Ophelia B Archives - Open Vallejo

A snow-covered roadway extends into the distance as a black SUV drives past in blurred motion. In the foreground, a bright yellow merge sign stands against a backdrop of white, with leafless shrubs and a tree-lined embankment visible in the background. The scene is enveloped in a wintry haze, with steady snowfall and windblown drifts.

In 20-page letter, ‘Zizian’-linked detainee professes innocence, rebuts news coverage

by Peter D'Auria April 30, 2025April 30, 2025

A photograph of the interior of the stairway of Allegany County Courthouse in the Washington Street Historic District of Cumberland, Md.

Maryland authorities add gun charges for ‘Zizian’ defendants

by Peter D'Auria and Alan J. Keays March 24, 2025March 25, 2025

A head-and-shoulders photograph of an individual with short, dark hair, facing forward against a white cinder-block wall. They are wearing a dark garment draped around their shoulders, leaving the upper chest and neck visible. The person has a neutral facial expression and is centered in the frame.

Federal prosecutors charge alleged Zizian over firearm purchase

by Alan J. Keays and Peter D'Auria February 18, 2025February 18, 2025

A close‐up booking photograph of an individual with long, wavy blonde hair, parted at the center. The background is neutral gray, and the person is wearing what appears to be a dark shirt or jumpsuit.

‘Zizian’ namesake who faked death in 2022 is wanted in two states

by Anna Bauman and Matthew Brown January 31, 2025February 14, 2025

A male individual with long, dark hair sits in a courtroom wearing a gray-striped jail uniform. He looks to his left with a neutral or slightly alert expression. A wooden desk and microphones appear in the foreground, and the background is softly out of focus.

Man accused of killing witness in Vallejo could face death penalty, DA says

by Anna Bauman January 28, 2025February 1, 2025