Crime & Safety
Fatal Crash; Woman Still Missing: Santa Cruz County Police Logs
A man is killed in a fatal head-on crash; a local woman has been missing for two weeks; and more in police, fire and courts this week.

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, CA — Here's a collection of police, fire and courts news from around the county this week:
Son Of Missing Local Woman: 'For Her To Just Vanish Is Odd'
Janice "Nomi" Kent remains missing after she apparently went to a beach lookout near the Davenport Pier.
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Scammers Target Santa Cruz County, Pose As PG&E Representatives
The scammers disguise their numbers with a caller ID that says "PG&E" or "Pacific Gas and Electric," the sheriff's office said.
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Man Hiding After Pursuit Makes Fake 911 Call To Distract: Sheriff
The man was apparently trying to district deputies surrounding him after a foot pursuit, the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office said.
Attempted Kidnapping: Watsonville Police Release New Image
A woman, 48, on an early morning run last month was dragged into a sedan after a man approached her to ask if he could speak with her.
Head-On Crash In River Oaks Claims Life Of Man
The cause of the crash is under investigation.
Shooting Reported In Santa Cruz This Weekend
A black sedan with black rims and tinted windows fled the scene, the Santa Cruz Police Department said.
Unbeknownst to the driver, he headed to the scene of an active shooter training with three law enforcement agencies, CHP said. Oops!
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