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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A Santa Cruz County deputy died in a shooting on Saturday, officials said.
Shooting investigation underway in Santa Cruz County
The shooting happened off Highway 9 in Ben Lomond.
The shooting happened off Highway 9 in Ben Lomond.
Shooting investigation underway in Ben Lomond
Authorities are asking people to avoid the area, where an investigation was underway as of 4 p.m.
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.
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.
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.
Santa Cruz Co. officials discuss arrests in murder of tech exec
Santa Cruz County officials held a press conference to update recent developments in the case on Thursday, May 21, 2020.
Santa Cruz County officials held a press conference to update recent developments in the case on Thursday, May 21, 2020.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Surfer killed in shark attack off Santa Cruz coast, first fatal incident in state in over eight years
California State Parks has since closed Manresa State Beach.
California State Parks has since closed Manresa State Beach.
Last deadly shark attack was eight years ago in 2012
Greg Liggins reports.
Greg Liggins reports.
26-year-old man killed by shark off Santa Cruz coast
Officials say the victim, who has not been formally identified, was surfing at the time and was declared dead at the scene.
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.
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.
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.



















