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