Justin Fenn had been out of jail with an outstanding warrant, and allegedly hatched the scheme to turn himself in to authorities.
Ashley Hueser was taken into custody near Soquel Drive and 41st Avenue.
The pair—David Archuleta and Nicole Hard—was booked into county jail.
The owner faces civil fines, and the property was red-tagged by the county planning department due to numerous building violations.
Michael Norman was booked on suspicion of stealing mail and other crimes, according to the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office.
Manslaughter charge filed in deadly hit-and-run; man Tasered at hospital; violent drug deal; and more police, fire and court news.
Diana Crotty, 55, succumbed to her injuries.
Police were so impressed by the civilian's actions that he was recommended for the Chief's Commendation and Challenge Coin.
The arrests show a hectic weekend for officers on duty.
The investigation led to the discovery of drugs and stolen landscaping tools, according to the sheriff's office.
Man arrested after leaving woman to die; illegal street vending; indecent exposure suspect; and more police, fire and court news.
Alejandro Fernandez, 27, of Watsonville, was arrested on suspicion of felony hit-and-run, DUI, and a probation violation.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Santa Cruz Police Department Investigations Section at (831) 420-5820.
The man is suspected of exposing himself to two teen girls who were hiking near the Garden of Eden Trail in the 4000 block of Highway 9.
An investigation is being conducted into determining the cause of his death.
The seizures were part of two separate investigations by Santa Cruz County deputies.
The driver of that vehicle suffered serious injuries and had to be pulled away from the wreckage before it started burning.
While he was being processed by police, the man "became semi-concious," and paramedics were called to take him to the hospital.
The center is designed to reduce recidivism and enhance public safety, according to officials.
Help ID suspected burglars; alleged drug dealer arrested; teen stabbing; and other crime, fire and court stories from across the county.
Perry Martin was arrested Friday after the owner of the property on East Cliff Drive called the sheriff's office.
The "Walk the Block" program is part of "Operation City Strides."
Jose Cantor, 18, was taken into custody on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon.
Anyone with information about the suspect is asked to contact Santa Cruz police Det. Heebner at (831) 420-5836.
A person accused of attacking an elderly man was arrested and other crime, fire and court stories from across the county and nearby.
The 66-year-old man died at the scene, according to the CHP.
Sheriff's deputies are putting out the call to surrounding county residents, trying to find out if others have been targeted.
Santa Cruz police are stepping up enforcement specifically geared toward stopping drivers and motorcycle riders for traffic violations.
Deputies recovered stolen camping gear and other crime, fire and court stories from across the county and nearby.
Bicycle riders must follow the same rules of the road as drivers.
Jason Sparks, a 42-year-old transient with a long arrest history, was taken into custody Monday afternoon.
Among the items seized during the warrant searches were nearly 3,000 cannabis plants, precious metals and illegal firearms.
Santa Cruz deputies tracked down a woman's stolen camping gear after she found it for sale on Craigslist.
Justin Schreiber, 38, was arrested on suspicion of being under the influence of drugs, in addition to the felony assault charge.
Parents accused of child endangerment were arrested and other crime, fire and court stories from across the county and nearby.
Do you know this man? Police are looking for him.
CPS is investigating the toddler's parents after police received a tip that they were armed and driving around Santa Cruz.
The California Highway Patrol in Santa Cruz County says one of the drivers hit a patrol car and injured a deputy.
Police seized drugs, cash, and guns from a man accused of domestic violence and other crime, fire and court stories from across the county.
Santa Cruz has been struggling to find housing for its homeless population and declared a shelter crisis in January 2018.