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Vallejo Police Department

A nighttime scene of a car crash with a white SUV on fire on a grassy area beside a road. The SUV has crashed into a building on the corner. Police cars with flashing lights are parked nearby, and several officers are on the scene. Other vehicles and houses are visible in the background, with a stop sign in the foreground.
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Vallejo sees second deadly police chase in days

by Geoffrey King and Anna Bauman July 10, 2024September 22, 2024
A car with severe front-end damage is seen at night in the middle of an intersection, with debris scattered around. Police officers and emergency responders are at the scene. A gas station is visible in the background with illuminated signs and barricades set up around the area.
Posted inPublic Safety

Vallejo police chase kills one, injures five

by Geoffrey King July 6, 2024July 7, 2024
A white Mazda CX-3 with an open driver's side door is parked on the street. Evidence markers are placed on the road, and the car appears to be part of a crime scene investigation.
Posted inPublic Safety

Back-to-back shootings in Vallejo leave one dead

by Geoffrey King July 5, 2024July 6, 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.
Posted inPublic Safety

Frustration, calls for change mark Vallejo police chief recruitment

by Anna Bauman June 30, 2024September 20, 2024
A man in a suit, identified as Greg Nyhoff, is speaking at a podium with a microphone. He appears to be addressing an audience in a city council chambers. Behind him, there are chairs and a California state flag is partially visible.
Posted inCity Manager

Greg Nyhoff, controversial former Vallejo city manager, hired in Texas

by Anna Bauman June 24, 2024August 9, 2024
A police officer holding a rifle approaches a residence during daytime.
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In pictures: Vallejo police search for gunman after shooting near headquarters

by Geoffrey King June 21, 2024June 22, 2024
Close-up nighttime scene of a damaged silver pickup truck crashed into a white picket fence. A police officer is inspecting the scene while a man in a blue shirt stands nearby while speaking on the phone. The area is lit by the flashing lights of a tow truck and police car.
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In pictures: Truck crashes into yard, damaging house on Springs Road

by Geoffrey King June 21, 2024June 22, 2024
A car accident scene under a clear blue sky. A black sedan with significant front-end damage is situated off-road, having collided with a leaning wooden utility pole. Debris from the car and pole are scattered around the dry, grassy area, which is bordered by a chain-link fence.
Posted inPublic Safety

Traffic collision knocks out power to more than 1,000

by Geoffrey King June 15, 2024June 15, 2024
A portrait of Darryl Mefferd
Posted inPublic Safety

The secret death of Darryl Dean Mefferd

by Laurence Du Sault June 10, 2024January 27, 2025
Two SWAT officers in tactical gear during a daylight operation in a suburban setting. One officer is standing while carrying a rifle, wearing a helmet and protective glasses. The other officer is standing beside a fence, pointing a handgun up toward a second-story window. The background shows dry vegetation.
Posted inPublic Safety

SWAT officer among Vallejo police with DUI convictions

by Anna Bauman May 1, 2024January 28, 2025

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