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AMBER Alert: At-Risk 12-Year-Old Girl Driving Stolen Car Sought on Central Coast After Hit-and-Run

WATSONVILLE, CA – “We are asking all residents on the Central Coast, especially those on the Monterey Peninsula, to keep an eye out for an at-risk 12-year-old girl driving a

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Watsonville Man Arrested for Felony DUI Following Major Injury Crash

WATSONVILLE, CA – California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers responded to a major injury crash just outside of Watsonville on Sunday, October 26, 2025. The collision occurred just prior to 4:30

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Suspect Arrested in Santa Cruz Shooting Investigation, Victim in Critical Condition

SANTA CRUZ, CA – The Santa Cruz Police Department (SCPD) is conducting an investigation into a shooting incident that occurred late Saturday evening, October 25, 2025, in the vicinity of

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Four Students Arrested After Stabbing and Secondary Incident at Watsonville High School

WATSONVILLE, CA —  An investigation is underway at Watsonville High School following a stabbing incident that occurred shortly before 10:04 a.m. on Thursday October 23rd. Watsonville Police Department officers, along

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CHP Uses Spike Strip to End Multi-County Pursuit, Apprehend Two Suspects

SANTA  CRUZ, CA — October 23rd 2025 — “A few nights ago, Salinas Police Department Officers were in pursuit of a black Dodge Charger in Monterey County. The occupants were

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Quick Response Leads to Arrest in Watsonville Sexual Battery Case

WATSONVILLE, CA – October 2025 — Watsonville police swiftly apprehended a man accused of sexual battery involving a teenage girl earlier this afternoon. The incident occurred around 12:42 p.m. on

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One Person Injured After Shooting- Investigation Underway

Santa Cruz – “A shooting investigation that left one person injured is underway. Officers responded to a business on the 400 block of E. Lake Avenue at about 9:45 this

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Police Seek Public’s Help in Identifying Suspect in August 8th Sexual Assault on Frederick Street

SANTA CRUZ, CA – “Update on August 8, 2025 Sexual Assault Investigation FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: September 16th, 2025 CASE NUMBER: 25S-04152 LOCATION: 400 block of Frederick St INVOLVED SUBJECTS:

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Armed Suspect Arrested After Threatening Mother and Child in Santa Cruz

WATSONVILLE, CA  — Santa Cruz police officers arrested a man who allegedly entered a home armed with a rifle and threatened a mother and her child. The incident occurred on

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Santa Cruz Police Arrest Suspect in Felony Hit-and-Run

SANTA CRUZ, CA  — 08/06/2025  — “The Santa Cruz Police Department (SCPD) and emergency medical personnel responded to the scene of a vehicle vs. pedestrian accident at the intersection of