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Car Chases; 1991 Jane Doe ID'd: Santa Cruz Co. Police Log

Deputies arrested a man accused of possessing a gun, heroin, and burglary tools and other crime and fire stories from across the county.

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A photo of Cynthia Merkley Bilardi, whose body was found at a Vacaville, California construction site in 1991.
A photo of Cynthia Merkley Bilardi, whose body was found at a Vacaville, California construction site in 1991. (Vacaville Police Department)

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

1991 Jane Doe ID'd; Had Ties To Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa

  • Cynthia Merkley Bilardi's body was found in 1991 in Vacaville. Her death remains unsolved; police ask anyone who knew her to come forward.

Man Who Stalked Ex-Wife, Killed Her Friend Convicted Of Murder

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  • The Watsonville man faces life in prison when he is sentenced.

Woman Arrested After Drinking Booze At End Of Pursuit: CHP

  • Authorities in Santa Cruz County said they had to break the window out of the van to get the driver out.

Man Accused Of Possessing Gun, Heroin, Burglary Tools & Ski Mask

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  • Police said Santa Cruz residents have been complaining about drug sales in the area.

Driver Arrested Following Pursuit In Santa Cruz County: SCCSO

  • Authorities said the man was found to be on probation.

Major Injury Crash Under Investigation In Santa Cruz

  • Police said the driver was an unlicensed high school student who had four people in a two-seater car.

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