Richmond Homicide Numbers Continue to Trend Downward
With six murders in the first seven months of this year, the city of Richmond is on track for one of its lowest homicide rates in more than 20 years....
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Aug
10
Aug
Danville Police Warn Parents Not to Overshare in Back-to-School Photos
Parents should keep info such as full names and phone numbers out of social media posts about their children as it can be used by predators and identity thefts....
07
Aug
Civil Rights Attorneys Formally Ask DOJ to Investigate Antioch Police
The attorneys represent 13 plaintiffs so far in two lawsuits against Antioch police, alleging civil rights violations, among other allegations....
02
Aug
U.S. Rep. DeSaulnier Presents Supervisors With Funds for Police Training
The $1.18 million from the federal government is meant to train Contra Costa police on "adolescent development and effective youth interaction."...
23
Jul
Antioch Officers, Chief Don’t Show Up for Hearing on Racial Justice Act
Antioch police officers subpoenaed to testify didn't appear for a hearing over whether they — and other officers — violated California's Racial Justice Act....
20
Jul
Antioch Police Chief Steven Ford Announces Retirement From Embattled Department Wednesday Night
During what's likely the department's most serious crisis in recent history, Antioch Police Chief Steven Ford said Wednesday he's retiring, effective Aug. 11....
10
Jul
Police Release Video of Fatal Shooting at Richmond Home With 53 Firearms, Live Grenade
Richmond police have released video of officers shooting and killing a man in Point Richmond while serving a search warrant last month....
28
Jun
Update: Possible Explosive Device Found at Home Where Police Shot Suspect Wednesday Morning
Authorities briefly evacuated homes Wednesday after a possible explosive device was found at a Point Richmond house where police fatally shot a suspect....
28
Jun
Richmond Police Fatally Shoot Man Who Allegedly Brandished Gun During Warrant Service
Richmond police shot and killed a person who allegedly brandished a firearm while officers were serving an arrest warrant in Point Richmond on Wednesday....
03
Jun
Woman Accuses Antioch Police of Breaking Her Arm After Shoplifting Arrest
A woman is suing Antioch Police for an incident in which she says two officers — one of whom was allegedly part of the texting scandal — broke her arm....
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May
Supervisors Add More Attorneys to Tackle Antioch Police Scandal
The Contra Costa Board of Supervisors approved a new county budget Tuesday that includes money to handle cases related to the Antioch police scandal....
23
May
What’s Changed in Policing in a ‘Post-George Floyd’ America
National consciousness around law enforcement has changed since the murder of George Floyd, leading to new regulations, but police killings have not decreased....
18
May
Angelo Quinto Crisis Team Will Give Others the Chance He Never Got
"A year before Quinto’s death, my family and I were in a similar situation ...
11
May
Antioch’s People of Color Live in Fear of Those Sworn to Protect and Serve
Racism in Antioch’s police department is being exposed and investigated, leaving the community torn, afraid and wondering what they can do....
11
May
Antioch Police to Support AG’s Investigation Into Their Department
Antioch police said they would support the investigation launched Wednesday by California Attorney General Rob Bonta following allegations of misconduct....
