Armed Suspect Arrested After Threatening Mother and Child in Santa Cruz

WATSONVILLE, CA — Santa Cruz police officers arrested a man who allegedly entered a home armed with a rifle and threatened a mother and her child. The incident occurred on the 200 block of Ford Street yesterday morning. The suspect, identified as 31 year old Javier Lopez of Watsonville, reportedly pointed the weapon at the victims before leaving the residence. Both the mother and child were unharmed.

As officers responded to the scene, Lopez was located nearby. While attempting to…..

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