Crime & Safety

Marijuana Plants Seized; Bike Safety: Santa Cruz Co. Police Logs

Deputies recovered stolen camping gear and other crime, fire and court stories from across the county and nearby.

A victim got some help from deputies after she found her stolen camping gear for sale on Craigslist.
A victim got some help from deputies after she found her stolen camping gear for sale on Craigslist. (Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office)

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

Santa Cruz Deputies Save Mother-Son Camping Trips From Disaster

  • Santa Cruz deputies tracked down a woman's stolen camping gear after she found it for sale on Craigslist.

Another Woman Attacked In Santa Cruz During Broad Daylight

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  • Jason Sparks, a 42-year-old transient with a long arrest history, was taken into custody Monday afternoon.

Thousands Of Marijuana Plants Found In Illegal Santa Cruz Grows

  • Among the items seized during the warrant searches were nearly 3,000 cannabis plants, precious metals and illegal firearms.

Man Suspected Of Attacking Woman On Santa Cruz Street Arrested

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  • Justin Schreiber, 38, was arrested on suspicion of being under the influence of drugs, in addition to the felony assault charge.

Police Department Urges Drivers, Bicyclists To ‘Share The Road’

  • Bicycle riders must follow the same rules of the road as drivers.

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