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Posted inPublic Safety

Vallejo police make arrest in 2024 fatal shooting

by Matthew Brown March 20, 2025March 21, 2025
Two police officers in tactical gear, identified as members of a SWAT team, assess the area during an operation. One officer gestures forward while the other holds a rifle, both positioned near a chain-link fence and a small structure, partially obscured by a tree branch in the foreground.
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Vallejo man surrenders after 16-hour SWAT standoff

by Matthew Brown December 7, 2024January 14, 2025
A silver SUV with its driver's side door slightly ajar is shown in the image. A bullet hole is visible in the windshield, indicating damage from a shooting. There are faint marks, possibly blood, near the door handle on the right side of the vehicle. The car is parked in an outdoor setting under sunlight, with trees blurred in the background.
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Vallejo police arrest person in July 5 homicide

by Vanessa Arredondo September 24, 2024September 24, 2024
A portrait of Darryl Mefferd
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The secret death of Darryl Dean Mefferd

by Laurence Du Sault June 10, 2024January 27, 2025

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Senior officials ordered destruction of Vallejo police shooting evidence

Senior officials ordered destruction of Vallejo police shooting evidence

Vallejo police bend badges to mark fatal shootings

Vallejo police bend badges to mark fatal shootings

Suspects in killings of Vallejo witness, Vermont border patrol agent connected by marriage license, extreme ideology

Suspects in killings of Vallejo witness, Vermont border patrol agent connected by marriage license, extreme ideology

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