Car thief arrested after multi-agency raid in Watsonville
A stolen car was recovered following a multi-agency raid in Watsonville.
The California Highway Patrol, the Watsonville Police Department and the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office served a search warrant at a home on Silliman Road near Highway 129 early Monday morning.
A car reported stolen Sunday was found on the property.
Jamie Ortiz, 49, was arrested for auto theft and possession of the stolen vehicle.
CHP Sgt. Monahan says authorities are in the process of identifying other vehicles at the home.