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Woman arrested in Antioch for felony aggravated domestic violence

Thursday, October 29th, 2026
Sources: APD & CitizenRIMS

Also arrested in 2021 on similar charges

By Allen D. Payton

According to the Antioch Police Department’s CitizenRIMS Arrests list, 31-year-old Kananee Bailey was arrested Sunday, Oct. 26, 2026, at 4:41 AM in the 2400 block of Mahogany Drive for domestic violence.

Described as Black or African American,five-foot, seven inches tall and 125 lbs., Bailey was charged with 273.5(a) Pc: Inflicting corporal injury on a spouse, cohabitant or dating relationship – Aggravated (F), 243(a) Pc: Battery on a person – Simple (M). Case Number:26-10341

The corporal injury charge is punishable by imprisonment in state prison for two, three, or four years, or in a county jail for not more than one year, or by a fine of up to $6,000, or by both that fine and imprisonment. Battery is punishable by a fine not exceeding $2,000, or by imprisonment in a county jail not exceeding six months, or by both that fine and imprisonment.

Source: CitizenRIMS

Four Calls for Service in Same Area, Same Day

According to the CitizenRIMS Map, there were four calls for service in the same area that day, including two for the incident above that began at 4:05 a.m. (Case Number:26-10341) and a call that occurred at 4:09 a.m. for the fight that resulted in the arrest and was closed at 8:40 a.m. with a report taken, both with the same Incident Number: 2610260015.

Plus, a call was received at 11:31 a.m. and was closed at 11:52 a.m. about an unwanted guest with no report taken, Incident Number: 2610260094; as well as a security check at 3:31 p.m. that was cancelled and the call was closed at 6:52 p.m., Incident Number:2610260150.

According to the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office, her full name is Kananee Naomi Bailey, Sr., she was booked at 8:39 AM Sunday and as of 2:11 PM Bailey bonded out of custody.

According to localcrimenews.com, Bailey lives in Stockton and was also arrested by Antioch Police in 2021 for domestic violence on the similar charges of 243(E)(1) battery on a spouse, cohabitant or former spouse.

RIMS stands for Records Information Management System.

51-year-old Antioch man arrested for robbery of 7-11 store, threat to terrorize

Wednesday, October 28th, 2026
Sources: APD and CitizenRIMS

Held on $125,000 bail, has brief history of arrests

10/29/26 UPDATE: Suspect out of custody with no charges filed

By Allen D. Payton

According to the Antioch Police Department’s CitizenRIMS Arrests list, 51-year-old Christopher Lee Wilson on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. in the 2700 block of Hillcrest Avenue,  the location of the 7-11 store and 76 gas station, for first degree home invasion robbery and threatening a crime with intent to terrorize. Both are felonies.

Wilson is described as Black or African American, six-foot, three inches tall and 190 pounds and was charged with 211 Pc: Robbery 1st Degree Home Invasion (F) and 422(a) Pc: Threaten Crime With Intent To Terrorize (F). Felony robbery is punishable by 2–9 years in state prison, plus possible fines, with enhancements for firearms, injury, or repeated offenses, according to ShouseLaw.com, and the threat charge is punishable by imprisonment in the county jail not to exceed one year, or by imprisonment in state prison. Case Number: 26-10360

According to the APD CitizenRIMS Map, the incident occurred at 6:53 pm. Case Number:26-10360
Incident Number:2610260193.

APD leaders were asked why the robbery of a convenience store and gas station is labeled a home invasion robbery. Captain Matt Koch confirmed the incident occurred at the 7-11 store. But he was not working when he responded and the others did not respond with an explanation prior to publication time. Please check back later for any updates to this report.

According to the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office, Wilson was born April 12, 1975, and is being held in the West County Detention Facility on $125,000 bail.

According to localcrimenews.com, this is at least his sixth arrest since 2014, including two in Pittsburg for warrants or holds only, two by Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Deputies in 2017 for vandalism of $5,000 or more and burglary in 2017, and for trespassing by driving on private property and disorderly conduct – lodges in any building, structure, vehicle or place whether public or private without the permission of the owner or person entitled to the possession or in control of it on Dec. 5, 2025. He was also arrested in 2017 by Antioch Police for burglary.

10/29/26 UPDATE: According to the Sheriff’s Office, as of Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, at 7:56 PM, he is out of custody with no charges filed.

Antioch Police recognize National First Responders Day

Wednesday, October 28th, 2026
Source: Antioch PD

By Antioch Police Department

Today, the Antioch Police Department recognizes and honors the dedicated men and women who answer the call when our community needs them most.

From law enforcement officers, detectives, community service officers, and evidence technicians to firefighters, emergency medical personnel, and dispatchers, so many dedicated professionals work around the clock to protect lives, provide critical assistance, investigate crimes, and keep our community safe.

We are grateful for the teamwork and strong partnerships we share with our fellow first responders throughout Antioch and Contra Costa County. By working together, we can better serve our community and make a difference when it matters most.

To all those who serve, thank you for your dedication, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment to helping others. We recognize that keeping our community safe takes an entire team, both in the field and behind the scenes, including the dispatchers who serve as the vital link between those in need and the help on the way.

Happy National First Responders Day! Thank you for all you do to serve and protect our community!

For more information about today’s recognition see related article.

Teen shot in Antioch possibly connected to attempted vehicle theft

Wednesday, October 28th, 2026
Source: APD CitizenRIMS

Showed up at local hospital early Tuesday; Pittsburg Police assist

By Lt. Michael Mellone, Antioch Police Department

On October 27, 2026, at 3:28 a.m., Antioch Police officers were notified that a 16-year-old with a gunshot wound had been brought to a local hospital by private transportation.

Around the same time, APD dispatch received a 911 call reporting an attempted vehicle theft at a residence in the 3200 block of South Francisco Way. Responding officers located evidence of a shooting. Preliminary information indicates the two incidents may be related.

Officers have detained individuals of interest, and investigators are interviewing witnesses and gathering additional information. At this time, there is no known ongoing threat to the community.

According to the APD CitizenRIMS Crime Map, the call regarding the attempted vehicle theft occurred at 3:26 AM and was closed at 4:18 AM. Incident Number: 2610270020. A second call that appears at the same location at 12:20 PM labeled “Service to Citizen” was “a call that was created to give a witness a ride,” Lt. Michael Mellone explained.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Detective Ibanez at (925) 779‑6890 or ribanez@antiochca.gov. Tipsters may remain anonymous.

The Antioch Police Department thanks South Francisco Way residents for their cooperation and the Pittsburg Police Department for its assistance during this incident.

Allen D. Payton contributed to this report.

20-year-old Antioch man arrested for rape, unlawful sex with young teen

Sunday, October 25th, 2026
Sources: APD CitizenRIMS

Also for arson, burglary, vandalism, battery on a cop

Already out of custody with no charges filed

By Allen D. Payton

According to the Antioch Police Department’s CitizenRIMS Arrests list, 20-year-old Jordan Ramon Noel Temple was arrested on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, for rape of a child age 14 or 15, arson, first degree burglary, vandalism, unlawful sex with a minor and battery on a peace officer or emergency personnel.

He is described as Black or African American, five-feet, 10-inches tall and 187 pounds. The incident occurred at 12:50 AM in the 3900 block of Delta Fair Blvd. and the arrest occurred near Somersville and Buchanan Roads at 1:14 AM.

Charges included 288(c)(1) Pc: Lewd and lascivious act on a child 14 or 15 years old – Rape (F), 261.5(c) Pc: Unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor: more than three years younger (F), 451(b) Pc: Arson: inhabited structure/property (F), 460(a) Pc: Burglary: first degree (F), 594(b)(2)(a) Pc: Vandalism of less than $400 (M), and 243(b) Pc: Battery on a peace officer/emergency personnel/etc. – Simple (M). Case Number:26-9919. Incident Number: 2610150005.

The rape and sex with a minor are punishable by imprisonment in a county jail not exceeding one year, or for 16 months, or two or three years. The arson is punishable by imprisonment in the state prison for three, five or eight years. The burglary is punishable by two, four or six years in state prison. The vandalism charge is punishable by imprisonment in a county jail not exceeding one year, or by a fine of not more than $1,000, or by both that fine and imprisonment. Finally, the battery charge is punishable by a fine not exceeding $2,000, or by imprisonment in a county jail not exceeding one year, or by both that fine and imprisonment.

A call for service on the CitizenRIMS Map shows the first-degree burglary, arson, vandalism and battery on a peace officer but not the rape or sex with a minor. A separate call for service at that same location just 13 minutes prior was labeled a threats complaint and listed as a quality-of-life call for which a report was taken. That call was closed at 4:57 AM and has the same incident number.

According to the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office, as of Monday, Oct. 19th at 7:31 PM Temple is out of custody with no charges filed. According to localcrimenews.com, this is Temple’s only arrest.

Woman arrested for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon at Hillcrest 7-11

Saturday, October 24th, 2026
Source: APD CitizenRIMS

43-year-old Aurelia Victoria Grayson held on $75K bail

Being sued for elder abuse by man with same last name

By Allen D. Payton

According to the Antioch Police Department’s CitizenRIMS Arrests list, Aurelia Grayson, age 43, was arrested Thursday afternoon, Oct. 22, 2026, for felony aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, felony threatening to commit a crime with intent to terrorize and an outside warrant for a misdemeanor, also for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

Grayson is described as Black or African American, five-feet, two-inches tall and 225 pounds. The incident occurred at 12:05 PM in the 2700 block of Hillcrest Avenue, which is the location of the 7-11 store and 76 gas station, and the arrest occurred at 1:00 PM.

Charges include245(a)(1) Pc: Assault with a deadly weapon: not a firearm – Aggravated (F), 422(a) Pc: Threaten crime with intent to terrorize (F), and an Outside Warrant (M). Incident Number:2610220109. Case Number: 26-10250.

For the aggravated assault charges, she faces imprisonment in state prison for two, three or four years, or in a county jail not exceeding one year, or by a fine not exceeding $10,000, or by both the fine and imprisonment. The felony threat to commit a crime is punishable by imprisonment in state prison.

According to the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office, Grayson’s middle name is Victoria, she was born on Aug. 23, 1983, and is being held in the West County Detention Facility on $75,000 bail. She’s also charged with 273.6(A) PC, the intentional and knowing violation of a protective order, a misdemeanor, which is punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000, or by imprisonment in a county jail for not more than one year, or by both that fine and imprisonment.

According to trellis.law, Grayson is being sued in Alameda County by Victor Grayson for elder abuse. The case was filed on Sept. 8, 2026, and includes a Temporary Restraining Order and a Request for Protective Order for Elder or Dependent Adult Abuse.

39-year-old Antioch man arrested for first degree attempted murder, assault early Wednesday

Saturday, October 24th, 2026

Jared Lee Myers held on $730,000 bail

Second man with criminal history arrested in same area an hour before, was held on $50K bail but already out of custody with no charges filed

By Allen D. Payton

Source: APD CitizenRIMS

According to the Antioch Police CitizenRIMS list of arrests, Antioch resident Jared Lee Myers, age 39, was arrested Wednesday morning, Oct. 21, 2026, at 4:15 AM on charges of attempted first degree murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon that’s not a firearm. The incident occurred in the 1900 block of Cavallo Road at 3:46 AM.

Penalties for the attempted murder range from 5–9 years for second‑degree attempts or life with parole for willful, deliberate, and premeditated attempts. The assault charge is punishable by 2–4 years in state prison or up to 1 year in county jail and/or up to a $10,000 fine.

The five-foot, 11-inch tall, 170-pound Myers is listed as White and was arrested at A and E. 18th Streets.

Charges include 664/187(a) Pc: Attempted murder: first degree (F), 245(a)(1) Pc: Assault with a deadly weapon: not firearm – Aggravated (F). Case Number: 26-10181 Incident Number:2610210023.

According to the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office, Myers is Hispanic, was born on April 13, 1987, and is being held in the West Re-Entry Treatment and Housing on $730,000 bail. His next court appearance is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 26 at 1:30 p.m. in Superior Court, Dept. 5 in Martinez.

According to localcrimenews.com, Lee is White and was also just arrested, Oct. 19th in Solano County for failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge, driving without a license and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Source: APD CitizenRIMS

Another Man Arrested for Two Other Crimes in Same Area an Hour Before

A second man was arrested for two other crimes in the same area Wednesday morning about an hour before.  According to the APD CitizenRIMS, 42-year-old Miguel Campos was arrested for felony vandalism and misdemeanor trespassing. The five-foot, six-inch tall, 220-pound suspect is Hispanic and was arrested at 3:39 AM in the 40 block of W. 18th Street and charged with 594(b)(1) Pc: Vandalism ($400 Or More) (F), 602(o)(1) Pc: Trespass: refuse to leave property (M).

In addition, a felony vehicle burglary, listed as larceny/theft, occurred at the same location, but Campos was not charged with that crime although both incidents occurred at 3:17 AM and are numbered 2610210021. The vandalism case is numbered 26-10180 and the burglary was cleared at 5:18 AM with a report taken.

According to the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office, Campos was born Dec. 3, 1983, and was being held in the West County Detention Facility on $50,000 bail. But as of Friday, Oct. 23rd at 8:21 PM he was out of custody with no charges filed.

According to localcrimenews.com, this was Campos’ fifth arrest since 2023, including the third time this year. He was previously arrested for burglary, trespassing, DUI, driving with a license suspended for drunk driving and failure to obey a peace officer.

Antioch woman with long criminal history arrested for vehicle theft

Saturday, October 24th, 2026
Source: APD CitizenRIMS

24th arrest since 2014 for 30-year-old Naomi Cathleen Dedeaux

By Allen D. Payton

According to the Antioch Police Department’s CitizenRIMS Arrest list, 30-year-old Naomi Cathleen Dedeaux was arrested on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, for motor vehicle theft and possessing a stolen vehicle in the 3900 block of Lone Tree Way. Both are felonies.

She is described as White, five-feet, eight-inches tall and 185 pounds. According to the CitizenRIMS Crime Map, Dedeaux was arrested at 8:57 PM on Lone Tree Way near Mokelumne Way.

Her charges include 10851(a) Vc: Taking a vehicle without the owners consent/vehicle theft – motor vehicle theft (F) and 496d(a) Pc: Possessing a stolen vehicle/vessel/etc. (F). For the theft charge Dedeaux faces imprisonment in county jail for not more than one year or a fine of not more than $5,000, or both the fine and imprisonment. For the possession charge she faces imprisonment for 16 months or two or three years or a fine of not more than $10,000, or both. Case Number:26-10082

According to the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office, Dedeaux was booked on Oct. 19th at 11:55 PM and she was scheduled to be released from custody on Oct 20th at 5:16 AM.

According to localcrimenews.com, she has a been arrested 23 other times since 2014, six times by Antioch Police, for multiple charges of vehicle theft, check fraud and identity theft, plus, other crimes including robbery, burglary, forgery and fraudulent use of an access card.