The Pleasant Hill Police Department announced two arrests have been made in connection with a March 19 homicide in the city of Pleasant Hill.
On Thursday, April 18, 2024, Pleasant Hill Police investigators made two arrests in connection with a March 19, 2024, incident that led to two deaths. Pleasant Hill Police investigators obtained arrest warrants for homicide suspects Joe Washington, Jr., 18, Richmond, and Money Green, 20, Richmond, and located both suspects in Sacramento.
With the assistance of the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office, Washington and Green were taken into custody safely and with no injuries to police or suspects. Both suspects have been booked into the Contra Costa County jail in Martinez.
Victims:
- Peter Popovich – 63-year-old male resident of Pleasant Hill (deceased)
Suspects
- Trevon Davis – 21-year-old resident of San Pablo (deceased)
- Joe Washington – 18-year-old resident of Richmond (in-custody)
- Money Green – 20-year-old resident of Richmond (in-custody)
Pleasant Hill Police investigators continue to speak with witnesses and gather evidence in the case. As this remains an active homicide investigation, no further information is currently available.
The Pleasant Hill Police Department is requesting anyone who may be a witness, has photographic or video surveillance evidence, or who has additional information regarding this crime to contact the Pleasant Hill Police Investigations Bureau at (925) 288-4630.
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Investigators determined the victim, Peter Popovich, worked in the legal cannabis industry. The company he worked for sells packaging materials for the legal distribution and sales of cannabis. Earlier in the day, Popovich had been working in his capacity as a delivery driver, delivering packaging materials to Bay Area cannabis distributors.
At this time, the facts of this investigation indicate that Popovich was targeted for robbery by Trevon Davis and at least one other suspect while he was standing near his van parked on Twinbridge Circle. Both the suspects and Popovich were armed, leading to an exchange of gunfire. During this altercation, both Popovich and Davis were shot multiple times. At least one other suspect immediately fled the scene and, at this time, has not been identified. No arrest has been made.
Pleasant Hill Police investigators determined Popovich used his own firearm during the incident. Popovich’s firearm was recovered at the scene. Popovich possessed a valid permit to carry a concealed weapon which was issued by the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office.
During the initial investigation, witnesses told investigators they heard the shooting and then saw a vehicle fleeing the scene. Currently, there is no information to share regarding the suspect vehicle.
March 19 – Update: 1 Dead, Another Wounded in Pleasant Hill Shooting
