Vallejo Police Department Archives - Page 3 of 13 - Open Vallejo

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

by Anna Bauman September 13, 2024September 25, 2024

A series of bright orange evidence markers with black numbers are placed on a dark, wet road, indicating evidence at a crime scene. The markers are arranged near a vehicle with a visible license plate, and pieces of debris or evidence are scattered around the markers. Yellow police tape is partially visible, draped near the markers.

Open Vallejo a finalist for national journalism honor

by Geoffrey King September 5, 2024September 6, 2024

A sedan sits unoccupied among flash police lights as Vallejo police and Solano County Sheriff's deputies search for evidence of a shooting at night.

Three shootings in Vallejo leave one dead, two injured

by Geoffrey King August 27, 2024August 28, 2024

A person in a hooded jacket and glasses stands in a homeless encampment, with debris and vehicles in the background. The sky is overcast, and the ground is muddy.

Vallejo activist alleges retaliation over arrest at encampment cleanup

by Anna Bauman August 23, 2024August 25, 2024

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

A close-up of a wooden sign for "Richardson Park" with white lettering and a green border, partially obscuring the background. The sign also includes smaller text that reads "Greater Vallejo Recreation District." In the background, there is a grassy area with trees and a person playing with a dog in the park. The overall scene suggests a quiet, sunny day in a well-maintained public park.

Man wounded Thursday in shooting at Vallejo park

by Geoffrey King August 16, 2024August 16, 2024

A nighttime scene on a suburban street. Police vehicles display red and blue flashinging lights in the background. The foreground shows crime scene tape and, behind that, a car with a shattered window.

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Vallejo block again rocked by gunfire, injuring one

by Geoffrey King August 9, 2024August 9, 2024

Emergency responders from the Vallejo Fire Department and an ambulance company are pictured loading a patient on a stretcher into an ambulance. The patient is covered with a yellow blanket and surrounded by medical equipment, highlighting the urgency of the situation. The scene is set in front of a building, with bystanders in the background, underscoring the public nature of the emergency.

Man shot August 1 in Vallejo dies

by Anna Bauman and Geoffrey King August 9, 2024August 9, 2024

A man points near a street scene of a severe vehicle collision, where cars are visibly damaged and debris is scattered across the road. The focus includes officers surveying the scene and securing the area in a suburban neighborhood under clear skies.

Suspect arrested in July homicide of Sharmell Mitchell

by Geoffrey King August 8, 2024August 9, 2024

California Attorney General Rob Bonta prepares to speak at an indoor event. He is surrounded by other attendees and attorneys, some in conversation, within a city council chambers adorned with framed pictures on the walls.

State DOJ to host listening session on Vallejo police reforms

by Anna Bauman August 8, 2024August 9, 2024