State AG’s Office Launches Investigation Into Antioch Police
Allegations of bigoted text messages and other misconduct, including misuse of force, prompted the investigation into Antioch Police announced Wednesday....
10
May
10
May
DA Finds Richmond Police Not Responsible for 2021 In-Custody Death
The amount of force Richmond police used against a man who died after being arrested in 2021 was "reasonable given the circumstances," according to a report. ...
02
May
‘Fire Everyone Who Is Racist’: Black Antioch Residents, Mayor React to Police Texting Scandal
Five Black residents of Antioch, including Mayor Lamar Thorpe, discussed the ongoing Antioch Police texting scandal and their encounters with Antioch PD....
28
Apr
Antioch City and Police Officers Sued by Activist Over Alleged Excessive Force
A local activist and radio reporter has sued the Antioch Police Department for allegedly using excessive force against him during a 2021 protest....
27
Apr
Latinx Couple Sues Antioch Police Over Alleged Beating, Civil Rights Violation
A Latinx couple is suing Antioch police, saying officers used excessive force and violated their civil rights while arresting them in 2022....
25
Apr
Sheriff Addresses Mental Health Crisis Response
Contra Costa County Sheriff Livingston gave a report on mental health crisis response to the Board of Supervisors on Monday....
21
Apr
U.S. Representatives DeSaulnier, Garamendi Want Federal Government to Investigate Antioch Police
Reps. Mark DeSaulnier and John Garamendi have asked Attorney General Merrick Garland to have the Department of Justice investigate Antioch Police Department....
20
Apr
Civil Rights Attorney Burris to File Federal Lawsuit Against City of Antioch
Civil rights attorney John Burris said Wednesday he plans to file a federal lawsuit against the city of Antioch concerning the police texting scandal....
19
Apr
Contra Costa Official Says 45 Police Officers Involved in Racist Text Scandal
A Contra Costa County public defender told the Antioch City Council on Tuesday that 16 of the officers exchanging prejudiced messages are in leadership roles....
19
Apr
Rev. Al Sharpton Offers Support for Mayor Thorpe in Police Scandal
Al Sharpton asked the Department of Justice to protect Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe after the reveal of racist text messages allegedly exchanged by officers....
18
Apr
District Attorney Releases Text Messages Related to Ongoing Antioch Police Scandal
The Contra Costa County District Attorney released a report detailing a series of racist text messages allegedly exchanged among Antioch police officers....
16
Apr
Questions Remain After Richmond Officers Cleared in 2020 In-Custody Death
Though officers have been officially cleared, controversy still surrounds the 2020 death of Jose Luis Lopez-Rodriguez while in Richmond Police custody....
14
Apr
Antioch Police Chief Addresses Racism Allegations Within Police Department
Antioch Police Chief Steven Ford on Thursday condemned racist and homophobic texts circulated among reportedly dozens of Antioch police officers....
12
Apr
Antioch Police Scandal Debate Gets Confrontational at City Council Meeting
A controversy over racist and homophobic text messages circulated among Antioch police officers spilled over into Tuesday night's Antioch City Council meeting....
11
Apr
Antioch Police Sign 30×30 Pledge to Increase Female Representation in Law Enforcement
The Antioch Police Department has signed the "30x30 Pledge," a focused effort to increase the representation and experiences of women in law enforcement....
