Vallejo ended 2024 with its 25th homicide after a male was fatally shot on Kemper Street. The victim died in the hospital, and the Vallejo PD's Detective Division is investigating. Witnesses are urged to come forward.

The Vallejo Police Department is investigating a fatal hit-and-run that occurred on December 18, 2024, resulting in a female pedestrian's death on December 31 after initial critical injuries.

The Benicia Fire Department noted a brief flaring event at the Valero Refinery due to a mechanical issue, with no anticipated health impacts off-site.

A teenage girl in Novato reported a sexual assault by a man who posed as a 15-year-old online. The suspect, Omar Shirkhan, was arrested and faces multiple charges, including rape. Police highlight the importance of online safety for minors.

A man named Ryan Bayless was arrested in Greenbrae for brandishing knives and possessing illegal weapons and body armor after causing a disturbance. The incident was managed without injury through police de-escalation efforts.

The Vallejo Police Department apprehended an alleged serial burglar on Christmas after a homeowner reported him, leading to further burglary connections and arrests.

A burglary suspect was apprehended following a rooftop standoff in Greenbrae after attempting to steal from a laundromat and resisting arrest with a pellet gun.

Two individuals were arrested in Sonoma County for organized retail theft; a deputy recognized their car and found stolen items worth $2,845.00. They face multiple charges and were released on bail.

Four juvenile girls from Oakland were arrested for stealing $7,500 worth of products from a Corte Madera store, using a rideshare service as their getaway.

A woman died in a solo car crash involving a Chrysler 300 on Bennett Valley Road in Santa Rosa, CA around 12:26 am, and CHP is investigating the accident.

Petaluma Police arrested Jesus Orosco for alleged narcotic sales on December 26, finding him with a significant amount of methamphetamine packaged for sale. The arrest addresses community concerns over drug sales.

A Santa Rosa Police Department driver, Gabriel Chicon, was arrested for DUI and hit-and-run after fleeing a crash scene on Christmas night and violating his pretrial supervision.

A motorcyclist died in a collision with a Silverado on Christmas Eve in Vallejo. The accident occurred when both vehicles entered an intersection. Drugs or alcohol were not considered factors.