Rio Vista Police Department

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The Rio Vista Police Department is a dynamic and proactive municipal policing agency responsible for the professional and effective delivery of services to the City’s 10,500 residents and thousands of annual visitors. Rio Vista, located in southeastern Solano County, is a unique community, enjoying benefits of rural surroundings while being centrally located between the major population of centers

of Fairfield, Lodi and Brentwood. The Police Department enjoys tremendous support from the community and it provides residents and visitors alike thorough patrol and investigative services. The Police Department participates in numerous community outreach programs and events that foster a sense of security and safety to those living and visiting here. This site is not monitored 24/7
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Yesterday we received a great donation for some Rio Vista PD swag to share with children during events when we are out. ...
02/27/2026

Yesterday we received a great donation for some Rio Vista PD swag to share with children during events when we are out. The Rio Vista Lyon’s Club and Cottenshoppe were the contributors that allow us to share some RVPD swag with the children in the community. They are also having t-shirts made too.

DUI Checkpoint Press Release
01/20/2026

DUI Checkpoint Press Release

01/20/2026

****Information Update****
The phone issue has been fixed. The 707-374-2300 is back in service. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Currently we are having some issues with the non-emergency dispatch phone number. The phone company is aware. In the meantime, if you need to reach dispatch for non-emergency police response, please call 707-421-7090 press option 2 for Rio Vista PD.

Rio Vista, Calif. – The holiday season can be dangerous for people on the roads. In December 2023 alone, 1,038 people we...
12/23/2025

Rio Vista, Calif. – The holiday season can be dangerous for people on the roads. In December 2023 alone, 1,038 people were killed in the U.S. in alcohol-impaired-driving crashes, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Rio Vista Police Department wants to remind the public of the dangers of driving impaired and to celebrate the holiday season responsibly by not driving under the influence.
From December 12 through New Year’s Day, Rio Vista Police Department will have additional officers on patrol looking for drivers suspected of being under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. The high-visibility enforcement effort is part of a national campaign, Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over, with the goal of stopping suspected impaired drivers who put others at risk.
“We want to make sure everyone gets home safely so that they can celebrate the holiday season with their families and loved ones,” Sergeant Richard Pontecorvo said. “Not only is driving impaired illegal, but it is also dangerous and never acceptable. We are asking everyone to do their part to keep themselves and everyone on the roads safe.”

Rio Vista Police Department encourages everyone to stay in for the night or plan ahead by designating a sober driver, using public transit or calling a taxi or rideshare service if you intend to drink.

Impaired driving is not just from alcohol. Prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, cannabis products and other drugs may also cause impairment. 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.

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

National Take Back Day aims to provide safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing prescription drugs, while al...
10/23/2025

National Take Back Day aims to provide safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing prescription drugs, while also educating the public about the potential for abuse of medications.

The Rio Vista Police Department has collaborated with the DEA to collect any expired, unused, and unwanted prescription and over the counter drugs. This is a a FREE event!

This event will take place between 10AM and 2PM on Saturday, October 25th at Rio Vista Police Department.

If possible, please condense all pills into one bottle or one plastic bag. Liquids must be separated from pills and patches. Syringes will not be accepted due to potential safety hazard.

Participating in National Take Back Day by turning in your unwanted medications is an excellent way to contribute to community health and safety!

October 19th-25th is National Teen Driver Safety Week, Rio Vista Police Department encourages parents and caregivers to ...
10/22/2025

October 19th-25th is National Teen Driver Safety Week, Rio Vista Police Department encourages parents and caregivers to talk with their teens about safe driving habits and the Rules of the Road before handing over the keys.

Car crashes are a leading cause of death for teens (15-18 years old) in the United States. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2023, there were 2,611 people killed in crashes involving a teen driver. In 2023, 465 people were killed in crashes on California roads involving drivers aged 20 or younger, accounting for nearly 11.5% of fatalities in traffic crashes.

Rio Vista Police Department reminds parents and caregivers to discuss the dangers of risky driving behaviors like speeding, texting while driving, or not wearing a seat belt. Teens should also understand the serious dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.

“Parents and caregivers play a critical role in teaching teens safe driving habits,” Rio Vista Police Department, Sergeant Richard Pontecorvo, said. “Having these meaningful conversations, setting rules, and being a role model for safe driving can help teens make better choices when they’re driving.”

Rio Vista Police Department offers the following tips to parents and guardians for starting conversations about safe driving with teens:
Provisional Driver’s License: Learn about California’s provisional licensing law, which places restrictions on passengers and driving at night during the first year they have a license.
Lead by example: Have driving sessions with your teen. Tell, but also show, your teen how to drive safely.
Set ground rules: Be firm on rules such as no phone use, eliminating distractions by friends, always following the speed limit, and always buckling up. Create a parent-teen driving contract to outline specific driving guidelines.
Sober driving: Emphasize the importance of never driving impaired or riding with someone who has been driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

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

As part of the Solano County Sheriff's Office. The Rio Vista Police Department wanted to share information about the upc...
10/20/2025

As part of the Solano County Sheriff's Office. The Rio Vista Police Department wanted to share information about the upcoming Citizens' Academy hosted by the Solano County Sheriff's Office. There is limited seating so register early.

October is National Pedestrian Safety Month and the Rio Vista Police Department would like to remind drivers to always t...
09/18/2025

October is National Pedestrian Safety Month and the Rio Vista Police Department would like to remind drivers to always take extra precautions to help protect pedestrians.

On average, a pedestrian is killed every 72 minutes and one is injured every 8 minutes in traffic crashes, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. In California, 1,106 pedestrians were struck and killed in 2023.

“In Rio Vista, walking should always be an easy and safe option for getting around,” Rio Vista Police Department, Officer, Devin Eigard said. “We want to make sure that people walking are safe. We urge drivers to take the time to look out for people. Small actions, like slowing down, putting away distractions and yielding at crosswalks, can reduce crashes and serious injuries.”

Vehicle speed impacts people walking, who do not have the same protections as drivers and passengers. A difference of just 15 MPH (20 MPH to 35 MPH) significantly increases the likelihood that a person walking will be killed if struck by a vehicle.

To promote the safety of people walking, Rio Vista Police Department will conduct traffic safety operations in October focused on the most dangerous driver behaviors that put the safety of pedestrians at risk. These violations include speeding, making illegal turns, failing to yield and running stop signs or signals.

Rio Vista Police Department offers these driving tips to keep everyone safe:

• Follow the speed limit, especially around people on the street, around schools and in neighborhoods where children are present.
• Use extra caution when driving in hard-to-see conditions.
• Drive sober.
• Always stop for people in crosswalks and avoid blocking crosswalks while waiting to make a right-hand turn.
• Avoid distractions such as texting or eating while driving. Keep your focus on the road.

This message is brought to you by the Rio Vista Police Department and the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS).

Another great event for the City of Rio Vista! Your Police Department enjoyed interacting with the public!
09/15/2025

Another great event for the City of Rio Vista! Your Police Department enjoyed interacting with the public!

Today the Rio Vista Police Department and the Rio Vista Fire Department along with Montezuma Fire District were recogniz...
09/11/2025

Today the Rio Vista Police Department and the Rio Vista Fire Department along with Montezuma Fire District were recognizing and remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice on this day 24 years ago.

Please take a moment to honor and remember the thousands of heroes that lost their lives on 9/11.

****DUI checkpoint leads to multiple arrests and citations****On August 23, 2025, the Rio Vista Police Department held a...
08/25/2025

****DUI checkpoint leads to multiple arrests and citations****

On August 23, 2025, the Rio Vista Police Department held a driving under the influence (DUI) Checkpoint from 7:00pm – 1:00am. Funding for the checkpoint was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

During the time officers were out, 993 vehicles went through the post, 894 vehicles were screened, and 60 vehicles sent to the secondary screening location. A total of 21 citations were issued for driving without a valid driver’s license, or driving on a suspended license, 4 arrests for DUI, one gun located and seized, co***ne was located and seized. A total of 3 vehicles were towed.

The Solano County Sheriff’s Office, Suisun Police Department, and Solano County Probation Department assisted with the checkpoint. None of our success would have been possible without the collaboration of all the agencies involved.

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50 Poppy House Road
Rio Vista, CA
94571

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm

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+17073746367

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