Crime & Safety

Fugitive Friday: Jail Escapee, Wife Beater and More

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Ramiro Medina Ayala Jr.
Wanted: Ayala is wanted for three outstanding warrants. 
Age: 33
Description: 5’4”, 160, red hair and brown eyes 
City of Residence: Santa Cruz County 
Details: Ayala’s outstanding warrants consist of possession of controlled substances, child endangerment, a felon in possession of ammunition, probation violation and resisting arrest.
Agency: Santa Cruz Police Department

Tomas Gonzalez
Wanted: Possession of a Controlled Substance and Domestic Violence
Age: 30
Description: 5’10”, 170, black hair and brown eyes
City of Residence: Santa Cruz
Details: Gonzalez is wanted for possession of a controlled substance and domestic violence.
Agency: Capitola Police Department

Richard Monjaraz
Wanted: Parolee at Large 
Age: 37
Description: 5’6”, 200, black hair and brown eyes 
City of Residence: Santa Cruz County 
Details: Monjaraz is on parole for possession of felony narcotics. He has failed to comply with the terms of his parole and a parole warrant was issued for his arrest.
Agency: Santa Cruz Sheriff’s Office

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Jesse Parsons
Wanted: Escape 
Age: 35
Description: 5’10”, 165, brown hair and blue eyes 
City of Residence: Santa Cruz 
Details: Parsons is wanted for escaping the Santa Cruz County Jail. He has six outstanding warrants for his arrest. 
Agency: Santa Cruz Sheriff’s Office


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