Girls In Gangs, Resident Killed: Santa Cruz County Police Log

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, CA — The following is a week's collection of police, court and fire stories from around Santa Cruz County:

Santa Cruz Police Crackdown: Slew Of Citations
Thursday's operation focused on violations made by bicyclists, drivers and pedestrians that put roadway users at risk.

Women, Girls In Gangs: Focus Of Aptos Conference
The free event is aimed at professionals who work to divert women and girls away from gangs.

2 Suspected ID Thieves Arrested At Santa Cruz Motel
Officers initially responded to the motel on 3rd Street Tuesday to investigate a reported stolen convertible BMW.

Alleged 'Disrespectful Conduct' By 2 SC Councilmembers: AgendaSanta Cruz City Council is expected to discuss censuring councilmembers Chris Krohn and Drew Glover.

Coast Guard Commander Charged With Drug Smuggling: Bay Area
James Heyward Silcox III, 41, of Alameda, illegally imported tramadol, a Schedule IV controlled substance and narcotic, according to the DA.

Suspected Kidnapping Was Case Of Mistaken Identity: Scotts Valley
A 17-year-old girl was crossing the street at Mt. Hermon and Kings Village roads when a man stopped his truck and pulled her inside.

Central Protection Fire District Welcomes New $1.4M Ladder Truck
The new Rosenbauer ladder truck expands the tools available to incident commanders countywide.

Woman Killed In Felton Crash ID'd As Bonny Doon Resident
Jennifer Gross, 34, died after the truck she was in crashed down an embankment.

Main Beach Curfew: Officials Crack Down On Homeless Encampments
The ordinance prohibits loitering, sleeping or camping on dry sand at Main Beach between the hours of midnight and one hour before sunrise.

Convicted Of 29 Crimes, Man Sentenced To 4 Years In Santa Cruz Co
Aron Kiefer was convicted of 20 felonies and nine misdemeanors against 11 individual victims.

Woman Killed Following Crash In Santa Cruz County Late Saturday
The CHP says a man was seriously injured during the collision.