Crime & Safety
Rooftop Burglaries; 'Unusual' Death: Santa Cruz Co. Police Log
A fire was reported in a UC Santa Cruz building 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.
Aptos Burglary Suspect Caught On Camera, Sheriff’s Office Says
- The accused was wearing a stolen St. Abraham’s Classical Christian Academy sweatshirt when he was arrested, according to deputies.
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- Police said investigators are still trying to find out how many suspects were involved in the stabbing.
Fire In Building At UC Santa Cruz Believed To Be An Accident
- The blaze prompted evacuations Friday.
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- Meanwhile, the man whose body was pulled from the water has been identified.
Man Accused Of 5 Rooftop Burglaries In Watsonville: Police
- Police have linked burglaries at GNC, La Buena Taqueria, Wing Stop, the Tutoring Club of Watsonville and AT&T.
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