Crime & Safety
Stolen Checks Found; House Fire: Santa Cruz Co. Police Log
A man was convicted of shooting a shark; a deputy helped a stranded motorist 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.
Fisherman Convicted In Great White Shark Shooting Near Santa Cruz
- Authorities said the dead nine-foot male shark washed ashore June 17 along Beer Can Beach in Aptos.
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- Damage from the blaze was estimated at about $175,000.
Man Accused Of Possessing Stolen Checks In Santa Cruz Co.
- A deputy arrested the man during a security check of the Emeline Government Complex.
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- The deputy helped give this driver the push he needed to get back on the road.
Man Accused Of Carjacking Arrested In Santa Cruz: SCPD
- Police said the man also assaulted an officer with a pair of scissors while screaming "shoot me."
- Officials said the overall crime rate is down.
Photo courtesy Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office from Deputy Had Santa Cruz Co. Motorist’s Back: Photo
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