Matthew Komoda Archives - Open Vallejo

A police officer walks past dozens of yellow evidence markers on a dark street. Three officers stand near a police vehicle in the distance, with flashing lights casting a glow on nearby houses.

Vallejo shooting leaves 4-year-old in critical condition

by Matthew Brown and Geoffrey King January 13, 2025January 14, 2025

A sedan sits unoccupied among flash police lights as Vallejo police and Solano County Sheriff's deputies search for evidence of a shooting at night.

Three shootings in Vallejo leave one dead, two injured

by Geoffrey King August 27, 2024August 28, 2024

Photo of several police officers in riot gear, standing inside a building. One female officer in the center, identified by a badge as S. McDonough, looks intently ahead. The officers are wearing dark uniforms with helmets, badges, and have body cameras and various equipment attached to their belts.

Vallejo officers intervene after detective stopped by Cotati police

by Anna Bauman April 5, 2024April 29, 2024

American Canyon officer in Vallejo shooting linked to badge bending

by Geoffrey King January 12, 2024March 12, 2024

A bearded, tattooed Vallejo police officer is lit by emergency lights at night.

Vallejo officer in Monday shooting linked to badge bending ritual

by Geoffrey King November 22, 2023March 12, 2024

An overhead view taken from a drone shows a Black man being placed against a police SUV as he is arrested during daytime.

Vallejo police to weaken drone policy amid potential violations

by Brian Howey April 21, 2022October 17, 2024

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