@vallejopolicedepartment On February 18, 2026, at approximately 9:18 a.m., officers assigned to the Vallejo Police Department Patrol Division conducted a traffic enforcement stop near Redwood Street and Couch Street after observing a Chrysler 300 with window tint violations.The vehicle pulled over into a parking lot on the 1000 block of Redwood Street. Upon contacting the driver, the officers immediately detected the smell of freshly burned marijuana emanating from inside the vehicle. They also observed unsealed marijuana scattered onto the front passenger seat.The driver was detained without incident. While performing a pat search, the driver spontaneously mentioned that he had a firearm in a duffel bag in the vehicle, along with marijuana.Officers located a loaded, unserialized firearm inside the duffel bag. Additionally, officers also located a large quantity of suspected marijuana, packaging materials consistent with sales, and a digital scale.A records check revealed the driver was a convicted felon with prior convictions for felon in possession of a firearm, assault with a firearm, and vehicle theft, making it unlawful for him to possess any firearm.The suspect's vehicle was towed from the scene, and his firearm and marijuana were entered into evidence. The driver was subsequently booked into the Solano County Jail for multiple felony charges related to a felon in possession of a unserialized firearm. The Vallejo Police Department remains focused on getting illegal guns off our streets, disrupting criminal activity, and ensuring those who violate the law are held accountable to protect and strengthen our communi#VALLEJOPOLICEDEPARTMENTt#VallejoPDe#VPD#VPD … See MoreSee Less
The Vallejo Police Department is currently investigating the disappearance of Arielle Efford, a 28-year-old woman. An Ebony Alert has been activated on behalf of the Vallejo Police Department by the California Highway Patrol.Arielle was last seen at approximately 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, in Vallejo. At that time, she was wearing a gray sweatsuit and a pink undershirt. She is approximately 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighs about 180 pounds, and has brown hair and brown eyes.If you have any information regarding Arielle Efford’s whereabouts or have seen her recently, please contact 911 immediately or the Vallejo Police Department Detective Division at 707-648-4524. … See MoreSee Less
2/17 7:17PM – Rotary Way – IM NOT GOING EASY – VPD attempted to pull somebody over, and they took off speeding away from the police department and crashed their car at admiral callahan lane and rotary way. the driver got out and started running up rotary. VPD was right behind them and tackled them into a bush where the suspect fought them until they got him in cuffs. it was never said what this was over. dude is quick tho. … See MoreSee Less
@vallejopolicedepartment Vallejo, CA – On February 15, 2026, at approximately 10:41 A.M., officers assigned to the Vallejo Police Department (VPD) Patrol Division responded to a report of a stabbing at a hotel located on the 1000 block of Admiral Callaghan Lane.While officers were en route, VPD Communication Division operators received a call from 40-year-old Gregory Scott II, a resident of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, who voluntarily stated that he had stabbed another man during an altercation.Upon arrival at the scene, officers found the adult male victim lying on the ground with at least one stab wound. The officers immediately began providing medical aid until emergency medical services arrived. The victim was then transported to a local hospital for lifesaving treatment, where he is currently listed in critical condition.Meanwhile, officers established a perimeter and made announcements for Gregory Scott to exit his hotel room. After multiple commands, he eventually came out and was taken into custody without further incident. During the investigation, officers obtained and served a search warrant for Gregory Scott's hotel room. In the course of the search, they found the knife suspected to be involved in the incident. Following a review of surveillance footage and statements from witnesses as well as Gregory Scott, he was arrested for stabbing the victim.Gregory Scott II was transported for medical evaluation and subsequently booked into the Solano County Jail for the charge of assault with a deadly weapon. … See MoreSee Less
