Jail Deaths, Earthquakes: 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:

Woman Suspected Of Setting Trash Can Fires In Santa Cruz
Nataliya Zubrilina, 34, was taken into custody Friday.

Santa Cruz Fishhook To Close Nightly Beginning Sunday, Oct. 20
The closures are needed as part of ongoing work along Highway 1, according to Caltrans.

Highway 9 To Close Between Santa Cruz And Felton
The highway will be shut down Monday, Oct. 21, through Thursday, Oct. 24, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. each day.

Santa Cruz Commemorates Loma Prieta Earthquake With Moment Of Silence
Santa Cruz is just 10 miles from the epicenter of the Loma Prieta quake and the town lost dozens of buildings.

6 Fire Protection Workshops Being Offered In Santa Cruz County
The six free presentations are designed to provide education on how to make your home better able to withstand wildfires.

Scammers With 'Winning' Lottery Ticket Sought By Watsonville PD
Police are actively searching for the couple who swindled a Watsonville woman out of nearly $6,000.

Deputies ID Cellmates Of Watsonville Man Strangled Inside Jail
Deputies say German Carrillo, 24, shared a cell with 33-year-old Mario Lozano of Santa Cruz and 25-year-old Jason Cortez of Watsonville.

Suicide Note Found In Jailed Doctor's Cell: Santa Cruz County
James Kohut left a note inside his cell before he took his life indicating his determination to kill himself.

Earthquake Felt In Santa Cruz County
The earthquake was reported near Pinnacles National Park at 7:54 a.m. Thursday is the 30-year anniversary of the infamous Loma Prieta quake.

Dangerous Surf Conditions Along California Coast: Advisory Issued
Coastal seas are expected to run from 8 feet to 12 feet during the day Thursday, building from 10 feet to 13 feet Friday.

Couple Suspected In Live Oak Robberies
Brent Wells, 31, of Santa Cruz, and his girlfriend, Emily Nelson, 28, of Los Gatos, were booked into jail early Saturday evening.

Santa Cruz Police Department Awarded $75K Grant
The money will fund various activities intended to reduce roadway deaths and injuries.

Suspected Watsonville Killer Found Dead In Santa Cruz Co. Jail
German Carrillo, 24, who had been held in the county's jail since April 2013 on murder and other charges, was found dead in his cell.

Brusher At Hecker Pass Blamed On Vehicle Fire
There were no reported injuries.

6 Seriously Injured In Freedom Blvd. Head-on Crash
Alcohol is suspected in the crash.

Doctor Found Dead In Jail Cell: Santa Cruz County
Neurosurgeon James Kohut, who has been in jail since May 2017 on felony sex-related charges, was found dead Sunday morning.