A Vallejo man was arrested on March 1 after a brief downtown police pursuit that ultimately ended with a disabled BMW on nearby railroad tracks and an unserialized handgun tucked under the driver’s seat, according to Vallejo police.
The Vallejo Police Department says officers first tried to stop a black BMW near Broadway Street and Nebraska Street, when the driver took off southbound on Broadway and then onto Alameda Street. The pursuit went for about a mile before officers lost sight of the car and called off the chase near Alameda and Georgia streets. The same BMW was later spotted traveling along the railroad tracks near Solano Avenue and Monterey Street, where it became disabled.
When officers reached the BMW, they found it empty. A nearby resident then pointed officers toward Ford Alley, where they located a man hiding along a wall and detained him. After being advised of his Miranda rights, the suspect admitted he had run because he was on post‑release community supervision and told officers there was a firearm in the car. Police say they recovered a silver, unserialized handgun under the driver’s seat, booked it into evidence, and transported the suspect to Solano County Jail, according to a post by the Vallejo Police Department.
Department statement and citizen tip
In its Facebook post, the department wrote that “the Vallejo Police Department remains committed to holding offenders accountable and removing illegal weapons from our streets,” Vallejo Police Department. A records check included in the post showed the suspect is a convicted felon currently on post‑release community supervision for a prior felony‑evading conviction.
Police did not release the man’s name, citing an active investigation.
Legal context
Under California law, a person previously convicted of a felony is prohibited from owning or possessing a firearm, and a violation can be charged as a felony. Penal Code 29800 lays out the ban and related provisions.
How this fits locally
The department’s post comes amid other recent Vallejo cases where officers say they have recovered illegal firearms after vehicle pursuits or foot chases, including a November 2025 incident in which a discarded pistol was pulled from nearby bushes, as reported by SFGATE. Those reports highlight how patrol work and quick tips from residents can factor into weapons investigations.
Anyone with information about this case or similar activity is asked to contact the Vallejo Police Department or submit a tip through the department’s online form at Submit Crime Tips. For emergencies, call 911; non‑emergency contact information and additional reporting options are available on the department’s website.
