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Police in Antioch are searching for a driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run incident on Wilbur Avenue.

Antioch Police are investigating social media threats calling for historical hangings amid rising racial tensions.

A man was arrested for the double murder of his mother and half-brother in Antioch, discovered during a welfare check.

Authorities found no criminal elements in a social media post calling for violence; council members highlighted ongoing racial tensions in Antioch.

A 23-year-old man was shot and killed in Antioch, with details about the incident and suspects currently unknown.

Elijah Scales, 20, died from injuries sustained in a shooting, prompting a homicide investigation in Antioch, now at 11 for the year.

Police oversight commissioner Leslie May resigned following backlash over alleged racist remarks during a council meeting.

Antioch plans to explore a police substation at Sycamore Square to enhance security and foster community engagement.

The Antioch police oversight commission's meetings are postponed until new members are appointed to meet compliance with DOJ agreement.

Antioch allocates $500,000 for gun violence reduction, hiring outside law enforcement, while avoiding disclosing agency details until agreements are finalized.

Antioch City Attorney Thomas Lloyd Smith resigned after a special meeting, to be succeeded by Derek Cole on an interim basis.

Kathryn Wade received a $349,000 settlement due to alleged police misconduct leading to trauma stemming from her son Malad Baldwin's treatment.

Antioch is seeking a new police chief for the first time since 2001, emphasizing the need for community engagement and accountability.

Antioch has partnered with the DOJ to enhance police oversight due to scandals involving corruption and misconduct within its police department.

Eric Rombough pleaded guilty to conspiracy and deprivation of rights, admitting to involvement in a police corruption scandal.

Outgoing Mayor Lamar Hernandez-Thorpe recognized community leaders' contributions amidst challenges, including an FBI investigation and reflected on his life journey during his final address.

Antioch appoints Capt. Joe Vigil as interim police chief while seeking permanent leadership to enhance oversight and address community relations.

Two men fatally shot each other in a dispute outside the Delta Bowl in Antioch, with police still investigating the motive.

Two suspects shot a victim during a robbery in Antioch, leaving them critically injured and fleeing the scene.

Two men charged with murder of a 47-year-old in Antioch after a shooting incident.

A 26-year-old man was shot and killed in Antioch; the police are investigating the incident.

A fire in Antioch injured one person and displaced five, causing significant damage to two houses.

A gas station fire in Antioch was controlled quickly by firefighters with no reported injuries.

A person was hospitalized following a fire at a duplex in Antioch, while the cause remains under investigation.

Serico Justice received a 21-year sentence for killing her neighbor in a love triangle incident.

A 61-year-old man in Antioch was arrested after an eight-hour standoff involving threats with a knife during a domestic incident.

Two men died in a suspected shootout at Delta Bowl, marking the 15th and 16th homicides in Antioch this year.

Two men were killed in a gun battle outside a bowling alley, marking a record number of homicides in Antioch for 2023.

A gunfight in Antioch resulting from an attempted robbery led to the deaths of both the suspect and the victim.

Antioch is experiencing a disturbing rise in gun violence, with police investigating multiple shootings over recent days.

The homicide of Willie Richardson IV marks a significant event in the context of the city's ongoing struggles against gun violence.

Police found a man dead in his vehicle with a gunshot wound in Antioch.

Authorities are investigating the death as a homicide, the fourth in 2024.

One man killed and another critically injured in a traffic collision in Antioch.

A 20-year-old man on a dirt bike crashed into a white van after running a stop sign at a high speed.

A man suffered serious injuries in a go-kart accident after crashing into a parked vehicle while speeding.

Antioch Mayor calls for regional law enforcement help in response to escalating gun violence.

The suspect in a double shooting was involved in a previous altercation with the male victim, leading to increased tensions and violence in Antioch.

Antioch officials are actively responding to a surge in gun violence by increasing patrols and linking incidents to a recent murder.

Antioch's City Council has allocated funds to enhance police response and reduce gun violence through increased patrolling and external assistance.

Gun violence in Antioch is escalating, with recent shootings leaving one man critically injured and ongoing police efforts to address the surge.

A man in Antioch is facing multiple felony charges for rape and kidnapping, with authorities investigating potential additional victims.

A restraining order filed by Efren Reynoso against Elijah Birba preceded his murder, indicating unresolved conflict and violence leading up to his death.

A 46-year-old man, Mark Taylor, was arrested for the murder of his mother and half-brother in Antioch.

Two people were arrested for stealing Halloween costumes and possessing ammunition, highlighting a troubling intersection of crime during the festive season.

A driver was killed and another injured in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 4, raising concerns about road safety.

A woman suffered life-threatening injuries in a hit-and-run incident in Antioch on Saturday night.

Brush fire in Antioch

Firefighters battling blaze along the San Joaquin River

Fire at Antioch townhome reported at 1:20 p.m.; 27 firefighters responded and no injuries reported.