Crime & Safety

Body Found On Beach; Teen Arrested: Santa Cruz Co. Police Logs

A couple was sentenced for poaching succulents from a state park and other crime and fire stories from across the county.

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, CA – The following are recent police, court and fire stories from around Santa Cruz County.

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  • Authorities are trying to identify the woman. Anyone with information is asked to call the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office.

Couple Sentenced For Poaching Succulents Off State Park

  • The plants were taken to the University of California at Santa Cruz to be evaluated and returned to the wild.

Teen Accused Of Sending Threatening Messages To High Student

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  • The suspect, who was arrested in Watsonville, was taken to juvenile hall.

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