Pedophile Suspect, Drug Busts: Santa Cruz County Police Logs

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, CA — The following is a week's collection of police, court and fire stories from around Santa Cruz County:

Mama Squirrel Goes On Attack To Protect Babies In Santa Cruz
The mother and her three babies have been safely re-homed at Native Animal Rescue of Santa Cruz County.

PAC's Activities In Scotts Valley Raise Concerns
A PAC called the "Volunteer Firefighters Association" is attempting to get donations from local residents by naming the SV Fire District.

Scotts Valley Police Make Late-Night Drug Busts
In both cases, the suspects were pulled over by police for traffic violations and drugs were found.

Man Filmed Himself Sexually Assaulting Children: Watsonville PD
The investigation is ongoing and police are looking for any additional victims.

Officials ID Watsonville Man Shot Dead In National Forest
The man has been identified as 36-year-old Timothy Edward Smith of Watsonville.

Stolen Car, Mail Recovered By Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office
Benjamin King was arrested Tuesday morning.

Second Drug Bust In 2 Days Near Soquel Avenue In Santa Cruz Co.
In both cases, illegal drugs, cash and weapons were found.

Drunken Driver Plows Into Parked Cars In Watsonville
Eduardo Racine, 30, was arrested late Monday night.

Pair Found With $102K In Illegal Drugs Inside SCC Hotel Room
Allison Nault and Paul Garcia were both taken into custody Monday.

Watsonville Man Shot Dead In National Forest: Investigation
A Watsonville man was fatally shot after allegedly entering the tent of a sleeping couple who were camping at Stanislaus National Forest.

9 Rabbits Dumped Outside Watsonville, Suspect Sought
A $1,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or people who abandoned the rabbits.

Young Brothers Found Safe In Watsonville Search
Alejandro Alonzo, 8, and Ezekiel Alonzo, 7, were reported missing Friday night.