Antioch police arrest three armed robbery suspects following pursuit

Police on Friday arrested three suspects in connection with an armed robbery at a jewelry store in Antioch that led to a vehicle pursuit through several cities in the Bay Area.

Arrest of Antioch High student draws outcry

The arrest of a 16-year-old student at Antioch High School, who witnesses said was held down by security and police officers by his hair, has led to an outcry in the community.

Man driving ATV in Antioch dies following crash with other vehicle

A 39-year-old man died in a crash with another vehicle while riding an all-terrain vehicle on a street in Antioch early Wednesday morning, police said.

Family of Angelo Quinto brings wrongful death lawsuit against Antioch police

Attorney’s representing Angelo Quinto’s family contend that the man died from restraint asphyxia while two officers held him face down in his mother’s room after being called to reports of a person experiencing a mental health crisis on Dec. 23.

Friends mourn victim of latest Highway 4 shooting

Friends of a man shot and killed on Highway 4 mourned their loss Tuesday, saying the victim had been looking forward to becoming a first-time father.

Police shooting investigation closes Highway 4 at Lone Tree Way/A Street

Eastbound state Highway 4 is closed at Lone Tree Way/A Street Monday night because police are investigating a shooting, Antioch Police Department said. California Highway Patrol officials said. 

Antioch mayor puts business owners on notice for drug dealing, criminal activity

Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe called out property and business owners along the Sycamore Drive corridor for tolerating open drug dealing and providing shelter to "other illicit activities" in a Monday press conference where he declared, "It's over!"

Shooting at Antioch liquor store injures two people

Two people remain in stable condition after they were shot early Saturday morning at an Antioch liquor store.

Two people shot at Antioch liquor store
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Antioch police are looking for a third suspect following a shooting Saturday morning inside of a liquor store.

Antioch brush fire spreads to apartment complex

The fire broke out in the area of James Donlon Boulevard and Tabora Drive with flames reaching a nearby apartment building, fire officials said.

East Bay couple forced out of home because of illegal fireworks

Robin Anderson clutched one of her cats as she watched the Antioch home she rents go up in flames. “They’re ruining my life, ruined my house, everything I own is out on my front lawn,” said Anderson.  “And for what, I don’t understand why they’re doing it."

'I'm not messing around,' Antioch mayor says he's pulling out all stops to curb sideshows

Antioch police say they've gathered information indicating that a sideshow is being planned this weekend in the city. Mayor Lamar Thorpe says he's not messing around with anybody - sideshows don't belong in Antioch.

Antioch mayor says sideshows not welcome in his city
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At a morning news conference, Mayor Lamar Thorpe announced a ban on such driving, and multiple steps to combat this kind of crime. KTVU's Jesse Gary reports.

Suspect busted for allegedly starting Antioch apartment blaze with fireworks

A fire that displaced 40 people from their homes in two Antioch apartment buildings was started by a suspect who threw an illegal firework, police said.