Antioch Police Department

Great work by a member of our Antioch community, Chris Arias! We are proud of you and thankful you were there to help.

Congratulations to Officer Pedreira on completing his Field Training! He’s now the newest patrol officer for the Antioch Police Department, so if you see him make sure you say hi!

*Double-Shooting Press Release* On 3/9/2021, at approximately 11:14 AM, Antioch police officers were called to the 2100 block of Aspen Way on the report of a subject that was shot in the street. Numerous officers responded to the scene and located a sedan stopped in the street with several bullet holes in it. The vehicle was unoccupied. Officers quickly learned that the vehicle was occupied by two male victims who were wounded and fled to a nearby residence. The suspect(s) ...responsible for the shooting fled the scene in a vehicle and were not located. The victims, 21 and 22 years-old, were found to have both been shot. Officers immediately began providing first-aid and called for emergency paramedics. Ultimately, both victims were transported to local area hospitals. One was transported by ambulance, and the other was transported by helicopter. The victims in this case appear to have been targeted by the suspect(s). Currently, the 21 year-old victim is listed in critical but stable condition, and the 22 year-old victim is listed in critical condition. Antioch Police Department’s Crime Scene Investigators and Detectives with the Violent Crimes and Special Operations Units responded to the scene and took over the investigation. Currently, detectives are working to identify any suspects or persons-of-interest. The investigation is still active, and evidence is being collected and evaluated. Anyone with information is asked to call the Antioch Police Department non-emergency line at (925)778-2441. You may also send an anonymous text tip to 274637 (CRIMES) using the keyword ANTIOCH.

Missing 12 year old The Antioch Police Department is looking for a missing 12 year old named Danayah Strane. She is described as an African-American female juvenile, 5’02, 110lbs, black hair, and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a light colored hoody and cream colored shorts. ... Danayah may be driving a green 2003 Honda Pilot (CA # 8CHL044). If anyone knows of her whereabouts or locates her, please contact the Antioch Police Department (925-778-2441 or 911 for emergency) or your local law enforcement agency.

We love receiving messages like this: Hi, APD. I have 3 kids. 2 of them decided to participate in your Pen Pal Program. Ian is 7 (and now missing his 2 front teeth as of today ... the tooth fairy is coming tonight). Ian's Pen Pal is Officer Whitaker. Ian was thrilled to receive an old patch from his old actual uniform AND a handmade card from his daughter. She even made his badge. Officer Whitaker has turned the Pen Pal program into a family affair for his family (and ...ours as well). One of our sons had a letter drop off by one of the officers on patrol in his SUV. It was a BIG deal for our son. He was so excited. Corporal Colley went above and beyond to make sure our 10 yr old son, Mason, felt special. Thank you for being a part of our Pen Pal Program! Our officers are waiting so send your letter today: 300 L Street, Antioch, Ca 94509 Attn: Pen Pal Program

ATTENTION Citizens of Antioch The Antioch Police Department is participating in a Local Roadway Safety Plan that the City of Antioch has commissioned. The consultant running the project created a website that provides an overview of the project including updates as the project moves forward. As part of that process, we are asking YOU to visit the project’s website and submit any suggestions you have regarding problem locations. The consultant is seeking AN...Y and ALL ideas as they relate to: Roadway design Engineering Lighting and signage issues Observed traffic violations Suggestions for enforcement efforts Drumroll please.... The project website link is: www.antiochsafestreets.com. From here, continue to the link titled Report Concern. We at the Antioch Police Department are hoping to solicit a LARGE amount of participation from our community in this reporting effort, so the consultant will have a significant amount of information to work from in drafting a comprehensive roadway safety plan. Thank you in advance to our citizens...we hear you!!

Just what we needed on this cold, rainy morning . Thank you, Angelo! Your Pen Pal is on it .

We had some fun at K9 training today and thought we’d share a little of it with you! This is K9 Tzak in the clip, and he’s one of the members of the K-9 unit that are helping to keep the community safe every day!

The Antioch Police Department is following up on reports of a suspicious circumstance that took place on 1/4/2021 shortly after 4:00 pm. Residents in the area of Willow Avenue in Antioch called 9-1-1 to report a possible fight that resulted in a subject being forced into a car. Through further investigation, officers obtained surveillance footage that depicted what looks more like a family dispute involving a defiant male juvenile. An extensive search for the involved parties was conducted which met with negative results. Based on the footage, the involved vehicles appear to be a 2019/2020 Toyota Rav4 and a 2019/2020 Chevy Equinox. Anyone with information is asked to contact the APD Investigations Bureau at (925) 779-6884.

Wishing everyone a safe and Happy New Year!

We got mail . We received our first batch of Pen Pal letters . Keep them coming!

UPDATE: Located! Missing adult! The Antioch Police Department is currently looking for a missing, at risk, adult. Donna Pierce is 60 years old, 5’00, 98 pounds with brown hair and eyes. She was last seen in the 500 block of E. ... 18th St. on 12/25/20. She was wearing a black fleece zip up and black pants with white stripes. She suffers from dementia and has no cell phone or vehicle. If you see Donna, please immediately contact the Antioch Police Dept or your local police agency. See more

The Antioch Police Department's Season of Giving kicked off this morning in grand style ! When our Records Bureau heard that Antioch Unified School District's Foster Youth and Homeless Liaison/Student Services Counselor, Mayra, was looking for donations for students who have been affected deeply by the current conditions, they jumped in with both feet! Along with school supplies collected at our #givingtuesday event, they collected sweatshirts, jackets, hats, socks and gloves to be given to these kids so they can start the New Year off right. A big thank you to Mayra for what she is doing for the kids in our community as well as to all those who contributed! #seasonofgiving #Antiochstrong #strongertogether

***UPDATE: Thank you for all the shares! Linda has been located and is safe *** ****MISSING PERSON**** The Antioch Police Department is asking for your help in locating 68-year-old Linda Phelps. Linda is approximately 5'5 tall and 230 lbs. She was last seen wearing a red or pink shirt, blue jeans and blue Croc style shoes. She was last seen at 8 pm on 12/25/20, in the area of E. 18th Street and Olive Lane. Linda is developmentally delayed and familiar with public transportation. If you see Linda, please call our dispatch center at (925) 778-2441. Thank you in advance, as always, for your help!

"In celebrating the birthday of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., we honor an American who recognized the great injustice of segregation and discrimination, and made it his life's purpose and toil to right those wrongs in favor of justice, freedom, equality, fairness, and reconciliation." -Ronald Reagan's Proclamation Establishing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day We are proud to celebrate Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Several motor officers from East County agencies collaborated on Wednesday to provide extra traffic enforcement in Antioch and Oakley. Together with Pittsburg PD, Oakley PD, Brentwood PD and CHP, we issued: 71 citations in Antioch 50 citations in Oakley... Look for our next collab in the future and stay safe out there! #collab #apdmotorofficers #trafficenforcement #PittsburgPD #OakleyPD #BrentwoodPD #CHP

Merry Christmas to our community and beyond

Imagine a holiday season filled with sober drivers. Now, do your part to make it happen. And remember #DUIDoesntJustMeanBooze

We are floored! The truck club Trokiando in the Bay heard about our upcoming drive-through Holiday Giveaway Event. This morning, they held a massive toy drive with 30 truck clubs from the Bay Area and they donated ALL. Of. The. Toys. to our event! We cannot believe the amazing generosity of this club and everyone who donated to their toy drive. This, along with the donations on #givingtuesday, monetary donations and gifts dropped off to our Police Department, will make the holidays brighter for a lot of kids in our community! @Trokiandointhebay @Lalupita454ss

Yesterday, Officer Chavez became the latest to complete his field training program and become the newest patrol officer for the City of Antioch! Congratulations and we wish you the best!

Yesterday, we said farewell to two Police Cadets! Cadet Lieutenant Jahlaya Tidwell served as a Cadet for five years. She quickly rose through the ranks as she demonstrated her leadership and dedication to the program. She plans on becoming a Police Officer once she completes her Bachelor’s degree. Cadet Sergeant Bryan King served as a Cadet for two years and dedicated 500+ volunteer hours in 2020! Bryan demonstrated unmatched work ethic and drive with his desire to ser...ve the citizens of Antioch. Bryan plans to become a Police Officer when he becomes of age. We wish Jahlaya and Bryan the best of luck in everything they do and thank them for their years of service! Many members of our Police Department began their law enforcement careers as police cadets. They continued on and are now Antioch Police Officers and Supervisors! If you are age 14-20, and interested in our Cadet program, please visit our website for more information: www.antiochca.gov/police/cadet-program/

Officers Mayer, Blumberg, and Corporal Vanderpool stopped by to wish a FANTASTIC FOUR birthday to our newest junior officer Bryce. We are told he also requested firefighters from the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District attend his celebration, but we couldn’t hold that against him #antiochpdca

Please join us in recognizing Officer Eric Johnsen’s dedication and service to the Antioch Police Department Traffic Unit! Eric has been a Police Officer for 21 years. He worked for the Oakland Police Department for seven years before transferring to the Antioch Police Department in 2006. Eric served in the Traffic Unit from 2008-2009, when, due to staffing issues, he went back to Patrol. In 2016, as staffing improved, he returned to the Unit. Eric is also a Driving, Radar ...and Lidar Instructor and an active member of our Recruiting Team. In his free time, Eric enjoys spending time with his family and riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle. Fun fact: Eric is a die hard 49er fan and his favorite player of all time is Steve Young. Eric met his idol and had his jersey signed after his wife, Sonia, told the iconic football player that it was their anniversary. Next month Officer Johnsen rotates back to patrol after 5 years of service as a APD Motor Officer. When asked what he will miss most about being a Motor Officer, Eric responded he will miss doing a job he loves while getting to ride a motorcycle. Thank you Officer Johnsen for your dedication and service to the Antioch Police Department Traffic Unit!

Here’s a flashback Friday post for the ages! Back in 1995, Chief Tammany Brooks and Corporal Steve McElroy were classmates in the 128th Police Academy at Los Medanos College . In the top photo, a memory of 25 years ago as they were both sworn in as Antioch Police officers. In the bottom photo, 25 years later.........and maybe a little bit grayer, a re-enactment of that very moment in the same room! Both couldn’t be prouder to have spent their entire careers with the Antioch Police Department and both are prepared for the old jokes!

Yesterday morning, our APD Traffic Unit joined officers from the California Highway Patrol, along with the Brentwood, Oakley and Pittsburg Police Departments to conduct a joint traffic enforcement campaign in East County. Officers conducted enforcement at various locations in Pittsburg and Brentwood, including on Highway 4 (between Sand Creek and Camino Diablo), and the Marsh Creek/Vasco Road areas. In total, 135 citations were issued by the participating agencies. The goal ...of these operations is to slow speeds and address aggressive driving behaviors to prevent collisions. In 2017, there were 277,160 people injured and 3,904 fatalities on California roadways. High visibility enforcement is a major deterrent to the driving behaviors that lead to these tragedies. Look for more operations in the coming weeks to include roadways in our city. #antiochpdca #apdtrafficunit CHP Contra Costa City of Brentwood - Police Department Pittsburg Police Department, Pittsburg, CA

On Saturday, October 17, 2020, at about 1:00 am, Antioch Police patrol officers were notified of a brutal sexual assault that occurred in the Palms Parking Lot (near the Foot of G Street). Officers learned two victims were fishing at the San Joaquin River and returned to their vehicle at about 11:50 pm the previous evening. They were approached by two male suspects who were armed with handguns. The suspects robbed and pistol whipped both victims. After doing so, both suspects... forced the female victim to perform sexual acts on them. The suspects left the scene in a vehicle and minutes later attempted to use a credit card stolen in the incident at an ATM. Members of the Antioch Police Investigations Bureau took over the investigation and performed an extensive collection of video evidence. This included areas near the scene of the crime and the ATM that was used. From this video collection, investigators developed a suspect, 31-year-old KENRY LEE YOUNG of Antioch. A reference sample of his DNA was compared to forensic evidence from the scene of the crime, resulting in a positive match. On October 22, 2020, members of the Antioch Police Special Operations and Problem Oriented Policing Units arrested Kenry Lee Young at his residence, which was only a few blocks from the crime scene. Detectives conducted additional investigation and learned the second suspect was Kenry Young’s brother, 33-year-old LAMAR YOUNG of Stockton. On October 29, 2020, members of the Special Operations and Problem Oriented Policing Units placed Lamar Young under arrest in Stockton. On Monday, November 2, 2020, the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office charged both Kenry and Lamar Young with multiple felonies, including oral copulation by force, sodomy by force, sexual penetration by force, aggravated assault with a firearm, and two counts of robbery. Both remain in-custody at the Martinez Detention Facility awaiting trial and their bail was set at $3,450,000. The Antioch Police Department would like to thank the members of the community who assisted us with this investigation, in addition to the Contra Costa Sheriff’s Office Crime Lab, Serological Research Institute, FBI Federal Bureau of Investigation, and Stockton Police Department. Additional inquiries or information can be directed to Antioch Police Detective Inabnett at (925) 779-6932 or by emailing [email protected]. Anonymous tips or information about this or any other incident can be sent via text to 274637 (CRIMES) with the keyword ANTIOCH. #antiochpdca

Meet your Beat! Officer Ashley Crandell has been with APD since April of 2019. She started out with the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office where she was a Deputy Sheriff at Santa Rita Jail for two years. Ashley is from Roseville and moved to the Bay Area after high school. She earned her Associates Degree in Administration of Justice from Contra Costa Community College where she also worked as a Police Aide. Ashley is currently pursuing her bachelor’s degree in Psychology. A...shley works street patrol, so wave if you see her driving around! Also, she enjoys petting any and every dog she meets, and carries tennis balls in her patrol car to give them! When not at work, Ashley loves being outdoors, and lists hiking as her favorite activity. She also enjoys spending time with her family, along with seeking out different coffee shops and foods to try. A fun fact about Ashley is that she collects Yeti and Hydro flask water bottles and mugs.

What an absolutely amazing day! Thank you to everyone that was able to come out to see us at our Drive-Thru Trick or Treat Events . We loved seeing all of the ghosts, goblins, prince, princesses, characters and super hero’s... you get the point!!! We are sorry if missed you (next year!). We are busy cleaning up but wanted to give everyone a taste of our day. We will have more to come (can you say aerial footage ) as well as a shout out to some of our major sponsors .

Antioch's "Over The Top" Holiday Spirit is a MUST SEE! Many Antioch homeowners have put in countless hours of planning and designing in hopes of spreading holiday cheer. These homeowners welcome everyone to come by and view their home in exchange for happy SMILES. We encourage you to stop by these homes and enjoy their Over the Top holiday display! For information on where these homes are located, follow the link below. Don't forget to come visit the "Disney House" at 3732 Colonial Court, this Saturday, December 12th from 6 pm- 9:30 pm. #antiochca #holidaycheer https://antiochonthemove.com/overthetop_holiday_spirit

Looking for a safe and fun way to get into the Christmas spirit and support our community ? Do we have a plan for you ! This Saturday night (12/12) from 6 pm - 9:30 pm, take a drive-by the Disney House at 3732 Colonial Court in Antioch. This spectacular house has over 35,000 lights and will be all lit up for your oh’s and ah’s. The Vistalli Family and friends will be on-hand (all masked up , of course) collecting new unwrapped toys as well as new blankets, gloves , hats and scarves that will be donated to the Antioch Police Department’s Giveaway Event aimed at providing extra help for those struggling this holiday season.

Bay Area Health Officers Move to Implement the State’s New Regional Stay Home Order along with changes to what is open and closed in our county, effective 12/6 at 10 p.m. https://antiochonthemove.com/contra-costa-county-move-to-i/

***Due to an amazing turnout, we are coming to the end of our event. Thank you to those who came to see us. For those we missed, we are sorry! We will see you next year!*** Happy Halloween . Don’t forget to come join us today

Great info from our Rec Dept! Share with the seniors in your life who may need this service

Folks, can you help us spread the word that APD doesn’t play? Today, at around 12:55 pm, an officer on patrol in the area of East 13th Street and August spotted a Honda taken in an armed carjacking from Oakland. A stop was attempted, but the driver led us on a pursuit which entered the freeway and exited at Hillcrest. When the driver tried to make a u-turn at Hillcrest and Wildflower, Officers Erickson, Padilla, Hamilton, and Smith, along with Sgt. Martin, fo...rcibly stopped the vehicle and ended the chase. No injuries, minor damage to the Honda, and the 13-year-old driver was turned over to the Oakland Police Department. You saw in our previous post what can happen when someone decides to flee from the law. Officers sometimes use intervention tactics to put a stop to this dangerous behavior and help keep Antioch safe. Can you help us get the word out that Antioch isn’t the place to run from the law? #antiochpdca

Did you know, prior to each shift, our officers take part in a crew briefing ? During these briefings, officers exchange information about recent crime trends and notable events. This helps officers prepare for the shift ahead of them and help keep the community safe .

Stolen Truck Driver Flees to Taco Bell Arrested On 10/17, APD was notified of a stolen pickup truck entering our city that failed to stop for our friends at the Pittsburg Police Department, Pittsburg, CA. Said truck was being followed from the sky by the STARR3 helicopter from the CONTRA COSTA SHERIFF-OFFICIAL PAGE. Instead of engaging in a ground pursuit, we decided to let the helicopter follow the truck in the hopes it would park someplace. Instead of s...topping, the driver continued to drive erratically throughout our city until crashing into a vehicle at Lone Tree and Mokelumne. The driver fled into a shopping center, but thanks to the deputies aboard STARR3, along with Dispatcher Lacy Scott, Officer Dibble was able to find and arrest her before she slipped into a Taco Bell. The victim of the collision suffered minor injuries, but his vehicle was totaled. This case was presented to the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office, who charged the arrestee with multiple felonies, including hit-and-run causing injury, driving a vehicle without the owners consent, possession of a stolen vehicle, and enhancements for prior related convictions. Ironically, she had been released a few months ago on her own recognizance from another Antioch stolen vehicle arrest, which is still pending. Her bail from this latest arrest was set at $225,000 and she remains in-custody awaiting trial. We are grateful for the assistance we receive from the Contra Costa Sheriff’s Office with their Air Support Unit. This is how law enforcement works together to keep Antioch safe! Speaking of keeping things safe, did you know property crime in Antioch is down -32.8% since 2012 and auto theft specifically is down -44.3%. How ‘bout them numbers? #antiochpdca

#GivingTuesday continues at Target in Antioch!!! Can Target beat Walmart? We will be here until 4

DRIVE THRU TRICK-OR-TREAT INFO!!!!!! The Antioch Police Department is busy getting ready for our FREE Drive Thru Trick or Treat event this Saturday from 1 pm to 4 pm. So everyone can have a fun and safe afternoon, we want to get some information out! Don't forget there are two locations this year, the Antioch Police Department on L St and the Community Center on Lone Tree Way. This will hopefully help keep the crowds down!... For the event at the Police Department (300 L St): - L St. between 2nd and 4th St. will be closed to through traffic in both directions during the event. If you are coming downtown for other reasons, please look for the detour signs. - Entrance into the event will ONLY BE from L St! - We WILL NOT be allowing cars to line up for the event prior to 12:45! If you arrive before that you will be asked to keep moving. - Please be patient as you wait to go through. We will do our best to get to everyone as quick as we can. - Our parking lot will be closed for use prior to and during the event. If you need to access our lobby, you can use the access road behind our Police Department to get to the court at the end of 2nd St. From there you can park and call Dispatch at 925-778-2441, and they will direct you from there. For the event at the Community Center (4703 Lone Tree Way): - The Drive Through Event will be on the LEFT Side of the Community Center Parking lot, so please stay to the left as you pull into the lot. You will be directed from there. - Early voting and the Fall-O-Ween event will be on the right side of the parking lot, so please stay to the right as you pull into the lot. - We expect that there may be slow traffic in the area, so please pay attention and keep your speeds down as you travel through the area. - We will not allow cars to line up prior to 12:45, so please plan your trip accordingly! Things to remember: - Please STAY in your car. - Keep your masks on (applies to anyone over 12 years old) - Please be patient and respectful of others. Looking forward to seeing you there! #halloween #trikcortreatwithapd #staysafe

It’s #GivingTuesday Come on out and see us at Walmart in Antioch

Everyone is a Pedestrian: October is National Pedestrian Safety Month October is National Pedestrian Safety Month and the Antioch Police Department encourages the public to remember that everyone is a pedestrian. Whether in a parking lot, crosswalk, or intersection, we are all pedestrians.... Always be aware and look for pedestrians. We want those who are out walking to be safe and feel safe when in our neighborhoods, especially during the holiday season. In an effort to promote a safe walking environment in our community, the Antioch Police Department will focus on locations with a higher number of incidents of vehicle crashes involving pedestrians. Keep your eye out, in the near future Antioch police officers will monitor crosswalks for drivers and pedestrians who fail to yield the right-of-way or other violations that put pedestrians at risk. The number of pedestrians killed has grown by about 50% over the past decade, with 6,283 pedestrians killed in traffic crashes nationwide in 2018, or one traffic-related pedestrian death every 84 minutes. Excess speed, poor lighting, crossing outside crosswalks and impairment are the main factors that lead to a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle. The Antioch Police Department offers the following tips for drivers and pedestrians: Drivers Slow down on busy streets and intersections. Always look for pedestrians in intersections. Stop and allow pedestrians to cross. Pedestrians have the right-of-way at all marked or unmarked crosswalks. Stay off the phone and avoid other distracting behaviors such as eating, grooming, or using in-dash touch screens. Do your best to not block crosswalks making a right-hand turn. Keep headlights on at night and be extra careful when pedestrians are harder to see. Pedestrians Obey signs and signals. Try to cross at marked crosswalks, preferably at stop signs or signals where cars expect to see pedestrians. Make eye contact and nod or wave at drivers. A quick nod or wave is an easy way to let a driver know you see them, and they see you. Get in the habit of walking with a flashlight or wearing a reflective vest at night so it is easier for drivers to spot you. If you need to briefly walk into the street to maintain social distancing on sidewalks, look both ways for passing cars. Funding for this program is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

As the day was coming to a close, those of us who work AT the Police Department heard a huge commotion of honking horns out front. We all ran to the front to see if someone may be in need of our help! Thankfully, we were pleasantly surprised by a group of motorcycles and a van representing the "Riding for Christian Motorcyclists Association," who came by to wish us well on National First Responders Day . Such a fun surprise and luckily, they came just as we were about to have a shift change and were able to bring some officers out to accept their well wishes and take a big picture - masks on, of course .

Meet your Beat! Meet Officer Eric Rombough. He has been with Antioch PD since February of 2017. Before coming to Antioch, he began his career at Alameda County Sheriff’s Office where he worked corrections, gang classification and patrol. Eric played college soccer and also professionally in Bolivia prior to taking over his family’s construction company and did not start his law enforcement later in life at age 32. Officer Rombough is currently assigned to the Problem Or...iented Policing Team (POP Team) as well as the department’s SWAT team and Gang Unit. When not at work, Eric enjoys spending time with his family that includes his four dogs - two Great Danes, a Chiweenie and a Formosan Mountain Dog. He also enjoys wine tasting and cooking using his Traeger smoker. A funny fact about Eric is that our dispatchers tease him and use his mumbling on the radio to test new dispatchers. Now that he is on dayshift and, it is not quite as difficult a test as when he used to work graveyard shifts!

Since October 1st, your APD officers have recovered 33 illegally possessed firearms, the majority of which have been from convicted felons, or individuals already on parole or probation. Most of these seizures have occurred from traffic stops , where an individual in the vehicle was determined to be on parole or probation, or there was some other cause that allowed officers to search the vehicle. The rest of these seizures occurred during search warrant op...erations conducted by our Investigations Bureau, in conjunction with our Special Operations and Problem Oriented Policing (POP) Units. Our violent crime rate for 2020 is trending downward from previous years, -39% since 2012 and -10% since last year. We attribute this in large part to increased staffing (120 strong and growing!) With a bolstered police force, our officers have more time to conduct proactive enforcement contacts and ongoing investigations. Another HUGE factor on our side is the community we serve Antioch STANDS UP in the face of crime, and works with us to keep things safe. There are a number of ways you can help us protect our city: If you see something suspicious, you can call our Dispatch at (925) 778-2441 or 9-1-1 if you think it’s an emergency. You can also text 9-1-1 from a cellphone if you are unable to call. Some things you might be asked about include the location of occurrence, along with descriptions of persons, vehicles, and license plates. If you have a tip regarding drug dealing or an ongoing crime problem, you can contact our POP Team by emailing [email protected]. If you prefer to remain anonymous, you can text a tip to 274637 and include the keyword ANTIOCH in your text. All text tips are encrypted and cannot be traced to the sender, unless you choose to give us your contact information. If you would like to report a traffic problem in your neighborhood (including speeding vehicles, stop sign runners, etc.) click on this link www.antiochca.gov/police/traffic-unit and fill out the requested information. If you would like to report abandoned vehicles on your street, including those with expired registration or illegally parked, you can leave a message on our abandoned autos hotline (925) 779-6981, or send them an email at [email protected]. Working together , we can keep Antioch a safe place to live, work and play! #antiochcapolice #antiochstrong #apdpopteam #apdtrafficunit

Okay everyone, time for me to embarrass myself. Please take the time to watch my first attempt at communicating through video. On a positive note, any future attempts will (hopefully) only get better. And if nothing else, I hope the information is valuable to you. Let me know if you have other topics you’d like me to cover in future videos and I’ll see what I can put together. Remember, I’m a copnot an actor, so go easy on me! Sincerely, Chief T

Meet Your Beat Lieutenant Tarra Mendes Tarra was born and raised in Antioch. She attended Belshaw Elementary, Park Middle School (when it was still Park Junior High), then finally Antioch High School. Tarra came from a baseball-obsessed family and grew up playing baseball and softball (pitcher and 1st base). Her older brother was a baseball catcher and both of her parents coached and even owned an indoor batting cage in Antioch when she was a teen (The Batting Shack). Ta...rra started out her career with the Antioch Police Department in 1993 as a Reserve Police Officer (volunteer). In 1995, she became a Community Services Officer (while still a reserve) and finally, in 1997, she was hired as a full- time officer. Tarra has worked virtually every assignment at the police department, but has prided herself on her work in Training, Backgrounds and Recruiting. This has been a part of her job duties in some way since 2002. Lt. Mendes is currently assigned to Administration as the Administrative Lieutenant and can always be found involved in the Police Department’s Holiday Events (which she truly is passionate about). Tarra is married to a retired police officer and has three kids A daughter, who is a Junior at UC Irvine, her middle son, who is a Freshman at Howard College in Texas, where he is playing baseball, and her youngest son who is a sophomore in High School. All three children have grown up playing softball and baseball, so, just as her parents did, she enjoys traveling around watching them play ball. Fun Fact When Tarra first started playing ball, Antioch did not have softball for girls, so she played baseball in Antioch Little League. She was tall for her age, so the boys on her team always called her The lady at 1st base.