Vallejo Police Department 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 storefront display features handwritten signs reading "THIS IS WHY WE VOTE" alongside large portraits of individuals with their names and birth-death years: Mario Romero, Angel Ramos, Ronell Foster, Eric Reason, Willie McCoy, and Sean Monterrosa. The display advocates for voting as a response to social justice issues.

Coat drive to honor Angel Ramos in need of donations

by Geoffrey King January 11, 2025January 11, 2025

A Vallejo police officer examines evidence in low light during a nighttime investigation.

Person shot, wounded in Vallejo Thursday

by Matthew Brown January 10, 2025January 11, 2025

A shattered vehicle windshield and bullet-marked façade of a beige house on a quiet street in daylight.

Near-daily shootings mark Vallejo’s first week of 2025

by Matthew Brown January 9, 2025January 11, 2025

The entrance to the emergency room at Kaiser Permanente in Vallejo, illuminated by bright red "EMERGENCY" signage against the dark night. A person is visible standing near the glass doors, adding a sense of quiet urgency.

With New Year’s Eve shooting, Vallejo closes out one of its deadliest years

by Matthew Brown January 4, 2025January 4, 2025

A distant shot of the Vallejo Health Center in the early evening, with the building partially lit by the setting sun, surrounded by shadows and empty streets.

Christmas Eve shooting marks grim milestone for Vallejo

by Matthew Brown January 4, 2025January 4, 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 chain-link fence with a broken section lying on the grass, surrounded by scattered debris and overgrown vegetation. Ivy climbs a nearby building wall, and an open, grassy lot extends into the distance under the soft light of dusk.

Vallejo police investigate human remains found in trash pile

by Geoffrey King December 27, 2024December 27, 2024

The red pickup truck remains embedded in the Petrie Center wall, with debris scattered around the parking lot. A man sits near the building’s entrance.

Truck slams into building associated with Vallejo traffic officer

by Matthew Brown December 13, 2024December 16, 2024

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.

Vallejo man surrenders after 16-hour SWAT standoff

by Matthew Brown December 7, 2024January 14, 2025