Crime & Safety
Teen Killed In Crash; Robbery: Santa Cruz Co. Police Log
A man is accused of making soliciting a lewd act in a public place 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.
Teen Killed In Watsonville Crash
- Police said they are investigating the deadly crash that happened Sunday morning.
5 Arrested For Assault With Deadly Weapon, Robbery In Santa Cruz
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- Police said the five men attacked the victim, demanded his property and struck him repeatedly in the head.
Concerned Mom Helps Arrest Possible Child Predator: WPD
- Police credit an alert mom for snapping photos of the suspect before calling the police to report the incident.
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- The man was booked into the county jail.
Photo courtesy Watsonville Police Department from Teen Killed In Watsonville Crash
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