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Vallejo, CA- On September 23, 2026, at approximately 8:07 p.m., the Vallejo Police Department (VPD) received a 911 call from a City of Vallejo Public Works employee reporting suspicious activity at the preserve, a property owned and managed by the City.
The employee was assigned to perform standard evening checks, which includes securing the perimeter gates after closing hours and inspecting the grounds for signs of vandalism or theft. During this closing procedure, the employee observed a vehicle containing a driver and a passenger who were unauthorized to be on the premises. While the vehicle and its occupants initially departed the property, they parked immediately outside the boundary and began walking along the edge of the preserve.
Due to a recent vandalisms and a copper theft incident in the area, the employee was concerned that the individuals were casing the area and contacted the police department to report the suspicious activity. The employee provided the VPD Communications Division with detailed descriptions of both the individuals and their vehicle.
Responding officers located a vehicle matching the provided description traveling in the immediate area. Before officers could initiate a formal traffic stop, the subject vehicle pulled over abruptly, and the driver immediately exited the car to approach the police vehicle.
Based on the concerns reported by the City employee, officers attempted to detain the driver to conduct a preliminary investigation to determine if a crime had been committed. During the detention, the driver repeatedly refused to comply with basic commands, obstructing the field investigation. Despite continuous requests from officers to control her movements, the driver remained non-compliant, ultimately leading to her arrest. The driver was subsequently transported and booked into the Solano County Jail for Resisting, Delaying, or Obstructing a Peace Officer.
Follow-up investigation verified that neither the driver nor the passenger were city employees, and had no legal authority or operational responsibility at the preserve after hours.
Because this matter involves both an active criminal complaint and an internal administrative investigation, no further information can be shared at this time.
For media inquiries, please contact Public Information Officer Sgt. Rashad Hollis by email at VallejoPolicePIO@cityofvallejo.net or by phone at (707) 567-4233.
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