Public Safety Archives - Page 7 of 13 - Open Vallejo

Carl Charles, who is wearing a dark suit, stands at a podium during a town hall meeting while craning his neck to hear a speaker. Two men are seated in the foreground, with one in focus and the other blurred. The room is set up for a formal meeting, with desks and computer monitors visible.

Frustration, calls for change mark Vallejo police chief recruitment

by Anna Bauman June 30, 2024September 20, 2024

A police officer holding a rifle approaches a residence during daytime.

In pictures: Vallejo police search for gunman after shooting near headquarters

by Geoffrey King June 21, 2024June 22, 2024

Close-up nighttime scene of a damaged silver pickup truck crashed into a white picket fence. A police officer is inspecting the scene while a man in a blue shirt stands nearby while speaking on the phone. The area is lit by the flashing lights of a tow truck and police car.

In pictures: Truck crashes into yard, damaging house on Springs Road

by Geoffrey King June 21, 2024June 22, 2024

A car accident scene under a clear blue sky. A black sedan with significant front-end damage is situated off-road, having collided with a leaning wooden utility pole. Debris from the car and pole are scattered around the dry, grassy area, which is bordered by a chain-link fence.

Traffic collision knocks out power to more than 1,000

by Geoffrey King June 15, 2024June 15, 2024

A white box truck parked on the street in front of a burning building at night. Flames and smoke are rising high into the sky from the roof of the building.

In pictures: Vallejo firefighters save historic home from blaze

by Geoffrey King June 14, 2024June 22, 2024

An aftermath of a house fire at night, showing the charred remains of a two-story home. A satellite dish is partially visible amid the ruins, and smoke rises against a dark sky, illustrating the devastating effect of the fire.

Fire displaces family of seven from historic Vallejo home

by Anna Bauman June 14, 2024June 14, 2024

A portrait of Darryl Mefferd

The secret death of Darryl Dean Mefferd

by Laurence Du Sault June 10, 2024January 6, 2025

Two SWAT officers in tactical gear during a daylight operation in a suburban setting. One officer is standing while carrying a rifle, wearing a helmet and protective glasses. The other officer is standing beside a fence, pointing a handgun up toward a second-story window. The background shows dry vegetation.

SWAT officer among Vallejo police with DUI convictions

by Anna Bauman May 1, 2024May 1, 2024

Breaking silence, Bonta clarifies path for Vallejo police reforms

by Anna Bauman April 11, 2024April 11, 2024

A man in a dark suit and a light blue tie stands in front of a microphone. He has short gray hair, is wearing a lapel pin, and is attentively listening or to a question from a reporter. The focus is on him, with the foreground slightly blurred, suggesting he is the subject of importance in this setting. The foreground is dimly lit and not in focus, which puts emphasis on the man.

California DOJ drops oversight lawsuit against Vallejo police

by Anna Bauman and Geoffrey King April 9, 2024June 30, 2024