At 11:40 pm Friday, Antioch Police were called to a disturbance at Safeway on Deer Valley Road involving a party bus that left 12-people cited while police located 5 loaded firearms.

According to Lt. Vanderklugt of the Antioch Police Department, a party bus charted out of San Francisco made the stop at Safeway and was occupied by 50 people. People exited the bus and made their way into Safeway where they became unruly and knocking down display items while stealing food and alcohol before trying to get back onto the bus.

Police were able to detain the bus in the parking lot and stated the bus driver was cooperative with responding officers.

“This required a great deal of resources who were used to identify people collecting statements and reviewing video,” said Lt. Vanderklugt. “The call came in at 11:40 pm and was closed at 2:55 am.”

According to Lt. Vanderklugt, 12 subjects were cited for theft, 1 cited for providing a false name, 1 warrant arrest and 5 loaded handguns were located on the bus.

Police stated all of the occupants on the bus were between 16-21 year old with most out of San Francisco. No names are being released at this time and police are still investigating.

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