Peter D'Auria, author at Open Vallejo

A snow-covered roadway extends into the distance as a black SUV drives past in blurred motion. In the foreground, a bright yellow merge sign stands against a backdrop of white, with leafless shrubs and a tree-lined embankment visible in the background. The scene is enveloped in a wintry haze, with steady snowfall and windblown drifts.

In 20-page letter, ‘Zizian’-linked detainee professes innocence, rebuts news coverage

by Peter D'Auria April 30, 2025April 30, 2025

A photograph of the interior of the stairway of Allegany County Courthouse in the Washington Street Historic District of Cumberland, Md.

Maryland authorities add gun charges for ‘Zizian’ defendants

by Peter D'Auria and Alan J. Keays March 24, 2025March 25, 2025

A head-and-shoulders photograph of an individual with short, dark hair, facing forward against a white cinder-block wall. They are wearing a dark garment draped around their shoulders, leaving the upper chest and neck visible. The person has a neutral facial expression and is centered in the frame.

Federal prosecutors charge alleged Zizian over firearm purchase

by Alan J. Keays and Peter D'Auria February 18, 2025February 18, 2025

A composite of two close-up headshots against a plain background. On the left, an individual with shoulder-length, curly light-brown hair stares directly at the camera with a neutral expression. On the right, a second image appears with much shorter, darker hair and eyes rolled back, mouth slightly ajar.

Three people linked to Zizians arrested in Maryland

by Peter D'Auria and Alan J. Keays February 17, 2025February 18, 2025

A grainy security camera view of a two-story motel courtyard in winter. Several cars, lightly dusted with snow, are parked on a snowy lot. In the center of the frame, two people in dark jackets walk side by side across the parking area. A staircase and balconies are visible on the motel’s upper level.

Before the shooting of border patrol officer, visitors took interest in a remote Northeast Vermont property

by Peter D'Auria, Alan J. Keays and Habib Sabet February 8, 2025February 8, 2025

A stylized graphic showing a partially transparent Vermont State Police document labeled “SEARCH WARRANT” overlaid on a photo of a parked police cruiser. The text references the Vermont State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation, a case number (23A5000214), Detective Sergeant David Robillard, and includes a name and date of birth. The Vermont State Police emblem appears in the upper right corner.

Court records show police searched Vermont property as part of probe in Pennsylvania double-homicide

by Alan J. Keays and Peter D'Auria February 3, 2025February 3, 2025

Several uniformed officers stand beside the open rear door of a black Cadillac hearse. They are in formal attire — some wearing campaign hats in green or dark blue — and perform a salute. An American flag-draped casket is partially visible at their feet. The ground around them appears icy, and tall shrubs frame the right edge of the scene.

Federal officials link 3rd ‘person of interest’ to Vermont border patrol agent’s shooting

by Alan J. Keays and Peter D'Auria January 29, 2025February 8, 2025