Santa Cruz Police Shooting

Santa Cruz police Sgt. Loran "Butch" Baker (left) and detective Elizabeth Butler were shot and killed during an altercation with a suspect on February 26, 2013. (Santa Cruz Police Department)

Records: Army Allowed Santa Cruz Police Shooter To Resign

Records show the Army commander of a former soldier who gunned down two California police detectives had allowed him to resign from the military instead of face a court-martial when he was twice accused of rape.

2013/04/17

Memorial Fund For Slain Santa Cruz Cops Over $300K

In the weeks since two Santa Cruz police detectives were gunned down last month, a memorial fund for their family members has been growing and currently stands at more than $300,000, a city employee said Friday.

2013/03/22

Dropped Rape Cases Against Santa Cruz Gunman Highlight Military Issues

An Army official said this week there was not enough evidence to proceed with a rape prosecution against the man who killed two Santa Cruz police officers, fueling the debate over how the military investigates sex crimes.

2013/03/15

Military Questioned Over Dropped Rape Case Against Santa Cruz Gunman

Sen. Barbara Boxer questioned Wednesday whether the military erred when it dropped rape charges and discharged a soldier who later shot and killed two police detectives in Santa Cruz.

2013/03/13

Rep. Speier Wants Probe Into Dropped Charges Against Santa Cruz Cop Killer

A Peninsula congresswoman has called for an investigation into the Army’s dropped rape charges against a man who shot and killed two Santa Cruz police officers.

2013/03/12

The caskets of Sgt. Loran 'Butch' Baker and Det. Elizabeth Butler are led out of HP Pavilion in San Jose at the conclusion of the officers' memorial, March 7, 2013. (CBS)

Thousands Mourn Slain Santa Cruz Police Officers

Mourners packed HP Pavilion in San Jose for a memorial Thursday for two Santa Cruz police officers killed in the line of duty last week.

2013/03/07

Viewing Held For Slain Santa Cruz Officers On Eve Of Memorial

A public viewing was held Wednesday for Sgt. Loran “Butch” Baker and Detective Elizabeth Butler of the Santa Cruz Police Department, who were killed by an armed suspect on Feb. 26.

2013/03/06

Bay Area Sees Spike In Fatal Police Shootings

After two Santa Cruz police officers were killed while on duty last Tuesday, a series of fatal officer-involved shootings occurred throughout the Bay Area.

2013/03/05

Ken Maffei is accused of stealing a large bouquet of flowers from a memorial for two slain Santa Cruz police officers on March 1, 2013. (Santa Cruz Sheriff’s Department)

Man Accused Of Stealing Bouquet From Santa Cruz Officers’ Memorial

A man is being held on $250,000 bail after his arrest Friday on suspicion of stealing a large bouquet of flowers from a memorial for two Santa Cruz police officers killed in the line of duty on Tuesday.

2013/03/04