Rooster-Fighting Knives & Malnourished Fowls; Cliff Rescues; Fires: 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.

Hit-and-Run Toyota Camry Driver Sought In Watsonville Crash

• A 49-year-old pedestrian was left with critical injuries on Main Street, police said.

2 Rescued After Falling, Jumping From Cliffs

• The separate incidents were reported Tuesday. Both men were transported to hospitals for treatment.

Malnourished Chickens, Bird-Fighting Equipment Found During Warrant Service In Santa Cruz Co.

• County Animal Shelter officials took custody of the 22 birds found on the property, officials said. One man was arrested.

Structure, Brush Fire Reported In Aptos

• Air and ground crews deployed by Cal Fire and Aptos/La Selva Fire District.

Cooking Fire Causes $50K In Damages To Santa Cruz Apartment

• No injuries, but five residents displaced.

Missing Santa Cruz Bicyclist Found Safe

• Derek Jameson, 52, who was last seen on Aug. 27, has been found safe, the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office said.

Holy Mole! Davenport Dog Rescued After Owner Accidentally Locks Keys In Car

• The adorable little pup, named Mole (like the sauce), watched intently as a team of concerned community members worked to free him.

Pedestrian Suffers Critical Injuries After Being Struck By Watsonville Trash Truck

• Witnesses said the man ran into the path of the truck.

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