Kidnapping, Murder: Santa Cruz County Police Log

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, CA — The following is a week's collection of police, court and fire stories from around Santa Cruz County:

Suspect With 'Violent Criminal History' Sought In Watsonville
Hilario Contreras has an active warrant out for his arrest and is suspected in a recent armed robbery.

Mermaids Prompting Street Closures In Capitola
The T9 Mermaid Tri & Du Capitola takes place in the Village with road closures and traffic congestion expected.

Second Arrest Made In Watsonville Jewelry Store Burglary
A third suspect is still being sought in the case.

Hundreds Of Tires Dumped On State Park Land In Santa Cruz Mountains
An illegal dumpsite at Wilder Ranch State Park has accumulated more than 250 discarded tires but will be cleaned up in the next few weeks.

Kidnap Victim Tushar Atre Confirmed Dead In Santa Cruz County
The motive for the killing appears to be robbery, according to the sheriff's office.

Suspects Crash Vehicle Through Scotts Valley Walgreens, Steal ATM
The masked thieves were in and out of the store in less than a minute and they left the stolen vehicle at the scene.

Bomb Threat On Metro Bus In Santa Cruz 'Not Credible'
The threat was made to a Metro bus that was at California and Laurel streets.

Santa Cruz Pilot In Fiery Hwy. 99 Crash Landing Says It's A Miracle No One Was Injured
A Santa Cruz pilot is lucky to be alive after an emergency landing on Highway 99 in Modesto ended in a ball of flames.

Retired Scotts Valley Cop Honored By Special Olympics NorCal
Retired Lt. John Hohmann is being inducted into the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Northern California Hall of Fame.

SCC Sheriff: Body Found During Search For Kidnap Victim
Tushar Atre was last seen getting into his white 2008 BMW SUV with California license plate 7CUG581.

PG&E Launches New Alert System For Public Safety Power Shutoffs
"We recognize how important it is that everyone who could be impacted by a Public Safety Power Shutoff is aware and prepared."

Sexual Assault Suspect Arrested In Brookdale
With help from DNA evidence, Elias Monroy, 29, was arrested at his home on suspicion of the attack that occurred in January 2018.

1 Dead In Crash South Of Watsonville
The collision was first reported at 4:48 a.m. Monday at the intersection of Reservation and South Davis roads, according to the CHP.

Santa Cruz Man In Fiery Modesto Emergency Landing Issues Apology
The pilot, since identified as 59-year-old Santa Cruz resident Dirk Kanngiesser, was the only person on the plane.

UC Continues Fight Against Trump's DACA Repeal: Court Brief
The latest filing comes as the Supreme Court is set to hear arguments on the case on Nov. 12.