Triple Stabbing; SWAT At Outdoor World; Bear Fire: Watsonville & Santa Cruz Co. Police Log

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, CA — The following is a collection of weekly police, court and fire stories from around Santa Cruz County this week.

5 Arrests In Bizarre Bear Fire Evacuation-Zone Confrontation In Santa Cruz County

• A vehicle was shot up, a bat allegedly brandished, marijuana-grow theft suspected and a dog that still may be missing ...

Bear Fire Hits 40 Percent Containment In Santa Cruz County

• Cool weather and rain boosted firefighters'efforts.

3 Victims Stabbed Saturday Night In Watsonville

• Police searched the area but the suspects remain at large.

SWAT Responds to Outdoor World Burglary; Suspect Loose

• Santa Cruz police officers responded to a report of a burglary at the recreational store.

Santa Cruz County Fire Latest: 6 Firefighters Injured, 4 Structures Destroyed

• The low humidity is hampering the firefighting efforts. Crews will be attacking the fire from the ground and in the air.

Suspected Looter Accused Of Stealing $15,000 Worth Of Property From Evacuated Santa Cruz Co. Home

• Sheriff's Office officials said the Boulder Creek man was allegedly found with the stolen property later in the day in Santa Cruz.

--Photo courtesy of Santa Cruz Police Department