Antioch Police Department
Coverage of Antioch Police Department in the Nexus archive.
- Antioch shooting injures 18-year-old bystander
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.
- Suspect faces murder charge in June assault of elderly man, say Antioch police
Camari Coleman, 23, faces a murder charge in the June assault of 77-year-old Paul Lawson at an outdoor phone vendor stand. Antioch police arrested Coleman in Brentwood on Tuesday, according to the Antioch Police Department.
- Corvette stolen from Antioch home amid spike in local car thefts
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.
- Rio Vista woman dies in Contra Costa County jail less than 12 hours after arrest
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 PD investigating death following alleged assault
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 shuts down roadway Monday morning
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 leads to road closure
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 arrest suspect who threw rock through WTF Restaurant
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 launch program to support drivers with autism
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.
- Body camera video shows police officer allegedly kidnapped by armed robbery suspect in roadside showdown
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.
- Antioch and Pittsburg Police Officers Charged with Public Corruption Crimes
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.