Santa Cruz
Stolen Purse Returned in Time for Christmas
Credit: Santa Cruz PD SANTA CRUZ — Police helped a woman recover her purse after it was stolen with Christmas money still inside. 30-year-old Anthony Rodriguez is now behind bars
Watsonville Man Sentenced for 2015 Murder
WATSONVILLE — Luciano Acevedo of Watsonville has been convicted of second-degree murder as of Friday, December 9th, in a Santa Cruz County courtroom for the killing of Carlos Martinez. He
Bad LSD Trip Ends Tragically for 15-Year-Old
Luke Smith (15 years old) WATSONVILLE — Aptos High School is mourning the loss of one of their own after an adverse reaction to LSD led to the stabbings of
Street Gang Members Arrested after Graffiti Incident
WATSONVILLE — Police have arrested three criminal street gang members after reports from concerned citizens provided detailed descriptions of three suspected vandals. Arrested were 38-year-old Alejandro Hernandez, 21-year-old David Hernandez,
Santa Cruz Hit-and-Run Suspect Turns Himself In
Jesse Covarrubias booking photo SANTA CRUZ — Police have arrested 26-year-old Jesse Covarrubias of Rancho Cucamonga for his role in the hit-and-run incident that killed 20-year-old college student Alexandria Arceneaux
Watsonville Couple Arrested after Honey Oil Explosion
Israel Alamillo (R) and Maria De Luz Lopez (R) WATSONVILLE — A local couple spent the night in jail after being arrested on several charges, including child endangerment and manufacture
Suspect Shot Dead after Standoff with Police
SANTA CRUZ — A Santa Cruz police officer is on administrative leave pending a DA investigation after an early morning incident on Sunday, October 16th, which resulted in the death
Santa Cruz Murder Suspect Arrested in Kansas City
Kasey Gaskell booking photo SANTA CRUZ — Police have announced the arrest of 43-year-old Kasey Gaskell, who fled to Missouri after the murder of his mother, 66-year-old Shannon Magner. She
Salinas Man Linked to Santa Cruz County Burglaries
Javier Vasquez booking photo SANTA CRUZ — The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of 29-year-old Salinas resident Javier Vasquez, who is believed to be responsible for
Watsonville Man Arrested for Drug Paraphernalia, Illegal Gun Possession
WATSONVILLE — Last Thursday evening, Watsonville Police Corporal Ihlen and Officer Williams were on a routine patrol when they spotted an awkwardly-parked vehicle near the area of Walker and West
