Vallejo police officer arrested for alleged domestic violence

VALLEJO – A Vallejo police officer was arrested in Richmond on Wednesday for alleged domestic violence, threats and stalking, jail records show.

Officer Ronald Dupree was initially held in Santa Rita Jail without bail, but was released on Thursday, according to jail records. A court hearing scheduled for Friday morning was vacated.

According to the Oakland Police Department, a victim contacted Oakland police and met with officers at Oakland police headquarters to report Dupree's alleged conduct. Dupree was then arrested on a warrant on Wednesday afternoon.

The Alameda County District Attorney’s Office did not immediately respond to requests for more information about the status of Dupree's case and whether charges would be filed. 

According to state records, Dupree was hired as a Vallejo police officer in October 2020. He was given the Mothers Against Drunk Driving Award for the number of impaired driving arrests he made earlier this year.

Vallejo police spokesperson Sgt. Rashad Hollis said that the department is aware of the incident and cooperating with the other agency’s investigation. He would not confirm the name of the officer but said that the officer is on paid leave and it is an “ongoing personnel matter.”

Editor's note: This story has been updated to include information from Oakland police and the latest status of Dupree's court appearance.