Antioch

A woman was critically injured after being hit by a car during a reported hit-and-run crash in Antioch. Police were called to Hillcrest Avenue near Larkspur regarding the incident, which occurred when a vehicle came off the freeway traveling eastbound. The victim was reportedly walking southbound.

A violent crash involving a semi and another vehicle occurred overnight on I-24 East near Antioch, leaving at least one person dead in Nashville. The accident happened near the Old Hickory Blvd. exit ramp and caused the collision vehicle to catch fire. All eastbound lanes of I-24 are currently closed for investigation and crews working to remove wreckage, with reopening expected around 6 a.m.

Paul Park’s trial for the first-degree murder and attempted rape of Dr. Alyssa Lokits on Nashville’s Mill Creek Greenway has been delayed until early January due to additional discovery needs from the defense. Lokits’ loved ones expressed disappointment, stating the delay prolongs their grief and trauma nearly two years after her death.

BART service between Antioch and Pittsburg/Bay Point stations was suspended due to an equipment problem on the tracks. Trains in both Antioch and San Francisco International Airport directions between the stations are out of service for an unknown duration.

An 18-year-old woman was injured in a shooting incident outside a shopping center in Antioch on Sunday night. Police responded to reports of gunfire at 10:36 p.m. and found 26 spent shells at the scene.

A nursing mother, identified as 'Maria Perez,' was detained by ICE while preparing to take her children to a medical appointment. She is now held in Louisiana, separated from her 10-month-old infant and 2-year-old son with Down syndrome, who remain in Tennessee.

Felipe Alvarado-Hernandez was arrested in Nashville for a hit-and-run crash that injured four pedestrians. He faces multiple charges, including reckless endangerment and leaving the scene, after striking pedestrians during a failed left turn. Investigators used license plate reader technology to identify his vehicle.

A 19-year-old man was arrested by the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department after a shooting at a smoke shop in Antioch that left one person injured. The incident occurred when the shop turned violent, prompting the arrest.

Three people were killed by falling trees in Middle Tennessee over the past week. A Franklin couple died when a tree fell on their car during storms on July 19, and a 15-year-old camper was killed by a falling tree during a hike at Camp Widjiwagan. NOAA reported 34 U.S. deaths from falling trees or branches in 2025.

A 15-year-old camper, Camden Robert Callihan, died after an unstable tree fell on him during a supervised hike at YMCA Camp Widjiwagan in Antioch. Metro Nashville Police classified the death as accidental, stating a friend's action caused the tree to fall, and camp staff provided emergency care before he was taken to a hospital where he later died.

A child died after being struck by a falling tree during a group hike at YMCA Camp Widjiwagan in Antioch, Tennessee. Emergency protocols were activated, and the child was transported to Vanderbilt University Medical Center but did not survive. The YMCA of Middle Tennessee expressed grief and confirmed efforts to support affected campers and staff.

A child was critically injured when a tree fell on them at YMCA Camp Widjiwagan in Antioch, Tennessee. The incident occurred on Monday morning, and the child is receiving treatment at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. Metro Nashville Police Department responded to the scene, and the camp has not provided further details.

A tree fell on a child at YMCA Camp Widjiwagan in Antioch, prompting first responders to arrive at the summer camp on Smith Springs around 11:20 a.m.

Metro Nashville Police Department officers are responding to a reported incident at YMCA Camp Widjiwagan in Antioch. Details of the incident are unknown, but emergency crews have been confirmed at the camp, and an officer is en route to a nearby hospital to interview potential witnesses.

A barbecue involving a propane tank is being investigated as the possible cause of a house fire in Antioch that injured one person. The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District responded to the fire on Putnam Street around 7 p.m. Friday.

Fifteen Nashville high school interns worked with the Civic Design Center to research community needs in South Nashville, highlighting demands for safer streets, improved public transit, and youth-focused spaces like the Global Mall. The teens presented their findings to city leaders, emphasizing the lack of accessible transit options and the need for inclusive community investment.

An Antioch man has been sleeping in his car during Nashville's heat waves because his apartment's air conditioning has been broken for over a month. He claims the landlord at Allegro on Bell has been unresponsive and provided an ineffective temporary solution, prompting him to share his experience online where others reported similar issues. Tennessee lacks state laws requiring landlords to provide functional air conditioning, unlike Arizona, Florida, and Nevada.

A Corvette was stolen from a home on Doolittle Way in Antioch, California, around 4 a.m. Sunday. The theft was captured on surveillance video and is under investigation by the Antioch Police Department, which noted other vehicle thefts in the area.

Paul Park's trial for the murder of Dr. Alyssa Lokits on the Mill Creek Greenway in Antioch is set for August 10 after a judge denied a request for a delay. Park faces charges of first-degree murder and attempted rape for the October 2024 shooting.

A heat advisory is in effect Tuesday in parts of the Bay Area, with temperatures expected to reach up to 100 degrees in areas like Antioch, Clayton, Morgan Hill, and Vacaville. The advisory begins at 10 a.m., marking the hottest day of the forecast.

Three individuals were arrested after police reported that a group armed with knives chased and assaulted a victim at Sequoit Creek Park in Antioch. The incident occurred on Saturday night, with witnesses allegedly threatened by the group.

A Silver Alert has been issued for 84-year-old Enayatullah Rahimi, last seen on July 11 in Antioch, Contra Costa County. He is described as approximately five feet tall, 150 pounds, with grey hair and black eyes, wearing a black beanie and jacket.

A 55-year-old driver reported hitting and killing a pedestrian in Antioch, Tennessee, around 5 a.m. on Murfreesboro Pike. The driver claimed heavy rain and insufficient time to react, and police found no signs of impairment. The victim's identity remains under investigation by the Medical Examiner’s Office.

A man was killed early Saturday morning after being struck by a car in Antioch on Murfreesboro Pike.

In-N-Out Burger announced the opening of its Madison, Tenn., location on July 10. The restaurant will be managed by Ben Sanchez, who has 29 years of experience with the company, and will feature a drive-thru, indoor seating for 84 guests, and covered patio seating for 32 guests. It will operate daily from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 a.m., with extended hours until 1:30 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

Edgar Saul Beltran, Jr. was arrested in Texas after being wanted for a deadly May 17 gas station shooting in Antioch that killed two people. He faces criminal homicide and attempted criminal homicide charges related to the shootout during a suspected gun transaction.

A man wanted for homicide following a shootout at an Antioch gas station was arrested in Texas almost two months after the incident.

Gene Lowrey, a 41-year-old man from Antioch, Ill., is accused of two counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, manufacturing child pornography, and eleven counts of possession of child sexual abuse material. The investigation began in Antioch following an initial inquiry.

Community members in Antioch rallied at City Hall to urge leaders to preserve police reforms and protect the Angelo Quinto Crisis Response Team, a program established three years ago following Angelo Quinto's death during police restraint.

Dozens of donated laptops were stolen from the RR Learning Center and Ministries in Antioch, California, jeopardizing summer school programs for children and college preparatory services. The learning center offers tutoring in subjects like math and reading, as well as college prep.

An Antioch family's Father’s Day trip turned dangerous when a water bottle crashed through their car windshield, injuring the husband. The incident occurred on Pettus Road, and a neighbor reported seeing someone throw the bottle as a prank. The couple expressed gratitude that no serious harm occurred.

A shooting occurred at an apartment complex on I-24 in Antioch, injuring one person. The incident took place on Wallace Road.

A man named 'G' described a shootout at Antioch's Ford Ice Center after being set up in a robbery, with police citing a drug deal gone wrong. Two suspects were arrested, and gunfire damaged the ice center and nearby fire department, though no injuries were reported. Residents expressed concern over the violence near a family-friendly area with a playground.

A robbery attempt at the Ford Ice Center in Antioch escalated into gunfire, striking the ice rink and Nashville Fire Department headquarters. Two suspects, Rashaad D. Compton and Mohammed Al Maleki, were charged with crimes including aggravated robbery and vandalism. The incident occurred near a community area frequented by families and children.

Police activity in Antioch caused a road closure on Monday morning, with West Ninth Street between L and O streets closed as officers worked in the area. Authorities advised drivers to avoid the road and use alternate routes, though no details about the nature of the police activity were immediately released.

Antioch, a simulation startup, secured an $8.5 million seed round to develop tools for robot builders in the physical AI space. The funding aims to support the creation of simulation technologies for a new generation of robotics development.

Ten current and former officers and employees from the Antioch and Pittsburg police departments in California have been charged with multiple public corruption crimes. The charges represent a significant law enforcement integrity scandal involving both agencies.