Crime & Safety

Child Pornography; Carjacking: Santa Cruz County Police Logs

Police make arrests this week involving charges of child pornography, assault and a 10-mile, high-speed chase this week around the county.

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

Man Arrested on Child Pornography Charges

Arrest took place after the suspect posted video of a young girl being sexually assaulted.

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Police say the man was wanted in connection with an assault with a deadly weapon offense.

Cal Fire Hauls Backyard Burning

Officials cite this week's heat wave and dry and windy conditions.

Man arrested following high-speed pursuit

Driver crashed the stolen care he was driving and then fled on foot.

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