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Laurence Du Sault

Laurence Du Sault is a former senior writer and editor at Open Vallejo.

A 3D rendering of a DJI Mavic 2 Pro drone hovering over a 3D-rendered scene that includes a man lying dead in front of an undercover police truck.
Posted inPublic Safety

Footage of Sean Monterrosa’s killing by police was ‘overwritten.’ Here is what we know about that night.

by Laurence Du Sault and Geoffrey King December 9, 2021January 29, 2025
Vallejo Police Chief Shawny Williams speaks with the media at his swearing-in ceremony on Nov. 12, 2019.
Posted inEthics

Claim alleges false testimony by Vallejo police chief

by Laurence Du Sault, Katy St. Clair and Geoffrey King November 1, 2021October 27, 2023
Vallejo police Det. Jarrett Tonn
Posted inPublic Safety

Detective on leave over Sean Monterrosa shooting

by Laurence Du Sault and Geoffrey King July 11, 2021October 27, 2023
Protest signs left at the site of Sean Monterrosa's killing by Vallejo police can be seen on June 5, 2020 in Vallejo, Calif. Monterrosa was killed three days earlier by an officer who had three prior shootings since joining the Vallejo Police Department in 2014.
Posted inPublic Safety

Help us investigate the Vallejo Police Department

by Laurence Du Sault May 14, 2021October 27, 2023

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