Man arrested for robbery in Capitola
A man was arrested near a CVS in Capitola around 8:30 p.m. Monday for attempting to steal prescription drugs from the pharmacy, police say.
Ben Petrusich, 20, of Soquel walked into the pharmacy and handed the clerk a note demanding the drugs.
When Capitola Police officers arrived on scene, Petrusich tried to run away with the drugs.
Police say he physically resisted arrest and was then tased.
After a struggle he was taken to the Santa Cruz County Jail and booked for robbery charges, as well as, resisting arrest and an outstanding warrant for a previous robbery.
