My View: Former Davis Police Officer’s Embezzlement Case Is the Most Stupid Crime of the Century So Far (Opinion)
By David M. Greenwald Davis, CA – Trevor Edens had a 17-year law enforcement career with Davis…
City Doesn’t Track Police Raids or Use of Armored Vehicles
Last month the council unanimously approved the purchase of an Armored Rescue Vehicle (ARV) and then tasked…
The Fullerton Case: Hollywood’s “Perfect Storm”
By Danielle Silva A retired UC Davis firefighter who runs a gardening supplies business named Lil’ Shop…
Commentary: Police Argue for ARV – but Does It Actually Make Us Safer?
In 2014, then-Assistant Chief Darren Pytel knew that the community would not buy into the MRAP (Mine-Resistant…
Motion for Early Termination of Misdemeanor Probation in the Fullerton Case Continued Due to an Unavailable Judge
By Danielle Silva The motion to terminate Fullerton’s formal misdemeanor probation early was continued due to the…
Vanguard Court Watch Podcast Episode 12 – The YONET Raids of Paul Fullerton
Paul Fullerton was a well decorated firefighter for over 20 years with the UC Davis Fire Department….
DA Fights Returning Cannabis in Fullerton Case
Paul Fullerton, who a year ago took a plea agreement in his charges that he sold cannabis…
Unmarked Police Surveillance After Defendants Leave the Courthouse
By Danielle Eden Silva In Department 14 continued officer testimonies from the morning session. The case concerns…
Analysis: Destruction of Evidence in Grimes Case Deemed Insufficient to Throw Out Case, But Could Lead to Acquittal
Last week Judge David Reed denied the defense motion to dismiss in the state’s case against Cody…
Amount of Narcotics in Defendant’s Possession Debated in Preliminary Hearing
By Danielle Silva Department 8 would end the afternoon session with the preliminary hearing of Terrence Lamar…
Commentary: Botched Drug Cases Should Raise Some Questions
We have now seen two cases that should lead us to question how field drug testing is…
YONET Agent Destroys Evidence of Drug Possession, Putting Case in Jeopardy
It should have been a routine case. In May of 2018, YONET agents acting on a warrant…
My View: Drug Prosecutions in Yolo County – Long, Expensive and Unnecessary
In early 2016, Paul Fullerton had his shop and his home raided by YONET (Yolo Narcotic Enforcement…
Settlements and Asset Forfeiture Become Big Issue in Major Yolo County Drug Cases
On Wednesday, we saw three drug cases the Vanguard has been covering come to court. Ted Hicks…
Expert Narcotics Witness Gives Testimony against Alleged Methamphetamine Dealer
By Deana Medina During a preliminary hearing for defendant Jeremy Lee Deaton, the defense and prosecution stipulated…
Inmate Alleges Yolo County Jail Staff Beat Him Multiple Times While at the Jail
Lyle Nooner came into Yolo County Superior Court last week in a wheelchair with an apparent knee…
Fullerton Goes from the Fire House to the DA’s Hot House
Paul Fullerton was a well decorated firefighter for over 20 years with the UC Davis Fire Department. …
Is YONET Conducting Witch Hunt against Fullerton and Family?
Paul Fullerton believes that YONET (Yolo County Narcotic Enforcement Team) has engaged in a witch hunt against…
Former Sheriff’s Employee Accuses Deputy of Impropriety in a Drug Case
A former employee of the Yolo County Sheriff’s Office believed she was doing the right thing by…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Catch-22 in Our Courts
The term Catch-22 was coined by author Joseph Heller in his 1961 novel, a term he used…
