The American Canyon Police Department announced the arrest of three men out of the City of Antioch in connection with at least two armed robberies.
Just before 1:00 A.M Thursday, officers were asked to be on the lookout for a red Chevy Impala that had just been used in an armed robbery at a 7-11 in the City of Vacaville. They were given suspect descriptions, vehicle’s license plate information and told it was last seen heading towards our city.
American Canyon Police began to look for the vehicle in the city and an officer found it parked unoccupied on the side of the 7-11 on Rio Del Mar and Highway 29. The officer could see the suspects inside the store, and it appeared another robbery was in progress.
The officer placed a tire deflation device under the suspect’s car to attempt to prevent it driving off while waiting for more officers to arrive. Three suspects exited the 7-11 and encountered the officer outside. The officer ordered all three suspects to stop and get on the ground. One of them later identified 19-year-old Younger Sampson of Antioch complied immediately and was arrested.
The other two suspects later identified as 19-year-old Jaharri Wheatley and 20-year-old Deavion Ivory from Antioch fled on foot running away. An officer arriving on scene to help saw Wheatley reaching into his waistband as if he was grabbing a firearm when running. Wheatley was able to circle back to his car, kick away the tire deflation device and drove off when officers were chasing after them. Ivory was found hiding in a nearby creek near the 7-11 after a foot pursuit and arrested.
ACPD with the assistance of Napa Sheriff’s Deputies and a CHP air helicopter unit engaged in a vehicle pursuit with Wheatly as he fled in the car southbound through the city. Wheatley crashed into a center median during the vehicle pursuit on Flosden Road, then again took off running away on foot.
American Canyon Police Canine Brick was deployed to apprehend Wheatley when he was running away from officers. Wheatly actively resisted and struggled with Canine Brick and officers on the ground when they were attempting to arrest him.
A loaded unregistered firearm (Ghost Gun) fell to the ground from Wheatley’s hand during the struggle. Wheatly reached for the firearm from the ground, however officers were able to get Wheatly into handcuffs and detained before he could grab the firearm to use. Wheatly was arrested, medically treated, and booked into the Napa County Department of Corrections by ACPD for five felony charges related to this incident.
Ivory, Sampson and recovered stolen items found in the car related to the Vacaville 7-11 robbery were turned over to the Vacaville Police Department.
Information released by American Canyon Police
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A perfect example of why K-9 animals play a necessary role in apprehending violent felons without the use of lethal force. We should remember this when Assemblyman Corey Jackson reintroduces his foolish legislation to ban their use.
Excellent! Thank you law enforcement.
American Canyon police are legit!
“Antioch Trio Arrested” … so … what would the Antioch Mayor say about this? fire the cops who arrested them!
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