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Traffic Stop in Santa Cruz Leads to Felony Arrest on Drug, Weapon Charges

SANTA, CRUZ, CA — November 28th 2025 — Early yesterday morning, a routine traffic stop conducted by a California Highway Patrol (CHP) officer resulted in the arrest of a 32-year-old

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Watsonville Police Chief Apprehends Fleeing Gang Member After Pursuit

WATSONVILLE, CA — The Watsonville Police Department has reported the arrest of a gang member following a brief pursuit involving the Chief of Police, David Rodriguez. The incident began shortly

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Santa Cruz Resident Arrested for DUI Following Hit-and-Run Crash

SANTA CRUZ, CA — November 22nd 2025 — “Early this morning, our CHP officers responded to a hit-and-run crash on Felt St. near 24th Ave., where two parked cars were

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Watsonville Man Arrested for Alleged Sexual Assault, Kidnapping of Teen Girl

WATSONVILLE, CA — November 7th 2025 — Law enforcement officials have arrested a 19-year-old Watsonville man in connection with the alleged sexual assault and kidnapping of a teenage girl. The

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Police Seek Dashcam and Phone Footage in Fatal Shooting Investigation on Main Street

WATSONVILLE, CA – “Our Detectives are requesting assistance from the community as they continue to investigate the fatal shooting from October 29 on the 1300 block of Main Street. We

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CHP Arrests Wrong-Way Driver on W Beach Rd Following Citizen Report

SANTA CRUZ, CA – “Last night, thanks to a community members who reported the situation, our CHP officers responded quickly to a wrong way driver on W Beach Rd near

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Teenager Arrested on Evading Charge After E-Motorcycle Pursuit and Crash in Santa Cruz

SANTA CRUZ, CA – A teenager was taken into custody following a brief pursuit involving a California Highway Patrol (CHP) Santa Cruz Officer and an electric motorcycle earlier this week.

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Santa Cruz Police Investigate Stabbing at Front Street Garage

SANTA CRUZ, CA – On the evening of November 4, the Santa Cruz Police Department responded to a reported stabbing at the Front Street Garage in Santa Cruz. Authorities received

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Police Investigate Fatal Shooting in Watsonville; 16-Year-Old Arrested in Separate Nearby Incidents

WATSONVILLE, CA – Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on the evening of October 29 in the 1300 block of Main Street, where a 34-year-old man was pronounced

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Son Charged with Murder, Elder Abuse of 90-Year-Old Father After Extradition from Switzerland

SANTA CRUZ, CA – “SANTA CRUZ COUNTY SHERIFF-CORONER MEDIA RELEASE Chris Clark Sheriff-Coroner 5200 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 (831) 454-7616 FAX: (831) 454-7608 Media Release: October 28, 2025