Crime & Safety
Santa Cruz Co. Crime Blotter: Drive-By Bullets Miss Sleeping Child; Arrest In Car Fires
A look at some of last week's police, fire and court stories from around the area.

Shots Fired At Watsonville Mobile Home Park; Bullet Misses Sleeping Child
- Older model gray 4-door vehicle, possibly Lexus, seen leaving area. Police seeking leads.
Santa Cruz Mtns. Nudist Resort Owner Pleads No Contest To Diverting Water, Trespassing
- Punishment is probation, $12K restitution and fines and community service for the 53-year-old owner of Lupin Lodge in Los Gatos.
UPDATE On Monday’s Broncos Bus Accident Hwy 101 Near Sunnyvale
- Three buses collided with team onboard after practice, and a CHP officer was transferred to hospital for possible injuries.
Arrest Made In Connection With Santa Cruz Co. Car-Fire Spree
- The 44 year old from Aptos is accused of lighting 10 cars on fire in January, police said.
Broncos Player Questioned In Prostitution Sting At Motel 6 In Santa Clara County
- Team officials swiftly returned the practice squad safety, Ryan Murphy, to Denver.
Good Old Seat Switcheroo Gets Monterey Co. Woman 30 Days In Jail
- Lying to cops in attempt to spare your boyfriend is not a good idea.
Two Arrested After Officers Spot Them Drinking Beer In Public In Watsonville
- The Santa Cruz County Anti-Crime Task Force said one was on probation, and the other had a loaded gun in his waistband and ammo in pocket.
Watsonville Police Arrest 3 After Alleged Gang Stabbing
- Police say the suspects were dressed in red. A gun and part of a pool cue were recovered.
Road Rage, Cop Impersonation Lead To Arrest
- 22-year-old Santa Cruz resident Gregory Calasopa became angry when a vehicle in front of him did not pull into traffic fast enough.
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