Open Vallejo News Archives

A screenshot of Open Vallejo's police violence database

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Open Vallejo releases critical incident database to public

by Geoffrey King August 7, 2020June 10, 2024

Steve Darden, a member of the Vallejo Police Department Honor Guard, is seen at the swearing-in ceremony for Chief Shawny Williams on Nov. 12, 2019. He has participated in four fatal shootings, two as a primary shooter. Darden was promoted to lieutenant in February.

Vallejo police bend badges to mark fatal shootings

by Geoffrey King July 28, 2020March 28, 2025

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

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Introducing Open Vallejo

by Open Vallejo July 28, 2020November 14, 2024

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Open Vallejo wins James Madison Freedom of Information Award

by Open Vallejo February 6, 2020October 27, 2023

Vallejo Chief Assistant City Attorney Randy Risner attends the swearing-in ceremony for Vallejo Police Chief Shawny Williams on November 12, 2019 at Vallejo City Hall.

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Vallejo appoints interim city attorney court sanctioned for fraud

by Geoffrey King January 27, 2020July 10, 2025

The Vallejo City Council voted 6-1 to approve a union contract limiting drug testing of officers following shootings and other serious incidents.

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Over residents’ objections, Vallejo limits drug testing of police

by Brian Krans September 27, 2019September 27, 2024

Vallejo City Attorney Claudia Quintana

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Chief judge: Vallejo city attorney’s letter to court was ‘improper’

by Geoffrey King August 21, 2019March 26, 2025

Edward Gonzalez

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Vallejo police release body camera footage of January shooting

by Open Vallejo August 15, 2019October 27, 2023

Firefighters remove items from a house on Marin Street in Vallejo, California, after a car accident caused a gas pipe to rupture in 2017.

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Police violence costs Vallejo millions, starving city of essential services

by Geoffrey King February 10, 2019October 27, 2023