Oakley Police Investigators have located a key piece of evidence in the search for Alexis Gabe – her cell phone case. Alexis uniquely designed the cell phone case, and her …
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AntiochOakley
Oakley Police Confirm Second Search of Home in Connection to Alexis Gabe Case
by CC Newsby CC NewsFor the second time in months, a search warrant was served at a home in the City of Antioch in connection with missing Oakley woman Alexis Gabe. Oakley Police confirmed …
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PITTSBURG, Calif. – The California Highway Patrol (CHP) today announced the arrest of a suspect believed to be part of an organized retail theft ring and the recovery of stolen …
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AntiochConcordCrime
Antioch Arson Suspect Escapes, Fire Investigators Nab 4 Arson Suspects
by CC Newsby CC NewsOver the weekend, Contra Costa County Fire Investigators took four arson suspects into custody within a 48-hour period related to 33-different fires. Antioch Arson Suspect Escapes On Saturday, Contra Costa …
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Oakley
City of Oakley Says Former Police Chief Fired Over Alleged Sexual Harassment
by CC Newsby CC NewsThe City of Oakley released an investigative report into the actions of former Police Chief Dean Capelletti, who was terminated by the city on Nov. 18, 2021. The report found …
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The Oakley Police Department announced Monday that murder charges have been filed in a shooting that occurred on Carpenter Road in the city of Oakley. The incident occurred on March …
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Crime
FBI San Francisco Warns of Increase in Sextortion Schemes Targeting Young Boys
by CC Newsby CC NewsSAN FRANCISCO—The San Francisco Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is warning parents and caregivers about an increase in incidents involving sextortion of young children. The FBI is …
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Pittsburg
Pittsburg City Council Agrees to Fine Sideshow and Street Racing Spectators
by CC Newsby CC NewsOn Monday, the Pittsburg City Council agreed in a 5-0 vote with an ordinance that would fine spectators at illegal speed contests, exhibitions of speed or sideshows. Those who participate …
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On Wednesday at 9:00 am the Oakley Police Department responded to a Contra Costa County Sheriff Department search warrant in the City of Oakley. According to preliminary information, the incident …
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On Tuesday, the Antioch City Council discussed a proposal that would help Antioch Police Department attract both lateral and academy graduate police officers. After an April 4 press conference where …
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Celebrate Antioch Foundation is proud to announce our annual Mother’s Day weekend Rivertown Art & Wine Walk. May 7th 2022 12pm – 4pm. This free, fun, family friendly event features art …
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The Oakley Police Department announced on Thursday released a photograph and video of a person of interest in the Alexis Gabe missing person case as well announced a $10k reward …
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Oakley
Oakley City Council Could Approve Demolition of Former Sheriff Building
by CC Newsby CC NewsOn Tuesday, the Oakley City Council will look to enter a cooperative agreement with Contra Costa County for the demolition of the former Contra Costa County Sheriff Office Delta Substation. …
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Antioch
Antioch City Council Votes Down Antioch Police Transparency, Possibly to get Council Assistants
by CC Newsby CC NewsOn Tuesday, the Antioch City Council held a special meeting where they went through 9-items in under 90-minutes to see if the council wanted to bring them back at future …
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Pittsburg
Pittsburg City Council Agrees to Move Forward With Military Equipment Use Policy
by CC Newsby CC NewsOn Monday, the Pittsburg City Council agreed to move forward with its military equipment policy for the Pittsburg Police Department. The item was approved in a 3-0 vote which now …
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I am so grateful to the people I am meeting on this journey; it has opened my eyes to things I never noticed. Never in a million years would I …
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ConcordPittsburg
Court Reaffirms Victory Against Seeno to Protect Hills between Pittsburg and Concord
by CC Newsby CC NewsCONTRA COSTA COUNTY— On February 10, 2022, the Contra Costa County Superior Court handed Save Mount Diablo a major victory in its legal challenge to the City of Pittsburg’s approval …
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CrimeOakley
Oakley Police Say Vehicle Attacked in Response to Sideshow Event, Firearm Recovered
by CC Newsby CC NewsOn Saturday at approximently 9:30 pm, the Oakley Police Department responded to a report of sideshow activity involving an estimated 200 vehicles in the area of Sellers Avenue and E …
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AntiochContra Costa County
Great Resignation? A Look at Contra Costa County Police Agency Staffing Levels
by CC Newsby CC NewsLast week, City of Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe attributed low police staffing levels at the Antioch Police Department to the “great resignation” seen across the country and called the current …
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California
California Department of Education Says Statewide Enrollment Dropped by 1.8%
by CC Newsby CC NewsAccording to a Press Release by the California Department of Education Monday, they say statewide enrollment fell by 1.8%. This is a decrease of more than 110,000 students and 1.8 …
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Pittsburg
Pittsburg City Council Set to Discuss Adopting Military Equipment Use Policy
by CC Newsby CC NewsThe Pittsburg City Council is set to introduce an ordinance for Military Equipment Use for the Pittsburg Police Department in response to Assembly Bill 481. Assembly Bill 481 was approved …
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Antioch
Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe Proposes $40k Hiring Bonus for New Cops, Down-payment Assistance
by CC Newsby CC NewsOn Monday, Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe held a press conference to announce a new hiring incentive that would provide hiring bonuses, down payment assistance on a home, and increase the …
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CrimePittsburg
Pittsburg Police Release Video in Officer Involved Shooting on Redwood Street
by CC Newsby CC NewsThe Pittsburg Police Department Friday released the name of the man involved in the March 18, 2022 officer involved shooting on Redwood Street as 28-year-old Blake Hernandez, a resident of …
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AntiochPittsburg
Contra Costa DA Announces Criminal Investigation with Antioch and Pittsburg Police
by CC Newsby CC NewsMartinez, Calif. – On March 23, 2022, FBI and the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office conducted court-authorized law enforcement activity at multiple locations. The criminal investigation pertains to sworn …
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Pittsburg
Pittsburg Police Say Three Officers Placed on Paid Administrative Leave
by CC Newsby CC NewsOn Friday, the Pittsburg Police Department released a cryptic statement regarding a joint criminal investigation by the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office along with the FBI. This comes after …