Slain Santa Cruz County sergeant mourned as 'a giant among men'

Sgt. Damon Gutzwiller was 38 years old, and was the father of one child. His wife is pregnant with their second child. 

Santa Cruz County sheriff's deputy leaves hospital after shooting

Deputy Alex Spencer is still in mourning for his partner, 38-year old Sgt. Damon Gutzwiller, who was shot and killed in the attack last week.

Police seek vandals who spray painted profanities on Mission Santa Cruz

According to Santa Cruz police, someone wrote multiple slogans and profanities in red spray paint on the mission and its memorial plaque during the protest and march.

Suspect in slaying of Santa Cruz County deputy charged with murder, lying in wait

Officials said the suspect had a desire to harm police when he launched a deadly attack on unsuspecting officers on Saturday, killing Sgt. Damon Gutzwiller, 38. 

Brave neighbor took down Air Force sergeant suspected of killing Santa Cruz deputy

Staff Sgt. Steven Carrillo has been arrested on suspicion of fatally shooting Sgt. Damon Gutzwiller and wounding two other officers Saturday. He is expected to be charged with first-degree murder.

Sheriff to hold update on possible link between 2 officer killings

The Santa Cruz Sheriff will hold a news conference at 2 p.m. on Monday after one of the agency's sergeants was killed and two other deputies were injured.

Santa Cruz deputy killed in 'ambush'

A Santa Cruz County deputy died in a shooting on Saturday, officials said.

Shooting investigation underway in Ben Lomond

Authorities are asking people to avoid the area, where an investigation was underway as of 4 p.m.

DNA leads to arrest in Santa Cruz skateboard attack

Officers arrested Daniel Keough Wednesday in connection with the alleged assault, which occurred last September. On Sept. 5, officers responded to the Elks Lodge at 150 Jewell St. to a report of an Elks Lodge member who was attacked with a skateboard. 

Brothers, employees behind slaying of Santa Cruz tech exec, officials say

On Tuesday, deputies announced that several people were arrested for their alleged roles in the homicide of Tushar Atre, 50. A source told WJBK that one of the suspects was captured in Michigan. 

Arrests made in homicide of Santa Cruz tech exec

The St. Clair County Sheriff's Office assisted law enforcement officers with the Santa Cruz Police Department in executing a search warrant for the unnamed suspect. 

Great white shark fatally attacked surfer off Santa Cruz coast, forensic scientists confirm

On Tuesday, California State Parks, the California Department Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and Long Beach State University’s Shark Lab revealed the new details into Ben Kelly's death. 

Surfer, 26, killed in Santa Cruz County attack remembered as gifted craftsman

As a safety precaution, authorities closed the water 1 mile north and south of the attack until Thursday. Signs have been posted warning beachgoers about the attack.

26-year-old man killed by shark off Santa Cruz coast
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Officials say the victim, who has not been formally identified, was surfing at the time and was declared dead at the scene.

10-mile pursuit ends in arrest of Santa Cruz carjacking suspect

The vehicle was seen traveling at a high rate of speed about 10:18 p.m. by Santa Cruz officers, who learned the car had been reported stolen earlier in the day.

Santa Cruz beaches reopen, social distancing remains enforced

Santa Cruz County reopened its beaches, parks, open spaces and the Santa Cruz Wharf to the public Thursday at midnight after they were closed in the midst of the novel coronavirus pandemic last week.