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Napa Police Seek Public's Help to Solve Mystery of Cyclist's Fatal Saturday Night Accident
A tragic twist in the quiet streets of Napa occurred last Saturday night when a 45-year-old man's evening bike ride turned fatal. Found by a motorist on Wine Country Avenue, between Dumas Street and Emperor Way, the man lay critically injured beside his bicycle. He was discovered around 8:42 PM, according to official reports. First responders from the Napa Fire Department and American Medical Response rushed to give aid, swiftly transporting the victim to Queen of the Valley Medical Center, where he later died from his injuries.
Vallejo Police Investigate 5th Homicide of 2024, Seek Public's Assistance in Unraveling Case
The Vallejo Police Department was called to the 2000 block on the afternoon of March 16, promptly at 12:21 P.M., to a house that now holds the grim title of a crime scene. What awaited the officers was a chilling discovery of an adult male, life snuffed out too soon, lying in silence, his story untold.
Man accused of attacking, kidnapping woman in Fairfield
RIO VISTA, Calif. — A man accused of attacking and kidnapping a woman was arrested in Rio Vista Thursday afternoon. The arrest stems from a call Fairfield Police Department made to Rio Vista, alerting them that a domestic violence suspect was heading toward their city. According to police, the...
Vallejo deputy police chief leaves department effective immediately
Deputy Chief Joseph Gomez is no longer employed with the Vallejo Police Department after just nine months in the position, Open Vallejo has learned. Gomez’s departure took members of the department by surprise, according to sources with knowledge of the matter, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss internal personnel matters. Although the circumstances of his separation from the city were not immediately clear, a department-wide email sent to police employees on Wednesday stated that Gomez had been separated from the department effective immediately.
Elderly Petaluma man gets life in prison for molesting child family member
A 78-year-old man was sentenced to 30 years to life in state prison on Tuesday for molesting a child numerous times, Sonoma County prosecutors said. Petaluma resident Brian Douglas Schmitt Sr. was found guilty of four felony sex offenses committed against a child following a jury trial in January, the Sonoma County District Attorney's Office said in a statement. Based on evidence and testimony presented at the trial, Schmitt was a trusted member of the victim's family and would regularly spend time with the victim until the abuse was disclosed in July 2022. Following the victim's disclosure of abuse and...
3 brothers living in 'filthy' conditions, reunited with Bay Area police officer who rescued them
VACAVIILE, Calif. - Three young brothers are now out of the foster care system thanks to distant relatives and the diligence of a Vacaville police officer. The Lancaster family invited Officer Issac Stevens to be a part of their formal adoption ceremony last week as their family was made whole.
Driver Hospitalized after Crashing into Tree Near Air Base Pkwy, Dover Ave in Fairfield
Fairfield, CA – According to ABC10, on the morning of Tuesday, March 26, 2024, a driver was seriously injured after their vehicle collided with a tree. The Fairfield Fire Department reports that the crash occurred near Air Base Parkway and Dover Avenue around 10:30 AM. No further details have yet been made available.
Suspected Geriatric Bank Robbers Caught in Benicia Following High-Tech Police Work
Last week's brazen bank robbery in Benicia came to a head when the perps were finally bagged, thanks to high-tech policing. According to the Benicia Police Department, their officers were called to First Street, where they were met with the aftermath of a robbery. The crooks were long gone, but not for long.
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