Fatal Shark Attack; Parole Denial: 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:

Undercover Officers Spot 7-Eleven Clerk Selling Drugs, Police Say

Police said patrolling officers spotted him selling drugs in the parking lot.

Man Who Tried To Kill Watsonville Police Denied Parole, DA Says

Manuel Murillo shot at two Watsonville police officers and initiated a dangerous pursuit in a stolen car, prosecutors said.

Electrical Fire In Santa Cruz Causes $245K In Damage; Displaces 4

Fire officials remind the public not to overload power strips after a Wednesday afternoon fire.

Shark Attack: Santa Cruz County Man's Cause Of Death Released

Ben Kelly, 26, was identified as the victim in a Saturday shark attack at Manresa State Beach, five miles west of Watsonville.

Watsonville Gets $63,000 Public Safety Grant Amid Pandemic

Hard-hit local NorCal governments will receive a total of $7 million in grant funding to aid law enforcement and public safety.

Santa Cruz Gets $108,000 Public Safety Grant Amid Pandemic

Hard-hit local NorCal governments will receive a total of $7 million in grant funding to aid law enforcement and public safety.

Inmate, 21, Found Dead In Santa Cruz County Jail

The young man was found dead Sunday evening. He was arrested in January on suspicion of domestic violence.

Surfer Killed In Shark Attack Off Santa Cruz County Coast

The victim, who was not immediately identified, was pronounced dead at the scene.