Vigil held in honor of Antioch crash victims
It was an emotional goodbye to three people who were killed in a car crash in Antioch. Family members have identified them as 45-year-old Ramell Jenkins, his wife Misty Green, and 25-year-old Brandon Compton.
'I was helpless:' 3 die in Antioch high-speed crash
Two men and one woman died in Antioch when their speeding car crashed into another car and then a tree, police said.
Cars catch fire in Antioch BART parking lot due to alleged gas thief
A person allegedly stealing gasoline at a BART parking lot in Antioch started a fire that burned six cars according to fire officials.
'We're moving in:' State AG Rob Bonta launches civil rights investigation in Antioch Police Department
California Attorney General Rob Bonta on Wednesday announced the launch of a civil rights investigation into the scandal-scarred Antioch Police Department.
Widow of slain Antioch man speaks out
An Antioch family demands answers after a 31-year-old married father of two was fatally shot while buying pizza for his family.
Antioch names new crisis response team for Angelo Quinto
The city of Antioch on Monday launched a new non-police crisis response team named after Angelo Quinto, a resident who died in police custody during a mental health crisis.
'It’s a disturbing situation.' Antioch police chief responds to racist texting scandal, officer shortage
Antioch Police Chief Steven Ford faces an uphill battle with a few dozen officers on leave amid a racist text messaging scandal and far fewer officers on patrol. Currently, 38 officers are on administrative leave and just 34 are actively patrolling the streets, Ford said.
'It’s a disturbing situation.' Antioch police chief responds to racist texting scandal, officer shortage
Antioch Police Chief Steven Ford faces an uphill battle with over three dozen officers on leave due to various scandals and a community up in arms over the department's disturbing problems.
31-year-old man shot and killed in Antioch, police say
A 31-year-old man died after being shot while driving in Antioch Monday night. The victim crashed at a convenience store parking lot, officials said.
Antioch native Isaiah Foskey drafted by the New Orleans Saints
Antioch native and former Notre Dame Fighting Irish's defensive end Isaiah Foskey was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the second round of the NFL draft Friday.
City of Antioch and police department sued over alleged excessive force by activist
A local activist and radio reporter has sued the Antioch Police Department for allegedly using excessive force against him while he tried stopping officers for doing the same to someone else during a 2021 protest.
Man whose case was dismissed after he spent 15 months in jail joining lawsuit against Antioch police
Dreshawn Jackson says an Antioch officer named in the police racist texting scandal arrested him in 2018 and lied about him having a gun in his possession. He spent 15-months in jail before his case was dismissed. Now he's joining a civil lawsuit against the department.
Couple suing beleaguered Antioch PD after violent arrest
A young couple is suing the Antioch PD, claiming they were victims of excessive force and racial profiling during a violent arrest last year. The lawsuit comes as the department is caught up in a racist texting scandal along with a widening probe by the FBI around possible civil rights abuses and other crimes.
Congressmen want US Attorney General to investigate Antioch police
U.S. Representatives Mark DeSaulnier (D-Walnut Creek) and John Garamendi (D-Fairfield) have asked U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland to direct the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate the Antioch Police Department.
Lawsuit seeks federal oversight of Antioch police alleging racism and bigotry
In a federal lawsuit eerily similar to one filed 20 years ago in Oakland, civil rights attorney John Burris says the police department in Antioch – 35 miles away – is rife with bigotry, racism, lies and unconstitutional force.
Antioch police racist texting scandal: Civil rights attorney John Burris preparing federal lawsuit
Victims of the Antioch Police Department racist texting scandal are taking action in the form of a federal lawsuit. Last week, a report by the FBI and the Contra Costa County D.A. revealed a pattern of racist and abusive messages.
Magnitude 3.8 earthquake felt near Antioch
The U.S. Geological Survey recorded a magnitude 3.8 earthquake near Antioch Wednesday evening.
Ongoing threats against Antioch city officials amid police department scandal
Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe said death threats and racist remarks against him and other Black city leaders have escalated following the Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office release of two bombshell reports that show rampant racist, sexist and other derogatory comments sent by Antioch police officers.
Antioch Police Department’s text message scandal: here's what to know
This is what we know so far about the Antioch Police Department racist text messaging scandal.
Rev. Al Sharpton calls on US Attorney General to keep Antioch mayor safe
The Rev. Al Sharpton is calling on the U.S. Attorney General to provide protection for the mayor of Antioch.