Search Called Off for Person who Attacked Police Officer in Santa Cruz

Police have not yet said what started the attack, but officers surrounded the area of Windsor, Branciforte Avenue and Ocean View Avenue about 5 p.m., said Santa Cruz police Lt. Dan Flippo. A Nixle alert was sent to subscribers about police activity about 5:20 p.m.

About 5:50 p.m., a second Nixle alert stated that police finished their search and did not find the suspect.