A doctors group calls its ‘excited delirium’ paper outdated and withdraws its approval
A leading doctors group formally withdrew its approval of a 2009 paper on “excited delirium,” a document that critics say has been used to justify excessive force by police.
California becomes 1st state to ban term 'excited delirium' as medical diagnosis, cause of death
The term excited delirium can no longer be used as a valid medical diagnosis or a cause of death in California.
Suspect in holdup of Brentwood cell phone store crashes during chase
A suspect in the holdup of a Brentwood cell phone store led police on a chase through Oakley and Antioch before crashing Friday morning.
Man killed on Delta de Anza trail, Antioch police say
A man died on an Antioch hiking trail after possibly getting into a fight on Friday, police said.
Suspect wanted for homicide shot by Antioch PD Sunday morning
A man wanted in connection to a homicide earlier this year was shot by Antioch police officers after he refused to comply with officers' orders during a traffic stop, the Antioch Police Department announced.
Man dies after 'possible' fight on hiking trail, Antioch PD reports
A man was found unconscious and later died on a hiking trail after a possible fight Friday morning, the Antioch Police Department said in a press release.
Getaway driver in Antioch mail-carrier robbery charged by feds
A man accused of being the getaway driver in the robbery of a postal carrier in Antioch has been arrested and charged in federal court.
East Bay couple killed in stolen car crash was headed to church
The families of an engaged couple killed in a hit-and-run crash in Oakland said the suddenness of what happened has left them devastated.
Suspect still at large as police connect murder suspects to East Bay gang
Pittsburg police said Thursday that people who allegedly killed a 24-year-old Antioch man in July are affiliated with the East Contra Costa County street gang Midtown.
California could be 1st state to ban the controversial term 'excited delirium'
If AB 360 is signed into law, California would be the first state in the United States to ban the term "excited delirium." It was inspired by the death of an Antioch man.
Home prices may have bottomed out
The National Association of Realtors reports that with July home prices, nationally, the latest figures in, were almost 2% higher than July of last year. However, western states did not do as well so far.
30-year-old man killed in Antioch shooting, police investigating
A 30-year-old man was shot and killed in Antioch early Sunday morning, Antioch police said in a press release.
Antioch police officers avoid testifying about racism despite Racial Justice Act violation
A judge ruled officers who exchanged racist text messages about suspects in two alleged gang-related shootings in 2021 would not need to take the stand to answer questions about racism in the department.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.