Watsonville, CA…A man suspected of stealing several mailbox keys from a United States Postal Service vehicle has been arrested. The keys would have given the suspect access to mailboxes in Watsonville and other surrounding areas. Surveillance footage helped detectives identify 39-year-old Richard Wimberly, who was arrested this morning. At this point, we do not believe […]
Santa Cruz, CA…Deputy Chief Bernie Escalante has been appointed to serve as the Interim Chief of the Santa Cruz Police, effective Oct. 30. A Santa Cruz native, Escalante is a 25-year veteran of the department.
Felton, CA- On 10/22/21 at approximately 1321 hours, CHP responded to a traffic collision on East Zayante Road south of Highland Avenue. A 41-year-old Felton man was traveling in a Toyota Tacoma, southbound on East Zayante Road south of Highland Avenue. The Toyota was suddenly struck by a fallen tree causing the Toyota to veer […]
Watsonville, CA – A 30-year-old Firebaugh man was driving a 2019 Dodge Durango eastbound on SR-129 approaching the train trestle just west of Old Chittenden Road. A 50-year-old Salinas man was driving a 2021 Freightliner M2 behind the Dodge. The 30-year-old male began slowing for traffic. The 50-year-old man saw the Dodge slowing and attempted […]
Santa Cruz, CA…In a 10 hour shift, SCPD responded to 120 calls for service; yesterday’s shift highlight included a pipe bomb explosion and carjacking. Pipe Bomb Explosion | Saturday, October 2, 2021, approximately 6:51 pm, Santa Cruz Police responded to an explosion in the 300 Block of La Fonda Officers later located a makeshift pipe […]
Watsonville, CA – On September 24, 2021, at approximately 1814 hours, CHP Officers responded to a traffic collision on State Route 129 (SR-129) at Rogge Lane. Upon further investigation it was determined, a 38-year-old Watsonville man was driving a 2001 Ford Excursion eastbound SR-129, just west of Rogge Lane with three juveniles passengers. A 75-year-old […]
Santa Cruz, CA…Early this morning, Santa Cruz Police arrested a suspect connected with several ATM heists that occurred over the past couple of days after a five-hour-long standoff with law enforcement. On Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at 12:30 am, Santa Cruz Police responded to a commercial business alarm in the 2100 block of Mission Street. […]
Santa Cruz, CA…It was a damp morning for Deputies. We received a 911 call from an individual who was stuck in the Carbonera Creek off of Glen Canyon Road and could not find his way out. Deputies found the man’s car and could hear him yelling for help. With the help of a nearby resident […]
Santa Cruz, CA…Sometimes Law Enforcement agencies need help. Last year we had multiple incidents where we called for mutual aid and our call was always answered. Now it’s our time to return the favor. Five deputies, two sergeants and a lieutenant are headed up to Plumas County to assist with the Dixie Fire. Source = […]
Santa Cruz, CA…Dignity Health and Anthem Blue Cross (Anthem) announced that they have reached agreement on a new, multi-year contract that allows Anthem-insured patients to maintain in network access to Dignity Health services, facilities and providers. The new agreement is retroactive to July 15, the date the previous contract expired, and any care received since […]
