Crime & Safety
Woman Arrested For Rural Watsonville Break-In
A stolen gun, as well as electronics, jewelry and coins.
A woman suspected of burglarizing homes in rural Watsonville and Aptos was arrested Monday afternoon, the Sheriff's Office reported.
Jennifer Moncovich was contacted around 4:20 p.m. in regard to the break-in at a home on East Bel Mar Road, which is south of Larkin Valley Road off Highway 1, according to deputy Ryan Kennedy.
Detectives linked Moncovich to other break-ins in the area through suspected stolen goods they found, Kennedy said. Among the stolen items were a gun, electronics, jewelry and coins.
Moncovich was arrested on suspicion of burglary and other charges, and is being held on $100,000 bail. She is due in court Wednesday morning.
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