Scott Morris, author at Open Vallejo

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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.

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

By Scott Morris | April 26, 2021

Current and former FBI officials cast doubt on Solano County Sheriff Tom Ferrara’s claim that federal agents cleared his employees of membership in a far-right militia.

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

By Scott Morris | March 9, 2021

Several officials, including two members of Congress, are calling for an investigation into possible far-right extremism inside the Solano County Sheriff’s Office.

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

Solano deputies, Vacaville councilmember promote anti-government militia

By Scott Morris | February 4, 2021

For years, high-profile members of the Solano County Sheriff’s Office have shown support for a far-right extremist group linked to terrorist plots around the country.

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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, 2020

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.