Brentwood Police say Party Complaint Leads to Gun Arrest

by CC News October 3, 2023

written by CC News October 3, 2023

Photo by Brentwood Police

The Brentwood Police Department announced they responded to a party complaint which led to an arrest of an Antioch woman who had a firearm.

According to police, on September 24 at 1:49 am, Brentwood Officers responded to the 1600 block of Ceylon Drive for a party complaint. Dispatch received additional calls reporting there was a fight and someone had a gun.

When officers arrived, they saw several partygoers in the street, including an adult female who matched the description of the suspect with a gun.

The female, identified as 24 year-old Zyann Martin of Antioch, was found to be in possession of a loaded stolen gun. Martin who was heavily intoxicated at the time officers contacted her, was also on probation for DUI.

Charges Include:

25400(C)(2) PC: Carry concealed stolen weapon (F)
496(A) PC: Receive/etc known stolen property (M)
647(F) PC: Disorderly conduct:alcohol (M)
647(F) PC: Disorderly conduct:alcohol (M)

Martin was placed under arrest and transported to the Martinez Detention Facility. No other information was released by police.

Editors Note:

The City of Brentwood, via direction of its city council, said it would take a zero tolerance stance against parties that get out of hand and want the police to respond. At the same time, in a separate action, they directed staff to update the municipal code to help prevent back yard rentals and regulate parties in residential zones.The council, however, went a step further by explaining it wanted to better define “dwelling unit” in its municipal code to include backyards and pools. The item was placed under a future agenda item which needed council approval to direct staff to begin working on an amendment to the municipal code.

This was in response to a recent party at a home which resulted in a gunfight which left one person dead on July 14. The Brentwood Police Department did announce one arrest. The location has come under scrutiny by residents who claim this house is known for paid parties and renting out the backyard.

At a recent council meeting, a dozen residents spoke out about the shooting, public safety concerns, and the parties. They also spoke about the impacts its had on their lives since the shooting.