On Thursday, August 17, 2023, the Pittsburg Police Department issued the following statement regarding the arrests of two former officers following indictments issued by the Federal Grand Jury, yesterday and more than a year’s investigation by the FBI and Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office. (See related article)
In September 2021, the Pittsburg Police Department became aware of allegations of illegal activity by an employee. Pittsburg PD immediately contacted the District Attorney’s Office and asked it to conduct a criminal investigation.
That investigation, which the FBI joined, led to a Grand Jury indictment and the arrest of two former Pittsburg employees and several current and former officers from the Antioch Police Department.
Consistent with our previous statements, we cannot expand on the details of this allegation as there is an ongoing investigation and now, a criminal proceeding.
The Pittsburg Police Department will continue cooperating with investigators from the FBI and Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office.
8/18/23 UPDATE: A third former officer, Amanda Carmella Theodosy (aka Nash), was also arrested on Thursday according to Pittsburg Police Chief Steve Albanese.
Allen D. Payton contributed to this report.
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