Man Survives Overdose; Skimmers Found: Santa Cruz Co. Police Log

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

2 Arrested After Officers Link False 911 Call To DUI Stop

• Authorities said the passenger in the SUV called to report a shooting to distract the officers from the DUI stop.

Employee Accused Of Starting Fire At 24 Hour Fitness: SCPD

• Police in Santa Cruz said the man set fire to an exercise mat in the group exercise room.

Man Suffering From Opioid Overdose In Parked Car Rescued

• Deputies used two doses of Narcan to reverse the effects of the opioid.

Man Hospitalized Following Suspected Hash Oil Explosion

• Investigators found several large butane tanks and manufacturing equipment, sheriff's officials said.

Card Skimming Devices Found At Santa Cruz Gas Station

• Police said this type of device is undetectable from the outside of a gas pump and warn residents to check their statements regularly.

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