policing

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  May 31, 2022

Vallejo police captain leaving to take job in Las Vegas

Capt. Jason Potts will lead the Las Vegas department that oversees the city’s jail, animal control and marshals who patrol city parks....

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  May 27, 2022

Vallejo officer who killed Sean Monterrosa’s termination overturned

The department sought to fire Detective Jarrett Tonn for violations of the department’s use of force policy and failing to de-escalate....

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  May 24, 2022

Vallejo settles lawsuit alleging officers beat man during illegal entry for $120K

Rodolfo Lopez alleged that he suffered a concussion, a mild traumatic brain injury, and post-traumatic stress disorder after being punched and hit with a baton by police officers....

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  May 23, 2022

$25M training center for Solano jail inmates remains seldom used

Three years later, only 59 people have enrolled or completed a program there....

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  May 20, 2022

Commander criticized Vallejo cops who skipped ‘any type’ of investigation into domestic violence call

Vallejo police officers Bryan Glick and Joseph Coelho were criticized by their commanding officer for not adequately investigating an alleged case of domestic violence in 2018....

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  May 19, 2022

Solano DA’s former employees received $775K in settlements

Two claims name DA Krishna Abrams, as well as the two chief deputies in the office, Paul Sequeira and Sharon Henry, alleging they acted under Abrams’ orders....

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  May 18, 2022

Vallejo City Council votes to ban possession of catalytic converters

Each violation of the new ordinance would be a misdemeanor punishable up to 6 months in jail and/or a $1,000 fine....

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  May 18, 2022

Vallejo attorneys argue badge bending report should remain secret

Police officials said they were waiting on City Attorney Veronica Nebb to release the report....

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  May 17, 2022

Vallejo police to see $4 million increase under proposed 2022-23 budget

The proposed budget also gives $2.2 million to the fire department, $750,000 to public works, $4 million to planning and development services, and $1.5 million to city administration....

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  May 16, 2022

City council to get update on Vallejo police reform

The council will also consider banning possession of catalytic converters without proof of lawful possession....

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  May 16, 2022

June 7 election guide: Solano County DA, sheriff, supervisor seat on ballot

The elections for Solano County Sheriff and district attorney will select the two most powerful positions in the county’s criminal legal system for the next four years....

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  May 13, 2022

Two people died in two days amid rash of overdoses in Solano County Jail this year

The death of the two men makes for three known deaths in jails in the county so far this year....

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