MS-13 Murder Case; Shooting: Santa Cruz County Police Logs

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, CA — Here's a collection of police, fire and courts news from around the county this week:

Man Facing Sex Abuse Charges Had Santa Cruz Co. Ties, Police Say

A South Lake Tahoe man facing 99 child sex abuse charges lived in cities throughout Santa Cruz County, the sheriff's office said.

Man Dognaps Friend's Pup, Sheriff Says

Stolen dog Thor has not been found since a Soquel man offered to train him, the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office said.

Santa Cruz Police Address Shelter-In-Place

Police ask that residents do not call 911 to report a person violating the shelter-in-place order.

Officers Hid In Bushes To Stop Break-In, Police Say

Police said they hid in the bushes to catch the men.

Stolen Wedding Ring Returned; Duo Arrested

Two people were arrested on suspicion of burglary after stolen property was found this week, the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office said.

Report Price Gouging To The Santa Cruz County District Attorney

Price gouging — or raising the cost of goods more than 10 percent under an emergency declaration — is illegal.

Murder Case: Santa Cruz Co. MS-13 Member Pleads Guilty, Feds Say

He was the highest-ranking member of the Santa Cruz MS-13 clique, prosecutors said.

Person Ejected In Suspected DUI Crash, CHP Says

The passenger suffered serious injuries, the Santa Cruz branch of the California Highway Patrol said.

Price Gouging Reported In Watsonville

Anyone who sees the price of critical goods and services rise more than 10 percent should call police.

Man Shot At Outside Of Home Sunday Afternoon

Police said they are investigating to see if the shooting was gang-related.

Santa Cruz Police Announce Changes: Coronavirus

The lobby will be closed and officers will try to maintain social distancing when possible.

Santa Cruz County Court Cuts Back On Services: Coronavirus

Essential and time-sensitive services will continue at the Santa Cruz County Superior Courthouse.