Crime & Safety
Burglars On Video; Drug Dealer Caught; Santa Cruz Co. Police Logs
Help ID suspected burglars; alleged drug dealer arrested; teen stabbing; and other crime, fire and court stories from across the county.

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, CA – The following is a week's collection of weekly police, court and fire stories from around Santa Cruz County.
Homeowner Watches Burglary Suspect On Camera In Santa Cruz County
- Perry Martin was arrested Friday after the owner of the property on East Cliff Drive called the sheriff's office.
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- Jose Cantor, 18, was taken into custody on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon.
Police Seek Suspect Caught On Video Surveillance In Santa Cruz
- Anyone with information about the suspect is asked to contact Santa Cruz police Det. Heebner at (831) 420-5836.
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- Pedro Magaña, 31, was arrested after careening on a motorcycle down a steep hill during a police chase.
Police Seek Burglar Caught On Video Surveillance In Watsonville
- A judge has issued a felony arrest warrant for Antonio Acevedo, 39.
Judge Caught Red-Handed in Santa Cruz Co. Traffic Ticket Scandal
- Superior Court Judge Ariadne Symons said in a statement, "... this process will make me a better judge now and in the future."
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