Crime & Safety
Fugitive Friday: Armed and Dangerous Men on the Run
If you've seen any of these criminals, contact the police immediately.
Joseph Martin Porter
Wanted for: Possession of illegal narcotics for sale, possession of illegal narcotics, and possession of stolen property
Age: 31
Description: 5’7”, 148, brown hair and blue eyes
City of Residence: Santa Cruz County
Details: Porter is currently wanted several possession of illegal narcotics violations. In addition, he has provided false identifying information to law enforcement and recently fled from law enforcement.
Adrian Puga
Wanted for: Possession of illegal narcotics, possession of an illegal weapon, resisting arrest, prior prison term enhancements
Age: 29
Description: 6’, 190, brown hair and brown eyes
City of Residence: Santa Cruz
Details: Puga is currently wanted on several possessions of illegal narcotics violations, resisting arrest, possession of an illegal weapon and a parole violation. Puga is considered armed and dangerous and is a public safety risk.
William Hill
Wanted for: Possession of illegal narcotics and resisting arrest
Age: 31
Description: 6’4”, 180, blond hair and blue eyes
City of Residence: Santa Cruz
Details: Hill is currently wanted on several possessions of illegal narcotics violations and resisting arrest. He has failed to report for confinement and a no bail warrant has been issued for his arrest.
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William Pickerell
Wanted for: Felony theft with prior theft convictions
Age: 40
Description: 5’11”, 160, blond hair and blue eyes
City of Residence: Santa Cruz
Details: Pickerell is currently wanted for felony theft and absconding from probation. A felony no bail warrant has been issued for his arrest.
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