Crime & Safety
Drugged Drive To Court; Gun Tossed: Santa Cruz Co. Police Log
Police rally for boy with cancer, distracted-driving crash, beach save, and other crime & fire stores from around Santa Cruz County.

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, CA – The following are recent police, court and fire stories from around Santa Cruz County.
Watsonville Shooting & Baseball Bat Attack Leads To Man's Arrest
- The Moss Landing resident was taken into custody after being Tased by officers, officials said.
Gun, Drugs Chucked From Truck During Hwy 9 Pursuit: Deputies
Find out what's happening in Capitola-Soquelfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Two arrests made by Santa Cruz County deputies after the Wednesday night incident.
Man Drives Impaired On Way To Court, Hits Utility Pole: CHP
- The 31-year-old Santa Cruz man was arrested after officers conducted a DUI test.
Distracted Driver Blamed For Hitting Pedestrian: Watsonville PD
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- Police suspect the motorist was using his cell when he struck a woman crossing the street. The victim is in critical condition.
Firefighters Rescue Injured Man From Mitchell's Cove Beach
- The dramatic rescue involved 17 firefighters, as well as Santa Cruz Police Department and emergency responders.
Man Arrested In Watsonville On Suspicion Of Possessing Gun, Drugs
- Police said Jonathan Alvarez, 37, of Salinas, was wearing body armor when he was arrested.
Fundraiser For Brave Boulder Creek Boy Battling Cancer
- The Scotts Valley Peace Officers Association is rallying to help the boy and his family.
- Police said this was the fourth occupied stolen vehicle found in a span of 12 hours.
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