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4 Tips to Keep Your Pet SAFE & HAPPY this 4th of July
The Fourth of July holiday can be a very scary day and/or nighttime for animals. Most dogs and cats are extremely afraid of the fireworks or any noises they hear outside. More pets go missing on July...
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JULY 4th 2016 Weekend Stats and Cases of Interest
Throughout the 4th of July weekend, the Santa Cruz Police Department provided proactive and preventative enforcement of the citywide Safety Enhancement Zone. This 4th of July holiday brought crowds to...
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Great Patrol Work Leads to Return of a Stolen Camera with Family Photos and...
On July 6th, we posted images found on a camera seized from a suspect during an arrest. Once again, the great detective work from our Santa Cruz PD Facebook followers comes through and we are able to...
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SCPD Grateful For All Your Support
Since the senseless murder of the Police Officers in Dallas this week, many of our great community members have gone out of their way to send letters, cards and emails or; stop an officer on the street...
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SCPD Shuts Down Illegal Nightclub & Arrest Four
Santa Cruz Police Department Neighborhood Enforcement Team (NET) closed down an illegal nightclub operating in the 300 block of Coral Street thanks to a collaborative effort that included Santa Cruz...
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SCPD Offers FREE Online Bike Registration for SC Residents & Bike Shops
The Santa Cruz Police Department has launched an online bicycle license registration system. The registration is free and never expires! The online registration was developed to make registration of...
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Pokémon Go: SCPD Safety Tips While you're Pokémoning around the City of...
Pokémon Go is the latest mobile app craze that is bringing thousands of adults, teenagers, and kids to public places in search of virtual Pokemon characters. Crowds of people are out and about having...
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SCPD Arrest Suspect in Gang Related Shooting
The Santa Cruz Police Department arrested a suspect from the July 11, 2016 shooting that occurred in the 1600 block of Mission Street. Santa Cruz Detectives followed the trail of leads and identified...
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SCPD Back to School Safety Tips
Santa Cruz City Schools start this week and that means more cars, bicyclists and pedestrians will be on the streets and sidewalks. To prepare for the busy school commute, here are a few SCPD Back to...
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Media Release- Two Suspects Arrested in Homicide Investigation
On August 23, 2016, at approximately 8:20 am, Santa Cruz Police responded to a report of a victim of a shooting on the levee pathway, near the 400 block of Front Street. Officers arrived within minutes...
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Two Suspects Arrested in Homicide Investigation
On August 23, 2016, at approximately 8:20 am, Santa Cruz Police responded to a report of a victim of a shooting on the levee pathway, near the 400 block of Front Street. Officers arrived within minutes...
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NAACP Santa Cruz Shares An Invite with SCPD & The Community
Members of the SCPD spent Sunday afternoon meeting and talking with people from our community at the NAACP Peace Party. The day was beautiful, the people were great, and the event was a success.Photo...
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SCPD Notable Cases Over the Labor Day Weekend
The Santa Cruz Police Department responded to 1131 calls for service over the course of Labor Day Weekend. Here are four cases of interest during the busy weekend. 16S-07419 On September 2, 2016, at...
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UPDATE: Woman and Child have been located. - Missing Person Investigation
UPDATE: Woman and Child have been located in a safe and undisclosed location of her choosing.The Santa Cruz Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in locating 37 year old Alice Wieland...
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SCPD Announces Lieutenant and Sergeant Promotions
The Santa Cruz Police Department proudly announces the promotion of two veteran officers to the position of Police Lieutenant and Police Sergeant. Introducing Lieutenant Jose Garcia and Sergeant Karina...
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Lucky Kid gets his bike back on same day it was stolen!
Lucky Kid gets his bike back on same day it was stolen. This morning a sharp-eyed citizen called SCPD about a bike that appeared abandoned and out of place in the neighborhood. SCPD recovered the bike...
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3rd Suspect Arrested & Handgun Recovered in Homicide Investigation
The Santa Cruz Police Department announces the arrest of a third suspect in the August 23rd homicide on the San Lorenzo River Levee. Cristobal Natividad, 41 years old from Santa Cruz has been...
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SCPD Conducts Community Public Safety Survey
The Santa Cruz Police Department is conducting a community-wide survey on public safety and police service in the City of Santa Cruz. This survey is being conducted in order to gain insight into the...
View ArticleHelp Us Identify Leads In Murder Investigation
On Thursday September 22, 2016 at approximately 12:26 a.m. the Santa Cruz Police Department responded to the report of multiple gunshots in the area of Broadway and Pennsylvania Avenue. Upon our...
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SCPD Identified Suspect & Arrest Warrant Issued in 9/26/16 Homicide...
Santa Cruz Police Detectives have identified the suspect in the 9/26/16 homicide as Kasey Gaskell, 43 years old from Santa Cruz. An $800,000 dollar warrant has been issued for murder for Mr. Gaskell’s...
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