Crime & Safety

$27K In Heroin; Heater Sparks Fire: Santa Cruz Co. Police Logs

Alleged gang members arrested after shooting, and other crime and fire stories from across the county.

Santa Cruz County police logs
Santa Cruz County police logs (Renee Schiavone/ Patch)

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, CA – The following are recent police, court and fire stories from around Santa Cruz County.

$27,000 Worth Of Heroin Found Under Watsonville Floor, Police Say

  • Police said they also found an assault rifle, shotgun, and two handguns at the home.

212 Grams Of Methamphetamine Found During Traffic Stop: SCCS

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  • A deputy also found cash and evidence of drugs sales, according to the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office.

2 Alleged Gang Members Arrested After Watsonville Shooting

  • Police said they are looking for anyone who may have witnessed the shooting.

Wall Heater Blamed For Santa Cruz Co. House Fire

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  • Heat and smoke damage throughout the house displaced three people, fire officials said.

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