On Friday, February 17 at 9:03 am, Antioch Police Department officers were dispatched to the area of Country Hills Drive and Chism Way on a 911 call reporting a stabbing.
Officers arrived and located a male victim suffering from a significant stab wound to the stomach. Both the victim and another male were holding down a subject – who was identified as Johnnie Ray Bryce.
Officers learned from witness statements and video evidence that Bryce was seen by area residents casing vehicles on the street and in private driveways. Residents confronted Bryce about his actions and he responded by brandishing a knife at them.
During the ensuing altercation, one of the area residents suffered a stab wound to the stomach. Other area residents (who were witnessing events) chased after Bryce and held him to the ground until police arrived.
Responding officers took Bryce into custody and recovered the presumed stabbing instrument, which was a black foldable pocketknife. They also located suspected methamphetamine, burglary tools, and a single unspent 9 mm round of ammunition all of which had been in had been in his possession.
The stabbing victim was transported to a local hospital and is in stable condition.
Bryce was booked at the Martinez Detention Facility on several felony charges, including aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, criminal threats, possession of a controlled substance, possession of ammunition by a prohibited person, and possession of burglary tools.
The Antioch Police Department thanks area residents who assisted our officers with witness statements and providing video evidence.
- FILE: 23-1281
- INCIDENT: Stabbing / Suspect Arrested
- DATE OF INCIDENT: February 17, 2023
- TIME OF INCIDENT: 9:03 am
- LOCATION: 4800-block of Chism Way
- ARRESTED: Johnnie Ray Bryce, 54-year-old Male, Transient
If any residents have video evidence which they think can help with this investigation, please call our Dispatch Center at (925) 778-2441 (select option 9). You may also text an anonymous tip to 274637 (CRIMES) using the keyword ANTIOCH.
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Great illustration of just why it’s ill-advised to attempt to deal with the neighborhood transients. Even if they initially appear to be harmless, they can turn on a dime, and most are armed. The drug issue component really cannot be overstated. It’s certainly infuriating to see the damage they’re doing to the neighborhoods, with no end in sight.
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