Shawny Williams Archives - Open Vallejo

A man in a white polo shirt and khaki pants stands outdoors beside a weathered building with red wooden shingles and broken windows. Tall dry grass surrounds him as he looks thoughtfully off to the side.

Mathew Mustard, of ‘American Nightmare’ infamy, retires from Vallejo

by Matthew Brown April 1, 2025July 1, 2025

A Vallejo police officer in full uniform, identified by the badge on his shirt as Jason Ta, stands next to an American flag. His expression is serious, and he is positioned against a plain background, with the department's patch visible on his sleeve.

Vallejo selects Jason Ta as permanent police chief

by Geoffrey King December 31, 2024December 31, 2024

A partial view of the Old Solano Courthouse, framed by leafy trees and a hedge in the foreground. The building's light gray stone exterior is partially obscured, with modern patterned metalwork visible on one side. A single window is seen through the foliage, hinting at the structure’s historical architecture.

From a locked courtroom, judge rules Vallejo badge bending report will remain secret

by Anna Bauman October 2, 2024October 3, 2024

A triptych of headshots shows three police leaders, all in uniform. On the left is Vallejo Interim Police Chief Jason Ta, in the center is Fresno Deputy Police Chief Mark Salazar, and on the right is San Francisco Deputy Police Chief Mikail Ali. Each officer smiles while wearing a uniform, tie, and metal badge.

Here are the Vallejo police chief finalists the city tried to keep secret

by Anna Bauman September 27, 2024September 28, 2024

‘A disgrace’: Vallejo police chief interview panel lacked Black residents

by Anna Bauman September 13, 2024July 10, 2025

A street scene at dusk showing multiple police vehicles, including a black-and-white patrol car. Several police officers are gathered near the vehicles, with one officer walking towards the foreground. The area is lit by the setting sun, casting long shadows. A white SUV is parked in the middle of the scene, with its driver's door open. The atmosphere suggests a police investigation or search operation.

DOJ consultants met with skepticism over Vallejo police reforms

by Anna Bauman August 16, 2024September 20, 2024

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

An older woman with bright teal-colored hair and sunglasses stands holding a photo of a young man. The photo she's holding shows a smiling individual with the name 'Sean Monterrosa' and the years 1998–2020. The focus is on the woman, with others in the background, blurring into the surroundings of an outdoor demonstration.

San Francisco to name street after Sean Monterrosa

by Anna Bauman March 27, 2024March 27, 2024

A night scene with a group of police officers gathered in discussion, illuminated by ambient blue and red police car lights in the background, creating a somber atmosphere reflective of a homicide scene investigation.

Vallejo establishes police oversight amid legacy of distrust

by Anna Bauman March 5, 2024March 12, 2024

A focused police chief in uniform with the Vallejo Police badge visible, standing with his hands clasped in front of him. In the softly blurred background, several individuals are conversing, wearing professional attire. The setting is inside a city council chambers during a press conference at which California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a lawsuit and consent decree against he Vallejo Police Department.

Interim Vallejo police chief Jason Ta expected to resign

by Geoffrey King February 12, 2024March 12, 2024