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Vallejo Police Department

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.
Posted inPublic Safety

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.
Posted inPublic Safety

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.
Posted inPublic Safety

Vallejo police investigate human remains found in trash pile

by Geoffrey King December 27, 2024March 11, 2025
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.
Posted inPublic Safety

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.
Posted inPublic Safety

Vallejo man surrenders after 16-hour SWAT standoff

by Matthew Brown December 7, 2024January 14, 2025
A Vallejo Police Department SUV is captured driving through a dimly lit street at night, with storefronts illuminated in the background.
Posted inPublic Safety

Man shot in attempted robbery Monday in Vallejo

by Matthew Brown December 3, 2024December 3, 2024
Vallejo police officers confer beside a damaged vehicle at a nighttime crime scene, with flashing red and blue lights reflecting off the surroundings and a tree in the background.
Posted inPublic Safety

Ambush-style shooting leaves two people dead in Vallejo

by Matthew Brown November 30, 2024November 30, 2024
A woman stands outside near a wooden post, wearing a striped scarf and green jacket. The background shows a garden with soft, natural lighting.
Posted inCity Hall

Vallejo’s next mayor pledges forensic audit and ‘meaningful’ reforms

by Anna Bauman November 19, 2024November 19, 2024
A nighttime scene showing a parked car with its hazard lights on, positioned in front of several police vehicles with flashing red and blue lights. The police cars illuminate the dark street, casting blue and red hues across the scene. The background is dimly lit, with faint outlines of buildings and trees.
Posted inPublic Safety

Vallejo police get year-one reform plan, five months after start date

by Vanessa Arredondo November 8, 2024March 6, 2025
A composite image titled "No Responsive Records," featuring grayscale portraits of five individuals who were killed in encounters with the Vallejo police. Each portrait captures distinct facial expressions, suggesting a personal story behind each individual. Below the images, the text reads, "How Vallejo Hid Killings by Police," highlighting investigative themes.
Posted inAwards

Open Vallejo wins journalism honor for exposing hidden killings by police

by Open Vallejo November 1, 2024November 1, 2024

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‘I can’t breathe’: video shows death Vallejo police concealed for years

‘I can’t breathe’: video shows death Vallejo police concealed for years

Senior officials ordered destruction of Vallejo police shooting evidence

Senior officials ordered destruction of Vallejo police shooting evidence

Vallejo police bend badges to mark fatal shootings

Vallejo police bend badges to mark fatal shootings

Suspects in killings of Vallejo witness, Vermont border patrol agent connected by marriage license, extreme ideology

Suspects in killings of Vallejo witness, Vermont border patrol agent connected by marriage license, extreme ideology

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