policing

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  Jul 16, 2026

Families of people killed by Vallejo police officers call for more accountability

The speakers criticized the findings of the badge bending report and questioned if the department disciplined any of the officers accused of misconduct....

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  Jul 13, 2026

Dead Vallejo woman’s diary reveals clues to her murder

Ceicilia Corsetti was allegedly shot and killed by her boyfriend, Robert Tamayo, amid a rise in domestic violence incidents in Vallejo....

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  Jun 25, 2026

Solano deputies accuse sheriff of ‘potentially racist’ remarks

The Deputy Sheriff's Association said Sheriff Brad DeWall made “offensive and potentially racist” remarks at an event to celebrate employee promotions....

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  Jun 24, 2026

Vallejo releases investigation into police badge bending five years after its completion

Six officers were found to have violated department policy, but it is unclear if they faced any consequences....

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  Jun 16, 2026

Vallejo has struggled to reduce gun violence. What do other Bay Area cities do differently?

Cities across the Bay Area have deployed successful strategies to reduce gun violence, while homicides in Vallejo remain elevated....

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  Jun 11, 2026

Former Vallejo police chief files claim against city alleging city attorney's office obstructed reform

Forrmer Vallejo Police Chief Shawny Williams alleges that the City Attorney’s Office illegally threatened him....

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  Jun 01, 2026

Family files civil claim over student’s violent arrest at Fairfield High School

The civil rights claim comes after a Fairfield police officer was recorded repeatedly punching 16-year-old Maurice Williams last month....

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  May 28, 2026

Lawsuit accuses Vallejo police of using excessive force during false arrest

The lawsuit alleges that Vallejo police officers Rosendo Mesa and Jeremy Callahan misidentified Ronnie Lewis as a suspect in the carjacking of an unhoused person’s car in 2024...

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  May 23, 2026

Fairfield police reassign officer seen punching high school student on video, launch investigation

Fairfield police Chief Dan Marshall apologized for the incident, which he said caused “division and concern within our community.”...

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  May 21, 2026

Video shows Fairfield officer punching high school student in the face

Fairfield police confirmed the arrest of two Fairfield high school students Wednesday....

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  May 13, 2026

Vallejo oversight committee recommends using sales tax funds for Flock license plate readers

The Measure P committee reviewed a flurry of more than $10 million in funding requests as Vallejo faces a growing budget deficit....

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  May 08, 2026

Vallejo oversight body approves new police complaint policy

The Police Oversight and Accountability Commission voted unanimously Thursday to adopt the policy....

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