Crime & Safety
Fugitives: Domestic Violence
To mark Domestic Violence Awareness Month—October—police agencies are searching for 'most wanted' abusers.
There are 300 arrest warrants for felony domestic violence in Santa Cruz County and, during the month of October, cops will be trying to bring those alleged abusers to justice, according to Sheriff Phil Wowak.
“Victims of domestic violence need to know their voices are heard and they are not alone,” Wowak said. “Together we can work to take a stand against this horrible crime.”
Local cops highlighted 10 domestic violence cases they're trying to make arrests in. Two of the fugitives have already been arrested this week, according to Sgt. Steve Carney of the Sheriff's Office.
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Charles Schultz was arrested by Capitola police on Bay Avenue around 11:30 a.m. Monday. On the same day, Andy Acosta turned himself in at the court clerk's office in Santa Cruz.
WATSONVILLE POLICE
Rahsaan Butler
AGE: 34
DESCRIPTION: 6 feet tall and 180 pound with black hair and black eyes
HOME: San Bernandino
WARRANT: Domestic violence
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WATSONVILLE POLICE
Silvestre Carrillo
AGE: 23
DESCRIPTION: 6 feet, 1 inch and 220 pounds with black hair and brown eyes.
HOME: Union City
WARRANT: Domestic violence
SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Terri Clark
AGE: 47
DESCRIPTION: 5 feet, 3 inches tall and 125 pounds with blond hair and green eyes
HOME: Watsonville
WARRANT: Domestic violence
CAPITOLA POLICE
Richard Derbin
AGE: 47
DESCRIPTION: 5 feet, 10 inches tall and 170 pounds with brown hair and hazel eyes
HOME: San Jose
WARRANT: Domestic violence
SANTA CRUZ POLICE
Donald Fresh
AGE: 52
DESCRIPTION: 6 feet tall and 180 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes
HOME: Santa Cruz
WARRANT:
SANTA CRUZ POLICE
Tomas Gonzalez
AGE: 28
DESCRIPTION: 5 feet, 7 inches tall and 180 pounds with black hair and brown eyes
HOME: Santa Cruz
WARRANT: Domestic violence
CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
Benjamin Hart
AGE: 33
DESCRIPTION: 5 feet, 9 inches tall and 200 pounds with black hair and brown eyes
HOME: Campbell
WARRANT: Domestic violence
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