Vallejo Police Arrest Suspect in Hotel Stabbing

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The Vallejo Police Department have arrested 40-year-old Gregory Scott II, a resident of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for an alleged stabbing incident that occurred at a hotel in Vallejo, California on Sunday morning. The adult male victim was found with at least one stab wound and is currently listed in critical condition at a local hospital. Scott was taken into custody after exiting his hotel room and a knife believed to be involved in the incident was recovered by officers.

Why it matters

Violent crimes like this stabbing incident are concerning for the Vallejo community, which has seen an uptick in property and violent crimes in recent years. The arrest of the suspect and recovery of the alleged weapon used in the attack will help provide some reassurance to residents and visitors about public safety in the area.

The details

According to police, officers responded to a report of a stabbing at a hotel on the 1000 block of Admiral Callaghan Lane around 10:41 a.m. on Sunday. While en route, dispatchers received a call from Scott who stated he had stabbed another man during an altercation. Upon arrival, officers found the adult male victim lying on the ground with at least one stab wound. The victim was transported to a local hospital in critical condition. Scott was taken into custody after exiting his hotel room following multiple commands from police. Officers also recovered the knife believed to have been used in the attack.

• The incident occurred around 10:41 a.m. on Sunday, February 16, 2026.
• Scott was arrested and taken into custody on Sunday, February 16, 2026.

What they’re saying

What’s next

Scott is currently being held in the Solano County Jail on the charge of assault with a deadly weapon. The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and police are encouraging anyone with information to come forward.