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El Dorado County Arrest Blotter: Million-Dollar Drug Bust, Arson Arrest Lead March 21 Bookings

From Cold Springs threats to a wildfire arrest and a seven-figure narcotics case, deputies log a hard night across the county

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

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EL DORADO COUNTY — March 21, 2026


PLACERVILLE / WEST SLOPE

Sampson, Michael Lynn — Cold Springs Rd: felony criminal threats, probation violation. Bail set at $50,000.
Castelanelli, Laree Elisa — Placerville Dr: double probation violation. No bail.
Smith, Jedidiah — Coloma Ct: driving on a DUI-suspended license. Bail $7,500.
Barnhard, William Gordon Jr. — location not listed: narcotics transport and possession for sale. Bail climbs to $1.2 million.
Mastin, Mark Thomas — Randolph Pines: accused of sparking a structure/forest fire. Bail $40,000.
Dye, Brendan Robert — Town Center: disorderly conduct, alcohol. No bail.

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SOUTH LAKE TAHOE BASIN

Goff, Tara Brooks Ellis — Lake Tahoe Blvd: narcotics possession, paraphernalia, plus fugitive warrant. No bail.
Church, Chong Hui — Pioneer Trail: violation of protective order. Bail $30,000.


HIGHWAY / COUNTY WIDE

Khan, Mohammed Usman — U.S. 50: DUI (drugs), suspended license, probation violation. No bail.

Out-of-Custody Hold:
Osbun, Aaron (50) — held in Carson City on a fugitive warrant tied to El Dorado County. Bail set at $20,000 pending transfer.


(INEDC) EDSO Sheriff ARRESTS Blotter EL DORADO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA March 21 2026

ARRESTS

Sampson, Michael Lynn
Booking Number: 135866
Booking Date: 3/21/2026 12:00 AM
Status: In Custody
Original Arresting Agency: PPD
Original Arrest Date: 3/20/2026 11:49 PM
Original Arrest Location: 2811 Cold Springs Rd
Total Bail: $50000.00
Charge(s):
1 1203.2(A) PC Probation violation:rearrest/revoke (F) Felony PPD 3/20/2026 11:49 PM 2811 Cold Springs Rd $0.00
1 422(A) PC Threaten crime with intent to terrorize (F) Felony PPD 3/20/2026 11:49 PM 2811 Cold Springs Rd $50000.00

Barnhard, William Gordon Jr
Booking Number: 135867
Booking Date: 3/21/2026 12:00 AM
Status: In Custody
Original Arresting Agency: EDSO
Original Arrest Date: 3/20/2026 11:59 PM
Original Arrest Location:
Total Bail: $1200000.00
Charge(s):
1 Information Only Incident/Informational Only V EDSO 3/20/2026 11:59 PM $1050000.00
1 11379(A) HS Transport/etc controlled substance (F) Felony EDSO 3/20/2026 11:59 PM $75000.00
1 11378 HS Possess controlled substance for sale (F) Felony EDSO 3/20/2026 11:59 PM $75000.00

Castelanelli, Laree Elisa
Booking Number: 135868
Booking Date: 3/21/2026 12:00 AM
Status: In Custody
Original Arresting Agency: EDSO
Original Arrest Date: 3/21/2026 12:28 AM
Original Arrest Location: 523 Placerville Dr
Total Bail: $0.00
Charge(s):
1 1203.2(A) PC Probation violation:rearrest/revoke (F) Felony EDSO 3/21/2026 12:28 AM 523 Placerville Dr $0.00
1 1203.2(A) PC Probation violation:rearrest/revoke (F) Felony EDSO 3/21/2026 12:28 AM 523 Placerville Dr $0.00

Smith, Jedidiah
Booking Number: 135870
Booking Date: 3/21/2026 12:00 AM
Status: In Custody
Original Arresting Agency: PPD
Original Arrest Date: 3/21/2026 2:21 AM
Original Arrest Location: 2947 Coloma Ct.
Total Bail: $7500.00
Charge(s):
1 14601.2(A) VC Drive W/Lic Susp For Dui Misdemeanor PPD 3/21/2026 2:21 AM 2947 Coloma Ct. $7500.00

Mastin, Mark Thomas
Booking Number: 135871
Booking Date: 3/21/2026 12:00 AM
Status: In Custody
Original Arresting Agency: CF LAW
Original Arrest Date: 3/21/2026 12:36 PM
Original Arrest Location: 2300 Randolph Pines
Total Bail: $40000.00
Charge(s):
1 452(C) PC Causing fire of structure/forest land (F) Felony CF LAW 3/21/2026 12:36 PM 2300 Randolph Pines $40000.00

Goff, Tara Brooks Ellis
Booking Number: 135872
Booking Date: 3/21/2026 12:00 AM
Status: In Custody
Original Arresting Agency: SLTPD
Original Arrest Date: 3/21/2026 1:26 PM
Original Arrest Location: 1920 Lake Tahoe Blvd
Total Bail: $0.00
Charge(s):
1 11364(A) HS Possess unlawful paraphernalia (M) Misdemeanor SLTPD 3/21/2026 1:26 PM 1920 Lake Tahoe Blvd $0.00
1 11377(A) HS Possess controlled substance (M) Misdemeanor SLTPD 3/21/2026 1:26 PM 1920 Lake Tahoe Blvd $0.00
1 1551(A) PC Fugitive from justice:warrant arrest (F) Felony SLTPD 3/21/2026 1:26 PM 1920 Lake Tahoe Blvd $0.00

Khan, Mohammed Usman
Booking Number: 135873
Booking Date: 3/21/2026 12:00 AM
Status: In Custody
Original Arresting Agency: TCHP
Original Arrest Date: 3/21/2026 6:38 PM
Original Arrest Location: Us 50
Total Bail: $0.00
Charge(s):
1 14601.1(A) VC Drive W/License Suspended Misdemeanor TCHP 3/21/2026 6:38 PM Us 50 $0.00
1 1203.2(A) PC Probation violation:rearrest/revoke (F) Felony TCHP 3/21/2026 6:38 PM Us 50 $0.00
1 23152(F) VC Dui any drug (M) Misdemeanor TCHP 3/21/2026 6:38 PM Us 50 $0.00

Church, Chong Hui
Booking Number: 135874
Booking Date: 3/21/2026 12:00 AM
Status: In Custody
Original Arresting Agency: SLTPD
Original Arrest Date: 3/21/2026 9:42 PM
Original Arrest Location: 3901 Pioneer Trl
Total Bail: $30000.00
Charge(s):
1 166(C)(1) PC Contempt of court:violate protective order/etc (M) Misdemeanor SLTPD 3/21/2026 9:42 PM 3901 Pioneer Trl $30000.00

Dye, Brendan Robert
Booking Number: 135875
Booking Date: 3/21/2026 12:00 AM
Status: In Custody
Original Arresting Agency: EDSO
Original Arrest Date: 3/21/2026 10:22 PM
Original Arrest Location: 4357 Town Center
Total Bail: $0.00
Charge(s):
1 647(F) PC Disorderly conduct:alcohol (M) Misdemeanor EDSO 3/21/2026 10:22 PM 4357 Town Center $0.00

 

A 50-year-old man, Aaron Osbun, was booked Monday for a felony fugitive from justice warrant issued out of El Dorado County, Calif. He is currently in Carson City Jail where he was in custody on local charges that he has now satisfied and is awaiting transport to El Dorado County. Bail: $20,000.

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All individuals accused of a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The information here is classified by law as public information.

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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