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El Dorado County Arrest Blotter: Assaults, DUIs, Drugs and Probation Violations on Jan. 21

From Red Hawk to Placerville, deputies logged a long day of cuffs, felonies, and broken court orders.

Cris Alarcon by Cris Alarcon
April 22, 2026
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El Dorado County Sheriff Arrests

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EL DORADO COUNTY ARRESTS — JAN. 21, 2026

(Arranged by local area)


RED HAWK / SHINGLE SPRINGS

CHP cuffed Isahak Kurdoglanyan at 1:36 a.m. in the Red Hawk parking garage on a misdemeanor DUI charge.
Later that afternoon, Maneet Singh Sohal was picked up by SSMIPD at Red Hawk Parkway for alcohol-related disorderly conduct.
By early evening, deputies returned to the casino corridor, arresting Dennis James West for drug paraphernalia and a felony post-release supervision violation.
None posted bail.
Three arrests, one strip of pavement, all alcohol or drug tied.
The casino lights stayed on.
The cuffs clicked anyway.
Red Hawk stayed busy.

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PLACERVILLE / GREATER WEST SLOPE

Michael Gene Gabbard was arrested at a Montridge Way residence on a felony assault charge involving force likely to cause great bodily injury; bail was set at $125,000.
Amy Danielle Combs was taken into custody on Cold Springs Road for felony domestic violence, accused of inflicting corporal injury on a partner.
Billy Ray Sargent was booked on Fair Lane on multiple counts, including felony drug possession with priors and repeated violations of a court order; bail reached $250,000.
Christopher Michael Thomas Murphy was arrested on Sunset Lane for a felony probation violation.
Kristofer James Edwards was booked at the Placerville Jail on a separate probation revocation.
William Gregory Muller was taken in on Placerville Drive for a felony parole violation.
Six arrests.
All roads led to custody.


SOUTH LAKE TAHOE

Jason Adam Ali was arrested at the Al Tahoe Boulevard transfer site for resisting a peace officer.
Matthew Michael Ring was stopped in the Tahoe Keys area and booked on multiple charges, including felony aggravated child abuse and DUI.
Ring also faces contempt of court and driving without a required interlock device.
Bail was set at $52,000.
Two arrests.
One involved violence.
Neither walked away.
Tahoe stayed cold.


HIGHWAYS / RURAL ROADS

CHP arrested 
Another DUI arrest was logged earlier in the day at Red Hawk by CHP.
Harvey William Hopkins IV was taken into custody near Thompson Hill Road and Cotus for narcotics possession and paraphernalia.
All charges were misdemeanors.
No bail was posted.
Patrol cars cleared.
Paperwork followed.
The night rolled on.


OUT-OF-COUNTY HOLD

Henry Paschal Moles III was booked on a detainer while already housed at Wasco State Prison.
The action was administrative.
No bail.
No release.
Just a paper trail.
The system turned.
The cell doors stayed shut.
End of line.

ARRESTS

Kurdoglanyan, Isahak
Booking Number: 135075
Booking Date: 1/21/2026 12:00 AM
Status: In Custody
Original Arresting Agency: CHP
Original Arrest Date: 1/21/2026 1:36 AM
Original Arrest Location: Red Hawk Parking Garage
Total Bail: $0.00
Charge(s):
1 23152(A) VC Dui alcohol (M) Misdemeanor CHP 1/21/2026 1:36 AM Red Hawk Parking Garage $0.00

Gabbard, Michael Gene
Booking Number: 135076
Booking Date: 1/21/2026 12:00 AM
Status: In Custody
Original Arresting Agency: EDSO
Original Arrest Date: 1/21/2026 7:59 AM
Original Arrest Location: 704 Montridge Way
Total Bail: $125000.00
Charge(s):
1 245(A)(4) PC Adw with force:possible gbi (F) Felony EDSO 1/21/2026 7:59 AM 704 Montridge Way $125000.00

Ali, Jason Adam
Booking Number: 135078
Booking Date: 1/21/2026 12:00 AM
Status: In Custody
Original Arresting Agency: EDSOW
Original Arrest Date: 1/21/2026 11:30 AM
Original Arrest Location: 1051 Al Tahoe Bld Transferred
Total Bail: $0.00
Charge(s):
1 148(A)(1) PC Obstruct/resist/etc public/peace officer/emergency med tech – Simple (M) Misdemeanor EDSOW 1/21/2026 11:30 AM 1051 Al Tahoe Bld Transferred $0.00

Murphy, Christopher Michael Thomas
Booking Number: 135079
Booking Date: 1/21/2026 12:00 AM
Status: In Custody
Original Arresting Agency: EDCP
Original Arrest Date: 1/21/2026 12:55 PM
Original Arrest Location: 4050 Sunset Lane #111
Total Bail: $0.00
Charge(s):
1 1203.35(A)(1) Probation violation:rearrest/revoke (F) Felony EDCP 1/21/2026 12:55 PM 4050 Sunset Lane #111 $0.00

Kappl, Monica
Booking Number: 135080
Booking Date: 1/21/2026 12:00 AM
Status: In Custody
Original Arresting Agency: EDSO
Original Arrest Date: 1/21/2026 2:00 PM
Original Arrest Location: 3081 Good Shepard Ln
Total Bail: $105000.00
Charge(s):
1 11366.8(A) HS Use/etc false compartment to store/etc controlled substance (F) Felony EDSO 1/21/2026 2:00 PM 3081 Good Shepard Ln $10000.00
1 11351 HS Possess/purchase for sale narcotic/controlled substance (F) Felony EDSO 1/21/2026 2:00 PM 3081 Good Shepard Ln $20000.00
1 11378 HS Possess controlled substance for sale (F) Felony EDSO 1/21/2026 2:00 PM 3081 Good Shepard Ln $75000.00

Sohal, Maneet Singh
Booking Number: 135083
Booking Date: 1/21/2026 12:00 AM
Status: In Custody
Original Arresting Agency: SSMIPD
Original Arrest Date: 1/21/2026 3:19 PM
Original Arrest Location: 1 Red Hawk Pkwy
Total Bail: $0.00
Charge(s):
1 647(F) PC Disorderly conduct:alcohol (M) Misdemeanor SSMIPD 1/21/2026 3:19 PM 1 Red Hawk Pkwy $0.00

Combs, Amy Danielle
Booking Number: 135084
Booking Date: 1/21/2026 12:00 AM
Status: In Custody
Original Arresting Agency: PPD
Original Arrest Date: 1/21/2026 4:34 PM
Original Arrest Location: 2775 Cold Springs Rd
Total Bail: $50000.00
Charge(s):
1 273.5(A) PC Inflict corporal injury on spouse/cohabitant/datng relatnshp – Simple (F) Felony PPD 1/21/2026 4:34 PM 2775 Cold Springs Rd $50000.00

Moles, Henry Paschal Iii
Booking Number: 135086
Booking Date: 1/21/2026 12:00 AM
Status: In Custody
Original Arresting Agency: EDSOW
Original Arrest Date: 1/21/2026 1:00 PM
Original Arrest Location: Wasco State Prison
Total Bail: $0.00
Charge(s):
1 Detainer DA Administrative EDSOW 1/21/2026 1:00 PM Wasco State Prison $0.00

West, Dennis James
Booking Number: 135087
Booking Date: 1/21/2026 12:00 AM
Status: In Custody
Original Arresting Agency: EDSO
Original Arrest Date: 1/21/2026 6:35 PM
Original Arrest Location: 1 Red Hawk Pkwy
Total Bail: $0.00
Charge(s):
1 11364(A) HS Possess unlawful paraphernalia (M) Misdemeanor EDSO 1/21/2026 6:35 PM 1 Red Hawk Pkwy $0.00
1 3455 PC Violation of Post Release Community Supervision Felony EDSO 1/21/2026 6:35 PM 1 Red Hawk Pkwy $0.00

Ring, Matthew Michael
Booking Number: 135088
Booking Date: 1/21/2026 12:00 AM
Status: In Custody
Original Arresting Agency: TCHP
Original Arrest Date: 1/21/2026 5:55 PM
Original Arrest Location: James/tahoe Keys
Total Bail: $52000.00
Charge(s):
1 23247(E) VC Restricted driver operate vehicle w/o interlock device (M) Misdemeanor TCHP 1/21/2026 5:55 PM James/tahoe Keys $0.00
1 166(A)(4) PC Contempt of court:disobey court order/etc (M) Misdemeanor TCHP 1/21/2026 5:55 PM James/tahoe Keys $2000.00
1 273A(A) PC Child abuse w/poss gbi/dth – Aggravated (F) Felony TCHP 1/21/2026 5:55 PM James/tahoe Keys $50000.00
1 23152(B) VC Dui alcohol/0.08 percent (M) Misdemeanor TCHP 1/21/2026 5:55 PM James/tahoe Keys $0.00
1 23152(A) VC Dui alcohol (M) Misdemeanor TCHP 1/21/2026 5:55 PM James/tahoe Keys $0.00

Sargent, Billy Ray
Booking Number: 135089
Booking Date: 1/21/2026 12:00 AM
Status: In Custody
Original Arresting Agency: PPD
Original Arrest Date: 1/21/2026 8:11 PM
Original Arrest Location: 99 Fair Lane
Total Bail: $250000.00
Charge(s):
1 166.4 PC Willfully Disobey lawful order Misdemeanor PPD 1/21/2026 8:11 PM 99 Fair Lane $0.00
1 166.4 PC Willfully Disobey lawful order Misdemeanor PPD 1/21/2026 8:11 PM 99 Fair Lane $250000.00
1 11395(B)(1) HS Poss cntl sub w/2 or more priors (F) Felony PPD 1/21/2026 8:11 PM 99 Fair Lane $0.00
1 11377(A) HS Possess controlled substance (F) Felony PPD 1/21/2026 8:11 PM 99 Fair Lane $0.00

Original Arresting Agency: CHP
Original Arrest Date: 1/21/2026 8:09 PM
Original Arrest Location: Us 50
Total Bail: $0.00
Charge(s):
1 23152(A) VC Dui alcohol (M) Misdemeanor CHP 1/21/2026 8:09 PM Us 50 $0.00

Hopkins, Harvey William Iv
Booking Number: 135091
Booking Date: 1/21/2026 12:00 AM
Status: In Custody
Original Arresting Agency: EDSO
Original Arrest Date: 1/21/2026 8:39 PM
Original Arrest Location: Thompson Hill Rd/ Cotus
Total Bail: $0.00
Charge(s):
1 11350(A) HS Possess narcotic controlled substance (M) Misdemeanor EDSO 1/21/2026 8:39 PM Thompson Hill Rd/ Cotus $0.00
1 11377(A) HS Possess controlled substance (M) Misdemeanor EDSO 1/21/2026 8:39 PM Thompson Hill Rd/ Cotus $0.00
1 11364(A) HS Possess unlawful paraphernalia (M) Misdemeanor EDSO 1/21/2026 8:39 PM Thompson Hill Rd/ Cotus $0.00

Muller, William Gregory
Booking Number: 135092
Booking Date: 1/21/2026 12:00 AM
Status: In Custody
Original Arresting Agency: EDSO
Original Arrest Date: 1/21/2026 9:42 PM
Original Arrest Location: 166 Placerville Dr
Total Bail: $0.00
Charge(s):
1 3056 PC Violation parole:felony (F) Felony EDSO 1/21/2026 9:42 PM 166 Placerville Dr $0.00

Edwards, Kristofer James
Booking Number: 135093
Booking Date: 1/21/2026 12:00 AM
Status: In Custody
Original Arresting Agency: EDCP
Original Arrest Date: 1/21/2026 6:59 PM
Original Arrest Location: Edso Placerville Jail
Total Bail: $0.00
Charge(s):
1 1203.35(A)(1) PC Probation violation:rearrest/revoke (F) Felony EDCP 1/21/2026 6:59 PM Edso Placerville Jail $0.00

 

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Cris Alarcon

Cris Alarcon

Former Member: Executive Board of Directors, Treasurer, Boys & Girl Club of El Dorado County Western Slope. - Former Member: Board of Directors, Treasurer, Food Bank of El Dorado County. - Opening Team Dealer at Red Hawk Casino - Retried EDC Elections Department Inspector. - Chairman of El Dorado County Charter Review Committee, Youngest Charter Member of the Hangtown Kennel Club. - Political Strategist and Campaign Manager.

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