Crime & Safety

Stolen Loot In Storage; Shooting: Santa Cruz Co. Police Log

A suspected bank robber was arrested, a driver headed to court hit a pole 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.

Suspected Bank Robber Arrested, Santa Cruz Police Say

  • The former Santa Cruz County resident, who was masked at the time, allegedly pointed a gun at bank tellers and demanded cash.

Watsonville Wreck Sends Driver To Trauma Center

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  • Police said good Samaritans stopped to help one of the drivers, who was seriously injured.

Santa Cruz Bank Robbery Suspect Arrested

  • The man was wanted in connection with the armed hold-up of U.S. Bank in January.

Stolen Loot Found In Storage Unit During Probation Search

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  • The unit on Soquel Drive was rented by a woman already on probation for stolen-property crimes. Are any of the items yours?

Man Shot Dead Outside Soquel Apartment

  • Deputies are investigating the Sunday night incident.

Man Drives Impaired On Way To Court, Hits Utility Pole: CHP

  • The 31-year-old Santa Cruz man was arrested after officers conducted a DUI test.

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