policing

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  Aug 24, 2021

Solano sheriff defends deputies accused of beating Black woman unconscious for no reason

The woman, 33-year-old Nakia Porter, was arrested on Aug. 6, 2020, after she and her father were pulled over in rural Dixon....

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  Aug 19, 2021

Solano sheriff’s deputies beat Black woman unconscious for no reason, lawsuit alleges

The lawsuit alleges that the deputies lied when they said Porter resisted arrest and lied about how long she had been unconscious....

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  Aug 03, 2021

Ferrara’s re-election campaign brings in $9,000 during first half of 2021

The contributions were all received during the first six months of 2021 and came from ranchers, business owners, and elected officials....

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  Jul 30, 2021

Investigation into Vallejo police ‘blood death ritual’ to conclude soon

A Vallejo city attorney told a Solano County judge that the independent investigation into so-called ‘badge bending’ should be done by mid-September....

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  Jul 20, 2021

City of Vallejo settling excessive force lawsuit

VALLEJO– The city of Vallejo has agreed to settle a federal lawsuit alleging...

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  Jul 12, 2021

Solano cops should monitor for extremist infiltration, oversight body report finds

VALLEJO– An oversight body recommended that Solano County law enforcement officials monitor officers’...

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  Jul 07, 2021

Vallejo police captain retires, says crime 'a systemic problem' for city

VALLEJO– Vallejo Police Capt. Joseph Iacono sent a department-wide email last Friday...

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  May 28, 2021

Solano Sheriff to seek reelection, despite controversy

VALLEJO– Solano County Sheriff Tom Ferrara announced on Friday that he would run...

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  May 26, 2021

Drone files raise new questions of evidence destruction in Vallejo police killing of Sean Monterrosa

Newly available files raise new questions about what happened to any footage captured by the drone....

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  May 21, 2021

Vallejo councilwoman 'stunned' to learn police department moving more services into waterfront building

VALLEJO – A Vallejo councilwoman says she was “stunned” to learn through an email...

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  May 14, 2021

New body camera video shows Vallejo officer who killed Sean Monterrosa shoot at man’s back in 2017

Tonn insisted that he saw the man, Victor Hurtado, with a gun, but none was ever found....

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  May 13, 2021

Benicia City Council to mull approving installation of 45 license plate readers throughout city

BENICIA – The Benicia City Council will be asked Tuesday to approve a two-...

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