Man Rescued From Fire; Deputies Hurt: Santa Cruz Co. Police Log

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

Deputies Injured While Arresting Man In Stolen Car

• A report of a ‘suspicious man’ in a car prompted the arrest.

Fifth Person Arrested In Death Of Man Found In Soquel

• Deputies said some of the suspects have connections with gangs but the victim was not believed to be gang-affiliated.

Santa Cruz Fire Causes $2 Million In Damages

• The fire was reported at about 7 a.m. Sunday.

Santa Cruz Deputies Praised For Saving Man From Fire

• Deputies knocked down a house door to rescue a man from a fire.

Man Sentenced To Prison For Molesting Stepdaughters

• Joel Rodriguez, 40, will be registered as a lifetime sex offender.

Photo courtesy Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office from Santa Cruz Deputies Praised For Saving Man From Fire