Horseback Rider Arrested; Robbery: Santa Cruz Co. Police Log

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, CA – The following are recent police, court and fire stories from around Santa Cruz County.

Man Accused Of Riding Horse In Santa Cruz Co. While Drunk

• Authorities weren’t horsing around when they stopped the man who was riding down the street.

Man Accused In Botched Watsonville Robbery

• Police said the foiled robbery is a good reminder to be aware of surroundings when conducting business in public.

Live Oak Man Accused Of Molestation Performs Self-Surgery In Jail

• The man, who has been in jail in Santa Cruz County since 2014, faces 16 felony counts.

Major Injury Crash Under Investigation In Santa Cruz

• Police said the driver was an unlicensed high school student who had four people in a two-seater car.