Crime & Safety
Good Samaritan Commendation; Shooting: Santa Cruz Co. Police Log
A man driving a school bus allegedly fell asleep before crashing into a power pole and other crime & fire stories from across the county.
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, CA – The following are recent police, court and fire stories from around Santa Cruz County.
Police Search For Attempted Murder Suspect After Shooting
- The suspect remains at large, according to police.
Good Samaritan Tackles Suspect In April, Awarded Commendation
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- Steven Mello is being hailed as a “true hero.”
Man Who Shot At Girlfriend's Car, Fled With Son Arrested: Cops
- After the child was found safe in the suspect's home, he was placed back into his mother's care, police said.
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- CHP officials said the driver evacuated the children from the bus despite the downed power lines nearby.
Second Suspect Arrested In Killing Of Soquel Man
- A 15-year-old boy was arrested in connection with the killing, according to sheriff's officials.
Photo courtesy Santa Cruz CHP from Video Shows Bus Driver Fell Asleep Before Crash: Reports
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