Mailbox Key Theft Suspect Arrested

Mailbox Key Theft Suspect Arrested

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 […]

Prunedale Man Lost His Life in SR129 Collision

Prunedale Man Lost His Life in SR129 Collision

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 […]

Attempted Murder Suspect Arrested for Riverside Road Shooting

Attempted Murder Suspect Arrested for Riverside Road Shooting

Santa Cruz, CA…At around 1:00pm yesterday 47-year-old Edgar Ayala was arrested in Watsonville. He was wanted for his involvement in an attempted murder on Riverside Road back in June. Shortly after the June 23rd shooting, Ayala was identified as the suspect. The investigation led detectives to the 2700 Block of Freedom Blvd. With the help […]

Watsonville Police Make Arrest in Fatal Stabbing of 15 Year Old Boy

Watsonville Police Make Arrest in Fatal Stabbing of 15 Year Old Boy

Watsonville, CA…A suspect involved in Saturday night’s double stabbing was taken into custody at the scene of the crime this afternoon. Watsonville Police Detectives continue to investigate the murder of a 15-year-old boy. The victim was stabbed to death on Saturday night on Marin Street. A second individual was also stabbed and is expected to […]

Watsonville Police Department Investigating Death on Clifford Avenue

Watsonville Police Department Investigating Death on Clifford Avenue

Watsonville, CA….Watsonville police detectives are currently investigating a homicide at an apartment complex on the 300 block of Clifford Avenue.  Shortly before 7 p.m., officers responded to the complex and found a woman deceased inside of her apartment.  This is an active and ongoing investigation. Updates to follow.  Anyone with additional information on this case […]

Two People Recovering After Being Struck by Suspected Drunk Driver

Two People Recovering After Being Struck by Suspected Drunk Driver

Watsonville, CA…Two people, including a Watsonville firefighter are recovering after being struck by a suspected drunk driver Sunday night. The suspect has been identified as 28-year-old Rosendo Avila Aguilar of Salinas. Watsonville firefighters were responding to a vegetation fire on Miles Lane last night when Aguilar drove past the fire engine and crashed into a […]

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