Suspect in Vallejo rape and kidnapping in custody after hiding for hours
A 41-year-old Oakland man was arrested Saturday night in Vallejo, about six hours a woman had called police saying she had been kidnapped and raped at gunpoint, officers said. Tynel Cole was found by police SWAT team members at about 8:30 p.m. Saturday inside a tool shed Vallejo house on Holly Street, a short distance away, into which he had fled as police chased him, according to Vallejo...
A 41-year-old Oakland man was arrested Saturday night in Vallejo, about six hours a woman had called police saying she had been kidnapped and raped at gunpoint, officers said. Tynel Cole was found by police SWAT team members at about 8:30 p.m. Saturday inside a tool shed Vallejo house on Holly Street, a short distance away, into which he had fled as police chased him, according to Vallejo...
In rare interview, Vallejo city manager announces independent assessment of police department
Vallejo?s city leaders have agreed to bring in an independent assessor to review its embattled police department after several 2 Investigates reports exposed excessive force allegations and millions of dollar spent on city legal settlement costs. 2 Investigates' Candice Nguyen reports.
Vallejo?s city leaders have agreed to bring in an independent assessor to review its embattled police department after several 2 Investigates reports exposed excessive force allegations and millions of dollar spent on city legal settlement costs. 2 Investigates' Candice Nguyen reports.
Victim in fatal I-80 freeway shooting was local rapper 'Big Cholo'
Friends say Robert Edwards was in his early 30s, grew up in Vacaville, but lived in Sacramento. That's where he was headed when someone sprayed his truck with bullets, killing him on Saturday. He also had a following as a local rapper named "Big Cholo." KTVU's Debora Villalon reports.
Friends say Robert Edwards was in his early 30s, grew up in Vacaville, but lived in Sacramento. That's where he was headed when someone sprayed his truck with bullets, killing him on Saturday. He also had a following as a local rapper named "Big Cholo." KTVU's Debora Villalon reports.
Vallejo searches for a new police chief
The city of Vallejo has begun its search for a new police chief by asking residents what kind of leader they want. The vacancy comes with the department in turmoil over questions of officer conduct, use of force, and accusations of racism. KTVU's Debora Villalon reports.
The city of Vallejo has begun its search for a new police chief by asking residents what kind of leader they want. The vacancy comes with the department in turmoil over questions of officer conduct, use of force, and accusations of racism. KTVU's Debora Villalon reports.
Critics say Vallejo Police Department rife with racism
Vallejo City council members abandoned a meeting that was disrupted and police cleared the room after a crowd of protesters vented their frustrations over recent police shootings and other questionable encounters. Critics say the police department is running rampant with racism. KTVU's Debora Villalon reports.
Vallejo City council members abandoned a meeting that was disrupted and police cleared the room after a crowd of protesters vented their frustrations over recent police shootings and other questionable encounters. Critics say the police department is running rampant with racism. KTVU's Debora Villalon reports.
Vacaville residents receive racist threat on their mailbox
When Marc Yu of Vacaville left his home for work one morning, he found a disturbing and racist type written letter about interracial families not being welcome in the neighborhood. KCRA reports.
When Marc Yu of Vacaville left his home for work one morning, he found a disturbing and racist type written letter about interracial families not being welcome in the neighborhood. KCRA reports.
Vallejo officer placed on leave back on the job, but with limited duties
The Vallejo police officer who was placed on leave in February after aggressively detaining a man for recording a traffic stop is back on the job, according to the police department. Officer David McLaughlin is on ?limited duty status? a Vallejo police press information official wrote in an email. Candice Nguyen reports.
The Vallejo police officer who was placed on leave in February after aggressively detaining a man for recording a traffic stop is back on the job, according to the police department. Officer David McLaughlin is on ?limited duty status? a Vallejo police press information official wrote in an email. Candice Nguyen reports.
Marine vet says Vallejo cop assaulted him for filming traffic stop
A U.S. Marine veteran and filmmaker says he was assaulted by a Vallejo police officer and suffered a concussion just for filming the officer from his front porch on Jan. 22. KTVU's Amber Lee reports.
A U.S. Marine veteran and filmmaker says he was assaulted by a Vallejo police officer and suffered a concussion just for filming the officer from his front porch on Jan. 22. KTVU's Amber Lee reports.
Back on the job: CHP officer injured by DUI Driver Returns to Work and Talks about the Road to Recovery
A sunny morning in downtown Vacaville and CHP motorcycle officer Martin Lendway is back at Sport Rehab for a challenging physical therapy session. The 45-year-old has had to learn to walk, run and jump again after he had both legs broken in January. KTVU's Heather Holmes reports.
A sunny morning in downtown Vacaville and CHP motorcycle officer Martin Lendway is back at Sport Rehab for a challenging physical therapy session. The 45-year-old has had to learn to walk, run and jump again after he had both legs broken in January. KTVU's Heather Holmes reports.
Retired CHP officer files discrimination lawsuit, says he was harassed for being gay
A Bay Area man who served as a CHP officer for 20 years is suing the Highway Patrol for discrimination. He says he suffered chronic harassment because he's gay.
A Bay Area man who served as a CHP officer for 20 years is suing the Highway Patrol for discrimination. He says he suffered chronic harassment because he's gay.
2 Investigates tests for dirty air outside and inside daycare
A daycare owner in Benicia has taken it upon herself to monitor the air quality and decide whether or not children should be allowed to play outdoors. Brooks Jarosz reports.
A daycare owner in Benicia has taken it upon herself to monitor the air quality and decide whether or not children should be allowed to play outdoors. Brooks Jarosz reports.
BAY AREA PEOPLE GIFT OF LIFE
A remarkable story out of Benicia...two friends, two teachers, and the gift of life.
A remarkable story out of Benicia...two friends, two teachers, and the gift of life.
Vallejo officer-involved shooting in Oakland; chase ends in gunfire, suspect in custody
Oakland Police Department confirm Vallejo police were involved in an officer-involved shooting in the city of Oakland on Thursday. A suspect adult male suffered injury from multiple gunshots?and was taken to the hospital.?
Oakland Police Department confirm Vallejo police were involved in an officer-involved shooting in the city of Oakland on Thursday. A suspect adult male suffered injury from multiple gunshots?and was taken to the hospital.?
Owning a piece of the Bay in Vallejo
It's a hidden gem, rich in Bay Area history and will soon celebrate its 110th anniversary. Many people around the Bay don't even know about the lighthouse situated at the end of Glen Cove Marina in Vallejo.
It's a hidden gem, rich in Bay Area history and will soon celebrate its 110th anniversary. Many people around the Bay don't even know about the lighthouse situated at the end of Glen Cove Marina in Vallejo.
Muller Jailhouse Interview: Man convicted in bizarre kidnapping case speaks
The man accused in a bizarre kidnapping in Vallejo is speaking out days before he's expected to appear in court as his own attorney and cross examine the same woman he's accused of abducting and raping. KTVU's Henry Lee spoke with Matthew Muller.
The man accused in a bizarre kidnapping in Vallejo is speaking out days before he's expected to appear in court as his own attorney and cross examine the same woman he's accused of abducting and raping. KTVU's Henry Lee spoke with Matthew Muller.
Tased, punched and kicked during traffic stop: Couple alleges excessive use of force
A Fairfield man is accusing police of excessive force after he says he was tased, punched and kicked by officers during a traffic stop. We've obtained the video showing the altercation unfold. Police say a boxcutter thrown in the backseat by a passenger is what started the altercation.
A Fairfield man is accusing police of excessive force after he says he was tased, punched and kicked by officers during a traffic stop. We've obtained the video showing the altercation unfold. Police say a boxcutter thrown in the backseat by a passenger is what started the altercation.
Midsi Sanchez: Sharing her story
A Bay Area woman who escaped a kidnapper as a child is now using that ordeal to help others. Midsi Sanchez was just eight-years-old when she was abducted and assaulted by a stranger in Vallejo. Now she has created a foundation to help others.
A Bay Area woman who escaped a kidnapper as a child is now using that ordeal to help others. Midsi Sanchez was just eight-years-old when she was abducted and assaulted by a stranger in Vallejo. Now she has created a foundation to help others.
Fairfield woman seriously injured in attack by own dog
A 29-year-old Fairfield woman has life threatening injuries after being attacked by her own dog Thursday morning.?
A 29-year-old Fairfield woman has life threatening injuries after being attacked by her own dog Thursday morning.?
Affordable, much-needed modular homes on Vallejo's Mare Island
A new front opened up Wednesday on the struggle to build more housing, more quickly and for a lot less money.
A new front opened up Wednesday on the struggle to build more housing, more quickly and for a lot less money.
Solano Co. DA files new charges in bizarre Vallejo kidnapping case
Three years after a kidnapping ordeal police called a hoax, Solano County's district attorney has filed rape charges against Matthew Muller who is already in federal prison serving a 40-year sentence in the case of a couple that was just awarded a $2.5 million settlement from the city of Vallejo.
Three years after a kidnapping ordeal police called a hoax, Solano County's district attorney has filed rape charges against Matthew Muller who is already in federal prison serving a 40-year sentence in the case of a couple that was just awarded a $2.5 million settlement from the city of Vallejo.