Tragic Losses, Beefed-Up Security: Santa Cruz County Police Log

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, CA — The following is a week's collection of police, court and fire stories from around Santa Cruz County:

Gilroy Garlic Festival Shooting Suspect Died By Suicide: CoronerGilroy Garlic Festival Shooting Suspect Died By Suicide: Coroner

Although Gilroy Police said 3 officers took down the suspect, the Santa Clara Co. coroner claims he died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Cannabis Candies In Kiddie Packaging Seized In Santa Cruz County
The cannabis candies included candy rope necklaces and gummy bears with cartoon packaging.

Watsonville Truck Driver Blamed For Hours-Long Road Closure
The man is accused of distracted driving.

Post Gilroy, Santa Cruz Police Chief: 'Warriors Are Necessary'
In the wake of Gilroy, the chief said his department is trained to prevent and respond to active-shooter and mass casualty situations.

Road Closures For Watsonville Strawberry Festival: Schedule
Here is the latest list of street shutdowns.

Duo Hurt In Gilroy Festival Shooting 'Happy To Be Alive'
The two women, who are friends and coworkers, shared their traumatic ordeal of surviving but replaying the tragic incident.

Officials ID Body: Missing Hiker Haesl Green, Santa Cruz County
There were no signs of trauma, and foul play is not suspected in Haesl Green's death, the sheriff's office said.

Santa Cruz Bus Terminal Shooting: Police Searching For Witnesses
Detectives continue to follow up on leads and are looking for additional video to identify those involved.

Missing Man With Santa Cruz County Ties Found
Robert Woodlief disappeared, which is not like him, the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office said.

Heavy Police Presence Planned At Watsonville Strawberry Festival
Strawberries are a premier crop in the Pajaro Valley, and the event has always been a safe, family friendly experience.

Warning Issued After Child Seriously Injured At Local Reservoir
The child suffered major injuries and was transported by helicopter to a Cal Fire station, then via ambulance to a hospital.

Prescribed Burn Scheduled In Northern Santa Cruz County
The fire will burn from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday near the intersection of Empire Grade and Jamison Creek Road.

Gilroy Shooting: Trevor Irby Of Santa Cruz Among Dead
The 25-year-old had just moved to the area from New York, and was with his girlfriend, Sarah, when the shooting began.

Gilroy Shooting Suspect Captured In Video Shopping Before Attack
In addition to the AK-47 at the scene, officers have recovered a shotgun bought in Nevada and ammo in a creek near Christmas Hill Park.

Man Goes Missing In Santa Cruz County, Public's Help Sought
Eduardo Rodriguez Cervantes disappeared Monday from a housing facility located on El Dorado Avenue in Live Oak.

Gilroy Garlic Festival Suspected Gunman Shot Dead Identified
The man was shot and killed by Gilroy police after he fatally shot three people at the Gilroy Garlic Festival Sunday.

Santa Cruz Men Arrested In Summit Store Burglary
The burglary occurred at Summit Store Inc. grocery outlet in Los Gatos.

Scotts Valley Police Searching For Owner Of Lost Dog
The dog was picked up in the area of Grace Way and Victor Square Extension.

Homeless Encampments Being Cleared From Santa Cruz Co. Park
The process has been a coordinated group effort.

Search For Missing Hiker In Santa Cruz Co. Turns Up Man's Body
Haesl Green was last seen while hiking in the 1000 block of Bonny Doon Road.