Antioch Man Arrested After Firing Shots at Woman

Antioch police arrested Melvin Jewel Savoy, III, after he allegedly fired shots at a 30-year-old woman on February 23. The victim escaped unharmed and alerted authorities, leading to a perimeter being established around the residence where Savoy had retreated, which also housed four children. After initial refusal to cooperate, Savoy was taken into custody following de-escalation efforts, with officers confirming all occupants in the home were safe. He faces multiple charges including assault with a firearm and possession of a firearm as a felon, and is being held on $180,000 bail. Separately, Demundre Walton, 27, was arrested on February 20 for the murder of Jacob Frank Hernandez, 23, who died from gunshot wounds sustained earlier this month. Walton is charged with homicide and being a felon in possession of a firearm, and is held without bail while the investigation continues.