Jarrett Tonn

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Jarrett Tonn is a Vallejo police officer. He was fired for shooting and killing Sean Monterrosa in June 2020, but his termination was overturned in arbitration.

  Apr 16, 2024

Vallejo police failed to disclose military equipment as required by state law

The department took a crucial first step towards compliance after inquiries from the Vallejo Sun....

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  Dec 29, 2023

Year in review: How the Vallejo police union won in 2023

Vallejo also struggled to contend with homelessness and declining attendance in schools....

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  Dec 19, 2023

No charges for Vallejo detective who killed Sean Monterrosa in 2020

Attorney for Monterrosa family says they’re relieved to finally know what state DOJ would do, even if they didn’t like the outcome....

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  Sep 18, 2023

Vallejo police banned shooting at vehicles days after June shooting

Officer Brad Kim shot and wounded Jamazea Kittell on June 27 when Kittell allegedly drove toward him in a silver Dodge Charger....

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  Sep 14, 2023

Arbitrator found Vallejo cop’s killing of Sean Monterrosa was ‘reasonable’

The 70-page opinion provides new information about the arbitrator's reasoning in ordering the reinstatement of Detective Jarrett Tonn....

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  Sep 13, 2023

Community members demand action on Vallejo police violence as council copes with officer shortage

The family of Sean Monterrosa called for supporters to “pack the room.”...

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  Sep 01, 2023

Sean Monterrosa’s family responds to order to reinstate Vallejo police officer who killed him

Detective Jarrett Tonn shot and killed Sean Monterrosa as he fled the scene of a burglary on June 2, 2020....

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  Aug 29, 2023

Vallejo police union defies subpoena from Sean Monterrosa’s family

A federal judge ordered the Vallejo Police Officers Association to respond to the subpoena in March....

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  Aug 28, 2023

Vallejo detective who killed Sean Monterrosa to be reinstated with back pay

An arbitrator ruled that the city could not fire Detective Jarrett Tonn....

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  Jun 30, 2023

Vallejo police union holding up oversight

The union has held up an interim oversight contract for more than two years....

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  Jun 02, 2023

Three years after Vallejo police killed Sean Monterrosa, his family still awaits updates

The California Department of Justice took up the criminal investigation into Sean Monterrosa’s death two years ago, but Attorney General Rob Bonta’s office has provided no update on the case, including to the Monterrosa family....

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  May 11, 2023

Oversight of Vallejo police department remains uncertain

Council approves applications for residents wishing to serve on the oversight board, while ACLU demands fast action and attorney general hints at a potential larger investigation....

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