Crime & Safety
Police Blotter: Hit and Run, Arson and Grand Theft, All in One Day
Crime spiked over the last seven days, compared with the previous week.
April 30:
Arson: Two men reportedly , a cannabis club, at 2:15 a.m. For more information, .
Hit and Run: 400 block, Capitola Avenue, 2:51 p.m.
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Grand Theft: A bike was reported stolen from 42nd Avenue and Clares Street at 5:20 p.m.
April 29:
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Disorderly Conduct: Anthony Stevens was arrested on suspicion of being drunk in public at 5:45 p.m. in Soquel.
Petty Theft: A male was cited on the 4000 block of Capitola Road, 5:32 p.m
Theft, Multiple Incidents: 1800 block of 41st Avenue, 9:34 and 1:50 p.m.
Vandalism: 1200 block, 41st Avenue, 5 p.m.
April 28:
Taking Vehicle Without Owner's Consent/Possession of Controlled Substance Paraphernalia/Receiving Stole Motor Vehicle: Ebony Moreau, 21, was arrested by Watsonville PD.
Possession of Hypodermic Needles/Driving with Suspended License: A female was cited and released on the 2500 block of Capitola Avenue at 2:25 a.m.
Insufficient Funds: Maria Ferguson, 49, was arrested by the Santa Cruz Sheriff's Department.
Forgery: 1800 block, 41st Avenue, 11:18 a.m.
April 27:
Commercial Burglary: Steven Arthur Rodriguez was arrested on suspicion of stealing four bottles of alcohol from Safeway in Soquel at 4:10 p.m.
Disorderly Conduct, Alcohol: A male was arrested on the 1600 block of 41st Avenue at 2:44 a.m.
Vandalism Under $1,000: Vandalism was reported on the 100 block of Wesley Street at 1:23 p.m.
Forgery: 200 block, Esplanade, 3:43 p.m.
April 26:
Residential Burglary: Two framed 49ers jerseys were reported stolen from a wall of the home at 423 Hazel Ct. in Soquel at 11 p.m.
Under the Influence of Alcohol/Drugs: Kevin McKenna, 54, was arrested by Santa Cruz PD.
April 25:
Theft: Carol Williams, 71, was arrested by Santa Cruz police.
Disorderly Conduct, Alcohol: One person was arrested and taken to jail and another was cited and released on the 800 block of Bay Avenue at 3:27 p.m.
Petty Theft: A male was arrested on suspicion of shoplifting in the 800 block of Bay Avenue at 8:51 p.m.
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