Scott Morris, author at Open Vallejo

FBI Special Agent in Charge Sean Ragan speaks to reporters at a press conference in Fairfield, Calif. in 2018. Solano County Sheriff Tom Ferrara, second from right, has recently sought to downplay concerns about possible far-right extremism in his agency following an investigation by Open Vallejo.

News, Public Safety

FBI rebuffs sheriff’s claim it cleared deputies of extremist ties

by Scott Morris April 26, 2021October 27, 2023

An official portrait of Solano County Sheriff Tom Ferrara

News, Public Safety

Amid calls for investigation, sheriff stands by deputies who displayed militia support

by Scott Morris March 9, 2021October 27, 2023

A man stands among a crowd of people in silhouette against a backlit flag of the "Three Percenter" militia.

News

Solano deputies, Vacaville councilmember promote anti-government militia

by Scott Morris February 4, 2021October 27, 2023

Former Vallejo Police Chief Andrew Bidou poses for a picture with officers Matthew Komoda, David McLaughlin and Kevin Barreto on April 29, 2016. Over the next two-and-a-half years, Komoda would participate in three shootings, McLaughlin in two, and Barreto in one.

For Vallejo officers who use force, a pattern of promotions and awards

by Scott Morris July 28, 2020October 27, 2023