Antioch man guilty in theft ring that stole $95,565 in lottery tickets
A 32-year-old Antioch man has admitted running a theft ring that made off with $95,565 in California State Lottery tickets and collected $59,105 in prize money, prosecutors say.
A 32-year-old Antioch man has admitted running a theft ring that made off with $95,565 in California State Lottery tickets and collected $59,105 in prize money, prosecutors say.
Prosecutors bring ticket-fixing charges against East Bay cops
Five Antioch and Pittsburg police officers have been charged with obstruction of justice and bribery for fixing traffic tickets for friends, Contra Costa District Attorney Diana Becton said Friday.
Five Antioch and Pittsburg police officers have been charged with obstruction of justice and bribery for fixing traffic tickets for friends, Contra Costa District Attorney Diana Becton said Friday.
Antioch, Pittsburg cops indicted by federal grand jury on variety of charges
The U.S. Attorney's Office in San Francisco and the FBI held a joint news conference Thursday afternoon, where they announced the arrest of nine current or former Antioch and Pittsburg police officers for a variety of criminal allegations.
The U.S. Attorney's Office in San Francisco and the FBI held a joint news conference Thursday afternoon, where they announced the arrest of nine current or former Antioch and Pittsburg police officers for a variety of criminal allegations.
14-year-old girl in critical condition after Antioch shooting
A 14-year-old girl is in critical condition following a shooting in Antioch early Saturday morning, police said.
A 14-year-old girl is in critical condition following a shooting in Antioch early Saturday morning, police said.
Friends mourn loss of man shot dead in Antioch after argument
Candles were placed at a memorial site on Friday by friends and relatives in remembrance of a 31-year-old man who was fatally shot the previous night in Antioch.
Candles were placed at a memorial site on Friday by friends and relatives in remembrance of a 31-year-old man who was fatally shot the previous night in Antioch.
Police arrest suspect in chaotic Antioch sideshow
A man is now under arrest and charged in connection with the Antioch sideshow over the weekend that left two people hurt.
A man is now under arrest and charged in connection with the Antioch sideshow over the weekend that left two people hurt.
Civil rights attorneys formally ask DOJ to investigate Antioch police
Civil rights attorneys said they sent a letter last week to the United States Justice Department and the United States Attorney of San Francisco, requesting they investigate allegations of civil rights violations against the Antioch Police Department.
Civil rights attorneys said they sent a letter last week to the United States Justice Department and the United States Attorney of San Francisco, requesting they investigate allegations of civil rights violations against the Antioch Police Department.
Antioch church group, trapped in Niger amid coup, returns home
An 11-person church missionary group from Antioch is finally back home after becoming trapped in the West African country of Niger amid a military coup.
An 11-person church missionary group from Antioch is finally back home after becoming trapped in the West African country of Niger amid a military coup.
Stranded East Bay missionairies return home from Niger
Members of an East Bay church group who were trapped in Niger have returned home, according to a social media post.
Members of an East Bay church group who were trapped in Niger have returned home, according to a social media post.
Antioch sideshow chaos leads to 3 crashes, car plunging into river
A sideshow in Antioch ended in chaos overnight. Police said three car crashes followed, including a car plunging into a river.
A sideshow in Antioch ended in chaos overnight. Police said three car crashes followed, including a car plunging into a river.
East Bay church group volunteers trapped in Niger after military coup
There is growing concern for the members of a church mission group in the East Bay, who are now trapped in the West African nation of Niger, after a military coup seized power from the country’s democratically elected president one week ago.
There is growing concern for the members of a church mission group in the East Bay, who are now trapped in the West African nation of Niger, after a military coup seized power from the country’s democratically elected president one week ago.
Outgoing Antioch police chief won't testify in trial over racist text scandal
The courtroom was packed Friday as officers from the Antioch Police Department prepared to testify about racist text messages uncovered during an ongoing investigation.
The courtroom was packed Friday as officers from the Antioch Police Department prepared to testify about racist text messages uncovered during an ongoing investigation.
A California court will consider an anti-discrimination law in a hearing over Antioch officers’ racist texts
A judge was expected on Friday to consider whether Antioch police officers who exchanged racist text messages violated a state law aimed at stamping out racism in the criminal justice system.
A judge was expected on Friday to consider whether Antioch police officers who exchanged racist text messages violated a state law aimed at stamping out racism in the criminal justice system.
Antioch police chief's abrupt retirement raises community concerns over troubled department's future
Antioch Police Chief Steven Ford announced his last day is August 11. He is the second city official to depart in recent weeks. Ford's retirement has community groups worried that a lack of leadership will worsen problems that have plagued the department for years.
Antioch Police Chief Steven Ford announced his last day is August 11. He is the second city official to depart in recent weeks. Ford's retirement has community groups worried that a lack of leadership will worsen problems that have plagued the department for years.
Antioch police chief announces retirement from department
Chief of Police Steven Ford of the Antioch Police Department announced his retirement Wednesday.
Chief of Police Steven Ford of the Antioch Police Department announced his retirement Wednesday.
5 Antioch officers will skip hearing about department racism: report
Five of 15 Antioch police officers won't be showing up at a court hearing Friday to discuss racism and alleged crimes within the department because the city said they are out on medical leave and can't attend, according to the Bay Area News Group.
Five of 15 Antioch police officers won't be showing up at a court hearing Friday to discuss racism and alleged crimes within the department because the city said they are out on medical leave and can't attend, according to the Bay Area News Group.
20-year-old pregnant Antioch woman dies after being thrown from car
A 20-year-old pregnant woman died after being thrown 50 feet from the car she was riding in.
A 20-year-old pregnant woman died after being thrown 50 feet from the car she was riding in.
Antioch home damaged by fire possibly caused by fireworks
A married couple and their dogs escaped from their burning Antioch home early Wednesday morning.
A married couple and their dogs escaped from their burning Antioch home early Wednesday morning.
Police seek woman suspected of robbing two banks within hours in the East Bay
Police were seeking a bank robbery suspect whom they believe hit two banks, one in Brentwood and another in Antioch within about two hours of each other on Monday.
Police were seeking a bank robbery suspect whom they believe hit two banks, one in Brentwood and another in Antioch within about two hours of each other on Monday.
Man describes beating by now-fired Antioch cop
A man who says he was beaten by a now-fired Antioch police officer is sharing his story.
A man who says he was beaten by a now-fired Antioch police officer is sharing his story.