Resident Cuffed For Torching His Trailer; Burglar Busts; Pot-Grow Generator Sparked Loma Fire: Santa Cruz Co. Police Log

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, CA — The following is a collection of weekly police, court and fire stories from around Santa Cruz County this week.

Devastating 'Loma Fire 2016' Caused By Marijuana-Grow Generator: Cal Fire

• The 16-day blaze in the Santa Cruz mountains demolished 28 structures and 4,500 acres. Legality of pot grow under investigation.

Missing Man From Santa Cruz Co. Found Safe

• Thirty-year-old Evan Bonnema, of Corralitos, had his cell off and did not realize he was "missing," deputies said.

Transient Suspected Of Burglary Arrested With Help Of Watsonville Police K-9

• The second suspect was not located and is on the run.

Suspected Burglary Crew Arrested By Santa Cruz Co. Sheriff's Office

• Two women and two men were allegedly in possession of burglary tools, drug paraphernalia, and stolen property.

Man Arrested For Setting His Mobile Home On Fire, Santa Cruz Co. Sheriff's Officials Say

• Fire officials said Gustavo Monroy Carlos was arrested after admitting to authorities that he started the fire on his couch.

Car Burglary Suspect Arrested In Santa Cruz County

• Sheriff's officials said they identified six to eight victims of other burglaries from the items in the suspect's possession.

Police Arrest Suspect In Santa Cruz Shooting

• Police said they discovered a drug operation and large weapons cache when they raided the Santa Cruz home.

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