Earthquake, Mystery Disappearance: 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:

Woman Nearly Runs Down SC Police Officer In Failed Getaway The woman was identified as 42-year-old Pascal Cheong of Georgia.

Watsonville PD Receives State Grant To Curb Underage Drinking
The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control awarded the funding for the second consecutive year.
Wanted Man Arrested In Santa Cruz, Found With Heroin
Michael Sweatt was booked into Santa Cruz Main Jail on suspicion of possession of heroin for sale and a felony probation violation.
Protests Against Migrant Detention Camps: Santa Cruz, Watsonville
The two vigils are being held in solidarity with groups across the nation that are joining Friday's "Lights for Liberty" movement.
Mystery Disappearance, Stolen Plane: Watsonville Investigation
Hugo Mar, 64, of Watsonville is suspected of stealing the plane the night of June 26.
Aptos Child Pornographer, Babysitter Gets 30-Year Prison Sentence
He produced pornographic images of children he babysat and kids he came into contact with when he worked as a camp counselor.
Watsonville Park Playground Burned Down, Arson Suspected
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Gustavo Zamora at (831) 768-3355.
Some Cannabis Operators Continue Skirting Santa Cruz Co. Code
During 2019, sheriff’s office personnel assigned to the Cannabis Licensing Office have made 53 site visits and served 33 search warrants.
Resident Finds Burglar Inside His Santa Cruz County Home
Samuel Beltran, 39, was arrested on suspicion of burglary, outstanding warrants and a probation violation.
2 Consecutive DUI Blunders In Santa Cruz Result In 2 Arrests
Christopher Rodgers, 44, of Santa Cruz, and William Araya, 25, of South Gate, were both arrested in two separate incidents.
Stolen Bike Recovered By Santa Cruz Police: Is It Yours?
You will be required to submit proof of ownership (case number, prior photo, receipt, serial number, etc.) to claim the bike.
Home Invasion Shooting In Aptos: Details Released
The suspect has been identified by the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office as Damien Welch, 25.
Deputies Capture Wanted Man In Watsonville
Erivan Chavez was taken into custody after he was spotted in a vehicle near Orchard Park Market at 2239 E. Lake Avenue.
PG&E Hosting Emergency Preparedness Events; Santa Cruz Included
The drop-in events will have information about the PG&E Community Wildfire Safety Program and information about emergency preparedness.
SoCal's 7.1 Earthquake Felt In Monterey Bay Area
The preliminary 7.1 magnitude quake struck at 8:19 p.m. Friday and was centered 17 kilometers north northeast of Ridgecrest.