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Santa Cruz Police and Fire Seeking Public’s Help to Identify Arson Suspect
The Santa Cruz Police are seeking the public’s help to identify a suspect in the attached photos. This suspect is responsible for felony vandalism at the Tannery Arts Center and setting two small fires...
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National Teen Driver Safety Week is Oct. 21-27
Rules for the Road: Week Dedicated to Teaching Teen Drivers How to be Safe Behind the Wheel National Teen Driver Safety Week is Oct. 21-27This week is National Teen Driver Safety Week, and the Santa...
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Halloween 2018 Safety Enhancement Zone in Downtown Santa Cruz - Triple Fines...
Halloween is fast approaching. While you are doing your last minute costume and candy shopping, the Santa Cruz Police Department is completing our preparations for Halloween Night 2018. We bring in...
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UPDATE: Suspect Arrested In Arson & Vandalism Case
CASE UPDATE: On Sunday, October 29, 2018, at approximately 3:40 p.m., a Santa Cruz Police Department Ranger observed a man walking in the 100 block of Emmett Street who resembled the description of a...
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2018 Halloween Stats and Case of Interest
An estimated 6,000 people converged on downtown Santa Cruz to celebrate Halloween last night. This event has become the largest single informal gathering in the city. The Santa Cruz Police Department...
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Another Arson Arrest - Case 18S-08311 Santa Cruz Police Media Release
On Thursday, November 1, 2018, at approximately 12:13 pm, the Santa Cruz Police and Fire Departments responded to a structure fire located at Vapor Cleaners on 285 Water Street. Fire Inspectors...
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Santa Cruz Police Department Receives Traffic Education and Enforcement Grant
The Santa Cruz Police Department has been awarded a $110,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for a year-long enforcement and public awareness program. The traffic safety...
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Santa Cruz City Crossing Guard Recognition And Commendation
Thank you Santa Cruz City Crossing Guards for walking children safely across streets to and from school, twice a day, every day.Today, City Council and Santa Cruz Police Department proudly commend our...
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Detective Steve Pendleton Awarded Officer of the Month for November 2018
Santa Cruz Police Department is pleased to recognize Detective Steve Pendleton as our officer of the month. Thank you for your dedication to duty and going the extra mile to serve our...
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Remarkable Teamwork By Santa Cruz Police Apprehends Suspect Cody Franklin
Around 2:00 am on Tuesday, December 4th, Officers located a parked vehicle on the east side in the 1000 block of Branciforte associated with Cody Franklin, who had outstanding felony warrants for...
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Community Invited To MLK March For The Dream With Santa Cruz Police and NAACP...
The Santa Cruz Police Department and the NAACP Santa Cruz County Branch invites the community to the 2nd annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr March in the City of Santa Cruz. The theme is “March for the...
View ArticleK9 Ryder's Swearing In Ceremony
Who's a good boy? K9 Ryder!The newest member of the Santa Cruz Police Department is four-legged and furry. Chief Mills swore Ryder into the SCPD ranks with an official ceremony complete with both an...
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National Volunteer Week - THANK YOU SCPD Volunteers!
This week is National Volunteer Week, a time to recognize all of the hard-working volunteers at SCPD. Our volunteers, also known as V.I.P.S. (Volunteers in Police Service), are far more than extra eyes...
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April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month: We all play a role in preventing child abuse and neglect — in keeping kids safe and families healthy. SCPD and KidPower share this downloadable and FREE “People...
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UPDATE SUSPECT IN CUSTODY - Help SCPD Identify & Locate Suspect Who Struck...
UPDATE: Suspect in custody. Brave victim makes a positive ID.Late this afternoon, Lt. Garcia spotted Justin Schreiber at Cedar and Locust downtown. In short order, officers detained and arrested him...
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Congratulations & Happy Retirement To Four SCPD Officers
The Santa Cruz Police Department on Thursday said goodbye to four retiring officers whose combined service to the city is 81 years. Pictured left to right: SGT Azua, Ofc Abarca, SGT Harms & Ofc...
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Operation City Strides “Walk The Block”
The Santa Cruz Police Department invites you, your neighbors and businesses to Walk the Block as part of Operation City Strides. This program promotes "Walk the Block" patrols with the Chief of Police,...
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SCPD Announces Promotion of Sergeant Joshua Trog
The Santa Cruz Police Department is proud to announce the promotion of Detective Joshua Trog to the rank of Sergeant.Sergeant Trog, an 11-year veteran of the department, will be assigned to the...
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Good Samaritan Receives Chief's Commendation
This Good Samaritan displayed the willingness to risk his safety to help another…a readiness usually reserved for police officers and firefighters.Over the weekend, SCPD responded to the 300 block...
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