Chop-Shop Bust; Jail Murder: Capitola & S.C. Police Log

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, CA — The following is a week's collection of police, court and fire stories from around Santa Cruz County:

2 Accused Of Strangling Main Jail Cellmate: Charges To Be Filed

• Detectives are working with the DA's office to file charges against Mario Lozano, 33, of Santa Cruz and Jason Cortez, 25, of Watsonville.

Chop Shop Busted, 10 Stolen Cars Recovered In Santa Cruz: CHP

• During the raid, a suspect barricaded himself inside a trailer for hours before surrendering, authorities said.

Driver Crashes On Top Of Parked Car In Watsonville: DUI Suspected

• Steven Vitela, 21, of Soquel was arrested by Watsonville police early Sunday morning.

Family Dog Killed, Firefighter Injured In Capitola House Fire

• The blaze was reported around 1:15 p.m. Monday in the 500 block of Capitola Avenue.

Attackers Leave Victim Lying In Roadway: Live Oak

• The male victim was flown to a nearby trauma center for treatment.

Watsonville Traffic Stop Nets Arrest, Drugs, Pistol

• Pedro Rocha, 30, was arrested in the 100 block of Maple Ave. Saturday evening.

Woman Seriously Injured By Hit-And-Run Driver In Watsonville

• Watsonville police released video footage of the truck suspected in Sunday's hit-and-run on Freedom Blvd.

Woman Arrested After Throwing Jump Bike Into Ocean: Santa Cruz PD

• Deandra Perez of Delhi, Calif., was picked up by Santa Cruz officers at 115 Cliff Drive after a witness called police.

Suspected Church Vandal Arrested: Watsonville Police

• Arturo Padilla, 38, was arrested Sunday on Freedom Boulevard after citizen tips led police to him.

Woman Killed By Falling Tree In Pogonip Open Space Preserve

• The woman, whose name has not yet been released, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Cabrillo Fire Burns 95 Acres Just North Of Santa Cruz County

• The fire broke out Thursday around dusk in San Mateo County.