Crime & Safety
Man Headed To Prison; Boat Spills Fuel: Santa Cruz Co. Police Log
A suspect was shot by police, a probationer was arrested on a school campus and other crime & fire stories from across the county.
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, CA – The following are recent police, court and fire stories from around Santa Cruz County.
Fishing Boat Runs Aground, Fuel Removal Planned
- The captain of the Pacific Quest called the Coast Guard about 2 a.m. Sunday saying his vessel had run aground.
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- "This was a dangerous drug lab that was set up in a residential neighborhood in a heavily wooded area," Santa Cruz Sheriff Jim Hart said.
Probationer Arrested On Santa Cruz County School Campus
- Authorities said the man had a stolen computer and a BB gun.
Scotts Valley Man Sentenced To Prison In Deadly 2017 DUI Crash
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- Kristopher Benson will serve time after being convicted of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated.
Police Name Suspect Shot By Watsonville Officer
- Police said the Red Bluff man was allegedly attempting to stab a family member.
- All 12 defendants are accused of conspiring to racketeer or conduct an organized-crime enterprise.
Photo courtesy Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office from Probationer Arrested On Santa Cruz County School Campus
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