Crime & Safety

Kayakers Rescued; Plane Crash: Santa Cruz Co. Police Log

One person was killed after a tree fell during the recent storm and other crime and fire stories from across the county.

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

Kayakers Rescued After Falling Into San Lorenzo River

  • One of the two kayakers was stuck underwater and fire officials said CPR played a significant role in saving him.

Single-Engine Plane Crashes While Landing In Watsonville

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  • The FAA and the National Transportation Services Board will investigate the crash.

Felon Arrested After Being Found Outside Restaurant With Gun: PD

  • Alfredo Jose Garcia is being held on $25,000 bail at the Santa Cruz County Jail.

Man Run Over, Killed By Truck In Santa Cruz County: CHP

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  • The CHP said the 47-year-old man was lying in the roadway when he was fatally struck.

1 Dead As Tree Falls On Car In Santa Cruz County

  • Preliminary information shows a tree fell, possibly on two vehicles, south of Summit Road.

Photo courtesy SCFD from Kayakers Rescued After Falling Into San Lorenzo River

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