Tag: Gangs Sat, March 20, 2010
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Violent Weekend in Watsonville
Mar 08, 2010, by Danny Wool NewsA 7-year-old boy was shot and a 20-year-old man was stabbed in the Cabrillo Lanes bowling alley in Watsonville on Friday. Both victims are listed in stable condition. Police arrested Jordan James Micias, 20, and Abraham Santoyo, 18, for the attack, charging them with gang-motivated attempted murder.
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2009 Crime Statistics for Watsonville
Jan 27, 2010, by Jessica Lussenhop NewsWatsonville’s newly minted police chief, Manny Solano, presented the Watsonville city council with a statistical synopsis of crime in 2009.
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Man Stabbed Outside Nightclub
Dec 21, 2009, by Staff NewsA 26-year-old man was stabbed twice outside a Pacific Avenue nightclub early Saturday morning in what police are calling a gang-related incident.
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Police Nab Two Gang Members Downtown
Dec 15, 2009, by Staff NewsThe SCPD arrested two gang members on Pacific Avenue Sunday night after they allegedly challenged the driver of a car to a fight.
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Shooting in Watsonville
Dec 09, 2009, by Danny Wool NewsPolice believe that gangs were involved in the shooting of a 17-year-old teen in Watsonville last night. The boy, who has not been identified, remains in critical condition. The incident occurred just before 8:00 pm near Jefferson and High streets. He was apparently stopped by gang members and an altercation ensued, in which he was shot at least seven times in the chest. Police are still looking for suspects in the case.
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Brainstorming Session to Curb Local Violence
Nov 24, 2009, by Staff NewsCity leaders in Santa Cruz hosted a brainstorming session last night in an effort to come up with ideas to curb local violence.
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The exciting finale of our mini-documentary on the Aztecas. (Video after the jump.)
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If You Don’t Call Us, We’ll Call You
Nov 17, 2009, by Staff NewsThe SCPD has taken the initiative in the fight against crime.
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VIDEO: Watch Part 2 of “Rise of the Aztecas”
Nov 13, 2009, by Jessica Lussenhop Community
The continuation of our mini-documentary on the Aztecas. (Video after the jump.)
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The Aztecas of South Santa Cruz County
Nov 10, 2009, by Jessica Lussenhop Community
Gina Castaneda stands along the sidelines inside the cavernous Soccer Central Indoor Sports arena in Watsonville, shouting to the teenage boys in the purple uniforms tumbling back and forth on the field. “Buena, buena, Jesus!” she yells. “Baja las manos!” With slide show and video.
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Time to Deal With Crime
Nov 04, 2009, by Curtis Cartier NewsSanta Cruz residents, The Santa Cruz City Council and Santa Cruz Police discuss preventative efforts in place and explore new options for cracking down on crime.
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Police Conduct Preemptive Gang Sweep
Nov 02, 2009, by Staff NewsWith the murder of 16-year-old Tyler Tenorio looming over them, the Santa Cruz Police Department stepped up its anti-gang operations to avert any trouble on Halloween
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Local Teen Stabbed to Death Outside 7-11
Oct 19, 2009, by staff NewsTyler Tenorio, 16, was stabbed to death on Friday night after he and his friends got into an argument with a group of gang members gathered outside the 7-11 at Chestnut and Laurel streets.
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Stabbing in Downtown Santa Cruz
Oct 05, 2009, by Staff NewsA 17-year-old youth was in serious but stable condition on Friday after he was stabbed in a gang fight in downtown Santa Cruz.
