Crime & Safety
Sweet Holiday Surprises For Area Crime Victims: SEE VIDEO
Thanks to donations to the Watsonville Police Activities League, this year's Christmas season was made brighter.
WATSONVILLE, CA – Watsonville Police Department Detective Rudy Lopez spent part of a recent weekend delivering Christmas gifts to more than a dozen local victims of serious crimes -- some 13 families that had a "rough year," officers said.
Several law enforcement members parterened up and donated to the effort spearheaded by the Watsonville Police Activities League (PAL).
"Listen to one of the victims heartfelt reactions!" the department said.
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The Watsonville Police Activities League is a youth crime prevention program that employs educational, athletic and other recreational activities to cement a bond among police officers, recreation leaders, youth and their parents.
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