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Drug Lab; Mountain Lion: Santa Cruz Mountains, County Police Log
A man is shot to death while driving; laptops stolen during high school burglary; New Year's DUI arrests.

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, CA — Here's a look at some of the crime stories making news in Santa Cruz County this week —
Watsonville Police Investigate Deadly Shooting
- A man was driving when he was shot, according to police.
SEE: Mountain Lion Again Spotted Roaming Santa Cruz Co. Streets
- Days after a mountain lion was captured near Santa Cruz, another has been spotted. "A desperate cat is a dangerous cat."
Watsonville High Burglary On New Year's Eve: $2K In Items Stolen
- Nine laptops were among the items taken, Watsonville police said.
Sheriff's Office Arrests 2 In Butane Hash Oil Lab Search
- More than $2 million in product was found, the sheriff's office said. The arrests comes a week after a hash oil lab exploded in Aromas.
Watsonville Pursuit: Driver Hospitalized, Crashed Into Deputy
- The investigation remains ongoing as law enforcement seeks to determine what charges the person may face, the sheriff's office said.
'Stay Alert,' Officials Warn Residents Near CZU Fire Burn Scar
- Updated: No evacuations have been ordered as officials are monitoring for possible debris flow from an approaching storm.
CHP Releases Santa Cruz County DUI Statistics For The New Year
- Statewide, nearly 630 drivers were arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence over the holiday weekend.
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