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Man Who Shot Firefighter Sentenced: Santa Cruz Co. Police Logs

Police seized drugs, cash, and guns from a man accused of domestic violence and other crime, fire and court stories from across the county.

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A few of the recent police, court and fire stories from across Santa Cruz County.
A few of the recent police, court and fire stories from across Santa Cruz County. (Courtesy Renee Schiavone/ Patch)

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

Domestic Violence Case Leads To Man's Arrest For Drugs, Guns: WPD

  • During the arrest, officers seized three guns, more than $6,000 in cash and nearly $150,000 worth of drugs, police said.

Santa Cruz Man Sentenced In 2017 Shooting Of Firefighter

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  • Jacob Thomas Kirkendall will serve 14 years of felony probation with the first year in a locked mental health facility.

Nearly 200 In Ross Camp To Relocate By Friday

  • Santa Cruz has been struggling to find housing for its homeless population and declared a shelter crisis in January 2018.

Watsonville Man Accused Of Molesting Girls

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  • Investigators are looking for additional victims.

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