Crime & Safety
Pursuit; Stolen Guitar Found: Santa Cruz Co. Police Log
A man on probation is accused of possessing a stolen gun, brush fire extinguished and other crime & 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 Arrested Following Watsonville Pursuit Tuesday
- Police said they tried to pull over an SUV for equipment violations and the driver initially pulled over and then allegedly sped away.
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- Authorities said the men were waiting for food distribution at a Santa Cruz County church when a fight broke out.
Transient Sentenced To Prison For Killing Santa Cruz Woman
- Remie Casillas was reported missing in February 2015. Her body was found buried in a dirt lot on Aug. 26, 2016.
Stolen Guitar Found After Man In Stolen Truck Causes Wreck: SCCSO
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- “You can’t outrun us or karma,” sheriff’s officials said.
Man On Probation In Watsonville Accused Of Possessing Stolen Gun
- Two men were working on a car, which was partially blocking the street when deputies found them.
- Traffic along Highway 1 near Riverside Drive was temporarily delayed by the blaze.
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