Manhunt on in Santa Cruz Mountains for 'known gangster' - San Jose Mercury News: "A helicopter, two search dogs, sheriff's deputies and police on Monday joined a hunt for a wanted 24-year-old man that started near Ice Cream Grade Road and Martin Road, authorities said.
The County Anti-Crime Team in the area initially spotted Juan Mendoza Cruz, who was wanted for weapons violations with a gang enhancement, said Santa Cruz police spokesman Zach Friend.
A search began sometime before 2:40 p.m., and a Santa Cruz police dog, another dog and helicopter were called to help. Deputies tracked him through the afternoon down Martin Road and onto fire roads in the area. The search lasted until at least 7 p.m.
'He's a known gangster,' said Sheriff's Sgt. Dan Campos. 'We'll oftentimes chase someone on a warrant, but it usually doesn't reach this level.'
Emergency dispatchers sent a reverse 911 call at 2:50 p.m. to homes near Martin Road and Pine Flat Road that told residents of police activity in the area and to shelter in place, dispatchers said. The message also included Cruz's description, and the same message was repeated at 4:25 p.m. to homes on Warren Drive to Pine Flat Road.
Dispatchers said they sent calls to about 100 land lines in the area."

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