Santa Cruz
Federal Agents Arrest 12 Gang Members
SANTA CRUZ — Yesterday, the Department of Homeland Security conducted a series of raids throughout Santa Cruz County in conjunction with a five-year investigation into the dealings of a notorious
Police Investigate Two Burglaries in Santa Cruz
SANTA CRUZ — Police are seeking the public’s help in solving two recent break-ins which occurred two days apart. One suspect was caught on CCTV on Laurent Street and two
Three Arrested After Craigslist Exotic Dancer Scam
(L to R) Maria Torres, Timothy Towsel, Denzel Freeman SANTA CRUZ — Police arrested three suspects on Sunday morning after they tried to rob two people who went to a
Notorious Santa Cruz Drug Dealers At It Again
Calvin Carlson (L) and Suzanne Winchel (R) SANTA CRUZ — Two notorious drug dealers — 52-year-old Calvin Carlson and 40-year-old Suzanne Winchel — are behind bars again after a police
Suspects At Large after Drive-By Shooting in Santa Cruz
A Santa Cruz Police officer inspects the Beach Flats Park sign after it was struck by a stray bullet SANTA CRUZ — The Santa Cruz Police Department is calling on
Drugs Discovered by K9 During Traffic Stop
Michael Condito booking photo SCOTTS VALLEY — Police have arrested 28-year-old Michael Condito of San Jose after a traffic stop near the Scotts Valley Shopping Center shortly before midnight on
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,
