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Volunteers Celebrated at Lunch
The Santa Cruz Police Department recognized our outstanding group of volunteers Wednesday with a fiesta style lunch. The Police Department has a corps of 25 volunteers that perform many essential...
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Sheriff's Office Baker to Vegas Team Honors Memory of Seregeant Butch Baker...
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office Baker to Vegas team honors the memory of Sergeant Butch Baker and Detective Elizabeth Butler. The Baker to Vegas Challenge cup is a grueling 120 mile race across...
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We Are Proud to Announce the Promotion of Sergeant Gregg Crofts
The Santa Cruz Police Department is proud to introduce Sergeant Gregg Crofts. Sergeant Crofts was promoted this afternoon by Chief Vogel. Sergeant Crofts will be filling one of 3 anticipated Sergeant...
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Lieutenant Colleen McMahon Rides Off to Retirement
Today we say farewell to Lieutenant Colleen McMahon after 24 years of service to our community. Lieutenant McMahon worked her final shift today, Wednesday June 5, 2013. Photo Courtesy of Dan...
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Teen Public Safety Academy Signups Are Here
HEY TEENS....YOU WANT TO DO SOMETHING TOTALLY COOL THIS SUMMER!!The Santa Cruz Police Department in conjunction with theSanta Cruz Fire Department are hosting the Teen Public Safety AcademyLearn what...
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Thank you Santa Cruz Little League, 2013 AA Cubs and 2013 AA Phillies
On the morning of Saturday June 8th, Santa Cruz Little League held their closing ceremonies on Field #1 at Harvey West Park. Santa Cruz Police Chief Kevin Vogel and Lieutenant Dan Flippo attended the...
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Threats Suspect Arrested After Calling to Complain About Being on Manhunt Monday
Detectives arrested Christopher Jasinsky on Tuesday after he called the police department to complain about finding himself on Central Coast News - KION’s “Manhunt Monday” for June 10th. Mr. Jasinsky...
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Woodworking Talent Mills a Meaningful Gift to Honor Sergeant Butch Baker and...
By day, Lee Fellows is in charge of parking control at the County Government Center. After hours, Lee transforms into a talented woodworking craftsman.Lee Fellows pictured with Chief Kevin Vogel and...
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Great Work by Our Detectives - Elder Abuse and Drug House Shut Down
On Thursday June 13, 2013, Santa Cruz Police Detectives served a search warrant at a home in the 400 block of La Fonda Avenue.The search warrant was issued as Detectives were investigating tips of...
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2013 Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run
On June 19th, local officers from the Santa Cruz Police Department and Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office participated in the 32nd Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Northern California Special...
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Swift Patrol Work Captures Downtown Burglar in the Act
In the early morning hours of June 20, 2013, Santa Cruz Police officers responded to a report of a burglary alarm at a business in the 1100 block of Pacific Avenue. The alarm call came in at 4:25 AM....
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Arson Suspects Arrested & Deft Firefighting Skills Avert Larger Tragedy
On June 20, 2013, at approximately 3:00 PM, Santa Cruz Police Officers responded with the Fire Department to assist in evacuations, traffic control and the investigation of the fire behind the Elks...
View ArticleSCPD Says Thank You Santa Cruz Woodie Club!
The Santa Cruz Police Department would like to thank the Santa Cruz Woodie Club for the framed event poster and commemorative plaque they presented to Chief Kevin Vogel at the Woodies on the Wharf...
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Beware of New Telephone & Computer SCAM
Beware of a new telephone and computer scam making its way through the city. So far, they have claimed 2 victims. Here’s how it works:The caller claims to be a representative of Microsoft. They will...
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Gratitude Paid to Those That Reached Out in Aftermath of Sergeant Butch Baker...
Mayor Hilary Bryant, Chief Kevin Vogel and the City Council paid honor and gratitude to the people, businesses and organizations that lifted us up in the aftermath of the deaths of Sergeant Butch Baker...
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Suspect Has 9-1-1 Called on Himself After Being Caught Trying to Break Into...
In police work, we oftentimes see where the unusually warm weather can cause interesting behavior. In the most unusual call of the day, officers responded to CVS on Front Street for a suspicious...
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Santa Cruz Police Use of PredPol Featured on German Television News Show
The Santa Cruz Police Department was featured on German Television’s ARD Network on their morning news program. Think of it as the German equivalent to “Good Morning America” with a more serious news...
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Sexual Assault Suspect Arrested by Responding Officers
In the early morning hours of Monday July 15th, Officers were dispatched to a report of a suspect who chased and attacked two women near the 100 block of Beach Street. The suspect caught up to one of...
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Santa Cruz Police Department Swears-In Our 3 Newest Employees
The Santa Cruz Police Department has three more added to the ranks. On Thursday July 18thwe held a ceremony to “Swear In” our 3 new hires. Here they are:Brent NorthrupBrent is "pinned" by Sergeant...
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Chevrolet of Watsonville Car Show Nets $4,400 for Baker and Butler Families
The 6th Annual Custom Car Show sponsored by Chevrolet of Watsonville raised $4,400 for the families of Sergeant Butch Baker and Detective Elizabeth Butler. The car show was held on July 6th and...
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