A known gang member was arrested by a Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s deputy yesterday (Thurs). A deputy patrolling Soquel Avenue pulled over Stephen Simmons at the 76 gas station. Simmons attempted to provide a false name before being positively identified. Simmons was on probation and found to be in possession of a concealed fixed blade knife, methamphetamine, and drug paraphernalia. Simmons was arrested and booked into jail on multiple charges.
