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Watsonville Police Arrest Teen Gang Member, Recover Firearm at Local Park

WATSONVILLE, CA  — “A routine patrol at a local park led Officers to the recovery of a firearm and the arrest of a Watsonville gang member. While patrolling Riverside Drive,

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Multi-Agency Effort Leads to Arrests and Firearm Seizure in Watsonville Pursuit

“🚔🚨 CHP K-9 Officer Apprehends Three and Confiscates Multiple Firearms and Drugs ‼️ Yesterday evening, just before 5 p.m., a Coastal Division K-9 officer spotted a white Buick sedan committing

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Santa Cruz County Authorities Arrest Two in Fentanyl Trafficking Investigation

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, CA  —  “The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office Fentanyl Crisis Response Team (FCRT), in collaboration with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI),

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Santa Cruz CHP Reports Multiple Recent DUI Arrests

Santa Cruz, CA  —   The California Highway Patrol (CHP) has reported several recent arrests for driving under the influence (DUI). On February 10th, at approximately 7:30 a.m., CHP officers responded

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Watsonville Resident Discovers Burglar, Leads to Hours-Long Standoff

“UNWANTED VISITOR It’s a situation no one wishes to encounter—coming face-to-face with a burglar. Unfortunately, that was the case for a Watsonville resident who rushed out of their home on

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Juvenile Arrested After Foot Chase and Recovery of Loaded Firearm in Watsonville

Watsonville police officers apprehended a 15-year-old suspect during a traffic stop that escalated into a foot chase and firearm recovery on Monday morning. The incident began near the intersection of

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Watsonville Man Arrested For Possession & Distribution of Child Pornography

“HOOKED & BOOKED A Watsonville man has been arrested for possession and distribution of child pornography. Watsonville Police Detectives began investigating Jose Rodriguez after receiving a tip from the Silicon

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Santa Cruz County Fentanyl Crisis Response Team Leads Major Narcotics Trafficking Arrest

“Fentanyl Crisis Response Team Arrest Over the past several months, the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office Fentanyl Crisis Response Team (FCRT) conducted an in-depth investigation into the narcotics trafficking activities

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Teacher Behind Bars For Sex Crimes

“A music teacher who is currently behind bars for multiple sex crimes against children could be facing additional charges as a new victim has come forward. This case was first

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Suspect Identified and Arrested for Hate Crime and Arson at Santa Cruz LGBTQ+ Bar

Photo: Stock Image “Santa Cruz, CA – December 13, 2024 – The Santa Cruz Police Department (SCPD) is announcing the identification of James Eason, age 45, as the suspect in