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  Nov 06, 2023

Vallejo neighborhood considers blocking streets to deter sex trade

Many neighbors have similar complaints about drivers circling the block, looking to pick up sex workers....

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  Oct 30, 2023

Use of force by Vallejo police officers increased fivefold in 2023

The increase comes despite that crime is down in most categories so far this year....

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  Oct 26, 2023

Recent Vallejo police chases leave people injured or dead

Vallejo officers initiate more vehicle chases than most other California law enforcement agencies, according to CHP data....

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  Oct 25, 2023

Vallejo dispatchers to move to new portable buildings outside police HQ

The City Council proceeded with a plan to install portable buildings instead of moving the dispatchers to the waterfront police building....

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  Oct 24, 2023

VPOA president alleges Vallejo city officials discussed firing him in secret meetings

Lt. Michael Nichelini's lawsuit alleges that city officials had an official policy to dismantle the Vallejo Police Officer Association leadership....

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  Oct 18, 2023

Vallejo officer seen punching woman in video had history of force complaints

Officer Colin Eaton was one of six officers who shot and killed Willie McCoy in 2019....

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  Oct 17, 2023

Bystander killed in crash following Vallejo police pursuit

An eyewitness said that Vallejo police were chasing a suspect in a maroon Ford Fusion at more than 60 mph....

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  Oct 16, 2023

State DOJ announces new reform agreement with Vallejo police under court supervision

When the prior three-year reform agreement expired the department was in substantial compliance with 20 of 45 reforms....

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  Oct 13, 2023

Video shows Vallejo police officer punch driver after crash

Vallejo police said the officer had been pursuing the driver....

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  Oct 11, 2023

Sheriff, CHP withhold staffing support pending Vallejo police union contract

VPOA’s current contract expired in March 2022, and staffing has plummeted by more than 20 officers since then....

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  Oct 10, 2023

Charges reduced for man shot by Vallejo police officer

Jamazea Kittell's bail was reduced to $100,000....

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  Oct 09, 2023

Vallejo police release body camera footage of 2018 violent arrest of woman at home

Sherry Graff was arrested on April 24, 2018, after Officer Brian Murphy arrived at her home, called her outside and accused her of using drugs....

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