Crime & Safety
Fire At Restaurant; Deadly Crash: Santa Cruz Co. Police Logs
A person accused of attacking an elderly man was arrested and other crime, fire and court stories from across the county and nearby.
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, CA – The following are recent police, court and fire stories from around Santa Cruz County.
Crash On Highway 1 In Santa Cruz County Kills 1
- The crash claimed at least one life.
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- Sheriff's deputies are putting out the call to surrounding county residents, trying to find out if others have been targeted.
Watsonville Police Capture Man Suspected Of Attacking Elderly Man
- Agustin Rangel Tapia, 30, is behind bars at the Santa Cruz County Jail.
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- Santa Cruz police are stepping up enforcement specifically geared toward stopping drivers and motorcycle riders for traffic violations.
Inmate Found Dead In Santa Cruz County Jail Facility
- Carlos Bolanos, 35, was found unresponsive at the facility and life-saving efforts were unsuccessful, according to officials.
- In California, the fine for a seat belt violation is $162, and $490 for failing to secure a child in the proper safety seat.
Fire Damages The Hideout Restaurant On Soquel Drive
- The blaze broke out at approximately 2 a.m. Monday at The Hideout, 9051 Soquel Dr.
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