Crime & Safety
Sketch of Man Suspected in Drive-by Shooting; Police Launch Cold Case Website: Santa Cruz Co. Police Log
A look at a few of this week's police, fire and courtroom incidents in Scotts Valley and around Santa Cruz County.
The following is a collection of weekly police, court and fire stories from around Santa Cruz County this week.
Man Accused of Kidnapping, Rape of Child Arrested in Mexico
- Police said William Ortiz Ruiz, 21, kidnapped the victim and held her against her will at a motel where he raped her.
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- The site was launched near the 41st anniversary of the abduction and killing of 19-year-old Deborah Jean Cargill of Campbell.
Veteran Officer Promoted to Deputy Chief of Santa Cruz Police Department
- Dan Flippo has been a lieutenant for four years and a supervisor for 12 years.
Man Arrested After Scotts Valley Traffic Stop Reveals Several Drugs: Police
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- Police say a police dog alerted officers to the presence of controlled substances.
Drive-by Shooting in Santa Cruz Leaves One Man Injured
- The victim was taken to a Bay Area trauma center to be treated for his injuries.
Police Release Sketch of Man Suspected in Santa Cruz Drive-by Shooting
- The incident occurred Monday in the area of Raymond Street and Leibrandt Avenue. Do you know this man?
Soquel Crash Sends Santa Cruz Woman to Hospital
- CHP officials said the woman was transported to a hospital with major head injuries.
Sketch courtesy Santa Cruz Police Department from Police Release Sketch of Man Suspected in Santa Cruz Drive-by Shooting
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