Antioch Police Chief Allan Cantando reported Tuesday night that Part 1 Crime in Antioch has been reduced by 7.2% while arrests are down less than 1% in the first half of 2016 when compared to 2015.
According to the statistics, which compared the first 6-months of 2016 vs. 2015, the city had 7 homicide between January to June compared to 2 homicides in 2016 – additionally, 3 initial homicides were later changed upon the completion of an investigation and were listed as “justifiable” by the District Attorney’s Office.
At the mid-year report, Antioch has already matched the number of homicides in 2016 as they had during all of 2015.
The city also had 30 more robbery’s cases and 20 less aggravated assaults when compared to this time period last year. Overall, violent crime is up 2.3%.
The city was the victim to 27 arson cases, up 50% when compared to the same time period as last year.
Adult arrests saw a decrease of 2.4% while juvenile arrests increased by 12.2%. Police reported they made a total of 2,411 arrests between January and June which is down 0.6%.
Cantando also reported that in the 1st half of 2016, Priority 1 calls were up 2.7% while overall totals, calls for service were up 4.9%. They had a total of 43,380 calls for service. The average response time dropped 5-seconds to 10-minutes and 1-second.
Antioch saw an increase in traffic calls for service by 3.4% with a total of 947 calls with 4 fatalities and 111 DUI’s. They also saw 660 accidents without injury (up 8.9%) with another 137 accidents with injury (-16.5%)
The K9 unit had 69 arrests with 8 physical apprehensions
Chief Cantando also reported its current staffing levels which has 102 authorized sworn positions. Currently, they are at 95-full time positions.
Antioch Mayor Wade Harper praised the police department for its effort in working with the community.
“I always tell people the Antioch Police Department gets it right in a lot of ways,” said Harper. “We are looking at a gun buyback program, junior giants, tip a cop, pal program, and Legos with the law…. this is our police department and I am very proud of the work they are doing.”
Councilwoman Mary Rocha noted how she appreciated how involved Chief Cantando and his officers were within the community.
“I just admire you for your efforts to contact the community, especially those who do not how to reach you in English,” said Rocha.
Councilwoman Monica Wilson requested more
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Yawn. And a double yawn to Harper and Rocha’s comments.
Your jealousy of Harper and Rocha is blindingly apparent. Although you may not agree with their policies, these two men at least took the initiative to enter the political field. All you have is a head full of hot air, banging on the keyboard like a baboon.
Instead of passionately bickering about your beloved “illiterate, scum bag, bottom feeders” of society, why not finally take matters into your own hands and make a difference? Don’t be such a pansy now. All your silly comments do is twist your panties into stronger knots.
He’s a lot smarter then you. It’s apparent you’re the same guy who goes on all his posts and states your brainwashed unrealistic comments. Typical liberal!! Ignore the truth instead defer it to something else
Thanks Steve. This guy is such a bafoo. Referring to Rocha as a man.
Clearly he’s confused beyond his dreams. And he can’t stick to one screen name.
Moron. Two men? Rocha is a woman. LFMAO
G Zuss, you’re really making an ass of yourself.
Go back to school instead of spending your time on those public computers.
Jesus, your ignorance is astounding.
First off, Rocha is a woman, not a man. LMFAO
You know need to go back to school or get some counseling.
Try again idiot.
They cant leave soon enough, Harper and Rocha! We need new leadership!
People need to wake up! Except for Ogorchock because she is new, what have the current City leaders done to increase the quality of life for the hard working, tax paying, good people of Antioch??
There are plenty of us still around and we want a safe community. It is our leaders that need to make this happen. They control the police and laws that govern the city, they have the power to do it and we need to hold them accountable.
Gary is right.
If you want a safe community, you need to move to a safe city. Antioch never has been and never will be. Nice things aren’t cheap and cheap things aren’t nice. People were complaining about Antioch in the 60s and 70s, and will continue to do so. It’s a low class city where housing is cheaper. Wake up.
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