Crime & Safety

Suspicious Package; Highway Shooting: Santa Cruz Co. Police Log

A stolen truck was found and other Santa Cruz County police, fire, and court news.

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

'All Clear' After Report Of Suspicious Package In Santa Cruz

  • The area around the 800 block of Pacific Avenue was temporarily closed to pedestrian and vehicle traffic due to the investigation.

Deputies Search For Missing At-Risk Man In Santa Cruz County

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  • Juan Zatarain has been staying at a facility on Robertson Street and staff there reported him missing Monday.

All Watsonville Patrol Officers Now Wearing Body Cameras

  • The body-worn camera project has been in the works for two years, but Friday the WPD announced all patrol officers are now wearing them.

Accused Auto Thief Had Knife, Warrant: SCCSO

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  • The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office said the victim's friend spotted the stolen ride and alerted authorities.

Highway 101 Shooter: Bullets Hit Vehicles Near Watsonville

  • Anyone with information who could help identify a shooter is urged to call the CHP at (831) 796-2160.

Man Struck With Rock During ‘Random’ Attack, Police Say

  • Investigators arrested a Boulder Creek man who is accused of throwing a large river rock at the victim.

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