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....
21
Aug
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....
19
Aug
Acting Police Chief Issues Statement Regarding Arrests of Current, Former Antioch Police Officers in FBI Civil Rights Probe
"Any police officer who breaks public trust must be held accountable," said acting Antioch Police Chief Joe Vigil after the arrest of 10 officers....
19
Aug
Ten Antioch and Pittsburg Police Officers Indicted for Civil Rights Violations, Other Charges
The indictments accuse police of falsifying records, wire fraud, civil rights violations, obstruction of justice, improper use of weapons and K9 dogs and more....
17
Aug
FBI Arrests Antioch, Pittsburg Police Officers in Civil Rights Probe
Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe confirmed that multiple officers were arrested by the FBI on Thursday morning in a civil rights probe that started in early 2022....
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....
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....
23
Jul
East County NAACP Praises Retiring Antioch Police Chief Ford, Calls for Community Input in Naming His Successor
NAACP East County chapter President Odessa Lefrancois said Ford facilitated difficult conversations, visiting barber and beauty shops and more....
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....
08
Jun
DA Drops Felony Charges Over Investigators’ Role in Racist Texts
A texting scandal involving the Antioch Police Department has apparently let two felony suspects off the hook this week, at least temporarily....
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....
24
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....
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....
