Crime & Safety
Brain Dead Victim; Teen Arrests: Santa Cruz County Police Logs
A man is killed after being punched in the head; two teens arrested by CHP; and more in police, fire and courts this week.
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, CA — Here's a collection of police, fire and courts news from around the county this week:
2 Santa Cruz Co. Teens Arrested This Week Along Highway 1
Separate arrests occurred Wednesday and Thursday nights. Police found a gun and drugs, in one case.
Watsonville Man 'Brain Dead' After Being Punched In The Head
A man died after he was punched in the head at a Watsonville restaurant. The suspect was charged with voluntary manslaughter, police said.
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Fatal Santa Cruz Blaze Injures Two
A fire that broke out in Santa Cruz early Wednesday morning left one dead and injured two, including a firefighter.
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