Police Raid, Fatal Crashes: Santa Cruz County Police Log

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

Watsonville Neighborhood Locked Down During 'High Risk' Search
Watsonville police detained 26-year-old Eli Gutierrez, who is currently out on bail for murder.

Monterey Motorcyclist Killed In Santa Cruz Crash
The crash happened just before noon Thursday on westbound Bear Creek Road east of Bear Creek Way.

Emergency 'Fuel Reduction Project' To Begin In Santa Cruz County
The Aptos/Buzzard/Hinckley Fuel Reduction Project is one of 35 high priority statewide projects identified by Cal Fire to prevent wildfires.

Ramon Velasquez-Torres ID'd As Man Killed Near Watsonville
He was walking on southbound state Highway 1 near Watsonville Monday night when he was struck by a Toyota Prius.

Man Goes Missing In Ben Lomond, Public's Help Sought
Shawn Westwood, who has medical issues, was reported missing by staff at a Willowbrook Drive facility he was staying at.

Prescribed Burn Underway In Northern Santa Cruz County
Drift smoke may be visible throughout the area.

Salinas Man Struck, Killed On Hwy. 1 Near Watsonville
The man was struck by a Prius that was merging onto the highway, south of Mar Monte Avenue.

Downed Power Lines Force Soquel Drive Closure In Santa Cruz Co.
The Soquel Drive closure is between Bay Porter and Park Ave.

Watsonville Man Accused Of Beating, Pimping Gilroy Girlfriend
Andre William Furtado, 32, was arrested in Gilroy on Thursday and faces numerous felony charges.

FBI Opens Terrorism Investigation On Gilroy Shooter
The shooter appeared to have several organizations and places that may have been potential targets.

Center For Victims Of Gilroy Shooting Reopens Tuesday
Individuals who left their cars behind at the festival grounds will also have to wait until Tuesday to retrieve vehicles.

Police Seek Tips, Video In Santa Cruz Shooting
The shooting occurred early Saturday in the 700 block of Chestnut Street in Santa Cruz.