The City of Antioch was not only greeted with fireworks in the sky, but they had approximently hundreds of people hosting a sideshow in the early morning hours.
According to preliminary information, approximently 200-300 expectorates gathered where they held a sideshow which the Antioch Police Department could not shut down due to officers availability–they were working two separate shootings and a 2-alarm fire and multiple vehicle crashes and medicals. It was also stated that fire station 82 had to take alternative routes during a medical call because it couldn’t get through the crowd.
Firework goes off during the sideshow
The sideshow took place in the area of Lone Tree Way at Bluerock where residents were greeted to non-stop tires smoking, ground level explosions and fireworks. It was also reported Antioch Police response took more than an hour to arrive.
Contra Costa County Fire reported it responded to 58 July 4 Fires. Meanwhile, the Antioch Police Department have released no information on any of their incidents from the Fourth of July.
On June 25, approximently 60 vehicles hit the City of Antioch streets and performed multiple sideshows on Wilbur Avenue near Cavallo and in Southeast Antioch.
UPDATE
There were two large sideshows last night. The first one was at the intersection of Gentrytown Road and Buchanan Road. It was first reported at 11:34 pm. 13 minutes prior, officers wee dispatched to the area of 700 K Street on the report two males had been shot.
One of the males was shot in the neck and life-flighted to John Muir. Both persons are expected to survive. Due to the shooting, officers were not able to make it to the first sideshow.
At approximately 11:45 pm, officers were dispatched to an assault with bear mace in the 700 Block of J Street. While officers were on scene and after they separated both parties, a shot was fired at the victim’s direction. Officers were also in the line of fire. After the shot, officers confronted the female and she complied and dropped the gun. She was subsequently arrested.
During the call on J Street it was learned the sideshow that had taken place on Gentrytown Road had moved to the Bluerock intersection. The first call came at 12:40 am. Officers were still on scene at both shootings. Officers were not able to respond to the sideshow until 1:40 hours. Upon arrival, the vehicles dispersed.
According to Sergeant Price Kendall, there were 40 calls for service, most with multiple callers for fireworks. Well over 100 actual calls into dispatch.
As of this morning, no arrests have been made regarding the first shooting.
Information provided by Bay News Video
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- Jan 25, 2023: Criminal Investigation Leads to 7 Arrests of Sideshow Organizers and Promoters
- Jan 12, 2023: Antioch Police Tow 2 Vehicles, 1 Citation in Latest Sideshow Response
- Dec 27, 2022: CHP Highlights New Laws in 2023
- Dec 14, 2022: Brentwood Police Chief Comments on Recent Sideshow Activity
- Sept 23, 2022: Bill to Crack Down on Street Racing and Illegal Sideshows Signed by Governor
- May 16, 2022: Antioch Mayor Says Council Will Take Up Policy to Target Sideshow Spectators
- May 15, 2022: Antioch Police Respond to Two Sideshows, Officers Vehicles Attacked
- May 3, 2022: Pittsburg City Council Agrees to Fine Sideshow and Street Racing Spectators
- April 14, 2022: Oakley Police Say Vehicle Attacked in Response to Sideshow Event, Firearm Recovered
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Do we know where Tamisha Walker was? Come on Lamar is this the type of 4th you wanted? Time to crackdown on this behavior in Antioch. Unleash the dogs of war and clean up this town. Last night was not a celebration it was war.
Knowing that APD is extremely short on officers it seems to me we’re in an emergency situation that requires assisrance from the Contra Costa Sheriff and CHP for night time patrols, particularly on weekend and holiday nights. We cannot be left to suffer at the hands of lawless idiots who are nothing less than public safety hazards and must be removed from society,
I agree 100%. Chief Ford needs to receive outside assistance. If more people vote in the past election, we can vote Thorpe out.
I spit on those expectorates.
Geez! Where’s da mayor. I’m sure he’ll say it’s the police’s fault for not being staffed enough to respond to the rats taking over the city whenever it suits them. Oh wait, he’s probably working on the ballot measure to ensure the homeless hotel is adequately funded. What a mess! Vote people!!!
Looking at old aerial photos of intersections of Lone Tree Way at Bluerock and Gentrytown Road and Buchanan Road black tire marks are very evident, indicating sideshow activity is regular occurrence. Those intersections you though city had resurfaced it’s black tire rubber.
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Antioch is lawless and out of control.
It’s time citizens of Antioch make direct appeals to Governor Newsom to send in Highway Patrol. Criminal element knows city can’t maintain law and order and is exploiting the weakness.
https://contracosta.news/2023/05/04/antioch-police-provide-overview-on-9-recent-shootings/
https://contracosta.news/2023/07/04/2-wounded-in-fourth-of-july-shooting-in-antioch/
Majority on city council needs to stop padding resumes for higher office woke pandering playing games and make Antioch a decent place to live again. As more crime happens Antioch property values will be depressed for years.
This is what happens in a lawless City!
Bring in the Sheriff Dept.
APD has no chance to keep us safe.
The law abiding citizens of Antioch need some serious help. I fear for the safety of my family and myself and am heartbroken over what has become of my city. Who can we plead with for help here?
Go to the sheriff and request a concealed carry permit. Tell him you fear for your life. It won’t get you one but it will let you know that he doesn’t want you to protect yourself , just saying.
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