Antioch weekend enforcement operation leads to 4 felony arrests; cars and drugs seized
Antioch police conducted an enforcement operation Saturday night targeting crime hot spots in the city, resulting in four felony arrests, seven citations, four recovered stolen vehicles, and more than 16 grams of methamphetamine seized.
With help from the California Highway Patrol and Kensington police, officers targeted the Sycamore Square, Peppertree Way and Lemontree Way areas.
During one of the evening's first traffic stops, officers recovered an occupied stolen vehicle. The driver was taken into custody and booked into Contra Costa County Jail.
At Cavallo Road and 18th Street, police attempted to stop an Infiniti, but the driver failed to yield, resulting in a pursuit that reached speeds of over 110 mph. Thanks to coverage from a CHP helicopter, officers on the ground were able to back off the pursuit, allowing the air unit to monitor the vehicle.
🚨 Proactive Enforcement Update: Thank You, CHP & Kensington PD! 🚨 Last night, Antioch PD, with incredible support from the California Highway Patrol and the Kensington Police Department, conducted a proactive enforcement detail targeting crime hot spots across the our city. Here's a recap of the evening's efforts: 🔸 Sycamore Square Patrols: Officers observed light foot and vehicle traffic in Sycamore Square, Peppertree, and Lemontree areas. During one of the evening’s first traffic stops, officers recovered an occupied stolen vehicle. The driver was taken into custody and booked at the County Jail. 🚔 🔸 Cavallo Rd/18th St Pursuit: Officers attempted to stop an Infiniti, but the driver failed to yield, resulting in a pursuit that reached speeds of over 110 MPH. Thanks to CHP - Golden Gate Division Air Operations Air 37, officers were able to back off the pursuit, allowing the air unit to monitor the vehicle from the sky. This approach significantly enhanced safety for both our officers and the public, while still maintaining control of the situation. The pursuit ended on the Loveridge Road overpass, where the vehicle crashed into a wall. All occupants fled on foot but were quickly apprehended by Antioch PD and CHP officers. The vehicle, identified as an unreported stolen, was recovered, and the driver was booked at Juvenile Hall. ✈️💪 🔸 Additional Patrols: Officers checked the W. 10th Street and D Street/20th Street areas with no unusual activity reported. Patrols returned to the 18th Street corridor for further vehicle stops. 🔹 Stats from the Night: Traffic Stops: 54 Citations Issued: 7 Felony Arrests: 4 Stolen Vehicles Recovered: 4 Narcotics Recovered: 16.2 Grams of Meth Thanks to our increased officer numbers and the continued cooperation of our partner agencies, these proactive patrols will continue into the future to ensure a sustained focus on community safety. A special thank you to CHP and KPD for their continued partnership!🚓🐾 Focusing on crime hot spots and working collaboratively helps keep our community safe. Thank you for your trust and support! 💙👮♀️ #CommunitySafety #CrimeHotSpots #CHPAir37 #PublicSafety #Teamwork #AntiochPD #KensingtonPD
Posted by Antioch Police Department on Sunday, November 17, 2024
The chase ended on the Loveridge Road overpass, where the vehicle crashed into a wall. The occupants fled on foot but were apprehended by Antioch and CHP officers. The vehicle, identified as an unreported stolen car, was recovered, and the driver was booked at Juvenile Hall. Officers also patrolled the West 10th Street and D Street/20th Street areas with no unusual activity reported. Patrols returned to the 18th Street corridor for further vehicle stops.