Crime & Safety

Co-Worker Murder; Secret, Lewd Photos: Santa Cruz Co. Police Log

Wrong-way DUI fatality, stabbing at restaurant, drug bust after citizen tip and other stories from across Santa Cruz County.

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

Suspect Arrested In Restaurant Stabbing

  • The attack was at a Watsonville eatery, and the suspect charged was taken into custody at his Las Lomas home, police said.

Trio Arrested, Drugs Confiscated After Citizen Tip

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  • Methamphetamine, heroin, scales and drug paraphernalia were found in the suspects' car, officials said.

Stolen License Plate Leads To Arrest, Stolen Gun

  • After spotting a license plate that was reported stolen, Scotts Valley police stopped the driver.

Watsonville Man Accused In Murder Of Co-Worker

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  • The 30-year-old suspect was arrested for the death of the victim, 27, found in July on a sidewalk in Morgan Hill, police said.

Man Accused Of Secretly Photographing Girls' Buttocks

  • Officials said the suspect took the pictures at a high school, beach and downtown. Additional victims sought by Santa Cruz police.

Man Dies In Crash With Hwy 101, Wrong-Way Driver

  • The motorist, allegedly going north in a southbound lane, was arrested for suspicion of DUI in the four-vehicle wreck, CHP said.

Deputies ID 2 Suspects In 2014 Murder Of Seaside Man

  • Khalik Kennedy, a Seaside High School grad, husband and father of three, was shot dead while walking to his car, officials said.

Santa Cruz Motorcyclist Injured In Crash

  • Police said the incident was reported at 8:09 p.m. in the intersection of Morrissey Boulevard and Melrose.

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