Antioch Police Department

A 59-year-old Rio Vista woman, Robi Lynn Perley, was found dead in a Contra Costa County jail less than 12 hours after her arrest by the Antioch Police Department on an outstanding warrant. The incident has prompted an investigation by the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office.

Antioch Police Department is investigating the death of a 59-year-old man following an altercation with employees of a vendor stand outside the Contra Costa County Employment and Human Services building. Officers responded on June 9 at 2:38 p.m. to the incident.

Antioch police activity caused a roadway closure on West Ninth Street between L and O streets Monday morning. Authorities advised drivers to avoid the area due to ongoing police work and anticipated delays.

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 police arrested a suspect accused of vandalizing the front windows of Whiskey Tango Foxtrot (WTF) Restaurant by throwing a rock through them last weekend. The police recognized the suspect after seeing the restaurant's social media post and located him on Tuesday. The man was booked into custody.

Antioch police have launched the Blue Envelope Program to assist drivers with autism, providing officers with tools to identify when additional communication support is needed. Chief Geoff Guttschow, whose child is autistic and drives, emphasized the program's role in improving interactions with autistic drivers.

A California police officer was allegedly kidnapped by an armed robbery suspect during a roadside confrontation, leading to the officer shooting the suspect in the leg to prevent fatalities. The incident occurred at a FoodMaxx grocery store in Antioch, where the suspect fled in a stolen Infiniti before crashing into a parked car and being captured.

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.