Scott Morris

Scott Morris

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Scott Morris is a journalist based in Oakland who covers policing, protest, civil rights and far-right extremism. His work has been published in ProPublica, the Appeal and Oaklandside.

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  Sep 01, 2023

Bystander killed in crash during Vallejo police pursuit

The fleeing driver and pursuing Vallejo police officers reached speeds of 90 mph....

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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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  Aug 28, 2023

Couple violently arrested by Vallejo police will face no charges

Police had alleged that Calvin Rush evaded officers when he did not pull over for several blocks and that Jayme Rush battered police officers when she confronted them outside her home....

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  Aug 24, 2023

Violent incidents lead to lockdown in Fairfield jail

The Solano County Sheriff’s Office is on “high alert.”...

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  Aug 18, 2023

Commenter solicited positive comments on Vallejo police Facebook page

The post offered five cents for each positive comment left on the department’s Facebook page....

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  Aug 10, 2023

Regulator alleges continued violations at Valero Benicia refinery

The air district said that Valero had failed to install required pollution control equipment on eight pressure relief devices....

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  Aug 07, 2023

Mother of newborn twins ordered released from Solano jail

The Solano County Public Defender’s Office argued that it would be detrimental for her newborn twins for her to remain in jail....

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  Aug 04, 2023

Solano public defender fights for release of mother of newborn twins

The woman gave birth to twins, including one with Down syndrome, days before she was taken into custody....

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  Jul 26, 2023

Vallejo declares police staffing emergency against union objection

Interim police Chief Jason Ta said he has already taken drastic steps to address the staffing shortage....

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  Jul 26, 2023

Vallejo to name street in honor of E-40

'E-40 Way' will run for nearly a mile of Magazine Street....

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  Jul 25, 2023

Sheriff’s office clears deputy who shot Jason Thompson in Vallejo last year

The sheriff's office found that deputies “took steps to end the confrontation peacefully.”...

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