Homicide investigation: Human remains found in San Bruno ID'd as Vallejo man

The human remains found in a construction bag last month by a city public works crew in San Bruno have been identified. Police said Tuesday they are now investigating the case as a homicide. 

Vandals tag Vallejo councilmember's office with racial epithet

​​​​​​​A racial slur. "Defund the VPD," or Vallejo Police Department. "F- VPD." Black lives matter.

Vallejo police chief launches 3rd-party investigation of 'badge bending' allegations

Vallejo Police Chief Shawny Williams on Friday launched a third-party investigation of allegations that some officers "bent badges" to mark each time they shot and killed someone while on duty.

Bay Area couple of 35 years dies weeks apart from COVID-19

The husband of a Yountville retirement facility nurse, who died of COVID-19, has now died from complications of the disease himself just weeks after his wife's death. 

Solano County D.A. announces special prosecutor in Willie McCoy police shooting case

Solano County District Attorney Krishna Abrams announced San Bernardino's former D.A. will serve as a special prosecutor in the case of Willie McCoy, a man who was shot and killed by Vallejo police at a Taco Bell drive-thru last year. 

Vallejo top cop launches probe over "badge-bending" allegations

The inquiry will examine the culture of the department and could lead to corrective action and a broader investigation, the chief said.

Second Vallejo police lieutenant on leave in connection with destruction of windshield

"It's much ado about nothing," attorney Michael Rains said of the outcry over the windshield. "I think the chief has sold them out, is what I think. I think it's shameful."

Vallejo police lieutenant on leave after evidence in shooting destroyed

A city source confirms to KTVU:  Vallejo police Lt. Michael Nichelini is on paid leave, after the windshield of the police truck involved in the deadly shooting of Sean Monterrosa was destroyed.

City of Vallejo asks Solano County DA to review police killings of Willie McCoy, Sean Monterrosa

The city is requesting that District Attorney Krishna Abrams reconsider her recusal from examining the deaths of Willie McCoy and Sean Monterrosa after California Attorney General Xavier Becerra declined to do so. 

Woman in Vallejo case tells police she wasn’t being kidnapped

Vallejo police have hit a wall, investigating the apparent assault and kidnapping of a young woman. And it's the woman herself who has flipped the script.