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.