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Matthew Brown

Matthew Brown is an investigative reporter at Open Vallejo.

A street view shows the entrance to Windmill Trailer Court at dusk. A blue sign reads, "Windmill Trailer Court. Visitors must park cars outside court." Power poles and lush greenery frame the entrance, while vehicles travel on the road in the distance.
Posted inPublic Safety

Woman killed over Fourth of July weekend in Vallejo

by Matthew Brown July 9, 2025July 9, 2025
A Vallejo police SUV leaves the Kaiser Permanente emergency entrance at night. The illuminated hospital sign reads “EMERGENCY – Emergency Parking Only,” and directional road markings are visible under the vehicle.
Posted inPrivacy

Hidden camera found in restroom of Vallejo hospital

by Matthew Brown July 3, 2025July 3, 2025
The Solano County Courthouse in Fairfield, California, stands under a clear sky with American and California state flags flying above its neoclassical facade, flanked by tall columns and a manicured lawn in the foreground.
Posted inImpact

ACLU, Open Vallejo win release of badge bending report

by Matthew Brown July 1, 2025July 2, 2025
A booking photo shows a person with shoulder-length wavy hair wearing a beige shirt, looking directly at the camera with a neutral expression. The background is plain and white.
Posted inPublic Safety

Federal grand jury indicts Zizian namesake with Vallejo ties

by Matthew Brown June 20, 2025June 20, 2025
Former Vallejo Police Capt. John Whitney stands in a black suit and tie near a shallow creek, flanked by reeds and ducks, with a concrete bridge arching in the background.
Posted inEthics

Vallejo police hid misconduct records from courts, former captain alleges

by Matthew Brown June 11, 2025June 12, 2025
A wide view of the U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C., showing its iconic white marble facade, tall Corinthian columns, and broad steps leading to the entrance. Statues flank the staircase, and temporary barriers are placed along the sidewalk in front. An American flag stands to the right, and tree branches frame the image at the top.
Posted inCivil Rights

U.S. Supreme Court rejects ‘moment of threat’ rule in police shootings

by Matthew Brown May 16, 2025May 16, 2025
A Vallejo police officer stands near a severely burned RV parked under an overpass. The vehicle, labeled "SMOKEY," is charred and partially collapsed, with debris scattered around it. A white minivan is parked beside the RV, and orange traffic cones are placed near the scene. A colorful mural is partially visible on the concrete pillar in the background.
Posted inPublic Safety

Suspected motor home arson hospitalizes one in Vallejo

by Matthew Brown May 15, 2025May 15, 2025
A Vallejo police officer in tactical gear stands beside an open car door, examining the interior of a black sedan. The front passenger window is shattered, with visible cracks and holes in the glass.
Posted inPublic Safety

Man injured in shooting at busy Vallejo intersection

by Matthew Brown May 15, 2025May 15, 2025
A police officer in tactical vest and sunglasses carries a rifle while crossing a cordoned-off residential street, yellow crime-scene tape in the foreground.
Posted inPublic Safety

Vallejo attempted murder suspect arrested in Mexico

by Matthew Brown May 7, 2025May 7, 2025
A Cricket Wireless store in a small shopping plaza is seen on a sunny day. The storefront displays promotional signs for 5G service and a free Samsung Galaxy phone. An A-frame sign reading “FREE” is positioned on the sidewalk in front. Part of a neighboring business is visible on the left, and a large shrub partially obscures the right side of the frame.
Posted inPublic Safety

Vallejo police arrest suspect in April 15 fatal stabbing

by Matthew Brown April 23, 2025April 23, 2025

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