Charges Filed In Deputy Ambush; Fire: Santa Cruz Co. Police Logs

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, CA — Here's a collection of police, fire and courts news from around the county this week:

Accused Attacker Charged In Ambush On Santa Cruz Deputies

The suspect faces 19 felony charges including murder.

Historic Santa Cruz Mission Vandalized; Suspect Sought By Police

The mission was founded nearly 230 years ago in Santa Cruz. Vandals struck the mission during a protest.

July 4th: Watsonville Allows 'Safe And Healthy' Fireworks

Watsonville Allows 'Safe And Healthy' Fireworks

Flags Lowered In Honor Of Fallen First Responders: Report

After flags were lowered at the state capitol in honor of Sgt. Damon Gutzwiller, the City of Santa Cruz followed suit, KSBW reported.

Suspicious Device Is Not A Threat, Santa Cruz Police Say

A pedestrian found a pipe with duct tape on both ends and wires hanging out of it late Wednesday morning.

2-Acre Fire Burns In Santa Cruz County Wednesday

Heavy smoke could be seen in Santa Cruz County as crews worked to battle a small, slowly spreading fire in Henry Cowell State Redwoods Park.

Deputies Use Water Bottles To Fight Watsonville Fire

Deputies used water bottles to knock down a fire near children until firefighters could arrive.

Shooter Was Subdued By 'Heroic' Ben Lomond Man, Sheriff Says

A resident stopped the assault rifle-wielding gunman from detonating a pipe bomb and firing a pistol, the Santa Cruz County sheriff said.

Santa Cruz Co. Deputy Killed In Ben Lomond Shooting, Explosions

Law enforcement officers were ambushed with gunfire and explosives while responding to a call in Ben Lomond Saturday afternoon.

Vigil Mourns Damon Gutzwiller, Santa Cruz Deputy Killed In Ambush

Santa Cruz came together Sunday for a vigil mourning Damon Gutzwiller, the sheriff's sergeant killed Saturday in a Ben Lomond ambush.