Bullet Misses Toddler; Chop Shop Found: Capitola-Soquel Crime Log

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

Driver Charged With Murder In Fatal Auto-Pedestrian Crash

• The 23-year-old victim was found dead on Modesto Avenue in Santa Cruz, officials said.

Crushed Family: Funeral Instead Of Grad Party For Daughter

• McKenzie Gilbert was struck and killed by SUV in Santa Cruz days prior to her 24th birthday and college-graduation celebration.

Santa Cruz Shooting: Teen Arrested; 1 Hospitalized

• The gunfire in Santa Cruz was logged Wednesday afternoon, law enforcement said.

Home Burglar Who Threatened Victim With Bat Nabbed: Police

• The female resident was home when the suspect reportedly broke into her garage and wielded a bat before bicycling away, police said.

Bullet Hits Inches Above Sleeping Toddler In Watsonville Home

• A 17-year-old was arrested and gun recovered in the incident, according to officials.

Save The Date: National Night Out 2018 In Capitola

• This year's event includes a free BBQ and a petting zoo at Jade Street Park.

Hwy 17 Road Rage Leads To Arrest

• One motorist allegedly pointed a rifle out the car window at another driver, police said.

Chop Shop Found In Watsonville

• Two men are behind bars. See video of stolen loot being hauled by officers from the residence's garage.

Hunt On For Person Who Siphoned Gas, Started Fire

• See video of what police said is a dangerous and growing trend.

Attempted Robbery In Aptos Under Investigation

• Investigators said the incident did "not appear to be random."

2 Arrested On Mail Theft After Citizen Tip

• Police said in the car was mail and financial info belonging to area residents, along with prescription pills and heroin.

--Images via Scotts Valley, Watsonville, Santa Cruz police departments