Hunt For Arsonist; Prowler Arrested: Santa Cruz Co. Police Log

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

$10K Reward For Arsonist Who Started Planned Parenthood Fire

• Police are sharing a video of the suspect and hope someone may be able to identify him.

Man Recovering After Street Fight Stabbing In Watsonville

• The man, 22, was taken to a trauma center, police said.

Cal Fire Bans Burning In Santa Cruz County

• All campfires, open pit fires, open pit cooking fires, warming fires and ceremonial burns are prohibited, according to Cal Fire.

Alert Resident Credited With Capture Of Santa Cruz Prowler

• Police said the suspect tried to escape by hiding in Arana Gulch.

Woman Threatening Suicide Prompted Watsonville Street Closure

• A county crisis team was called in to talk to the woman.

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