CRIME & SAFETY
Fatal Vallejo shooting deemed to be in self-defense, Solano DA says
VALLEJO – Authorities in Solano County said no charges will be filed in connection with a deadly Vallejo shooting earlier this year, after it was determined to be in self-defense.On the night of Feb. 28, officers were called to the area of Alabama and Butte streets following reports of a shooting. Police found a man suffering from at least one gunshot wound.Medical aid was provided, but the man succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. Police did not release the man's name.In an update Friday, police gave an update on the investigation, saying they collected evidence, interviewed witnesses and detained the person responsible for the shooting."The Solano County District Attorney's Office reviewed the evidence and deemed this shooting to be in self defense and did not file formal charges," the department said in a statement.Police did not provide additional details about the case.Anyone with additional information is asked to contact Detective Jarrett Tonn or Detective Daniel Callison of the Vallejo Police Department. Tonn can be reached at 707-648-5427 or Jarrett.Tonn@cityofvallejo.net, while Caillison can be reached at 707-648-4533 or Daniel.Callison@cityofvallejo.net.
Hit-and-run crash reported on County Route 98 in Woodland
WOODLAND, Calif. — A hit-and-run crash was reported on County Route 98 near Lincoln Avenue in Woodland on Friday evening. According to the California Highway Patrol online logs, at least one person was reportedly injured in the collision. Traffic slowdown can be expected on Route 98. See our live...
Man killed after vehicle falls on him in Sacramento parking lot, police say
SACRAMENTO -- An investigation is underway after a man died after a vehicle fell on him in a parking lot late Thursday night in Sacramento, police said. The incident happened in a parking lot on the 2800 block of Gateway Oaks Drive shortly before 11 p.m.Police said the man died at the scene and he has not been identified. Later Friday afternoon, the police department said it appeared the man had been working on the vehicle before it fell off the jack.The incident remains under investigation.
Charges filed against Woodland man after 2-year-old was hit, killed by truck left running
WOODLAND - An involuntary manslaughter charge has been filed against a Woodland man in connection with an incident when a 2-year-old was hit and killed by a truck left running in a parking lot in March, prosecutors said.Julio Navarro-Vidrio, 34, is also facing one count of child endangerment and a case enhancement that alleges the crime involved great bodily harm and the toddler was "particularly vulnerable," prosecutors said.The charges stem from the incident that happened on March 16 in the 76 Gas Station parking lot on the 300 block of West Street in Woodland.Woodland police said a Dodge pickup truck was left running at a pump with a 3-year-old in the back seat. When investigators arrived, they found the child behind the wheel.Ailahni Sanchez Martinez, 2, was killed in the incident. Her father said she was sitting alone at a table near their family's taco stand in the parking lot.Navarro-Vidrio is not in custody and will be arraigned on the charges on May 10.
Convicted serial killer, who fatally stabbed Lucerne Valley man, has died in custody
A convicted serial killer, who fatally stabbed a Lucerne Valley man and attacked several others, has died in custody. On Monday evening, John Wayne Thomson, 64, was found unresponsive in his cell in the California Medical Facility hospice unit in Vacaville, between San Francisco and Sacramento. Thomson was pronounced dead by medical staff around...
Northern California police arrest seven for stealing mail from community mailboxes throughout Sacramento area
(FOX40.COM) — Seven people were recently arrested by Northern California police officers after it was discovered they possessed mail that was stolen from various community mailboxes throughout the Sacramento region. According to the Lincoln Police Department, 53 victims have been located along with 115 additional identified property owners of the mail that was stolen. On March […]
Homicide suspect leads police on pursuit after attempted traffic stop
(FOX40.COM) — The West Sacramento Police Department said it recently arrested a homicide suspect after he led officers on a pursuit from West Sacramento to Woodland. According to police, Joseph Baker, 37, was booked into Yolo County Jail about two weeks ago after he was seen getting into a vehicle near the scene of a […]
KCRA Today: Deputy shootout, homeless encampment conflict, horse racing to stay in Northern California
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — KCRA 3 is rounding up all the information you need to know to get a head start on your day. Here, you'll find what you missed overnight, what's happening throughout the day, the forecast and how your commute is shaping up. You can also watch our...
Fairfield Police holding DUI checkpoint ahead of Cinco De Mayo weekend
(FOX40.COM) — The Fairfield Police Department announced it will hold a DUI checkpoint before the Cinco De Mayo holiday weekend. “DUI Checkpoints like this one are placed in locations based on collision statistics and frequency of DUI arrests, affording the greatest opportunity for achieving drunk and drugged driving deterrence. Locations are chosen with safety considerations […]
On the one-year anniversary of last year’s stabbings, Davis community honors the life of Karim Abou Najm
The city and campus community dedicate mental health forum and bench memorial to Najm. Karim was a fourth-year computer science major set to graduate last spring. On April 29, 2023, he was the victim of the second fatal stabbing which occurred at Sycamore Park, the same place this year’s memorial was held.
Davis Fire Department swears in four new firefighter trainees
After eight weeks of training, the city of Davis Fire Department expands fire team. The Davis Fire Department recently swore in four new firefighters after an eight-week training program. The city of Davis Fire Department partnered with the West Valley Regional Training Consortium to coordinate and oversee all training programs...
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