel, on Comcast Cable Channel 24 or AT&T U-verse Channel 99.
Leighann Kingsbury. Photos courtesy of her sister.
By Allen D. Payton
According to Antioch Police Lt. Joe Njoroge, a pedestrian was struck by a train on Tuesday evening, Oct. 7, 2025, in the area of 6th and A Streets. BNSF, the railroad company, are the primary investigators, he added.
According to Contra Costa County Deputy Coroner Aaron Carson, the victim was identified as Leighann Kingsbury, 34 years old, from Massachusetts.
Antioch homeless advocate Nichole Gardner spoke with Kingsbury’s sister who said she was from Worcester and moved here 14 years ago and confirmed Leighann was unhoused at the time of her death.
The vehicle of a main participant in last Friday night’s sideshow in Antioch was seized and towed. Photo: CHP Contra Costa
23rd vehicle impounded
By CHP Contra Costa
As a result of Friday night’s joint enforcement operation in the City of Antioch, CHP Investigators have seized a vehicle belonging to one of the main participants involved in the illegal sideshow activity.
This action follows the disruption of two large-scale sideshows, involving more than 200 vehicles and 300 spectators. During the operation, 22 vehicles were initially impounded, and multiple arrests were made. (See related article)
This latest seizure reinforces our ongoing commitment to holding individuals accountable for reckless and dangerous driving behavior that puts the community at risk.
This enforcement effort was made possible through the coordinated work of the CHP’s Golden Gate Division Investigative Services Unit, Contra Costa CHP, Antioch Police Department, and CHP Office of Air Operations.
Sideshows are not just dangerous — they’re criminal. Vehicle seizures and arrests will continue for those involved.
As previously reported, on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at approximately 10:21 p.m., the Antioch Police Department dispatch center received multiple calls reporting shots fired in the area of D and W. 19th Streets. When officers arrived on scene, they located four victims suffering from gunshot wounds. All were men. Antioch police officers provided aid to the victims at the scene. Two victims died at the scene.
On Friday, September 26, 2025, Jimmy Lee, Director of Public Affairs for the Contra Costa County Sheriff-Coroner’s Office, identified the two deceased men as Julio Castaneda, age 33, out of Oakley and Thomas Vega Espinoza, age 42, whose city of residence is unknown
They were initially reported as ages 23 and 37 years old.
Lt. Bill Whitaker confirmed the ages provided by Lee saying, “Those ages are correct. We didn’t have them 100 percent identified, initially. We got a bad name from a family member, and it wasn’t actually the right person.”
“Both were innocent victims and not even the intended targets,” he added.
The Antioch Police Department’s Investigations Bureau, consisting of Crime Scene Investigators and detectives with the Violent Crimes Unit, responded to take over the investigation. This is an active investigation, and no further information will be released at this time.
Additional inquiries, tips, or information can be directed to Antioch Police Detective John Cox at (925) 481-8147 or by email at jcox@antiochca.gov.
DA Diana Becton in Feb. 2025. Source: CCCDA’s Office
On September 18th, 2025, a federal jury in Oakland, CA found a former Antioch police officer guilty of conspiracy against rights, marking another step toward accountability in a painful chapter for Antioch and Pittsburg. (See related article)
This case is part of a broader investigation that began in 2021 into misconduct by several officers entrusted to protect the public, including actions that fall under the broad category of crimes involving moral turpitude.
When a law is broken—especially by those sworn to enforce it—it is not just a legal violation, but an offense against the entire community. That is why in every criminal case, the District Attorney represents The People of the State of California. The harm caused by these individuals was felt by the public at large, and it is our duty and responsibility to pursue justice on behalf of all those affected.
I am grateful to our federal partners, our state and local investigators, and prosecutors who worked tirelessly on these cases on behalf of the residents of Antioch and Pittsburg. Thanks to these combined efforts, both cities have begun to rebuild trust and take meaningful steps toward restoring integrity in their public institutions. These efforts are crucial to ensuring safer, more just communities for all. Our office remains firmly committed to that mission.
