EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. — An investigation by the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of a 40-year-old El Dorado Hills man facing 14 criminal charges, including forcible rape, kidnapping, stalking and multiple alleged offenses involving minors.
According to a Nov. 5 announcement from the Sheriff’s Office, detectives served search and arrest warrants Nov. 4 in the 2700 block of Tam O’Shanter Drive in El Dorado Hills.
The warrant service was part of an investigation into allegations of sexual assault involving victims younger than 18, authorities said.
Suspect booked into Placerville jail
Detectives arrested Troy Cooke, 40, of El Dorado Hills, during the operation. He was subsequently booked into the El Dorado County Jail in Placerville.
The Sheriff’s Office listed the following charges:
- Penal Code 261(a)(2): Forcible rape.
- Penal Code 288.3(a): Contact with a minor.
- Penal Code 459: Burglary.
- Penal Code 287(b)(1): Oral copulation with a minor.
- Penal Code 261.5(c): Statutory rape.
- Penal Code 647(b)(3): Soliciting a minor.
- Penal Code 288.4(b): Arranging or going to meet with a minor.
- Penal Code 288.4(a)(1): Arranging a meeting with a minor.
- Penal Code 136.1(a)(1): Preventing or dissuading a victim or witness.
- Penal Code 209(b): Kidnapping for rape.
- Penal Code 207(a): Kidnapping.
- Penal Code 646.9(a): Stalking.
- Penal Code 311.2(a): Sending, possessing or distributing obscene matter.
- Penal Code 29800(a)(1): Felon in possession of a firearm.
The Sheriff’s Office reported that Cooke is being held in custody on a no-bail hold.
Investigation involves allegations against minors
Authorities have not released additional details about the alleged incidents, the number of victims, the relationship between the suspect and the alleged victims, or the circumstances that led detectives to obtain the search and arrest warrants.
The Sheriff’s Office also has not publicly detailed what evidence was recovered during the warrant service.
The department’s Investigations Unit includes detectives assigned to specialized areas, including sexual assault investigations, and handles complex felony-level cases.
Sheriff’s Office emphasizes public safety
In its announcement, the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office reiterated its commitment to protecting residents and pursuing justice for victims.
“The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office remains committed to protecting our community, holding offenders accountable, and pursuing justice for victims,” the department stated.
The arrest represents a significant development in an investigation involving allegations of serious criminal conduct in El Dorado Hills.
All charges are allegations. An arrest and the filing of criminal charges do not establish guilt. Cooke is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
All charges are allegations. An arrest and the filing of criminal charges do not establish guilt. Cooke is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
Source: El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office, Nov. 5, 2026 announcement.
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