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El Dorado County Arrest Blotter: Drugs, DUIs, and Felony Violations on Jan. 30

From Missouri Flat to Lake Tahoe, deputies log a hard day’s work across the county

Cris Alarcon by Cris Alarcon
January 31, 2026
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El Dorado County Sheriff Arrests

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EL DORADO COUNTY ARRESTS — JAN. 30, 2026

Arranged by local area


PLACERVILLE / MISSOURI FLAT

A late-night sweep on Missouri Flat Road put Sarah Danielle McMahel behind bars on multiple drug counts, including felony possession with priors and a probation violation. Deputies say narcotics and paraphernalia were found during the 1:05 a.m. arrest, setting bail at $20,000.

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Spotlight Charges

  • “Repeat Dope Pinch on Missouri Flat”


PLACERVILLE / BROADWAY DRIVE

Placerville police arrested Davan Deepak Patel after he allegedly ignored a lawful order and violated probation—twice—stacking three misdemeanor counts and $70,000 in total bail.

Spotlight Charges

  • “Didn’t Listen on Broadway”


PONY EXPRESS TRAIL / MANZANITA

Gary Dean Taylor was picked up on Pony Express Trail for a felony parole violation. No bail was set. Deputies say it was a straight violation arrest—no frills, no delay.

Spotlight Charges

  • “Parole Snag on Pony Express”


CAMERON PARK

Midday trouble in Cameron Park saw two arrests. Elena Lenore Leon was booked for disorderly conduct tied to alcohol near Coach Lane, while later that evening Melinda Kay Smith was arrested on a felony elder theft charge involving more than $950.

Spotlight Charges

  • “Public Drunk at Coach Lane”

  • “Elder Theft on Cameron Park Drive”


PLACERVILLE / JOHNSON BOULEVARD

Christopher Blake Hunter was arrested for driving on a suspended license tied to a prior DUI. Bail was set at $2,500.

Spotlight Charges

  • “Hot Wheels, No License”


TAHOE / SOUTH SHORE

DUI arrests stacked up along the mountain corridor. Dagmar Wallin was booked on Han Street by CHP, while Lauryn Olivia Delprete was arrested later on Lake Tahoe Boulevard. Both face standard DUI charges with no bail listed.

Spotlight Charges

  • “Over the Line on Han Street”

  • “Lake Blvd Booze Bust”


PLACERVILLE COURT & JAIL BOOKINGS

Sean Paul Westbrook was arrested at the Main Street Courthouse for violating a domestic violence protective order and aggravated battery. Later jail bookings included felony supervision and probation violations for Joshua Abel Branco, April Anne Harais, Kody Patrick Orlando, Michael Paul Cast, Justin Alexander Gill, and Svetlana Miroslavovna Vihodet.

Spotlight Charges

  • “Courtroom Cuffs on Main Street”

  • “Jailhouse Violations Stack Up”

 

(INEDC) EDSO Sheriff ARRESTS Blotter EL DORADO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA Jan. 30 2026

ARRESTS

Branco, Joshua Abel
Booking Number: 135201
Booking Date: 1/30/2026 12:00 AM
Status: In Custody
Original Arresting Agency: EDSOW
Original Arrest Date: 1/30/2026 1:20 AM
Original Arrest Location: El Dorado County Jail
Total Bail: $25000.00
Charge(s):
1 182(A)(1) PC Conspiracy:commit crime (F) Felony EDSOW 1/30/2026 1:20 AM El Dorado County Jail $25000.00

Mcmahel, Sarah Danielle
Booking Number: 135202
Booking Date: 1/30/2026 12:00 AM
Status: In Custody
Original Arresting Agency: EDSO
Original Arrest Date: 1/30/2026 1:05 AM
Original Arrest Location: 3906 Missouri Flat Rd
Total Bail: $20000.00
Charge(s):
1 11395(B)(1) HS Poss cntl sub w/2 or more priors (F) Felony EDSO 1/30/2026 1:05 AM 3906 Missouri Flat Rd $20000.00
1 11364(A) HS Possess unlawful paraphernalia (M) Misdemeanor EDSO 1/30/2026 1:05 AM 3906 Missouri Flat Rd $0.00
1 11377(A) HS Possess controlled substance (M) Misdemeanor EDSO 1/30/2026 1:05 AM 3906 Missouri Flat Rd $0.00
1 1203.2(A) PC Probation violation:rearrest/revoke (F) Felony EDSO 1/30/2026 1:05 AM 3906 Missouri Flat Rd $0.00

Harais, April Anne
Booking Number: 135203
Booking Date: 1/30/2026 12:00 AM
Status: In Custody
Original Arresting Agency: EDSOW
Original Arrest Date: 1/30/2026 3:10 AM
Original Arrest Location: El Dorado County Jail
Total Bail: $25000.00
Charge(s):
1 594(A)(2) PC Vandalism:damage property (F) Felony EDSOW 1/30/2026 3:10 AM El Dorado County Jail $25000.00

Patel, Davan Deepak
Booking Number: 135204
Booking Date: 1/30/2026 12:00 AM
Status: In Custody
Original Arresting Agency: PPD
Original Arrest Date: 1/30/2026 8:22 AM
Original Arrest Location: 1940 Broadway Dr
Total Bail: $70000.00
Charge(s):
1 166.4 PC Willfully Disobey lawful order Misdemeanor PPD 1/30/2026 8:22 AM 1940 Broadway Dr $25000.00
1 1203.2(A) PC Probation violation:rearrest/revoke (M) Misdemeanor PPD 1/30/2026 8:22 AM 1940 Broadway Dr $25000.00
1 1203.2(A) PC Probation violation:rearrest/revoke (M) Misdemeanor PPD 1/30/2026 8:22 AM 1940 Broadway Dr $20000.00

Taylor, Gary Dean
Booking Number: 135205
Booking Date: 1/30/2026 12:00 AM
Status: In Custody
Original Arresting Agency: EDSO
Original Arrest Date: 1/30/2026 8:39 AM
Original Arrest Location: Pony Express Trail/manzanita
Total Bail: $0.00
Charge(s):
1 3056 PC Violation parole:felony (F) Felony EDSO 1/30/2026 8:39 AM Pony Express Trail/manzanita $0.00

Leon, Elena Lenore
Booking Number: 135206
Booking Date: 1/30/2026 12:00 AM
Status: In Custody
Original Arresting Agency: EDSO
Original Arrest Date: 1/30/2026 12:27 PM
Original Arrest Location: Coach Ln/cameron Park Dr
Total Bail: $0.00
Charge(s):
1 647(F) PC Disorderly conduct:alcohol (M) Misdemeanor EDSO 1/30/2026 12:27 PM Coach Ln/cameron Park Dr $0.00

Hunter, Christopher Blake
Booking Number: 135208
Booking Date: 1/30/2026 12:00 AM
Status: In Custody
Original Arresting Agency: EDCP
Original Arrest Date: 1/30/2026 2:13 PM
Original Arrest Location: 1316 Johnson Blvd Suite 2
Total Bail: $2500.00
Charge(s):
1 14601.2(A) VC Drive W/Lic Susp For Dui Misdemeanor EDCP 1/30/2026 2:13 PM 1316 Johnson Blvd Suite 2 $2500.00

Wallin, Dagmar K
Booking Number: 135209
Booking Date: 1/30/2026 12:00 AM
Status: In Custody
Original Arresting Agency: TCHP
Original Arrest Date: 1/30/2026 2:58 PM
Original Arrest Location: Han Street
Total Bail: $0.00
Charge(s):
1 23152(B) VC Dui alcohol/0.08 percent (M) Misdemeanor TCHP 1/30/2026 2:58 PM Han Street $0.00
1 23152(A) VC Dui alcohol (M) Misdemeanor TCHP 1/30/2026 2:58 PM Han Street $0.00

Westbrook, Sean Paul
Booking Number: 135210
Booking Date: 1/30/2026 12:00 AM
Status: In Custody
Original Arresting Agency: CCEDSO
Original Arrest Date: 1/30/2026 3:00 PM
Original Arrest Location: Main Street Court House
Total Bail: $0.00
Charge(s):
1 166(C)(4) PC Violate protective order:domestic violence:w/prior (M) Misdemeanor CCEDSO 1/30/2026 3:00 PM Main Street Court House $0.00
1 243(E)(1) PC Battery:spouse/ex spouse/date/etc – Aggravated (M) Misdemeanor CCEDSO 1/30/2026 3:00 PM Main Street Court House $0.00

Delprete, Lauryn Olivia
Booking Number: 135211
Booking Date: 1/30/2026 12:00 AM
Status: In Custody
Original Arresting Agency: SLTPD
Original Arrest Date: 1/30/2026 6:03 PM
Original Arrest Location: 3696 Lake Tahoe Blvd
Total Bail: $0.00
Charge(s):
1 23152(B) VC Dui alcohol/0.08 percent (M) Misdemeanor SLTPD 1/30/2026 6:03 PM 3696 Lake Tahoe Blvd $0.00
1 23152(A) VC Dui alcohol (M) Misdemeanor SLTPD 1/30/2026 6:03 PM 3696 Lake Tahoe Blvd $0.00

Smith, Melinda Kay
Booking Number: 135212
Booking Date: 1/30/2026 12:00 AM
Status: In Custody
Original Arresting Agency: EDSO
Original Arrest Date: 1/30/2026 6:20 PM
Original Arrest Location: 4040 Cameron Park Dr
Total Bail: $25000.00
Charge(s):
1 368(D)(1) PC Thft eldr/depn adlt $950+ – All other larceny (F) Felony EDSO 1/30/2026 6:20 PM 4040 Cameron Park Dr $25000.00

Gill, Justin Alexander
Booking Number: 135213
Booking Date: 1/30/2026 12:00 AM
Status: In Custody
Original Arresting Agency: CCEDSO
Original Arrest Date: 1/30/2026 7:55 PM
Original Arrest Location: Edso Placervile Jail
Total Bail: $0.00
Charge(s):
1 23152(B) VC Dui alcohol/0.08 percent (M) Misdemeanor CCEDSO 1/30/2026 7:55 PM Edso Placervile Jail $0.00
1 23152(A) VC Dui alcohol (M) Misdemeanor CCEDSO 1/30/2026 7:55 PM Edso Placervile Jail $0.00

Orlando, Kody Patrick
Booking Number: 135214
Booking Date: 1/30/2026 12:00 AM
Status: In Custody
Original Arresting Agency: EDSOW
Original Arrest Date: 1/30/2026 7:58 PM
Original Arrest Location: Edso Placerville Jail
Total Bail: $0.00
Charge(s):
1 3455 PC Violation of Post Release Community Supervision Felony EDSOW 1/30/2026 7:58 PM Edso Placerville Jail $0.00

Cast, Michael Paul
Booking Number: 135215
Booking Date: 1/30/2026 12:00 AM
Status: In Custody
Original Arresting Agency: EDCP
Original Arrest Date: 1/30/2026 7:58 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 1/30/2026 7:58 PM Edso Placerville Jail $0.00

Vihodet, Svetlana Miroslavovna
Booking Number: 135216
Booking Date: 1/30/2026 12:00 AM
Status: In Custody
Original Arresting Agency: EDSO
Original Arrest Date: 1/30/2026 10:31 PM
Original Arrest Location: North Shingle
Total Bail: $0.00
Charge(s):
1 1203.2 PC Probation violation:rearrest/revoke (F) Felony EDSO 1/30/2026 10:31 PM North Shingle $0.00

 

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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. - Youngest Charter Member of the Hangtown Kennel Club. - Political Strategist and Campaign Manager.

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