Antioch: Eight additional officers on leave for racist and homophobic texts
ANTIOCH — As a grand jury continues to weigh potential criminal charges against at least eight Antioch police officers, an additional eight cops ha...
ANTIOCH — As a grand jury continues to weigh potential criminal charges against at least eight Antioch police officers, an additional eight cops have been placed on leave for allegedly sending offensive text messages to each other, this news organization has learned. The officers, who have not been publicly named, were placed on leave this week for violating department policies against communications, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter. The offenses are not criminal in nature but surfaced during the FBI's investigation of other Antioch police officers suspected of a range of alleged crimes.