Crime & Safety
Fugitive Friday: Child Molester and More
Police are looking for three 'most wanted' in Watsonville and more countywide. Have you seen them?
Local law enforcement agencies have come together and are asking for the public's help in locating some of the county's most wanted. Have you seen any of this week's fugitives? If so, contact your local law enforcement agency.
SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Crystal Ann Kushalich
AGE: 29
DESCRIPTION: 5 feet, 4 inches tall and 200 pounds with blond hair and blue eyes
HOME: Santa Cruz
WARRANT: Drug possession in prison. Kushalich was convicted of possession of a controlled substance inside a prison. She violated the terms of her probation.
WATSONVILLE POLICE
Billy Martinez
AGE: 42
DESCRIPTION: 5 feet, 6 inches tall and 140 pounds with black hair and brown eyes
HOME: Campbell
WARRANT: Attempted burglary and vandalism. He failed to go to court after his arrest.
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WATSONVILLE POLICE
Francisco Palomino
AGE: 26
DESCRIPTION: 5 feet 5 inches tall and 140 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes.
HOME: unknown
WARRANT: Child molestation. Palomino is on probation for child molestation. He failed to comply with the terms of his probation.
WATSONVILLE POLICE
Gladys Puga
AGE: 26
DESCRIPTION: 5 feet, 5 inches tall and 185 pounds with black hair and brown eyes
HOME: Salinas
WARRANT: Vehicle theft and child endangerment
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DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
Julian Matthews
AGE: 31
DESCRIPTION: 6 feet tall and 170 pounds with brown hair and hazel eyes
HOME: Aptos
WARRANT: Domestic violence. He was arrested for domestic violence and destroying a cell phone to prevent a call to 911 or emergency services. He failed to appear in court for the charges.
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