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Placerville Arrest Blotter: Domestic Violence, Elder Abuse, and Police Chase Among March 15 Arrests

El Dorado County deputies and Placerville police log a night of domestic violence arrests, drug charges, DUI, and felony evasion

Cris Alarcon by Cris Alarcon
March 16, 2026
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El Dorado County Sheriff Arrests

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EL DORADO COUNTY SHERIFF’S ARREST BLOTTER

March 15, 2026

 

Arrests by Local Area

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE

Ewa Katarzyna Smolinska, 1933 10th St.
Booked on suspicion of felony domestic violence (PC 273.5). Bail set at $50,000.


PLACERVILLE AREA

Troy Leonard Oharran — 3025 Forni Road
Booked twice in the same day for disorderly conduct due to alcohol (PC 647(f)).

Courtney Suzanne McGilbery — 3421 Rebel Ridge
Arrested on suspicion of felony domestic violence (PC 273.5). Bail: $50,000.

Douglas Joseph Sichmeller — 4231 Product Dr.
Booked for aggravated elder abuse (PC 368(b)(1)). Bail: $75,000.

Alexander Jacob Opdyke — Red Hawk Parkway
Booked for DUI involving alcohol and drugs, plus drug possession and paraphernalia charges.

Michael Joseph Piazza — Missouri Flat Road
Booked on felony petty theft with prior convictions.

Lance James Logan — 760 Seneca
Booked on suspicion of aggravated felony domestic violence. Bail: $100,000.

Bill Michael Williams — 58 Main Street
Booked for criminal threats and repeat controlled-substance possession.

Emily Proudfoot — 2890 Marilyn Drive
Arrested on suspicion of felony domestic violence. Bail: $50,000.

Christian Michael Lockwood — 730 Main St.
Booked for felony evading police with wanton disregard for safety. Bail: $75,000.


Spotlight: Charge Blurbs (1970s Crime Desk Style)

“Domestic Fury on Rebel Ridge”
Felony domestic violence arrest after a late-night disturbance.

“Elder Abuse Case on Product Drive”
Deputies book suspect on aggravated abuse allegations involving an elder.

“Threats on Main Street”
Placerville officers arrest man accused of felony criminal threats and repeat drug possession.

“Hot Wheels Run on Main”
Driver accused of tearing away from police now facing felony evasion charges.

“DUI at Red Hawk”
Driver picked up for alleged alcohol-and-drug DUI with narcotics on board.

“Sticky Fingers on Missouri Flat”
Repeat offender booked on felony petty theft with prior convictions.

“Domestic Trouble on Seneca”
Felony domestic violence arrest carries six-figure bail.

“Barroom Blues on Forni Road”
Same suspect booked twice in one day for alcohol-related disorderly conduct.

Arrest Detail

Chronological Order

ARRESTS

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Smolinska, Ewa Katarzyna
Booking Number: 135770
Booking Date: 3/15/2026 12:00 AM
Status: In Custody
Original Arresting Agency: SLTPD
Original Arrest Date: 3/14/2026 11:45 PM
Original Arrest Location: 1933 10th St
Total Bail: $50000.00
Charge(s):
Count(s) Code Description Level Arresting Agency
1 273.5(A) PC Inflict corporal injury on spouse/cohabitant/datng relatnshp – Simple (F) Felony SLTPD 3/14/2026 11:45 PM 1933 10th St $50000.00

Oharran, Troy Leonard
Booking Number: 135772
Booking Date: 3/15/2026 12:00 AM
Status: In Custody
Original Arresting Agency: EDSO
Original Arrest Date: 3/15/2026 12:15 AM
Original Arrest Location: 3025 Forni Road
Total Bail: $0.00
Charge(s):
Count(s) Code Description Level Arresting Agency
1 647(F) PC Disorderly conduct:alcohol (M) Misdemeanor EDSO 3/15/2026 12:15 AM 3025 Forni Road $0.00

Mcgilbery, Courtney Suzanne
Booking Number: 135771
Booking Date: 3/15/2026 12:00 AM
Status: In Custody
Original Arresting Agency: EDSO
Original Arrest Date: 3/14/2026 11:41 PM
Original Arrest Location: 3421 Rebel Ridge
Total Bail: $50000.00
Charge(s):
Count(s) Code Description Level Arresting Agency
1 273.5(A) PC Inflict corporal injury on spouse/cohabitant/datng relatnshp – Simple (F) Felony EDSO 3/14/2026 11:41 PM 3421 Rebel Ridge $50000.00

Sichmeller, Douglas Joseph
Booking Number: 135774
Booking Date: 3/15/2026 12:00 AM
Status: In Custody
Original Arresting Agency: EDSO
Original Arrest Date: 3/15/2026 1:29 AM
Original Arrest Location: 4231 Product Dr. #25
Total Bail: $75000.00
Charge(s):
Count(s) Code Description Level Arresting Agency
1 368(B)(1) PC Cause inj elder/dep adult – Aggravated (F) Felony EDSO 3/15/2026 1:29 AM 4231 Product Dr. #25 $75000.00

Opdyke, Alexander Jacob
Booking Number: 135775
Booking Date: 3/15/2026 12:00 AM
Status: In Custody
Original Arresting Agency: EDSO
Original Arrest Date: 3/15/2026 11:56 AM
Original Arrest Location: 1 Red Hawk Pkwy, Placerville
Total Bail: $5000.00
Charge(s):
Count(s) Code Description Level Arresting Agency
1 23152(G) VC Dui combined alcohol and drug (M) Misdemeanor EDSO 3/15/2026 11:56 AM 1 Red Hawk Pkwy, Placerville $5000.00
1 11377(A) HS Possess controlled substance (M) Misdemeanor EDSO 3/15/2026 11:56 AM 1 Red Hawk Pkwy, Placerville $0.00
1 11364(A) HS Possess unlawful paraphernalia (M) Misdemeanor EDSO 3/15/2026 11:56 AM 1 Red Hawk Pkwy, Placerville $0.00

Piazza, Michael Joseph
Booking Number: 135776
Booking Date: 3/15/2026 12:00 AM
Status: In Custody
Original Arresting Agency: EDSO
Original Arrest Date: 3/15/2026 2:19 PM
Original Arrest Location: 4300 Missouri Flat Rd
Total Bail: $0.00
Charge(s):
Count(s) Code Description Level Arresting Agency
1 666.1(A)(1) PC Petty theft w/2 or more priors – All other offenses (F) Felony EDSO 3/15/2026 2:19 PM 4300 Missouri Flat Rd $0.00
1 22651(j) VC Vehicle found illegally parked and there is no license or other evidence of registration displayed I EDSO 3/15/2026 2:19 PM 4300 Missouri Flat Rd $0.00

Logan, Lance James
Booking Number: 135777
Booking Date: 3/15/2026 12:00 AM
Status: In Custody
Original Arresting Agency: EDSO
Original Arrest Date: 3/15/2026 2:36 PM
Original Arrest Location: 760 Seneca
Total Bail: $100000.00
Charge(s):
Count(s) Code Description Level Arresting Agency
1 273.5(A) PC Inflict corporal injury on spouse/cohabitant/datng relatnshp – Aggravated (F) Felony EDSO 3/15/2026 2:36 PM 760 Seneca $100000.00

Williams, Bill Michael
Booking Number: 135778
Booking Date: 3/15/2026 12:00 AM
Status: In Custody
Original Arresting Agency: PPD
Original Arrest Date: 3/15/2026 3:40 PM
Original Arrest Location: 58 Mainstreet
Total Bail: $0.00
Charge(s):
Count(s) Code Description Level Arresting Agency
1 11377(A) HS Possess controlled substance (M) Misdemeanor PPD 3/15/2026 3:40 PM 58 Mainstreet $0.00
1 422(A) PC Threaten crime with intent to terrorize (F) Felony PPD 3/15/2026 3:40 PM 58 Mainstreet $0.00
1 11395(B)(1) HS Poss cntl sub w/2 or more priors (F) Felony PPD 3/15/2026 3:40 PM 58 Mainstreet $0.00

Proudfoot, Emily
Booking Number: 135779
Booking Date: 3/15/2026 12:00 AM
Status: In Custody
Original Arresting Agency: EDSO
Original Arrest Date: 3/15/2026 3:38 PM
Original Arrest Location: 2890marilyn Dr
Total Bail: $50000.00
Charge(s):
Count(s) Code Description Level Arresting Agency
1 273.5(A) PC Inflict corporal injury on spouse/cohabitant/datng relatnshp – Simple (F) Felony EDSO 3/15/2026 3:38 PM 2890marilyn Dr $50000.00

Lockwood, Christian Michael
Booking Number: 135780
Booking Date: 3/15/2026 12:00 AM
Status: In Custody
Original Arresting Agency: PPD
Original Arrest Date: 3/15/2026 6:23 PM
Original Arrest Location: 730 Main St.
Total Bail: $75000.00
Charge(s):
Count(s) Code Description Level Arresting Agency
1 2800.2(A) VC Evade peace officer with wanton disregard for safety (F) Felony PPD 3/15/2026 6:23 PM 730 Main St. $75000.00

Oharran, Troy Leonard
Booking Number: 135782
Booking Date: 3/15/2026 12:00 AM
Status: In Custody
Original Arresting Agency: PPD
Original Arrest Date: 3/15/2026 10:57 PM
Original Arrest Location: 3025 Forni Road
Total Bail: $0.00
Charge(s):
Count(s) Code Description Level Arresting Agency
1 647(F) PC Disorderly conduct:alcohol (M) Misdemeanor PPD 3/15/2026 10:57 PM 3025 Forni Road $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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