Antioch’s three newest Police Officers, Officer Kawalya, Officer Riosbaas, and Officer King, saved a man’s life last night.
The following is from the Antioch Police Department:
Our dispatchers received a call from a United States Veteran’s Suicide Hotline, and they stated a male called them repeatedly saying he was going to end his life. The male refused to provide his location. These three Officers recognized his name from previous investigations and began looking for him.
They ended up locating him walking down Lone Tree Way in Antioch. They spoke to the male and got him resources which prevented him from ending his life. We are fortunate to have Officers Kawalya, Riosbaas, and King working at the Antioch Police Department and are thankful for their dedication to the community.
If you or anyone you know is experiencing suicidal ideations, please call or text the suicide hotline at 988. If it is an emergency, please call 9-1-1.
What a fine and worthy thing it is, to save a life. Antioch’s three newest officers, Kawalya, Riosbaas, and King are off to an excellent start in their careers. Wishing them all the best, and many years of honorable service to the community. Well done, officers. And hoping for the best for the individual they assisted.
Not exactly Don Ritchie, but good job guys!
Recognized the name & figured out where to find him.
Nice way to start with Antioch PD.
When I worked for county, Antioch PD has always been generous, friendly , and professional in helping the community they sworn to serve.
Good job LE – thank you!
Officers Kawalya, Riosbass and King have exhibited the finest tradition of public service. We are lucky to have these brave and good hearted police officers. Many Thanks for showing us how to live and pursue excellence in our lives.
He will do it eventually. This was a temporary fix like taking a bottle from an alcoholic. Retired Oakland Paramedic here.
This is like taking a bottle from an alcoholic. He will do it eventually. You are only temporarily preventing what will be a final outcome for this person. Oakland Paramedic here.