Crime & Safety

Police Blotter: Man Steals Prescription Narcotics From Employer

The following arrest information was supplied by the Watsonville Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.

Friday at 11:07 p.m. Cuauhtemoc Flores, 25, was detained during a traffic stop for a vehicle code violation on W Fifth Street and Main Street. During a consent search of the vehicle, multiple packages of prescription narcotics were located. It was lated found that the pills were taken from Flores’ employer.

The following are other incidents from the weekend police blotter.

Sunday

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9:08 p.m. An unknown suspect keyed the victim’s car and headlamp lens covers. The scratches were deep and covered all parts of the vehicle on the 100 block of Holly Dr. The victim had no suspect information and there were no witnesses.

7:11 p.m. An unknown suspect took money from the victim on the 100 block of Silver Leaf Dr. The victim was hit over the head with a bottle, causing a laceration.

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5:33 p.m. Gerardo Tapia was contacted at an illegal campsite in the slough area on the 500 block of Westridge Dr. During a probation search of the area where he was contacted, two glass meth pipes were located. He was arrested for the pipes and a probation violation.

11:16 a.m. Filimon Valdez, 77, was contacted by police as he staged out of La Tiendita Market. He was intoxicated and unable to care for his own safety. He was arrested for public intoxication and transported to City Jail for lodging.

7:44 a.m. Oscar Franco was taken into custody on a warrant for his arrest at Montebello Drive and Clifford Ave.

12:17 a.m. Juan Arevalos was arrested at Main Street and Auto Center Drive for possession of a controlled substance.

Saturday

11:05 a.m. Raymond Rodriguez, 63, was cited and released for possession of narcotic paraphernalia at the 100 block of W. Lake Ave. During the same incident, Arlene Garcia was also cited and released for an outstanding warrant.

10:14 a.m. Police responded to the area of Ramsey Park for a report of vandalism. They arrested four male juveniles for vandalism and possession of vandalism tools.

Friday

6:03 p.m. Adam Lucngas, 25, was arrested for possessing a controlled narcotic on Main Street and Auto Center Drive. Jesus Melgoza was arrested for driving on a suspended license.

12:16 p.m. Police contacted Kevin Show, 31, while he was drinking alcohol in public on the 1800 block of Freedom Blvd. He was found to be in violation of his probation and was arrested. 


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