Vallejo city officials declare emergency over critical police shortage
The Vallejo City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved a declaration of a state of emergency in response to a staffing crisis within its police department.
Vallejo MMA artist detains suspected arsonist with stolen Tesla: Reports
An MMA artist was credited for stopping a suspect accused of stealing a Tesla and starting a vegetation fire Saturday in Vallejo, authorities said.
Vallejo police arrest man suspected of starting 3-alarm fire
Vallejo police arrested a man they believe started a vegetation fire near the intersection of Admiral Callaghan Lane and Turner Parkway just before 6:51 p.m. Saturday.
Woman found dead on Wild Dune Court in Vallejo
A woman was found dead Friday night in Vallejo, police said.
Vallejo community center vandalized before opening, neighbors show support
Vandals in Vallejo trashed a new community center that was getting ready to open its doors. It was a heartbreaking sight for the non-profit's founder, but the setback brought out some heartwarming support from neighbors.
Vallejo officer shoots burglary suspect after getting hit by fleeing car
Vallejo police announced on Tuesday that one of its officers shot and injured a suspect after the officer was struck by the suspect in a fleeing vehicle.
Woman arrested in Vallejo after running over man with vehicle
A man was killed in Vallejo on Saturday afternoon when he was hit by a vehicle.
COVID outbreak will shut down part of Vallejo city hall next week, officials say
A COVID outbreak is forcing Vallejo officials to close part of City Hall for three days next week, the city said Friday.
Man fatally shot in downtown Vallejo
A man was fatally shot in downtown Vallejo on Saturday night, announced the Vallejo Police Department on Sunday.
Man arrested after entering Vallejo police department armed, smoking meth
A man was arrested on Wednesday after allegedly walking into the Vallejo Police Department armed with a knife and replica firearm, and smoking methamphetamine in the lobby, announced officers on Saturday.
Police arrest two juveniles with loaded gun after vehicle chase
After a high-speed vehicle chase Saturday, Vallejo police arrested two juveniles, one of whom was armed with a loaded firearm with a high-capacity magazine.
Shooting in Vallejo leaves 1 dead: Police
A man was fatally shot in Vallejo Thursday afternoon, marking the city's third homicide of 2023, according to police.
Burglars cause thousands of dollars in damage to business, only to get away with $50
Rocio Bedolla said an intruder caused thousands of dollars of damage to her business, while only stealing about $50.
Man accidentally shoots himself with ghost gun: Vallejo police
A man is hospitalized after accidentally shooting himself with a ghost gun in Vallejo, officials said.
Vallejo to pay $300,000 to Stanford grad tackled while recording police
The city of Vallejo has agreed to pay $300,000 to a man who was tackled by a police officer that he had recorded making a traffic stop.
Vallejo police reveal more details over fight that left 80-year-old stabbed, 1 shot to death
A person has been arrested after an 80-year-old man was stabbed, one 31-year-old person was shot to death and another 27-year-old person was wounded by gunfire, in what a neighbor described as a property dispute involving a group of people living illegally on the site, Vallejo police said.
Officer fired after 2 deadly Vallejo shootings hired as Broadmoor officer
Officer Ryan McMahon, who was involved in two deadly shootings in Vallejo and fired from that department, now has a new job along the Peninsula in the small community of Broadmoor.
Police chief of troubled Vallejo Police Department resigns
Vallejo Police Chief Shawny Williams resigned Friday after three years as the city's top cop.
Grandma rescues grandson after stolen moving truck plows into Vallejo apartment complex
A stolen moving truck plowed into an apartment complex early Thursday morning, Vallejo Police Department says. A woman had to rescue her grandson who became trapped.
Vallejo High football coach shot after breaking up fight outside school
An assistant football coach at Vallejo High School was shot Tuesday afternoon after breaking up a fight outside campus, police said.