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Accidental Shooting; Deadly Crash: Santa Cruz Co. Police Log

An inmate is accused of fighting a deputy while trying to escape and other crime and fire stories from across the county.

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Police, fire and court news from across Santa Cruz County this week.
Police, fire and court news from across Santa Cruz County this week. (Courtesy Renee Schiavone/ Patch)

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

Deadly Capitola Crash Under Investigation

  • Drivers were asked to avoid the area for several hours.

Inmate Accused Of Fighting Deputy In Escape Attempt: SCCSO

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  • The inmate was on a medical visit to Dominican Hospital when he tried to escape, according to the sheriff's office.

2 Arrested Near Beach Boardwalk After Man Shoots Himself In Leg

  • Police said the injured man was found hiding in the back of a parked car on Beach Street.

Gas Station Clerk Uses Pepper Spray To Foil Robbery: SCPD

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  • Police said Noland West touched the gun barrel to the clerk's forehead during the Santa Cruz robbery.

Motorcyclist Taken To Trauma Center Following Watsonville Crash

  • Police said the motorcyclist struck a parked car.

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