'You want to go? Let's go!' Antioch mayor shouts during meeting on police racist texting scandal
A racist texting scandal embroiling the Antioch Police Department prompted outrage at Tuesday’s City Council meeting from Mayor Lamar Thorpe, who shouted at a speaker during public comment.
A racist texting scandal embroiling the Antioch Police Department prompted outrage at Tuesday’s City Council meeting from Mayor Lamar Thorpe, who shouted at a speaker during public comment.
Antioch leaders to review current system of overseeing police department
The Antioch City Council will meet on Tuesday to review the current system of overseeing the police department.
The Antioch City Council will meet on Tuesday to review the current system of overseeing the police department.
Antioch mayor wants investigation into police department after racist texts emerge
Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe condemned 17 Antioch police officers, including the president of the city's police union, who had been recently identified for allegedly sending racist texts to each other.
Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe condemned 17 Antioch police officers, including the president of the city's police union, who had been recently identified for allegedly sending racist texts to each other.
Judge rules on disclosing alleged racist texts and memes by Antioch police
A Contra Costa County judge has ruled that racist text messages, allegedly sent by members of the Antioch Police Department, and that are related to a felony case, will be disclosed to the defense.
A Contra Costa County judge has ruled that racist text messages, allegedly sent by members of the Antioch Police Department, and that are related to a felony case, will be disclosed to the defense.
Antioch mayor says city will pay 'excessive amount' amid police officer scandal
Antioch's mayor on Thursday would not discuss the specifics of any additional officers being placed on leave amid an ongoing investigation, but he did say that he planned to call a special meeting with the police chief so that the community could ask some tough questions.
Antioch's mayor on Thursday would not discuss the specifics of any additional officers being placed on leave amid an ongoing investigation, but he did say that he planned to call a special meeting with the police chief so that the community could ask some tough questions.
Antioch police arrest suspect in multiple optometry business burglaries
A 40-year-old man was arrested Friday night in Antioch in connection with several eye optometry business burglaries, police said.
A 40-year-old man was arrested Friday night in Antioch in connection with several eye optometry business burglaries, police said.
Antioch man charged with killing of unborn baby in attack on pregnant woman, 2 kids
A 37-year-old man has been charged with murder and other felonies for stabbing his pregnant partner and her two children in Antioch last weekend, the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office announced Friday.
A 37-year-old man has been charged with murder and other felonies for stabbing his pregnant partner and her two children in Antioch last weekend, the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office announced Friday.
Pregnant Antioch mother, 2 kids stabbed - one child has special needs, neighbors say
Neighbors expressed shock Monday after a pregnant Antioch mother and two of her children were stabbed by a suspect, who was later arrested after a chase.
Neighbors expressed shock Monday after a pregnant Antioch mother and two of her children were stabbed by a suspect, who was later arrested after a chase.
Antioch crash kills 1, critically injures 2
A man died, and two passengers were critically injured after two trucks collided at an intersection Friday evening, Antioch police said.
A man died, and two passengers were critically injured after two trucks collided at an intersection Friday evening, Antioch police said.
Pregnant woman, 2 children stabbed in Antioch
Two children and a pregnant woman were stabbed Saturday afternoon in Antioch, police said.
Two children and a pregnant woman were stabbed Saturday afternoon in Antioch, police said.
Antioch city manager placed on leave after calling out sick
The city manager of Antioch was placed on leave Tuesday night during a closed door council meeting. Cornelius “Con” Johnson said he wasn't included in the meeting and is shocked by the decision.
The city manager of Antioch was placed on leave Tuesday night during a closed door council meeting. Cornelius “Con” Johnson said he wasn't included in the meeting and is shocked by the decision.
17-year-old dance student killed in hit-and-run was known for 'energy and brilliant smile'
Family and friends of a 17-year-old girl killed by a hit-and-run driver in Pittsburg this week want answers and changes. The crash happened in front of Golden Gate Community School.
Family and friends of a 17-year-old girl killed by a hit-and-run driver in Pittsburg this week want answers and changes. The crash happened in front of Golden Gate Community School.
Antioch man shot then carjacked, suspect remains loose: Police
A man was shot and then carjacked Saturday in front of an Antioch apartment complex, according to police. Authorities say the shooter is still missing.
A man was shot and then carjacked Saturday in front of an Antioch apartment complex, according to police. Authorities say the shooter is still missing.
'Looney Tunes' armed robber gets away: Antioch police
Antioch police asked for the public's help in finding a woman who pulled off an armed robbery at Smart & Final last week. Wearing a "Looney Tunes" T-shirt, light jeans, and a black fanny pack, she allegedly got away in a white Suburban.
Antioch police asked for the public's help in finding a woman who pulled off an armed robbery at Smart & Final last week. Wearing a "Looney Tunes" T-shirt, light jeans, and a black fanny pack, she allegedly got away in a white Suburban.
Antioch Police: 4 hours to respond to in-progress restaurant burglary
The Mexican restaurant, Cocina, posted a video of broken glass and damaged property at their location on Lone Tree Way.
The Mexican restaurant, Cocina, posted a video of broken glass and damaged property at their location on Lone Tree Way.
Police arrest burglary suspects after chase across highway 4, BART tracks
Two men led Antioch police on a wild chase Wednesday involving an alleged burglary, a smashed-up police vehicle, a helicopter, and the suspects running across BART tracks in the middle of state Highway 4.
Two men led Antioch police on a wild chase Wednesday involving an alleged burglary, a smashed-up police vehicle, a helicopter, and the suspects running across BART tracks in the middle of state Highway 4.
1 Antioch police officer resigns in wake of FBI investigation
One of the police officers involved in an FBI investigation in Antioch has now resigned.He is one of eight officers who are part of a federal investigation over allegations of misconduct.
One of the police officers involved in an FBI investigation in Antioch has now resigned.He is one of eight officers who are part of a federal investigation over allegations of misconduct.
Antioch father, accused of impregnating victim, convicted of sexual abuse of a minor
An Antioch father has been convicted on multiple counts of sexual abuse of a minor, after an investigation was launched when the young victim came to a hospital pregnant, prosecutors said.
An Antioch father has been convicted on multiple counts of sexual abuse of a minor, after an investigation was launched when the young victim came to a hospital pregnant, prosecutors said.
Man shot in Antioch McDonald's parking lot
A man was shot in the parking lot of an Antioch McDonald's, police said.
A man was shot in the parking lot of an Antioch McDonald's, police said.
Man shot, killed in Antioch liquor store parking lot Tuesday morning
A man was shot and killed on Tuesday morning in Antioch, police said.
A man was shot and killed on Tuesday morning in Antioch, police said.