Crime & Safety

Sketch of Man Suspected in Drive-by Shooting; Police Launch Cold Case Website: Santa Cruz Co. Police Log

A look at a few of this week's police, fire and courtroom incidents in Capitola, Soquel and around Santa Cruz County.

The following is a collection of weekly police, court and fire stories from around Santa Cruz County this week.

Man Accused of Kidnapping, Rape of Child Arrested in Mexico

  • Police said William Ortiz Ruiz, 21, kidnapped the victim and held her against her will at a motel where he raped her.

Santa Cruz Police Launch Cold Case Web Page

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  • The site was launched near the 41st anniversary of the abduction and killing of 19-year-old Deborah Jean Cargill of Campbell.

Veteran Officer Promoted to Deputy Chief of Santa Cruz Police Department

  • Dan Flippo has been a lieutenant for four years and a supervisor for 12 years.

Man Arrested After Scotts Valley Traffic Stop Reveals Several Drugs: Police

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  • Police say a police dog alerted officers to the presence of controlled substances.

Drive-by Shooting in Santa Cruz Leaves One Man Injured

  • The victim was taken to a Bay Area trauma center to be treated for his injuries.

Police Release Sketch of Man Suspected in Santa Cruz Drive-by Shooting

  • The incident occurred Monday in the area of Raymond Street and Leibrandt Avenue. Do you know this man?

Soquel Crash Sends Santa Cruz Woman to Hospital

  • CHP officials said the woman was transported to a hospital with major head injuries.

Sketch courtesy Santa Cruz Police Department from Police Release Sketch of Man Suspected in Santa Cruz Drive-by Shooting

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