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