Dog-Napped 'Apple'; Drag-Race Crashes: Capitola-Soquel Police Log

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

Is This Your Surfboard?

• Santa Cruz County deputies recovered the item during a burglary investigation.

Dog-Napped 'Apple' The Chihuahua Found: Cops

• Surveillance video appeared to show a woman walking out of a downtown Santa Cruz business with the little pup.

Man On Probation Found With Loaded Gun: Deputies

• The suspect was in a vehicle when the car was stopped for expired registration and false registration tags, Santa Cruz Co. officials said.

Teacher From Watsonville Sentenced For Child Porn Possession

• During his 23-year career, the 53-year-old taught elementary students in Watsonville, Soquel, Castroville and other cities in the region.

Teen Arrested For Shooting Threat At High School: Police

• The 14-year-old, found with a gun at his home, allegedly posted social media threat to shoot an 18-year-old, officials said.

2 Drivers Injured In Suspected Street-Racing Crashes On Hwy 1

• One man from Freedom drove through guardrail and rolled his BMW; other motorist from Watsonville hit median and tree, CHP said.

Juvenile Arrested In Fatal Shooting On Soquel Drive

• The 15-year-old was already in juvenile hall when placed under arrest for killing man as he sat outside apartments on April 8.

Soquel Teen Suspected Of Gang Involvement, Weapons Possession

• Santa Cruz County Sheriff's deputies arrested an alleged gang member after allegedly finding a gun and ammunition.

Active-Shooter Training Held At Scotts Valley High School

• The exercise involves the police and fire departments, along with school staff.

Biking With Loaded Gun: Capitola Suspect Arrested

• With the aid of a citizen, a deputy tackled the man as he tried fleeing the scene, officials said

--Images via Santa Cruz Police, Sheriff's Office