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Watsonville Traffic Stop Leads to Felony Gun Arrest

SANTA CRUZ, CA – “🚨Unregistered Handgun Removed from the Streets!🚨 Early this morning, a CHP officer conducted a traffic stop in Watsonville, leading to a significant discovery. Inside the vehicle,

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CHP Arrests Two for Child Endangerment and DUI on Highway 1

SANTA CRUZ, CA – “🚨 Parents Arrested for Child Endangerment 🚨 On Saturday evening, CHP officers observed a troubling situation on HWY 1 when they noticed a vehicle blocking the

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Authorities Seek Silver Toyota 4Runner in January Hit-and-Run

WATSONVILLE, CA-The Watsonville Police Department is seeking public assistance to identify a vehicle and driver involved in a hit-and-run collision that occurred in late January. According to official reports, the

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Two Juveniles Arrested in Connection With January Shooting and Attempted Murder

WATSONVILLE,CA-“Two 17-year-olds have been arrested in connection with an attempted murder following an operation this morning. Detectives, with the help of our local law enforcement partners, served several search warrants

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Juvenile Taken into Custody Following Recovery of Unserialized Handgun and Drugs

SANTA CRUZ, CA — JANUARY 31ST 2026 “Last night in Santa Cruz, a traffic stop by a CHP officer revealed more than what meets the eye. The 21-year-old driver was

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Investigation Links Found Firearm to December Campus Assault

SANTA CRUZ, CA – JANUARY 28TH 2026 “Update: Aptos High School Campus Incident The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office is providing the following update regarding the ongoing investigation involving Aptos

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Police Investigate Late-Night Shooting on Freedom Boulevard; Teen Injured

SANTA CRUZ, CA — JANUARY 20TH, 2026 “Around 10:43 PM yesterday, Officers responded to reports of shots fired in the 1500 block of Freedom Boulevard. When the Officers arrived at

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California Highway Patrol Arrests Driver for DUI and Firearm Possession on Highway 152

SANTA CRUZ, CA – JANUARY 13TH 2026  “Just a couple of nights ago, our Graveyard officers made an important traffic stop on HWY 152, resulting in the arrest of a

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Pedestrian Succumbs to Injuries Following Hit-and-Run Collision on Mission Street

SANTA CRUZ, CA — JANUARY 11TH 2026 “The Santa Cruz Police Department (SCPD) and emergency medical personnel responded to the scene of a vehicle vs. pedestrian accident in the 1700

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Seventeen-Year-Old Taken Into Custody Following Traffic Stop and Foot Pursuit

WATSONVILLE, CA — Officers from Watsonville Police Department conducted a traffic stop on a silver Honda Civic at approximately 11:00 p.m. on January 5th. The vehicle was stopped in the