Crime & Safety

Corpse Found; Sunk Ship: Watsonville, Santa Cruz Co. Police Logs

A homicide investigation is opened after a stabbing victim is found; a 92-foot yacht sinks; and more in police, fire and courts this week.

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

Man Arrested After Assault That Landed Woman In ER, Police Say

The man threatened to stab the woman with his hypodermic needle after she saw him inject drugs and confronted him, police say.

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Santa Cruz Officers Save Man's Life With CPR

Officers didn't hesitate to help a man found unresponsive. Police and medics saved his life.

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See: 92-Foot Yacht Sinks Near Monterey Bay; 2 Rescued

A 92-foot yacht sank near Monterey Bay, the Coast Guard said. Its occupants were brought back to land, uninjured.

Shelter-In-Place Order Now Indefinite; Some Restrictions Eased

Specific activities and businesses may resume beginning Saturday, May 2, though beaches will be closed during busy daytime hours.

Stolen Pup Finds Her Way Home 7 Months Later, Sheriff Says

You need to see these dog-gone adorable reunion photos of French bulldog Mila and her family.

Santa Cruz County Beach Hours Restricted Amid Coronavirus

Beaches will be closed for all activities from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., beginning Saturday, May 2, Santa Cruz County announced Thursday.

Man Apparently Caught Breaking Into A Truck Toolbox, Police Say

Santa Cruz police officers arrested the man in a hotel parking lot.

Abandoned Home Catches Fire In Watsonville

There were no injuries and no other homes were damaged, the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office said.

Police Investigating Santa Cruz County Homicide After Body Found

The victim, a Santa Cruz County resident, was missing since December.

10,000 Masks Project Launched; County Dispatchers Get 200 Masks

Thanks to a local fabric shop and 200 volunteers, Santa Cruz hopes to give 10,000 masks this month to critical workers.

K-9 Likely Scares Off Prowler, Police Say

Officers noticed handprints on a building's open window. K-9 Ryder investigated.

Felton Man Charged With Armed Robbery

Deputies made the arrest after reviewing surveillance video of an armed robbery at a local CVS and speaking with members of the community.

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