Deputies are investigating the fatal shooting and stabbing reported in Aptos Wednesday.
Authorities said the passenger in the SUV called to report a shooting to distract the officers from the DUI stop.
The man, allegedly driving a stolen vehicle, was booked into the local jail on several charges, deputies said.
For those living in Capitola, Live Oak, Soquel and Seacliff and in need of safe rides home on New Year's Eve 2018-19, officers will oblige.
Thanks to donations to the Watsonville Police Activities League, this year's Christmas season was made brighter.
The 74-year-old man, who was considered “at risk” due to health issues, went missing early Sunday morning.
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Two people were arrested in connection with the stolen car, authorities said.
The malfunctioning of the transformer reportedly caused an outage.
A reported spike in criminal goings-on in a certain area drew the attention of the Santa Cruz Co. Sheriff's Gang Task Force.
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The man was driving a 2016 Chevrolet Spark west on Soquel Drive when he crashed.
Bernardo Rodas, 41, of Santa Cruz, was first reported missing on Oct. 10, according to the sheriff's office.
The man was caught on surveillance camera, sheriff's officials said.
Fire Prevention Week may have ended but residents can still raise awareness about fire safety, officials said.
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Authorities said the men were waiting for food distribution at a Santa Cruz County church when a fight broke out.
Fire officials said it took four hours for crews to have the fire under control.
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office said they have been working with property owners on abatement efforts to help prevent fires.
The captain of the Pacific Quest called the Coast Guard about 2 a.m. Sunday saying his vessel had run aground.
The Santa Cruz County man was arrested on multiple charges, according to authorities.
The Yukon owner was arrested after numerous incidents of gasoline being siphoned county-wide, according to the Santa Cruz Co. Sheriff.
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This year's event includes a free BBQ and a petting zoo at Jade Street Park.
Investigators said the incident did "not appear to be random.”
Authorities are looking for Sean Oliver, who has a warrant out for his arrest.
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office said a man inside the home smoked marijuana and likely sparked the explosion.
Two people were arrested after deputies allegedly found their property inside the home.
The camera recorded men, women and children unknowingly, officials said.
Stabbing, motel and house fires and more police and fire incidents reported this week around Santa Cruz County.
In a Soquel Home Depot parking lot, a sheriff's deputy spotted a man sleeping in the car that was reported stolen.
The man allegedly gave deputies the wrong name when he was stopped near a busy gas station this week.
The CHP said Rochelle Lynnette Sherman tried to kick out the windows of the patrol vehicle and spit on an officer.
Seth Niles, 43, posted bail after he was booked into the county jail.
BREAKING: Drivers are asked to avoid the area.
Ivan Villalobos, 26, was shot in April while he was sitting on some steps in the common area of the Emerald Bay Apartments.
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With the aid of a citizen, a deputy tackled the man as he tried fleeing the scene, officials said.
The 15-year-old was already in juvenile hall when placed under arrest for killing man as he sat outside apartments on April 8.