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Dixon Police Department Headquarters Close for Renovation and Expansion

Jun 16, 2026 10:59AM ● By Dixon Police Department News Release

Dixon Police Department has temporarily closed its headquarters at 201 W. A St. as of June 15 as the facility undergoes a major renovation and expansion project expected to be completed in summer 2027.

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Man Dies in Industrial Garbage Truck Incident

Jun 02, 2026 11:52AM ● By City of Dixon News Release

At approximately 8:53 a.m. May 29, the Dixon Police Department and Dixon Fire Department received a 911 call reporting a man trapped by a vehicle in the 100 block of Gateway Drive.

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Randy Shafer Named Fire Chief

Jun 02, 2026 11:10AM ● By Kendall Brown

Firefighter Randy Shafer has been appointed fire chief of the Dixon Fire Department (DFD), marking a new chapter for a department where he has spent more than two decades serving in a variety of leadership and operational roles.

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Dixon Fire Responds to Structure Fire on Porter Road

May 27, 2026 09:21AM ● By Dixon Fire Department News Release

At 4:56 p.m. May 15, the Dixon Fire Department received a call reporting a structure fire on Porter Road north of Midway Road.

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Suspect Taken into Custody Following Pursuit

May 19, 2026 02:21PM ● By Dixon Police Department News Release

Around 3 p.m. May 15, Dixon Police Department received a report of a reckless driver in a black Mercedes SUV. An officer driving northbound on Pedrick Road at Vaughn Road saw a black SUV approaching from the other direction.

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Fire Captain Andrew Tomelloso Named Firefighter of the Year

Apr 28, 2026 03:54PM ● By Kendall Brown

Fire Captain Andrew Tomelloso was named the 2025 Firefighter of the Year during the annual Celebrate Dixon on March 14, an honor he said came as a surprise and carried special meaning because his colleagues awarded it.

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Council Hears Annual Police Report

Mar 24, 2026 11:51AM ● By Shaunna Boyd

Expanded staffing results in reduced crime rates

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Dixon Fire Department Names Andrew Tomelloso Firefighter of the Year

Mar 17, 2026 11:21AM ● By Dixon Fire Department News Release

Dixon Fire Department is proud to announce that Fire Captain Andrew Tomelloso has been selected as the 2025 Firefighter of the Year, recognizing his exceptional dedication, leadership and service to the community and department.

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New Labor Agreement Supports Officers

Jan 20, 2026 04:06PM ● By Solano County News Release

At their Jan. 13 meeting, the Solano County Board of Supervisors approved a new labor agreement with the Solano County Sheriff’s Custody Association, representing Correctional Officers in Bargaining Unit 13.

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National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

Jan 13, 2026 04:32PM ● By Dixon Police Department News Release

On Jan. 9, the City of Dixon recognized National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

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CHP Rings in the New Year With Holiday Enforcement Period

Dec 30, 2025 12:13PM ● By California Highway Patrol (CHP) News Release

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is ringing in 2026 by launching a New Year’s Holiday Enforcement Period (HEP).

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Officer-Involved Shooting Update

Dec 09, 2025 12:59PM ● By Dixon Police Department News Release

Dixon Police Department is providing an update regarding an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Dec. 7 in the 6800 block of Sievers Road.

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Police Department Relaunches Bait Package Program to Thwart Porch Pirates

Dec 03, 2025 09:37AM ● By Dixon Police Department News Release

As online orders climb, so does the temptation for thieves, and Dixon Police Department is stepping up to keep Dixon porches safe.

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Public Safety Notice

Nov 25, 2025 09:47AM ● By Dixon Police Department News Release

Active Shooter Training Exercise at Dixon High School

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Council Approves Fire Station Redesign Contract

Nov 25, 2025 09:29AM ● By Shaunna Boyd

During the Nov. 18 meeting, the Dixon City Council considered a contract extension with the consultant firm Lionakis for additional design work and construction documents for the Fire Station 82 Project.

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CLICK IT. DON'T RISK IT. CHP THANKSGIVING SAFETY REMINDER

Nov 24, 2025 01:10PM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

Officers focus on seat belt use, impaired driving and safe travel during one of the year’s busiest weekends

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Multiple Arrests Made After Officers Uncover Multijurisdictional Retail Theft Enterprise

Nov 06, 2025 12:34PM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

In September 2025, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Valley Division Organized Retail Crime Task Force (ORCTF) received an investigation referral from The Home Depot regarding a subject involved in a sophisticated fraud and theft scheme.

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California Highway Patrol Launches Halloween Maximum Enforcement to Target Impaired Drivers

Oct 29, 2025 10:19AM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) will launch a 12-hour Maximum Enforcement Period (MEP) from 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, through 6 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, to protect motorists and prevent impaired driving.

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Fire Department Educates All Ages

Oct 15, 2025 09:29AM ● By Kendall Brown

Dixon Fire Annual Open House Provides Hands-On Look for Community

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Juvenile Dies from Self-Inflicted Gunshot

Oct 15, 2025 08:36AM ● By Dixon Police Department Press Release

At 1:54 p.m. Oct. 10, the Dixon Police Department received a call for service in the 1400 block of Ingrid Drive. Officers responded immediately and located a 16-year-old male with a gunshot wound.

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Dixon Police Officers Participate in Pink Patch Project

Oct 08, 2025 08:42AM ● By Dixon Police Department Press Release

The Dixon Police Department is proud to participate in the Pink Patch Project during the month of October for breast cancer awareness.

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Dixon to Host National Night Out

Sep 24, 2025 10:45AM ● By Kendall Brown

The Dixon Police Department will host National Night Out from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Oct. 7, joining communities nationwide in a campaign aimed at strengthening police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie.

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September Speaker Event with Chad Bianco

Sep 24, 2025 09:59AM ● By Kendall Brown

The Solano County Republican Party invited citizens to its September Speaker Event featuring Sheriff Chad Bianco (left), a candidate for California Governor.

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Solano County Probation Seeks Representative

Sep 10, 2025 10:06AM ● By Solano County News Release

The Solano Community Corrections Partnership has an opening for a committed and passionate individual to serve as a committee member representing Community Based Organizations (CBO’s).

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Salary Increases for Police Officers and Sergeants Approved

Sep 10, 2025 10:03AM ● By Shaunna Boyd

During the Sept. 2 meeting, the Dixon City Council reviewed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Dixon and the Dixon Police Officers’ Association, which represents 26 employees serving as police officers and sergeants.

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Package Theft Alert in Valley Glen Subdivision

Jul 22, 2025 05:55PM ● By Dixon Police Department News Release

The Dixon Police Department is investigating two incidents of package theft from the front porches of two homes in the Valley Glen subdivision July 17. An unknown subject was seen on security camera footage stealing a package from the front porch of a residence.

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Police Department Hosts National Night Out

Jul 15, 2025 04:23PM ● By Dixon Police Department News Release

The Dixon Police Department is excited to host National Night Out 2025 from 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 7.

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Council Approves 2025-2026 Budget

Jun 11, 2025 09:56AM ● By Shaunna Boyd

At the June 3 Dixon City Council meeting, City Council considered a resolution to approve the annual budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

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Honoring Police Personnel During National Police Week

May 13, 2025 04:45PM ● By Dixon Police Department News Release

The City of Dixon is proud to join communities across the nation in recognizing and honoring law enforcement personnel during National Police Week, observed from May 11 to 17.

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Officer Osmar Rodarte Killed During Major Drug Raid

Mar 27, 2025 04:04PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

The Marysville Police Department identified Officer Osmar Rodarte as the officer who was fatally shot the morning of March 26 during a multi-agency drug raid in Olivehurst. The raid was part of a sweeping operation targeting a transnational drug trafficking organization.

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Police to Strictly Enforce E-Bike, Electric Scooter Laws

Mar 26, 2025 08:47AM ● By Dixon Police Department News Release

The Dixon Police Department is escalating enforcement of existing e-bike and electric scooter laws after multiple serious accidents involving juveniles.

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Chris Kerner Awarded Police Officer of the Year

Mar 26, 2025 08:31AM ● By Kendall Brown, photos by Nicolas Brown

On March 8, Officer Chris Kerner of the Dixon Police Department was named the department’s first Police Officer of the Year at the Celebrate Dixon community event.

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Solano County Public Safety Heroes

Feb 26, 2025 03:54PM ● By Congressman Mike Thompson News Release

On Feb. 16, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) announced Officer Mathew Bowen, Emergency Medical Technician Michael “Mike” Robinson and Canine Officer Murph as the 2025 Solano County Public Safety Heroes.

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CHP’s Operation Holiday Watch Successful

Dec 31, 2024 11:17AM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

In the final shopping days before Christmas, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) conducted a successful enforcement operation targeting organized retail crime, promoting safe shopping experiences for communities throughout California.

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Fire Department Prepares for Firework Lottery

Dec 31, 2024 10:57AM ● By Kendall Brown

As of 2011, the Dixon City Council voted to approve the sale, possession and usage of “safe and sane” fireworks within city limits from noon June 28 to noon July 6.

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