Crime & Safety
Stolen Dog Found; Skimming Devices: Santa Cruz Co. Police Log
A woman getting her nails done was arrested after a suspected DUI crash 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.
Skimming Device Found In Santa Cruz ATM
- Police said there could be more skimmers out there and warn citizens to be diligent about checking their credit and debit card statements.
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Dog Stolen From RV In Santa Cruz County Found Safe
- Duke was recently reunited with his owner, according to the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office.
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- The Santa Cruz man was arrested on suspicion of felony DUI causing injury, according to the CHP.
Driver Accused Of Abandoning Car With Injured Passenger: CHP
- CHP officials said the driver was arrested after he was found behind a CVS store changing his clothes.
- Police said the Santa Cruz woman was arrested on suspicion of DUI and hit-and-run.
- Lorenzo Alex Silva, 30, was arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, according to the Santa Cruz Police Department.
Photo courtesy Santa Cruz Police Department from Skimming Device Found In Santa Cruz ATM
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