SCPD is closer to getting a new K-9. THANK YOU to Joanne Parker!

For Joanne's 90th birthday, instead of gifts, she asked her friends to chip in and donate money toward a dog for SCPD. Joanne's awesome friends pulled together a generous $2700 legacy for her to donate to the SCPD K-9 fund. The donation will apply towards the purchase of a much-needed third K-9 to serve our community.

Today, Joanne had an extraordinary visit with K-9 Luna, Luna's handler, Officer Terry, K-9 Ryder, and handler Officer Whaley. While the officers spoke with Joanne about K9 duties, training, and gear, Joanne spoiled both K-9s with scratches behind the ears and received dog kisses in return.

Earlier this year, K-9 Ryder came to SCPD thanks to a generous $10,000 donation from Tiki Delamora for the purchase and training of our handsome Belgian Malinois. She also chose the name "Ryder."

Their kindness and generosity is an excellent example for all to follow ;) You can help the SCPD K-9 Unit, too. If you wish to donate to help finance the purchase of the dog, training expenses, and K9 related costs, send checks payable to the SCPD K-9 Fund to 155 Center Street, Santa Cruz CA 95060. Our lobby is open Monday - Thursday 9 am - 4 pm and Friday 10 am - 3 pm. For questions about the SCPD K-9 Unit contact Lt. Warren Barry at wbarry@cityofsantacruz.com

SCPD Wrapping Up Cases While You Wrap Presents

Neighborhood Enforcement Team and K9 Luna Nab Drugs and Two Probation Violators

On Friday evening, December 22nd, 2017 around 11:00 pm, Officers from the Santa Cruz Police Department Neighborhood Enforcement Team responded to complaints about suspicious activity from a first floor hotel room in the 600 block of Riverside Avenue. Officers located a suspicious vehicle associated to the hotel room in question and identified one of the occupants as Sean Oliver, a 32 year old resident of Santa Cruz. Officers confirmed that Sean Oliver was on probation and attempted to conduct a probation compliance check. When Officers knocked on the door to the hotel room, the occupants dead-bolted the door and refused to allow the Officers to enter. SCPD Officers, with help from K-9 Luna, forced entry into the hotel room. Officers initially arrested Sean Oliver and a second subject, Tyler Huffman. Mr. Huffman, a 21 year old resident of Felton, is also on probation Both were charged with resisting, obstructing and delaying a peace officer, and probation violation.

The following investigation revealed that Sean Oliver and Tyler Huffman were in possession of methamphetamine, digital scales and other drug paraphernalia. They also disposed of a large quantity of methamphetamine before Officers made entry to the hotel room. Both subjects were additionally booked into the Santa Cruz County Jail on several other related charges, including maintaining a place where drugs are used or sold, and possession of potentially stolen property with the serial numbers removed.

                     Sean Oliver         Tyler Huffman                  

The Santa Cruz Police Neighborhood Enforcement Team is a proactive specialized unit. NET works to focus on mid to long-term issues often times associated with gangs, drugs and other chronic problems throughout the City of Santa Cruz. If you have criminal activity or chronic problems in your neighborhood, please contact the SCPD Neighborhood Enforcement Team at: NET@cityofsantacruz.com

The Santa Cruz Police Department is dedicated to our community with ongoing efforts to keep Santa Cruz a safe place to live, while improving the quality of life throughout the city.

Weekend Highlights: De-Escalation Success - Home Burglar Arrested - K-9 Team Locates Suspect & Firearm

Santa Cruz Police Talks Suspect with Gun To Surrender
On Friday, 9/8/17 at approximately 5:39 pm, Santa Cruz Police responded to a residence near the 400 block of Plateau Avenue for a suspect who held a .22 caliber gun to a victim's chest. In addition to the on-duty patrol team, SCPD utilized officers that are part of the SCPD Crisis Negotiation Team.

Glen Eikenbary, 61 years old, from Santa Cruz

The suspect, Glen Eikenbary, 61 years old, from Santa Cruz, threatened to kill one of two male relatives in the home. Glen Eikenary pointed a .22 caliber gun at male relative’s chest and told him he would kill him. In fear for his life, the other family member barricaded himself in another room and called 911.

SCPD called on Officer Bayani from the SCPD Crisis Negotiation Team to interact with the victim and the suspect. Ultimately, Officer Bayani was able to negotiate with and convince the suspect to calm down and to come out of the house. Officer Bayani also convinced the victim that he was safe as well. Officers located the loaded gun used in the assault in the living room. Officers found several more guns inside the residence. SCPD officers arrested Glen Eikenary for assault with a deadly weapon and criminal threat with intent to terrorize.

Thanks to the great work of our patrol and Crisis Negotiation Teams, SCPD brought this risky situation to a successful conclusion without any injuries.

Home Burglar Arrested
On Saturday 9/9/17 at about 1:56 am, Santa Cruz Police responded to an interrupted residential burglary in the 600 block of Escalona Drive. The suspect had come in through the home through an unlocked sliding glass door. The suspect fled the house when residents announced their presence. Santa Cruz Police set up a perimeter in the neighborhood and the surrounding area in hopes the suspect would show himself.

Terrance Alexander, 40 years old from Santa Cruz

Around 2:31 am, a homeowner in the 100 block of Hollywood Avenue called to report another occupied residential burglary, and the suspect description was a match to the original suspect from Escalona Drive. SCPD patrol set up a perimeter and did yard to yard searches; at this time the suspect eluded capture. Then, a breakthrough. An observant citizen called from the 100 block of Peyton Street to report a male subject running across Mission Street, then south on Walnut Avenue.

Several SCPD units responded immediately and detained the suspect Terrance Alexander, 40 years old, from Santa Cruz. Among the stolen items in Mr. Alexander possession was a driver's license in his pocket with the matching address of a home that was burglarized.

SCPD arrested Terrance Alexander for burglary and possession of stolen property. A great team effort by citizens and SCPD patrol.

#1 Tip To Prevent Home Burglary - Lock all outside doors and windows before you leave the house or go to bed.

K-9 Team Officer Terry and Luna

On 9/10/17, the Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting in Aptos, where one victim suffered a gunshot wound, and multiple suspects fled the scene on foot. SCPD K-9 Team of Officer Terry and Luna were requested for assistance with the search. K-9 Officer Terry and Luna located one outstanding suspect and one firearm.

Well done! Officer Sean Terry and his K9 partner Luna certified as a Patrol and Narcotic Detection K9 Team just two weeks ago.