Crime & Safety
Motorcycle Crash; Stolen Car Returned: Santa Cruz Co. Police Log
Police said fatigue may have been a contributing factor of a deadly crash and other crime & fire stories from across the county.

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, CA – The following are recent police, court and fire stories from around Santa Cruz County.
Woman Shot By Deputy Near Santa Cruz Early Friday
- A deputy was also injured, although not as a result of gunfire, officials said.
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- The victim spotted her stolen car in town. Cops got it back and bought her a new booster seat for her daughter.
Motorcyclist Dies After Crash Near Watsonville
- The victim's motorcycle rammed into a wooden utility pole south of Watsonville, according to the California Highway Patrol.
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- The 27-year-old woman is accused of attempting to murder a Santa Cruz County deputy.
1 Dead, 1 Injured In Santa Cruz County Crash Tuesday
- Police said fatigue may have been a contributing factor to the crash.
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