Antioch Names New Interim Police Chief
Brian Addington will begin as acting chief of Antioch Police on Monday, replacing former acting chief Joe Vigil, who replaced Steven Ford, after his retirement....
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Feb
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Feb
Meet the Members of New Antioch Police Oversight Commission
The members of the first Antioch Police Citizens Oversight Commission were officially sworn in Wednesday after being appointed the night before....
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Feb
‘We’re Not Going Back’: Antioch Appoints New Police Oversight Commission
The city of Antioch appointed the first members of its police oversight commission Tuesday as it awaits the outcome of the racist police texting scandal....
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Jan
Antioch Settles Reporter’s Civil Rights Lawsuit for $150,000
The city of Antioch will pay $150,000 to settle a lawsuit by a KPFA reporter who alleged that Antioch police unlawfully arrested him and used excessive force....
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Dec
Antioch Hit With Third Civil Rights Lawsuit; Attorneys Say Goal Is Police Department Reform
Antioch is facing its third civil rights lawsuit following an investigation of its Police Department as attorneys build a case aimed at reform and oversight....
30
Nov
Mayor Thorpe to Host Healing Vigil Over Antioch Police Scandal
Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe is hosting an inter-religious unity and healing vigil Thursday evening regarding the ongoing Antioch police scandal....
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Nov
Community Members Call for Police Oversight Committee at Antioch Council Meeting
Advocacy group Reimagine Antioch at the City Council meeting this week called for transparency and community oversight regarding the city's Police Department....
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Oct
State Senator Seeks Newsom’s Help for Antioch Police
Antioch's police force is struggling to maintain public safety due to its low number of officers with the department under investigation and many on leave....
02
Oct
‘It’s Ridiculous’: Antioch Struggles With Low Police Staffing
A presentation on police staffing levels at the Sept. 26 Antioch City Council meeting showed the department struggles to keep up with workloads....
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Sep
Antioch Council Reverses Decision, Won’t Control Hiring, Firing Police Chiefs
After voting at its last meeting to take control of the hiring and firing of the police chief, the Antioch City Council decided against this transfer of power....
09
Sep
Expert Testifies in Murder Challenge Antioch Police Racism Deeply Entrenched
An expert called by defense attorneys challenging the arrests of four murder suspects said Antioch police racism may have affected the investigation....
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Aug
DA Concedes Antioch Officers’ Racial Bias in Arrests of Murder Suspects
The Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office filed a motion conceding that racial bias was involved when Antioch police arrested four Black men in 2021...
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Aug
Antioch City Council Will Control Hiring, Firing of Police Chiefs
Amid federal indictments of Antioch officers and requests for federal oversight, the City Council is taking control of the city’s police chief position....
21
Aug
Prosecutor Brings Ticket-Fixing Charges Against Antioch, Pittsburg Police
Five Antioch and Pittsburg police officers have been charged with obstruction of justice and bribery for fixing traffic tickets for friends....
20
Aug
Indicted Antioch, Pittsburg Police Officers Identified
The U.S. Department of Justice has released the names of Antioch and Pittsburg police officers indicted for various civil rights violations....
