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Antioch Today
By the People, for the People
Two Former Antioch Cops Avoid Prison Time
Officers sentenced to time served, community service after testifying against colleagues
Published on Feb. 14, 2026
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Two former Antioch police officers, Daniel Harris and Timothy Manly Williams, were sentenced to time served and community service after pleading guilty to various charges and testifying against their former colleagues. The officers were part of a sprawling federal investigation into corruption within the Antioch and Pittsburg Police Departments.
Why it matters
The sentencing of these former officers highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement and prosecutors to root out corruption within police departments. The fact that these officers avoided prison time despite their serious crimes is likely to raise questions about the fairness of the justice system and whether officers are held to the same standards as ordinary citizens.
The details
Harris pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute anabolic steroids, possession with intent to distribute anabolic steroids, and bank fraud. Manly Williams pleaded guilty to destruction, alteration and falsification of records in federal investigations, obstruction of official proceedings, and deprivation of rights under color of law. Both officers also admitted to additional criminal conduct, including illegally purchasing and distributing steroids, misusing law enforcement databases, and facilitating the dismissal of traffic tickets.
- On Nov. 28, 2023, Manly Williams pleaded guilty to his crimes.
- On Sept. 17, 2024, Harris pleaded guilty to his crimes.
- On Jan. 13, 2026, both men were sentenced to time served and community service.
The players
Daniel Harris
A former Antioch police officer who pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute anabolic steroids, possession with intent to distribute anabolic steroids, and bank fraud.
Timothy Manly Williams
A former Antioch police officer who pleaded guilty to destruction, alteration and falsification of records in federal investigations, obstruction of official proceedings, and deprivation of rights under color of law.
Morteza Amiri
A former Antioch police officer who was involved in criminal conduct with Manly Williams, including illegally taking and consuming marijuana seized during law enforcement activities.
Patrick Berhan
A former Pittsburg police officer who illegally sold anabolic steroids to Manly Williams.
Devon Wenger
An Antioch police officer who purchased illegal anabolic steroids from Harris.
What’s next
The judge in the cases will decide on Tuesday whether to allow Manly Williams and Harris to be released on supervised probation.
The takeaway
These cases highlight the ongoing challenge of rooting out corruption within police departments, even when officers cooperate with authorities. The light sentences for these former officers, despite their serious crimes, may raise concerns about whether the justice system holds law enforcement to the same standards as ordinary citizens.
