Antioch
CRIME & SAFETY
Person Found Hanging From Tree in Antioch Park
On Monday, the Antioch Police Department responded to a report of a person who was found hanging from a tree in a local park. The person was discovered just before 9:00 am at Yellowstone and Calaveras Cir in the City of Antioch. Police have since cautioned off the area and aware awaiting for the county coroner to arrive on scene. A chair was tipped over next to the person.
Brentwood Teen, 6 Others Arrested in San Jose Sideshow Activity
The San Jose Police Department announced the arrest of 7 individuals who were involved in illegal sideshow activity, including a Brentwood teen. On June 15, 2024, at approximately 6:58 PM, the San José Police Department received multiple reports of an illegal sideshow occurring in the area of South Winchester Boulevard and Olin Avenue.
June 16-22: Pittsburg Police Calls
The following is a sampling of the Pittsburg Police Calls reported between June 16-22 which focuses on the higher priority call responses in the City of Pittsburg. 6/19 – 2200 block Loveridge Rd. 6/22 – 100 block Klamath. Battery. 6/16 – 2200 block Jaqueline Dr. 6/22 –...
June 1-22: Martinez Police Calls
The following is a sampling of the Martinez Police Calls reported between June 1-22 which focuses on the higher priority call responses in the City of Martinez. 6/12 – Escobar (Marina Market): . RP STATES HE WAS PUNCHED IN THE FACE AND SPIT ON DECLINING MEDICAL. SUSP HMA, 50S, WHI BEARD, 5’6″, BLU HAT AND BLK JACKET/PEACOAT, TRANSIENT. APPEARED TO BE ON DRUGS. HAD A BACKPACK ON.
Boba tea shop grand opening draws scrutiny by Concord police
CONCORD -- On Sunday, the opening of a new boba tea shop in Concord, advertised on social media, raised fears about the size of the expected crowd. So, instead of the city being happy about the opening of a new small business, the store's owner said he was threatened by police for inviting car enthusiasts to join the festivities.It was opening day for the Milk Tea Lab on Clayton Road in Concord and, as a first-time business owner, Iyanni Muniz knew he had to do something to get the word out."We're not a huge corporation so, in order for us...
Express: Local teens shot in Hayward | Bay Area braces for blistering temps | San Ramon eyes 1% sales tax measure
Two teenagers from Pleasanton were shot in Hayward on Thursday night, leaving one fighting for his life in the hospital, police said on Saturday. With temperatures soaring in the Bay Area, residents should limit outdoor activities during the afternoon and evening, drink lots of water and take cooling breaks Tuesday through Friday, the National Weather Service said.
June 18-27: Brentwood Police Calls
The following is a sampling of the Brentwood Police Calls reported between June 18-27 which focuses on the higher priority call responses in the City of Brentwood. 6/25 – Brentwood Blvd: MALE IS BLEEDING FROM HIS LEG – IS AWAKE AND BREATHING. Auto Burglary. 6/18 – Almanor St:...
June 19 – 27: Pleasant Hill Police Calls
The following is a sampling of the Pleasant Hill Police Calls reported between June 19-27 which focuses on the higher priority call responses in the City of Pleasant Hill. 6/21 – Stubbs Rd: RP ADVING HER MOTHER, PUT “HANDS” ON HER, NEG INJ’S, WILL WAIT IFO FOR PD.
Los Altos Police Nab Suspect in $400K Fraud and Identity Theft Case, San Ramon Man Charged
Following a nearly year-long investigation, the Los Altos Police Department has made headway into a significant fraud and identity theft case, leading to an arrest in San Ramon. The intricate investigation identified 38 victims and accounted for losses exceeding $400,000, as reported by the police department on their Facebook page.
Illegal fireworks possibly involved in two East Bay brush fires
A brush fire sparked in Concord early Tuesday morning and came very close to homes before crews contained it. It was the second fire in a span of about 6 hours in the East Bay that may have involved illegal fireworks, fire officials believe. A brush fire in the hills...
So This Happened…Week of June 24 through June 30, 2024
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA (June 30, 2024) — Clayton deli owner John Canesa was recovering over the weekend after a June 25 altercation with a customer left him with six stab wounds. Officers arrested 45-year-old Peter Kerns of Concord in front of Canesa’s Brooklyn Heros in the Town Center....
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