Chop Shop Arrest; Elderly Targeted: Santa Cruz County Police Logs

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

Fatal Crash Friday In Santa Cruz County

The crash was discovered around 9:30 a.m. Friday after a car crashed into a fence and tree.

SEE: Hwy 17 DUI Driver Crashes Into Fence, Pole, Tree, Police Say

"The driver will get some time to count their blessings in a holding cell," police said.

Santa Cruz County Grandparents Targeted By Scammers

The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office is sounding the alarm after two elderly residents were scammed over the phone in recent days.

Watsonville Police Step Up Patrols Over Thanksgiving Holiday

More officers will be on hand beginning Wednesday to look for intoxicated drivers.

Watsonville Chop Shop: Man Arrested; Stolen Cars Found, CHP Says

A man is facing five felony accounts after officials found stolen cars and dismantled cars, CHP said.

DA Rosell Announces Consumer Protection Settlement Against Apple

The state of California will receive $24.6 million from the Apple, Inc. settlement.

Santa Cruz County CHP To Begin 4-Day Maximum Enforcement

Traffic may be lighter this Thanksgiving amid the pandemic but that's not an invitation, the CHP said, for drivers to exceed speed limits.