Crime & Safety

School Lockdowns; Stolen Comic Books: Santa Cruz Co. Police Log

Police arrested a man who allegedly attacked a clerk with a skateboard 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.

Police Seeking 4 Who Stole Electronics From Watsonville T-Mobile

  • The suspects got away with nine Apple Watches, iPhones, and Samsung Galaxy smartphones valued in total at more than $8,000, police said.

Stolen Comic Books Found In Abandoned Car

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  • A deputy discovered the comic books inside a car dumped in Felton.

School Lockdowns Lifted In Santa Cruz Co.

  • The investigation into the threat is ongoing.

Known Gang Member Accused Of Attempted Murder: WPD

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  • Nearby Freedom Elementary School was placed on a short lockdown while the suspect's home was secured, police said.

Skateboard Assault Suspect ID'd As Santa Rosa Man

  • Police arrested the man who allegedly assaulted an employee with a skateboard at the Outdoor World store in Santa Cruz in April.

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