Crime & Safety

Bathroom Prowler; Missing Wise Men: Santa Cruz Co. Police Log

DNA cold-case hit, homicide surrender, pig goes hog wild, plus other crime stories from across the county.

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, CA – The following are recent police and court stories from around Santa Cruz County.

DNA Hit Leads To Arrest In Area Child's 2016 Sex Assault

  • "This is a perfect example of how DNA evidence continues to evolve and help law enforcement agencies across the country solve crimes."

Santa Cruz Co. Man Surrenders At Jail On Murder Charge

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  • The shooting death occurred in June during a robbery at an illegal marijuana dispensary run by a Watsonville father and son, officials said.

Watsonville Man Accused of Weapons-Related Crimes

  • Authorities said the sheriff's office Gang Enforcement Team served a search warrant at the Watsonville man's home.

Man Steals Cutout Of 3 Wise Men From Santa Cruz Church: CHP

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  • Officials said the man ran in front of a CHP patrol car, which drew the officer's attention to him.

Sex Offender Accused Of Prowling In Cabrillo College Bathroom

  • Authorities are looking for any additional victims.

Deputies Rescue Wayward Pig In Boulder Creek

  • Police fashioned a leash to help keep Pickles safe until she could be reunited with her family.

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