Crime & Safety
Helicopter Prompts 911 Calls; Crash: Santa Cruz Co. Police Logs
A deputy supported an adorable small business owner 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.
Helicopter Over Santa Cruz Prompts Flurry Of 911 Calls
- Police said many concerned residents called 911 to ask about the helicopter's activities.
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- This young lemonade purveyor, who was open for business Saturday, got a visit from an unexpected customer.
Fresno Co. Man Pleads Guilty To Molesting Girl He Met On Snapchat
- Prosecutors said Robert Gomez, 26, drove to Monterey to meet the 12-year-old girl.
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- Drivers were asked to avoid the area.
Wall Heater Blamed For Santa Cruz Co. House Fire
- Heat and smoke damage throughout the house displaced three people, fire officials said.
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