Suspect arrested in shooting of East Bay man found dead inside car

By Yosi Yahoudai
Founder and Managing Partner

ANTIOCH — A man wanted in the shooting death of another man found inside his car last month has been arrested, police said Tuesday.

Police on Monday arrested 29-year-old Jacob Crooks in Walnut Creek on suspicion of killing 36-year-old Frank James, Antioch police said in a statement. The arrest came after a traffic stop by Walnut Creek police.

Authorities found James dead inside his vehicle on March 27. Contra Costa Fire Protection District crews dispatched for a medical emergency found him in the 600 block of E. 18th Street at about 5:22 a.m.

Antioch police said detectives used undisclosed hi-tech tools and city cameras to identify Crooks as the suspect. Detectives obtained a search warrant for him and told other police agencies in the area to be on the lookout for him.

Police did not say where in Walnut Creek the traffic stop took place.

James’ death was the fourth homicide investigation by Antioch police in 2024.

Please check back for updates.

About the Author

Yosi Yahoudai is a founder and the managing partner of J&Y. His practice is comprised primarily of cases involving automobile and motorcycle accidents, but he also represents people in premises liability lawsuits, including suits alleging dangerous conditions of public property, third-party criminal conduct, and intentional torts. He also has expertise in cases involving product defects, dog bites, elder abuse, and sexual assault. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of California and is admitted to practice in all California State Courts, and the United States District Court for the Southern District of California. If you have any questions about this article, you can contact Yosi by clicking here.

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