Crime & Safety

Fatal Shootings; Police Pursuit: Santa Cruz County Police Logs

Investigators share details on three weekend shootings; a police pursuit ends at the jail; 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:

Protesters Accused Of Vandalizing Santa Cruz City Hall

They were caught on surveillance camera, police said. The damage will cost the city $1,000 to repair.

Santa Cruz Police Department Awarded $85,000 Grant From The OTS

The grant will assist police efforts to reduce deaths and injuries on Santa Cruz roads.

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Watsonville's 3 Weekend Shootings Appear To Be Unrelated

Two of three shootings that left two men dead and another injured appear to be gang-related, police said.

Firefighters Extinguish Fire At Watsonville Home

Firefighters responded to a residential Watsonville neighborhood Tuesday afternoon after receiving word of a fire.

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2 Killed, 1 Injured In 3 Watsonville Shootings Just Hours Apart

Police are asking anyone with information about the weekend attacks to contact investigators as they seek to determine who is responsible.

Santa Cruz County Police Pursuit Ends At Jailhouse

A San Jose man suspected of DUI had a brief commute to the Santa Cruz County jail after he was arrested in front of the facility.

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