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.

Police, fire and court stories from across Santa Cruz County this week.
Police, fire and court stories from across Santa Cruz County this week. (Courtesy Renee Schiavone/ Patch)

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.

Man Accused In 2009 Homicide Extradited To U.S.: SCPD

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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.

Man's 'Unusual' Death Linked To Santa Cruz, Police Say

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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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