Crime & Safety
Porch Pirate Busted; Missing Man: Santa Cruz Co. Police Log
A dog stolen from a Santa Cruz County tow yard was found safe and other crime and fire stories from across the county.

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, CA – The following are recent police, court and fire stories from around Santa Cruz County.
Man Accused Of Liquor Store Robbery Arrested
- The man was arrested after a 2 1/2-hour standoff that resulted in a second man also coming out of the house and being taken into custody.
Dog Stolen From Santa Cruz County Tow Yard Reunited With Owner
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- Mia was found in Roseville, according to the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office.
Pedestrian Killed In Watsonville Crash Monday
- The area was closed for hours as officers investigated the deadly collision.
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- Justin Liu's car was found along Highway 1 near Davenport in Santa Cruz County, officials said.
Porch Pirate Caught On Video Busted - Same Car, Same Dog: Cops
- Home-surveillance recordings made the suspect easy to identify as her outfit, her pup and her car were the same, Santa Cruz police said.
Photo courtesy Santa Cruz Co. Sheriff's Office from Dog Stolen From Santa Cruz County Tow Yard Reunited With Owner
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