5 Tips for Online Dating Safety
Dating online is now one of the most popular ways to meet someone. But while swiping makes it easy to set up dates, it can also come with risks....
15
Oct
08
Oct
Q&A: Antioch Police Addresses Rise in Rapes Linked to Dating Apps and Drugging
Antioch has seen an increase this year in reported rapes in which the victim was drugged or met their attacker on a dating app, according to police....
18
Sep
Former Antioch Officer Convicted of Civil Rights Abuses as Department Tries to Clean Up Its Culture
Former Antioch Police officer Devon Wegener was convicted of conspiracy against rights a week after the first report from a consultant hired to oversee APD....
17
Sep
Crime Overall Is Down in Antioch; Rapes and Arrests Are Up
Crime is largely down in Antioch, but aggravated assault and rapes in which the victim was drugged or found on a dating site are up....
11
Sep
Consultant Says Antioch Is Holding Up Its End of DOJ Agreement; One Council Member Isn’t Convinced
Antioch is meeting the requirements in its agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice and a culture change to the city’s police department could be coming....
08
Aug
Antioch Police Oversight Commission Considers Removing Member Over Frequent Absences
The Antioch Police Oversight Commission has plans to consider ousting one of its own for what some members call “persistent” and “habitual” absences....
31
Jul
‘Nobody Calls Because It’s Their Best Day Ever’: My Summer With the Antioch Police Department
If society wants officers, judges and lawmakers to be accountable, the public needs to understand what they actually do, writes a student who interned at APD....
12
Jul
Antioch Police Commission Addresses Proposed Changes, Hate Crimes
The proposed changes to the Antioch Police Oversight Commission include allowing current officers from outside agencies to become members....
11
Jul
Antioch Police Release Body-Cam Footage, Audio of Officer-Involved Shooting
Newly released body cam and audio footage reveals the moments leading up to the fatal shooting of David Bahrami by Antioch Police on June 30....
27
Jun
Antioch Approves Budget, Reduces Crisis Response Services
Antioch on Tuesday approves what it says is a balanced budget. Among the moves to get there is a reduction in service of the Angelo Quinto Crisis Response Team....
25
Jun
Former Antioch Officer Gets 7 Years in Federal Prison for Abuse of Power, Lying, Fraud
Morteza Amiri was sentenced to prison for violating civil rights through excessive force, falsifying records, and taking part in a scheme to get pay raises....
16
Jun
Antioch Mayor Says City Has ‘Made a Lot of Progress’ on Budget
In a series of special meetings ending June 9, Antioch City Council devised a number of cuts but says it has more work to reach a balanced budget....
11
Jun
Antioch Lets Police Stick With PR Firm Said to Help ‘Bury Bad News’
Antioch Police will continue to work with a public relations firm that has faced criticism for allegedly helping agencies avoid accountability and transparency. ...
15
May
Antioch Appoints Police Commissioner Accused of Problematic Views That He Denies
Joe Mitchell, who denied allegations of racist, homophobic and anti-vaccination views, was unanimously appointed to the Antioch Police Oversight Commission....
01
May
Former Antioch Police Officer Convicted of Selling Steroids, Obstruction of Justice
A former APD officer was convicted of conspiracy to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute anabolic steroids and obstruction of justice....
