FBI, DA Investigate Antioch, Pittsburg Police Officers

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA — The FBI and the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office are investigating law enforcement officers from two local police departments, the DA's Office said Friday.

The FBI and the DA's Office served warrants at multiple locations Wednesday in a criminal investigation that pertains to sworn officers with the Antioch Police Department and the Pittsburg Police Department, Senior Deputy District Attorney Simon O'Connell said.

"The broad range of offenses under investigation involve crimes of moral turpitude," O'Connell said. "A review of both active and closed cases involving these officers will be necessary to evaluate whether those cases are now compromised."

The cities of Antioch and Pittsburg and their respective police departments have cooperated with the investigation to ensure minimal disruption to their communities, he said.

"The District Attorney’s Office will continue to work in conjunction with Federal authorities along with the cities of Antioch and Pittsburg to ensure public trust and public safety," O'Connell said. "Due to the ongoing nature of the investigation, no additional details will be released at this time."