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Salvation Army Honors Santa Cruz Police at Kettle Kickoff 2013
If you have ever worked in or experienced a true community emergency then you know the value of The Salvation Army and their commitment to this community. The Salvation Army has a solid history of...
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A Thanksgiving Message from Santa Cruz Police
A Thanksgiving Message from Santa Cruz PoliceThanksgiving is the time of year when we give thanks for the good things in life that make it special. Let each of us take a moment to give thanks for the...
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Victim Identification Made From 1994 Homicide "Pogonip Jane"
The Santa Cruz Police Department announces a positive identification made in the nearly 20 year old case dubbed “Pogonip Jane”. Our victim has been identified as Kori Joanne Lamaster. Kori was 17...
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Sergeant Dave Perry and A Cross Country Tour to Honor Their Memory
Sergeant Dave Perry has been the embodiment of Honor, Courage and Commitment throughout all the years of his service. After retiring in July of this year, Dave found a way to combine two of his...
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The Trailer Returns Home
Sergeant Dave Perry arrived at the Santa Cruz Police Department today with the trailer of a thousand tales. Sergeant Butch Baker's son, Adam drove the SCPD's 1961 Chevy Biscayne escorting Dave into...
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Officer Injured in Fight with Repeat Arrestee
An 18 year veteran of the Police Department was injured this morning during a fight while arresting Mr. Jesse Parsons, 36 yrs. The Officer contacted Mr. Parsons based on a complaint of campers near...
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Santa Cruz Police Department Welcomes Our Three Newest Officers.
While they are new to us, each brings years of experience and specialties to the department. Not only do they bring the experience, but they are a great match for our department and community. Deputy...
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Arrest Made in Homicide of 12 Year Old from 2012
The Santa Cruz Police Department announces the arrest of 5 suspects in the homicide of 12 year old Joseph Mendoza. The homicide occurred on August 8, 2012, at the intersection of San Lorenzo Blvd and...
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Stolen Puppy Recovered - Suspect Arrested
Yesterday (October 17th) Officers arrested this guyDaniel Sciucchetti – 18 yrs, TransientMr. Sciuccheti took the puppy “Boots” from the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter. Alert employees at PetSmart...
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SCPD Joins Mayor Hilary Bryant in "Key to the City" Presentation at Plantronics
The Santa Cruz Police Department joined Mayor Hilary Bryant in one of her last official duties as Mayor. Chief Kevin Vogel, along with Deputy Chiefs Rick Martinez and Steve Clark joined Mayor Bryant...
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City Council Honors Officer Ken Deeg in 2013 Jim Howes Community Service Award
Join us in congratulating Officer Ken Deeg as a recipient of the 2013 Officer Jim Howes Community Service Award. Ken was honored by the City Council on Tuesday for his work in addressing long-term...
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Memorial Garden Plans to Honor Sergeant Baker and Detective Butler are Moving...
The Memorial Garden Site honoring Sergeant Butch Baker and Detective Elizabeth Butler is taking shape as our Parks and Rec team has cleared the slate readying the space for construction work. Here is...
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Welcome to our Newest Police Officer….Caitlin McBride
Today we conducted the Swearing-In Ceremony for Officer Caitlin McBride. The ceremony includes a reading of the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics by all of the sworn officers present. Our recruiting...
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Announcing New Upgrades to Our Smartphone App, Crime Maps and Text-A-Tip
The Santa Cruz Police Department announces exciting changes to our Community Information Technology.Upgraded Smartphone App Our smartphone app was actually the first in the country for police...
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SCPD Holiday Song Playlist - Part I
It's that time of year when we peel back the curtain and share our favorite Holiday songs. A stroll through the police department this time of year could very likely find any one of these songs...
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Father and Son Arrested During Carjacking and Attempt Homicide Investigation
Arrested:John Thomas, Jr., 39 years old – Santa Cruz ResidentBrandon Thomas, 21 years old – Santa Cruz ResidentA father and son are in custody in Santa Cruz County Jail for crimes of violence and...
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Congratulations to Wes Morey, our Newest Police Sergeant
The Santa Cruz Police Department is proud to announce a Christmas promotion of Wes Morey to Police Sergeant. When Wes came to work today, he had no idea he would be coming to work as a Patrol Officer...
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Santa Cruz Police Named "Organization of the Year" by Santa Cruz Chamber of...
Holy Smokes!!..... We are honored beyond belief. The Santa Cruz Chamber of Commerce voted Santa Cruz Police Department the “Organization of the Year”. We are extremely proud of the men and women...
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Welcome 2014 - Enforcement Stats and More
The Santa Cruz Police Department is pleased to announce that 2014 was ushered in without any major incidents of violence. Additional officers were deployed throughout the city, including foot patrol...
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Credit Card Theft Suspects Behind Bars
A nice way to start 2014, with two theft suspects off the street. Thanks to tenacious work of Detective Damon Williams and Officer Carter Jones…these two thieves are now behind bars. Back in...
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