Deadly Stabbing, Boy Dies In Crash: Santa Cruz County Police Logs

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, CA — The following is a week's collection of police, court and fire stories from around Santa Cruz County:

Fines To Triple In Santa Cruz During July 4 Crackdown
Police and firefighters will be in full force as part of the crackdown that includes tripling fines for many municipal code violations.

Crime Fighter In Training: Meet Scotts Valley PD's New Top Dog
The rookie is named Odin—a Sable Shepherd who hails from the Czech Republic.

Woman Swallows Meth Prior To Santa Cruz Arrest
According to the SCPD, Deborah Kludasch, 59, "admitted to swallowing her methamphetamine before police contact.

Live Oak Boy Killed In Stolen Car Remembered By Community
Oumar Bangoura, 12, was a passenger in a stolen 2014 Toyota Prius driven by a 15-year-old boy when the car veered off a steep embankment.

Safety Of Probation Officers Questioned In SCC Grand Jury Report
Current County of Santa Cruz Probation Department protocol calls for deputy probation officers to be unarmed, according to the report.

Watsonville Police Investigating Deadly Stabbing
Police are hoping the public can provide information about the killing of a 27-year-old man Saturday night.

DUI Checkpoint In Santa Cruz County Nets 3 Arrests By CHP
A total of 381 vehicles were screened, 26 motorists were given field sobriety tests and three arrests were made, according to the CHP.

Soquel Man, Former UCSC Student Facing 20-Year Prison Term
Matthew Wilcox Hutchings, 24, is accused of possessing LSD, MDMA and psilocybin mushrooms with intent to distribute.

'Critical Incident' Body Cam Law Set To Take Effect Statewide
The law, AB 748, requires the release of police body cam video and audio recordings within 45 days of a critical incident.

12-Year-Old Boy Dies In Stolen Car Crash Near Santa Cruz
The victim was in the passenger seat and died at the scene after the car hit a tree and overturned.