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El Dorado County Arrest Blotter: Felony Drug, Vandalism and DUI Cases Fill Feb. 28 Log

Placerville and South Lake Tahoe lead bookings as probation violations and narcotics charges surface

Cris Alarcon by Cris Alarcon
March 1, 2026
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El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Blotter — Feb. 28, 2026


Arranged by Local Area


Placerville

Placerville stacked up probation violators and vandals before sundown.
On Forni Road, David John Mcilhargie was arrested on suspicion of DUI and probation violation.
He was booked without bail.
At 2684 Coloma Court, Jordan Christopher Selle was arrested on suspicion of contempt of court and possession of drug paraphernalia.
On Main Street, Andrew Richard Jeanpierre was arrested on suspicion of felony vandalism and a felony probation violation.
Bail in the Main Street case was set at $10,000.
All three arrests were handled by Placerville police or county deputies.
By late afternoon, the jail log had another page filled in ink.


South Lake Tahoe

South Lake Tahoe officers opened the day with handcuffs and a breath test.
At 3471 Lake Tahoe Blvd., Laura Danyele Caraker was arrested on suspicion of DUI just after 1 a.m.
Later that morning at 2213 Lake Tahoe Blvd., Skylor Stephen Klitsch was arrested on suspicion of felony drug possession and probation violation.
He also faces charges of resisting an officer and possession of paraphernalia.
Total bail in that case was set at $13,000.
Both arrests were made by city police.
The DUI charge is a misdemeanor.
The drug and probation charges carry felony weight.


Highway 50 Corridor — Ponderosa

The highway patrol clocked another early-morning DUI on U.S. 50.
At eastbound 50 near Ponderosa, Eduardo Cotchox was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.
The stop came at 5:43 a.m.
He was booked on misdemeanor DUI charges.
No bail was set.
The arrest was handled by CHP.
Traffic moved on.
The booking sheet did not.


El Dorado Hills

El Dorado Hills logged a trespass arrest before dinner.
At 1 Redhawk Parkway, James Anthony Lacey was arrested on suspicion of trespassing.
The charge alleges occupying property without consent.
The arrest was made by tribal police.
The offense is a misdemeanor.
No bail was listed.
The arrest occurred at 6:04 p.m.
Another line in the county ledger.

ARRESTS

Mcilhargie, David John
Booking Number: 135575
Booking Date: 2/28/2026 12:00 AM
Status: In Custody
Original Arresting Agency: CCEDSO
Original Arrest Date: 2/27/2026 8:09 PM
Original Arrest Location: 300 Forni Rd
Total Bail: $0.00
Charge(s):
2 23152(B) VC Dui alcohol/0.08 percent (M) Misdemeanor CCEDSO 2/27/2026 8:09 PM 300 Forni Rd $0.00
2 23152(A) VC Dui alcohol (M) Misdemeanor CCEDSO 2/27/2026 8:09 PM 300 Forni Rd $0.00
1 1203.2(A) PC Probation violation:rearrest/revoke (M) Misdemeanor CCEDSO 2/27/2026 8:09 PM 300 Forni Rd $0.00

Caraker, Laura Danyele
Booking Number: 135579
Booking Date: 2/28/2026 12:00 AM
Status: In Custody
Original Arresting Agency: SLTPD
Original Arrest Date: 2/28/2026 1:05 AM
Original Arrest Location: 3471 Lake Tahoe Blvd
Total Bail: $0.00
Charge(s):
1 23152(B) VC Dui alcohol/0.08 percent (M) Misdemeanor SLTPD 2/28/2026 1:05 AM 3471 Lake Tahoe Blvd $0.00
1 23152(A) VC Dui alcohol (M) Misdemeanor SLTPD 2/28/2026 1:05 AM 3471 Lake Tahoe Blvd $0.00

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Cotchox, Eduardo
Booking Number: 135581
Booking Date: 2/28/2026 12:00 AM
Status: In Custody
Original Arresting Agency: CHP
Original Arrest Date: 2/28/2026 5:43 AM
Original Arrest Location: Eb 50 @ Ponderosa
Total Bail: $0.00
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1 23152(B) VC Dui alcohol/0.08 percent (M) Misdemeanor CHP 2/28/2026 5:43 AM Eb 50 @ Ponderosa $0.00
1 23152(A) VC Dui alcohol (M) Misdemeanor CHP 2/28/2026 5:43 AM Eb 50 @ Ponderosa $0.00

Klitsch, Skylor Stephen
Booking Number: 135583
Booking Date: 2/28/2026 12:00 AM
Status: In Custody
Original Arresting Agency: SLTPD
Original Arrest Date: 2/28/2026 10:02 AM
Original Arrest Location: 2213 Lake Tahoe Blvd
Total Bail: $13000.00
Charge(s):
1 148(A)(1) PC Obstruct/resist/etc public/peace officer/emergency med tech (M) Misdemeanor SLTPD 2/28/2026 10:02 AM 2213 Lake Tahoe Blvd $3000.00
1 11377(A) HS Possess controlled substance (F) Felony SLTPD 2/28/2026 10:02 AM 2213 Lake Tahoe Blvd $10000.00
1 11364(A) HS Possess unlawful paraphernalia (M) Misdemeanor SLTPD 2/28/2026 10:02 AM 2213 Lake Tahoe Blvd $0.00
1 1203.2(A) PC Probation violation:rearrest/revoke (F) Felony SLTPD 2/28/2026 10:02 AM 2213 Lake Tahoe Blvd $0.00

Selle, Jordan Christopher
Booking Number: 135584
Booking Date: 2/28/2026 12:00 AM
Status: In Custody
Original Arresting Agency: PPD
Original Arrest Date: 2/28/2026 2:19 PM
Original Arrest Location: 2684 Coloma Ct
Total Bail: $0.00
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1 166(A)(4) PC Contempt of court:disobey court order/etc (M) Misdemeanor PPD 2/28/2026 2:19 PM 2684 Coloma Ct $0.00
1 11364(A) HS Possess unlawful paraphernalia (M) Misdemeanor PPD 2/28/2026 2:19 PM 2684 Coloma Ct $0.00

Jeanpierre, Andrew Richard
Booking Number: 135586
Booking Date: 2/28/2026 12:00 AM
Status: In Custody
Original Arresting Agency: PPD
Original Arrest Date: 2/28/2026 4:29 PM
Original Arrest Location: Main St/ Placerville
Total Bail: $10000.00
Charge(s):
1 1203.2(A) PC Probation violation:rearrest/revoke (F) Felony PPD 2/28/2026 4:29 PM Main St/ Placerville $0.00
1 594(A)(1) PC Vandalism:deface property (F) Felony PPD 2/28/2026 4:29 PM Main St/ Placerville $10000.00

Lacey, James Anthony
Booking Number: 135587
Booking Date: 2/28/2026 12:00 AM
Status: In Custody
Original Arresting Agency: SSMIPD
Original Arrest Date: 2/28/2026 6:04 PM
Original Arrest Location: 1 Redhawk Pkwy
Total Bail: $0.00
Charge(s):
1 602(M) PC Trespass:occupy property without consent (M) Misdemeanor SSMIPD 2/28/2026 6:04 PM 1 Redhawk Pkwy $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. - Youngest Charter Member of the Hangtown Kennel Club. - Political Strategist and Campaign Manager.

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