Central Coast News and the Santa Cruz Police Officer's Association have partnered to set up a memorial fund at Bay Federal Credit Union to support the families of Elizabeth Butler and Loran "Butch"More >>
Central Coast News and the Santa Cruz Police Officer's Association have partnered to set up a memorial fund at Bay Federal Credit Union to support the families of Elizabeth Butler and Loran "Butch" Baker.More >>
Friday, April 26 2013 3:07 PM EDT2013-04-26 19:07:55 GMT
The cold blooded murder of two Santa Cruz police officers in February rocked the Central Coast and made national headlines, but the suspect's history of sexual assault in the military ignited a national debate. More >>
The cold blooded murder of two Santa Cruz police officers in February rocked the Central Coast and made national headlines, but the suspect's history of sexual assault in the military ignited a national debate. The Center for Investigative Action worked to get answers about what Detectives Butch Baker and Elizabeth Butler didn't know about Jeremy Goulet and why? More >>
Monday, April 8 2013 4:36 PM EDT2013-04-08 20:36:03 GMT
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. - The families of two Santa Cruz police officers killed in the line of duty have released letters thanking the community for its support.More >>
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. - The families of two Santa Cruz police officers killed in the line of duty have released letters thanking the community for its support.More >>
Tuesday, March 26 2013 2:32 PM EDT2013-03-26 18:32:17 GMT
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. - It was an emotional and heartfelt thank you to the Santa Cruz community from the police department for an outpouring of support. More >>
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. - It was an emotional and heartfelt thank you to the Santa Cruz community from the police department for an outpouring of support, as the Warriors remembered and honored fallen police officers Sergeant Butch Baker and Detective Elizabeth Butler.More >>
Monday, April 1 2013 4:07 PM EDT2013-04-01 20:07:13 GMT
California Pizza Kitchen has announced that 17 of its locations will participate in a fundraiser to support the families of fallen Detective Sgt. Loran "Butch" Baker and Detective Elizabeth Butler.More >>
California Pizza Kitchen has announced that 17 of its Northern California locations will participate in a fundraiser to support the families of fallen Detective Sgt. Loran "Butch" Baker and Detective Elizabeth Butler. More >>
Friday, March 15 2013 2:12 PM EDT2013-03-15 18:12:39 GMT
In a statement to Central Coast News Army Spokesperson, Lt. Col. S. Justin Platt said there was not enough evident to prosecute Jeremy Goulet for the rape charges against him in 2006. Goulet was servingMore >>
In a statement to Central Coast News Army Spokesperson, Lt. Col. S. Justin Platt said there was not enough evident to prosecute Jeremy Goulet for the rape charges against him in 2006. Goulet was servingMore >>
Thursday, March 14 2013 9:10 PM EDT2013-03-15 01:10:21 GMT
The name of the man accused of killing two police officers in Santa Cruz, 35 year old Jeremy Goulet, has become a political hot topic because of his violent past. Rape charges were droppped when he wasMore >>
The name of the man accused of killing two police officers in Santa Cruz, 35 year old Jeremy Goulet, has become a political hot topic because of his violent past.More >>
Friday, March 8 2013 12:57 PM EST2013-03-08 17:57:07 GMT
The Santa Cruz Police Department provided some of the speeches from the Santa Cruz Police Officers' Memorial at the HP Pavilion in San Jose on March 7, 2013.More >>
The Santa Cruz Police Department provided some of the speeches from the Santa Cruz Police Officers' Memorial at the HP Pavilion in San Jose on March 7, 2013.More >>
Thursday, March 7 2013 8:51 PM EST2013-03-08 01:51:04 GMT
Story by Jacqueline Tualla SANTA CRUZ, Calif. -- Multiple agencies assisted the Santa Cruz Police Department patrolling the city as its officers laid to rest two of its finest officers on Thursday. AMore >>
Multiple agencies assisted the Santa Cruz Police Department patrolling the city as its officers laid to rest two of its finest officers on Thursday. A memorial was held for Sgt. Butch Baker and Detective Elizabeth Butler at HP Pavilion in San Jose.More >>
Tuesday, March 5 2013 1:48 PM EST2013-03-05 18:48:59 GMT
SANTA CRUZ, Calif- The route for the procession from Santa Cruz to San Jose for the two fallen officers has been announced. It is scheduled to start at 8:45 a.m. on Thursday and take the following route:More >>
The route for the procession from Santa Cruz to San Jose for the two fallen officers has been announced.More >>
According to the Santa Cruz Sheriff, Det. Butler and Sgt. Baker were doing a routine investigation into a misdemeanor sexual assault "and just doing their job." The officers were trying to talk to the suspect about the incident. Goulet opened fire and hit the two officers. They were both killed on his door step, said the sheriff in a news conference.
Goulet stole their car but was unable to leave the area because responding officers were immediately at the scene and closed off the area near the shooting on Branciforte.
Officers canvassing the area ran in to Goulet on Doyle street and exchanged gunfire. Goulet was hit and he died at the scene.
According to Sheriff Wowak, Goulet had three guns on him and was wearing body armor.
Saturday, May 18 2013 6:00 PM EDT2013-05-18 22:00:18 GMT
MARINA, Calif. -- Marina Police responded to reports of a person possibly struck by a car around 10:57 p.m. on Friday. Officers searched for the vehicle on the 3000 block of King Circle. They said theMore >>
Marina Police responded to reports of a person possibly struck by a car around 10:57 p.m. on Friday.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 2:14 AM EDT2013-05-18 06:14:45 GMT
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. - A big rig fire caused a major traffic jam on Highway 152, near Casa De Fruta Friday night. It was completely engulfed in flames, closing down westbound traffic just before 9More >>
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. - A big rig fire caused a major traffic jam on Highway 152, near Casa De Fruta Friday night. It was completely engulfed in flames, closing down westbound traffic just before 9More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 1:47 AM EDT2013-05-18 05:47:28 GMT
The Alisal Union School District said it's trying to be fair, while focusing on boosting student test scores. But there is one issue drawing a lot of attention from teachers and parents.More >>
The Alisal Union School District said it's trying to be fair, while focusing on boosting student test scores. But there is one issue drawing a lot of attention from teachers and parents.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 1:46 AM EDT2013-05-18 05:46:36 GMT
SALINAS, Calif- Police are responding to a report of a stabbing that happened on East Alisal Friday afternoon. At this time police have E. Bernal at North Main closed off looking for a possible suspect.More >>
Police responded to a report of a stabbing that happened on East Alisal Friday afternoon. A witness who saw the stabbing tried to help the victim get to the hospital. He carried the suspect to the car and sped towards the hospital, said police.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 10:36 PM EDT2013-05-18 02:36:01 GMT
MONTEREY COUNTY – The next phase of Caltrans' Prunedale Improvement Project will make travel through the intersection, where Russell and Espinosa Roads used to cross Highway 101, much safer. On Wednesday,More >>
MONTEREY COUNTY – The next phase of Caltrans' Prunedale Improvement Project will make travel through the intersection, where Russell and Espinosa Roads used to cross Highway 101, much safer.More >>
