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El Dorado County Arrest Blotter: Oct. 1

Felony cases stack up from Highway 49 to South Lake Tahoe as deputies make arrests involving drugs, violence, threats and a fatal hit-and-run charge.

Cris Alarcon by Cris Alarcon
October 1, 2026
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El Dorado County Sheriff Arrests

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🚨 MOST SERIOUS ARRESTS SPOTLIGHT

Highway 49 Case Turns Dark — Stefan Lucianovictor Schiopu was arrested near Highway 49 and Gilespie Road on felony charges including alleged sexual exploitation-related offenses involving a minor and four counts of animal cruelty.

Red Hawk Hit-and-Run Charge — Darren Wayne Vonengeln was arrested at 1 Red Hawk Parkway on a felony charge of hit-and-run resulting in death or injury, along with alleged possession of a stolen vehicle, probation violation and possession of a controlled substance.

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Bumblebee Lane Violence — Mark Lance Martin was arrested at 4354 Bumblebee Lane on felony elder-abuse charges alleging corporal injury to an elder or dependent adult, plus resisting or obstructing an officer.

Saratoga Drug Case — Brian Scott Badeker was arrested off Saratoga on felony charges involving alleged possession for sale and transportation of controlled substances, unlawful possession or use of tear gas and prior controlled-substance convictions.

Al Tahoe Drug Conspiracy — Toby William Paul was arrested at 1051 Al Tahoe Boulevard on felony charges alleging possession or purchase of narcotics for sale, transportation or sale of a controlled substance, and conspiracy.

Knollwood Domestic Violence Case — Mariano Munoz Jr. was arrested at 2600 Knollwood Court on a felony charge alleging corporal injury to a spouse, cohabitant or dating partner.

Threats Behind Bars — Tyler Brandon Tofanelli was arrested at the South Lake Tahoe Jail on felony charges alleging criminal threats intended to terrorize and an attempt to prevent or dissuade a witness or victim by force.

PART 3: THE LOCAL AREA WRAP-UP

Highway 49 / Gilespie Road

Stefan Lucianovictor Schiopu was booked after an EDSO arrest near Highway 49 and Gilespie Road on multiple felony charges, including offenses involving sexual material depicting a minor and four counts of animal cruelty.
Sean Michael Hohn was arrested by El Dorado County Probation at 5220 Consumnes Mine Road for an alleged violation of post-release community supervision.

Saratoga / Highway 50 Corridor

Brian Scott Badeker was arrested off Saratoga on multiple felony drug charges, an alleged tear-gas violation, unlawful-drug-paraphernalia charge and an informational felony entry.
Joseph Gary Garcia was arrested at the same Saratoga-area location on felony drug-sale and prior-conviction charges, along with a probation violation, possession of a controlled substance and paraphernalia.

South Lake Tahoe / Al Tahoe

Toby William Paul was booked at 1051 Al Tahoe Boulevard on three felony charges alleging narcotics possession for sale, transportation or sale of a controlled substance and conspiracy.
Geoffrey Thompson Fleming was arrested at Al Tahoe and Lake Tahoe Boulevard on an alcohol-related disorderly-conduct charge and an alleged probation violation, while David Montes Landa was arrested at 2301 Lake Tahoe Boulevard on an alcohol-related disorderly-conduct charge.
Tyler Brandon Tofanelli was booked at the South Lake Tahoe Jail on felony charges alleging criminal threats and attempting to prevent or dissuade a witness or victim by force.

El Dorado County / Other Locations

Mark Lance Martin was arrested at 4354 Bumblebee Lane on a felony elder-abuse charge and a misdemeanor obstruction charge, while Mariano Munoz Jr. was booked at 2600 Knollwood Court on a felony domestic-violence charge.
Yamei Kuang was arrested at Red Hawk Casino for alleged trespassing that obstructed business operations, and Darren Wayne Vonengeln was arrested at 1 Red Hawk Parkway on felony hit-and-run, stolen-vehicle and probation-related charges plus a drug-possession charge.

 

THE DETAILS

(INEDC) EDSO Sheriff ARRESTS Blotter EL DORADO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA Oct 1 2026

ARRESTS

Martin, Mark Lance
Booking Number: 138381
Booking Date: 10/1/2026 12:00 AM
Status: In Custody
Original Arresting Agency: EDSO
Original Arrest Date: 10/1/2026 6:20 PM
Original Arrest Location: 4354 Bumblebee Ln
Total Bail: $78000.00
Charge(s):
1 148(A)(1) PC Obstruct/resist/etc public/peace officer/emergency med tech (M) Misdemeanor EDSO 10/1/2026 6:20 PM 4354 Bumblebee Ln $3000.00
1 368(B)(1) PC Cause inj elder/dep adult – Simple (F) Felony EDSO 10/1/2026 6:20 PM 4354 Bumblebee Ln $75000.00

Paul, Toby William
Booking Number: 138380
Booking Date: 10/1/2026 12:00 AM
Status: In Custody
Original Arresting Agency: EDSO
Original Arrest Date: 10/1/2026 7:16 PM
Original Arrest Location: 1051 Al Tahoe Blvd
Total Bail: $0.00
Charge(s):
1 11351 HS Possess/purchase for sale narcotic/controlled substance (F) Felony EDSO 10/1/2026 7:16 PM 1051 Al Tahoe Blvd $0.00
1 11352(A) HS Transport/sell narcotic/controlled substance (F) Felony EDSO 10/1/2026 7:16 PM 1051 Al Tahoe Blvd $0.00
1 182(A)(1) PC Conspiracy:commit crime (F) Felony EDSO 10/1/2026 7:16 PM 1051 Al Tahoe Blvd $0.00

 

Tofanelli, Tyler Brandon
Booking Number: 138379
Booking Date: 10/1/2026 12:00 AM
Status: In Custody
Original Arresting Agency: EDSO
Original Arrest Date: 10/1/2026 4:25 PM
Original Arrest Location: Slt Jail
Total Bail: $0.00
Charge(s):
1 422(A) PC Threaten crime with intent to terrorize (F) Felony EDSO 10/1/2026 4:25 PM Slt Jail $0.00
1 136.1(C)(1) PC Att prvnt wit/vict w/frc (F) Felony EDSO 10/1/2026 4:25 PM Slt Jail $0.00

Munoz, Mariano Jr
Booking Number: 138378
Booking Date: 10/1/2026 12:00 AM
Status: In Custody
Original Arresting Agency: EDSO
Original Arrest Date: 10/1/2026 1:35 PM
Original Arrest Location: 2600 Knollwood Ct
Total Bail: $300000.00
Charge(s):
1 Information Only Incident/Informational Only Felony EDSO 10/1/2026 1:35 PM 2600 Knollwood Ct $250000.00
1 273.5(A) PC Inflict corporal injury on spouse/cohabitant/datng relatnshp – Simple (F) Felony EDSO 10/1/2026 1:35 PM 2600 Knollwood Ct $50000.00

Kuang, Yamei
Booking Number: 138377
Booking Date: 10/1/2026 12:00 AM
Status: In Custody
Original Arresting Agency: SSMIPD
Original Arrest Date: 10/1/2026 1:00 PM
Original Arrest Location: Red Hawk Casino
Total Bail: $0.00
Charge(s):
1 602.1(A) PC Trespass obstr bus oprn (M) Misdemeanor SSMIPD 10/1/2026 1:00 PM Red Hawk Casino $0.00

Fleming, Geoffrey Thompson
Booking Number: 138376
Booking Date: 10/1/2026 12:00 AM
Status: In Custody
Original Arresting Agency: SLTPD
Original Arrest Date: 10/1/2026 3:16 PM
Original Arrest Location: Al Tahoe/ Lake Tahoe Blvd
Total Bail: $2000.00
Charge(s):
1 647(F) PC Disorderly conduct:alcohol (M) Misdemeanor SLTPD 10/1/2026 3:16 PM Al Tahoe/ Lake Tahoe Blvd $0.00
1 1203.2(A) PC Probation violation:rearrest/revoke (M) Misdemeanor SLTPD 10/1/2026 3:16 PM Al Tahoe/ Lake Tahoe Blvd $2000.00

Badeker, Brian Scott
Booking Number: 138375
Booking Date: 10/1/2026 12:00 AM
Status: In Custody
Original Arresting Agency: EDSO
Original Arrest Date: 10/1/2026 12:21 PM
Original Arrest Location: 76 Off Of Saratoga
Total Bail: $720000.00
Charge(s):
1 Information Only Incident/Informational Only Felony EDSO 10/1/2026 12:21 PM 76 Off Of Saratoga $535000.00
1 22810(A) PC Unlawfl poss/use tear gas (F) Felony EDSO 10/1/2026 12:21 PM 76 Off Of Saratoga $15000.00
1 11395(B)(1) HS Poss cntl sub w/2 or more priors (F) Felony EDSO 10/1/2026 12:21 PM 76 Off Of Saratoga $20000.00
1 11379(A) HS Transport/etc controlled substance (F) Felony EDSO 10/1/2026 12:21 PM 76 Off Of Saratoga $75000.00
1 11378 HS Possess controlled substance for sale (F) Felony EDSO 10/1/2026 12:21 PM 76 Off Of Saratoga $75000.00
1 11364(A) HS Possess unlawful paraphernalia (M) Misdemeanor EDSO 10/1/2026 12:21 PM 76 Off Of Saratoga $0.00

Landa, David Montes
Booking Number: 138374
Booking Date: 10/1/2026 12:00 AM
Status: In Custody
Original Arresting Agency: SLTPD
Original Arrest Date: 10/1/2026 1:55 PM
Original Arrest Location: 2301 Lake Tahoe Blvd
Total Bail: $0.00
Charge(s):
1 647(F) PC Disorderly conduct:alcohol (M) Misdemeanor SLTPD 10/1/2026 1:55 PM 2301 Lake Tahoe Blvd $0.00

Garcia, Joseph Gary
Booking Number: 138372
Booking Date: 10/1/2026 12:00 AM
Status: In Custody
Original Arresting Agency: EDSO
Original Arrest Date: 10/1/2026 11:15 AM
Original Arrest Location: 76 Off Of Saratoga
Total Bail: $90000.00
Charge(s):
1 Information Only Incident/Informational Only Felony EDSO 10/1/2026 11:15 AM 76 Off Of Saratoga $30000.00
1 1203.2(A) PC Probation violation:rearrest/revoke (M) Misdemeanor EDSO 10/1/2026 11:15 AM 76 Off Of Saratoga $20000.00
1 11395(B)(1) HS Poss cntl sub w/2 or more priors (F) Felony EDSO 10/1/2026 11:15 AM 76 Off Of Saratoga $20000.00
1 11377(A) HS Possess controlled substance (M) Misdemeanor EDSO 10/1/2026 11:15 AM 76 Off Of Saratoga $0.00
1 11378 HS Possess controlled substance for sale (F) Felony EDSO 10/1/2026 11:15 AM 76 Off Of Saratoga $20000.00
1 11364(A) HS Possess unlawful paraphernalia (M) Misdemeanor EDSO 10/1/2026 11:15 AM 76 Off Of Saratoga $0.00
138371 Hohn, Sean Michael 10/1/2026 1:02 PM EDCP 5220 Consumnes Mine Rd $0 In Custody

Hohn, Sean Michael
Booking Number: 138371
Booking Date: 10/1/2026 12:00 AM
Status: In Custody
Original Arresting Agency: EDCP
Original Arrest Date: 10/1/2026 11:00 AM
Original Arrest Location: 5220 Consumnes Mine Rd
Total Bail: $0.00
Charge(s):
1 3455 PC Violation of Post Release Community Supervision Felony EDCP 10/1/2026 11:00 AM 5220 Consumnes Mine Rd $0.00
138370 Schiopu, Stefan Lucianovictor 10/1/2026 12:02 PM EDSO Hwy 49 @ Gilespie Rd $0 In Custody

Schiopu, Stefan Lucianovictor
Booking Number: 138370
Booking Date: 10/1/2026 12:00 AM
Status: In Custody
Original Arresting Agency: EDSO
Original Arrest Date: 10/1/2026 6:51 AM
Original Arrest Location: Hwy 49 @ Gilespie Rd
Total Bail: $0.00
Charge(s):
1 311.3(A) PC Sexl expl mnr dpict sx pr (F) Felony EDSO 10/1/2026 6:51 AM Hwy 49 @ Gilespie Rd $0.00
1 Information Only Incident/Informational Only Felony EDSO 10/1/2026 6:51 AM Hwy 49 @ Gilespie Rd $0.00
4 597(A) PC Int cruelty to anml/kill (F) Felony EDSO 10/1/2026 6:51 AM Hwy 49 @ Gilespie Rd $0.00
1 311.11(C)(2) PC Possess/etc obscene matter depicting minor in sexual sadism (F) Felony EDSO 10/1/2026 6:51 AM Hwy 49 @ Gilespie Rd $0.00
1 311.11(A)(1) PC Poss/etc obs mtr:mnr:sex (F) Felony EDSO 10/1/2026 6:51 AM Hwy 49 @ Gilespie Rd $0.00

138369 Fisher, Gabriel Matthew 10/1/2026 8:54 AM EDSO Slt Jail $0 In Custody

Vonengeln, Darren Wayne
Booking Number: 138368
Booking Date: 10/1/2026 12:00 AM
Status: In Custody
Original Arresting Agency: SSMIPD
Original Arrest Date: 10/1/2026 2:50 AM
Original Arrest Location: 1 Red Hawk Parkway
Total Bail: $130000.00
Charge(s):
1 20001(A) VC Hit and run resulting in death or injury (F) Felony SSMIPD 10/1/2026 2:50 AM 1 Red Hawk Parkway $100000.00
1 496D(A) PC Possess stolen vehicle/vessel/etc (F) Felony SSMIPD 10/1/2026 2:50 AM 1 Red Hawk Parkway $0.00
1 1203.2(A) PC Probation violation:rearrest/revoke (F) Felony SSMIPD 10/1/2026 2:50 AM 1 Red Hawk Parkway $0.00
1 11377(A) HS Possess controlled substance (M) Misdemeanor SSMIPD 10/1/2026 2:50 AM 1 Red Hawk Parkway $30000.00

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. - 2008 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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