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Vacaville Police Department Awarded Grant for Traffic Enforcement Program

Oct 13, 2026 03:59PM ● By City of Vacaville News Release

City of Vacaville Police Department announced Oct. 7 that it has received a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to support its ongoing enforcement and education programs to help reduce the number of serious injuries and deaths on our roads

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Dixon Fire Department Douses Area Blaze

Sep 25, 2026 10:39AM ● By MPG Staff

The Dixon Fire Department responded to and extinguished a residential structure fire on Sept. 25, a short distance from Tremont Elementary School.

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Gang Members Convicted of Murder

Sep 23, 2026 08:51AM ● By Solano County News Release

The week of Sept. 18 in Department 15 of the Solano County Superior Court before the Honorable Bryan J. Kim, a jury found Defendants Danteon Jeffreys and Mario Johnson Guilty of Murder in the First Degree as well as Attempted Murder.

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Council Approves Bonds for Construction Projects

Sep 16, 2026 08:35AM ● By Shaunna Boyd

Requests Alternative Locations for Catholic School Proposed Downtown

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Dixon Fire Personnel Deploy to Monterey County Wildfires

Sep 08, 2026 12:04PM ● By MPG Staff

Dixon Fire Department personnel were deployed in early September as part of a Solano County strike team assisting with the Timber and Plaskett fires in Monterey County.

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Dixon Fire Department Responds to Second-Alarm Structure Fire on Putah Creek Road

Sep 01, 2026 03:50PM ● By Dixon Fire Department News Release

Just before 6 a.m., Aug. 31, the Dixon Fire Department received a 911 call for a reported residential structure fire in the 5000 block of Putah Creek Road in Winters, within the Dixon Fire Protection District.

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CHP Recovers $1.05 Million in Stolen Goods

Aug 18, 2026 03:16PM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) continues to make steady progress in dismantling organized retail crime networks throughout the state.

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Dixon Police Department Opens Temporary Public Lobby During Renovations

Aug 11, 2026 11:37AM ● By Dixon Police Department News Release

The Dixon Police Department is pleased to announce the opening of its temporary public lobby at 1855 N. First St., Suite C, as construction begins on the renovation and expansion of the Dixon Police Department.

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CHP Awards More Than $41 Million to Combat Impaired Driving Across California

Jul 21, 2026 04:07PM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

Funding supports enforcement, education and forensic testing statewide

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Dixon Celebrates Independence Day Safely

Jul 14, 2026 11:48AM ● By Kendall Brown

Families, friends and community members gathered at Hall Park on the evening of July 4 for the City of Dixon's annual Fourth of July Celebration, an event city officials said attracted a larger crowd than in recent years and concluded without significant public safety or logistical issues.

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Drones Aid in Fourth of July Fireworks Crackdown

Jul 07, 2026 12:09PM ● By Dixon Police Department Press Release

July 4, Dixon Police Department deployed its Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), commonly known as a drone, as part of its Fourth of July fireworks enforcement.

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Update on Death Investigation in the Area of Milk Farm Road

Jun 23, 2026 11:47AM ● By Dixon Police Department News Release

Dixon Police Department has provided an update, as of press time on the death investigation reported on June 21 in the area of Milk Farm Road.

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New Fireworks Ordinance, Fourth of July Enforcement Plan

Jun 23, 2026 11:25AM ● By Dixon Police Department News Release

With Independence Day approaching, the Dixon Police Department wants residents to know that the City has new fireworks rules and will be using its Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), commonly known as a drone, for enforcement.

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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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