Crime & Safety

Illegal Fireworks; Lab Explosion: Santa Cruz Co. Police Log

A dead owl was discovered inside a stolen car, two fires were deemed suspicious and other crime and fire stories from across the county.

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

Dead Owl Discovered In Stolen Car, Scotts Valley Police Say

  • Police said a Goleta woman was driving the car when they made the gruesome discovery during a traffic stop.

11 Citations Issued For Illegal Fireworks In Watsonville

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  • Police collected about 87 pounds of illegal fireworks this year.

3 Injured During Explosion In Illegal Butane Honey Oil Lab

  • The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office said a man inside the home smoked marijuana and likely sparked the explosion.

Santa Cruz Brush Fires Deemed Suspicious

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  • The fires were started Wednesday afternoon near the at Natural Bridges State Beach.

Photos courtesy Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office from 3 Injured During Explosion In Illegal Butane Honey Oil Lab

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