Crime & Safety
Probationer Nabbed; Pedestrian Killed: Santa Cruz Co. Police Log
A woman was arrested after allegedly ramming a patrol car and other crime, fire, and court stories from across the county.
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, CA – The following are recent police, court and fire stories from around Santa Cruz County.
Woman Arrested After Allegedly Ramming Patrol Car: SCCSO
- Following a short pursuit, deputies found a small child sitting in the car unrestrained, the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office said.
Car Hitting Curb Leads To Probationers' Arrest For Drugs: Police
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- Police responding to the traffic infraction in Scotts Valley stumbled on counterfeit bills, meth and heroin, officials said.
Car-Peeping Probationer Nabbed In Soquel: Deputies
- The man, allegedly driving a stolen vehicle, was booked into the local jail on several charges, deputies said.
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- Officers answered 113 calls from 5 p.m. Dec. 31 to 2 a.m. on New Year's Day, Jan. 1, 2019.
Elderly Woman Injured In Watsonville Main St. Crash
- The 77-year-old lost control of her SUV and crashed into a truck, officials said.
- The Watsonville resident was struck by a car near 41st Street in Santa Cruz as he ran from a CHP officer, authorities said.
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