(KRON) — An unruly Fourth of July crowd at Pleasure Point in Santa Cruz launched fireworks at deputies and their patrol automobiles, in keeping with the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies are at present working to determine suspects.
There had been a whole bunch of people throughout the crowd when the incident occurred at 10 p.m. July 4. All fireworks, together with “safe and sane,” are unlawful throughout the county. Every July 4, nevertheless, crowds collect alongside the seashores after sundown and launch numerous unlawful fireworks into the sky.
Sheriff’s deputies had been implementing anti-fireworks rules alongside East Cliff Drive when the gang, which included many juveniles, turned towards them.
“Several unidentified suspects threw lit explosives at deputies, patrol vehicles, and civilian vehicles. Although no serious injuries were sustained, multiple deputies suffered headaches and temporary hearing loss due to the proximity of the blasts. We are now seeking help from the public to identify the people who intentionally targeted our deputies,” the Sheriff’s Office wrote.
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Anyone who has data or movies associated to the incident is requested to name 831-471-1121. You may message the Sheriff’s Office on social media with any related data.
Throughout the vacation, deputies carried out 375 seashore patrol checks, issued 30 citations for fireworks or alcohol-related offenses, and helped a juvenile who was injured by fireworks.
“While many people celebrated responsibly with friends and family, we will continue to investigate and pursue those who did not,” the Sheriff’s Office wrote.
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