Rio Vista Police Department

09/24/2026

🚨 BURGLARY PREVENTION: HELP KEEP RIO VISTA SAFE 🚨
The Rio Vista Police Department is committed to working with our residents to keep our community safe. Burglars look for easy opportunities, but a few simple everyday habits can dramatically reduce the risk of your home becoming a target.
Here is your quick residential security checklist:
🔒 LOCK UP EVERY TIME | Secure your doors, windows, garages, side gates, and vehicles—even if you are only stepping out for a few minutes. Don't forget the interior door leading from your garage into your home!
💡 LIGHT IT UP | Keep entrances, driveways, and side yards well-lit. Motion-activated exterior lights are great for eliminating dark spots where someone could approach unseen.
🏠 MAKE IT LOOK OCCUPIED | Heading out of town? Use timers or smart plugs for your indoor lights. Ask a trusted neighbor to grab your mail, retrieve packages, and keep an eye on your property.
📱 THINK BEFORE YOU POST | Wait until you return home to share those vacation photos. Publicly posting that you are away advertises an empty house.
📦 SECURE YOUR DELIVERIES | Track packages closely. Bring them inside promptly, use secure drop boxes, or ask a neighbor to collect them, so they don’t sit on your porch.
📹 CHECK YOUR CAMERAS | Ensure doorbell and security cameras are active, clean, and positioned to clearly capture entrances, driveways, and access gates.
🛠️ HIDE YOUR TOOLS | Lock away ladders and high-value tools. Don't leave items outside that could either be stolen or used to break into your home.
👀 KNOW YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD | Rio Vista is stronger when we look out for each other. Get to know what is normal on your street. If you see something out of place, don't ignore it - note descriptions, vehicle makes/models, and license plates.
⚠️ SEE SOMETHING SUSPICIOUS? CALL US.
Please report suspicious activity immediately rather than confronting anyone yourself.
🚨 Emergencies or Crimes in Progress: Call 9-1-1
📞 Non-Emergencies & Suspicious Activity: Call Solano Dispatch at 707-374-2300 to have a Rio Vista Police Officer dispatched.
Together, we can prevent crime and keep Rio Vista a safe place to live, work, and call home. 💙

09/23/2026

Reminder, Friday September 25th:

09/22/2026

Rio Vista Police Department would like to extend a very happy birthday to our long time lead volunteer Tom Viscuso. Our department is very grateful for our volunteers and all they do. Tom has been vital to the day to day operations here in the office and always loves to help our community. Thank you Tom, and happy birthday 🥳🫡

09/12/2026

Come on down to Airport day, the spinning wheel is ready for the kids! Win prizes! Get a chance to talk to Officer Bennett and maybe you’ll get a chance to meet Brig!

09/11/2026

K9 Brig hopes you all come out to Airport Day on Saturday! Bring the kids and stop by the RVPD booth! Check out some of the vehicles, spin the prize wheel, and maybe you’ll get a chance to see BRIG!

09/10/2026

DUI checkpoint media release:

09/03/2026

Rio Vista Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying this subject who recklessly evaded police officers while riding a E-motorcycle/dirt bike. If you know the identity of this subject, please call dispatch at 707-374-2300.

RVPD wants to remind the public that E-motorcycles/ dirt bikes defined under CVC 436.1 are illegal to ride on any road or highway.

08/31/2026

Rio Vista, Calif. – Before the summer season winds down, Rio Vista Police Department wants everyone to kick off their Labor Day festivities with safety at the forefront. Make the decision that saves lives. Choose safety every time you get behind the wheel and never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

To help keep our community safe, the Rio Vista Police Department will have additional officers on patrol Aug. 19 through Labor Day (Sept. 7) looking for drivers suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. The additional efforts to prevent impaired driving are part of a national enforcement campaign, Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.

In addition to patrols, Rio Vista Police Department will hold a DUI Checkpoint on September 25th, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. at an undisclosed location within the city of Rio Vista.

“Enjoying the last days of summer should be all about fun and that starts with making safe choices before making plans,” Sergeant Richard Pontecorvo said. “Everyone deserves to get home safely and it starts with your everyday actions.”

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 11,904 people were killed in drunk-driving crashes in the U.S. in 2024 — that’s one person every 44 minutes.

Rio Vista Police Department offers the following tips to Go Safely:

• Plan Ahead: If you know you’ll be drinking, arrange for a designated sober driver, call a ride-sharing service, taxi or use public transportation.
• Buckle Up: Wearing a seatbelt is one of the simplest ways to protect yourself in the event of a crash.
• Stay Alert: Avoid distractions such as texting or eating while driving. Keep your focus on the road.
• Follow Speed Limits: Speeding reduces your reaction time and increases the severity of crashes.
• Watch for Pedestrians and Bicyclists: With more people enjoying outdoor activities, be extra vigilant and look out for people biking and walking.
• Take Breaks: If you’re traveling long distances, take regular breaks to rest and avoid fatigue.

While drunk driving is a significant traffic safety problem, driving while impaired is not just from alcohol. Prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications and cannabis products may also impair. If you plan on drinking or taking medications with a driving warning label, let someone who is sober drive. If you see someone who appears to be driving while impaired, call 9-1-1.

Visit www.gosafelyca.org for more traffic safety information.

Funding for this program is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

08/27/2026

*UPDATE*
Solano County Animal Control has picked up the pup and it will be taken to the Fairfield shelter.

We have another lost dog dropped off at the department, not chipped, small very calm little guy. Please contact the RVPD office if you are the owner. 707-374-6366.
Solano county animal control has been contacted.

08/27/2026

We have another lost dog dropped off at the department, not chipped, small very calm little guy. Please contact the RVPD office if you are the owner. 707-374-6366.
Solano county animal control has been contacted.