Police say they have recovered over $2,000 worth of stolen equipment from Watsonville High School. The items were taken during a New Year’s Eve burglary. Two alert residents were able to help officers identify and arrest the suspect, Michael Mortimer.
Mortimer, a 27-year-old man, was booked into the Santa Cruz County Jail on felony burglary, possession of stolen property, probation violation and possession of drug paraphernalia charges.