Capitola Adds Two New Police Officers: Aron Quolas and Scott Newton

Police Officer Aron Quolas Sworn In

The Capitola Police Department announced that Aron Quolas was sworn in as a new police officer Tuesday, October 4, 2016. Aron is 23 years old was born and raised in Santa Cruz, California. He graduated from Soquel High School and is currently attending Cabrillo College. Aron recently graduated from the South Bay Police Academy and is starting his first phase of the Field Training Program.

Aron lives in Live Oak and his hobbies are, playing and coaching hockey for the youth AAA team called the Silicon Valley Quakes and spending time with his family.

Police Officer Scott Newton Sworn In

The Capitola Police Department announced that Scott Newton was sworn in as a new police officer on Wednesday, October 12, 2016. Scott is 24 years old was born and raised in Stockton, California. He spent a majority of his summers growing up in Capitola. Scott graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Santa Clara University and completed the South Bay Police Academy in December 2015.

Scott has completed his orientation week of training and has begun the first phase of the Field Training Program. He lives in Aptos and his hobbies are, reading, enjoys spending time of the beach, the gym and spending quality time family and friends.