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EDC Arrests and Activity on Sept 27 2024

FULL REPORT - 59 Incidents, 14 Arrests

Cris Alarcon by Cris Alarcon
September 28, 2024
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(INEDC) El Dorado County Sheriff PLACERVILLE, CALIFORNIA Sept 28 2024

ARRESTS

WALKER, JORDAN TREVONNE MARQUIS
Age: 23
Sex: Male
Race: Black or African American
Height: 5′ 10″
Weight: 150
Hair: Black
Eyes: Brown
Build: Slender
Complexion: Dark
Booking Date: 09/27/2024 05:19
Arresting Agency: SLTPD
Arrest Date: 09/27/2024
943 TAHOE ISLAND DR
Incarcerated Persons Address:
Charges
1 count of 23152(G) VC- Dui combined alcohol and drug (M) [Misdemeanor] Bail: $0
1 count of 12500(A) VC- Drive W/O License [Misdemeanor] Bail: $0
Total Bail: $0


LEON, ELENA LENORE
Age: 47
Sex: Female
Race: White
Height: 5′ 7″
Weight: 150
Hair: Red
Eyes: Hazel
Build: Average
Complexion: Clear
Booking Date: 09/27/2024 08:45
Arresting Agency: FPD
Arrest Date: 09/27/2024
Arrest Location:
EAST BIDWELL
Charges
1 count of 1203.2(A) PC- Probation violation:rearrest/revoke (F) [Felony] Bail: $0
Total Bail: $0


SANTI, TANYA KRISTINE
Age: 38
Sex: Female
Race: White
Height: 5′ 2″
Weight: 110
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Blue
Build: Average
Complexion: Clear
Booking Date: 09/27/2024 09:32
Arresting Agency: EDSO
Arrest Date: 09/27/2024
Arrest Location:
5168 HONPIE RD
Charges
1 count of 602(O) PC- Trespass:refuse to leave property (M) [Misdemeanor] Bail: $2000
1 count of 166(A)(4) PC- Contempt of court:disobey court order/etc (M) [Misdemeanor] Bail: $2000
1 count of 166.4 PC- Willfully Disobey lawful order [Misdemeanor] Bail: $30000
Total Bail: $34000


MIN, JANE DAHONGKIM
Age: 35
Sex: Female
Race: Other Asian
Height: 5′ 5″
Weight: 115
Hair: Black
Eyes: Black
Build: Slender
Complexion: Clear
Booking Date: 09/27/2024 10:39
Arresting Agency: SLTPD
Arrest Date: 09/27/2024
Arrest Location:
2040 DONLOP DR
Charges
1 count of 11550(A) HS- Use/under influence of controlled substance (M) [Misdemeanor] Bail: $0
1 count of 11377(A) HS- Possess controlled substance (M) [Misdemeanor] Bail: $0
Total Bail: $0


HARRELSON, JEFFREY LAWRENCE
Age: 38
Sex: Male
Race: White
Height: 5′ 11″
Weight: 185
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Brown
Build: Average
Complexion: Clear
Booking Date: 09/27/2024 12:10
Arresting Agency: EDSOW
Arrest Date: 09/27/2024
Arrest Location:
850 BRYABT STREET SAN FRAN
Charges
1 count of 1203.2(A) PC- Probation violation:rearrest/revoke (M) [Misdemeanor] Bail: $150000
Total Bail: $150000


HALL, CHRISTOPHER MINOR
Age: 58
Sex: Male
Race: White
Height: 5′ 8″
Weight: 195
Hair: Blond
Eyes: Blue
Build: Average
Complexion: Light
Booking Date: 09/27/2024 13:31
Arresting Agency: CCEDSO
Arrest Date: 09/27/2024
Arrest Location:
300 FORNI ROAD
Charges
1 count of 23152(B) VC- Dui alcohol/0.08 percent (M) [Misdemeanor] Bail: $0
Total Bail: $0


CECI, MARTIN ANDREW
Age: 23
Sex: Male
Race: White
Height: 6′ 0″
Weight: 175
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Blue
Build: Average
Complexion: Clear
Booking Date: 09/27/2024 14:35
Arresting Agency: CCEDSO
Arrest Date: 09/27/2024
Arrest Location:
300 FORNI ROAD
Charges
1 count of 21510(B) PC- Carry switchblade knife on person (M) [Misdemeanor] Bail: $0
Total Bail: $0


GUNN, ELIAS MCVICKER
Age: 27
Sex: Male
Race: White
Height: 6′ 3″
Weight: 181
Hair: Blond
Eyes: Blue
Build: Slender
Complexion:
Booking Date: 09/27/2024 15:48
Arresting Agency: PPD
Arrest Date: 09/27/2024
Arrest Location:
1296 BROADWAY
Charges
1 count of 166.4- Willfully Disobey lawful order [Felony] Bail: $25000
Total Bail: $25000


MARLIN, SHAWNA MARIE
Age: 45
Sex: Female
Race: White
Height: 5′ 3″
Weight: 145
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Blue
Booking Date: 09/27/2024 17:11
Arresting Agency: EDSO
Arrest Date: 09/27/2024
Arrest Location:
3551 SUNCREST DR
Charges
1 count of 148(A)(1) PC- Obstruct/resist/etc public/peace officer/emergency med tech (M) [Misdemeanor] Bail: $5000
Total Bail: $5000


CASTANEDA, COREY MALIK
Age: 20
Sex: Male
Race: Hispanic
Height: 5′ 11″
Weight: 156
Hair: Black
Eyes: Brown
Build: Average
Complexion: Dark
Booking Date: 09/27/2024 20:33
Arresting Agency: CCEDSO
Arrest Date: 09/27/2024
Arrest Location:
300 FORNI ROAD
Charges
1 count of 1203.2(A) PC- Probation violation:rearrest/revoke (F) [Felony] Bail: $0
Total Bail: $0


CALVERT, DYLAN DUANELEE
Age: 32
Sex: Male
Race: White
Height: 5′ 10″
Weight: 165
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Brown
Build: Average
Complexion: Clear
Booking Date: 09/27/2024 20:45
Arresting Agency: CCEDSO
Arrest Date: 09/27/2024
Arrest Location:
300 FORNI ROAD
Charges
1 count of 23152(A) VC- Dui alcohol (M) [Misdemeanor] Bail: $0
1 count of 14601.2(A) VC- Drive W/Lic Susp For Dui [Misdemeanor] Bail: $0
1 count of 11550(A) HS- Use/under influence of controlled substance (M) [Misdemeanor] Bail: $0
1 count of 11350(A) HS- Possess narcotic controlled substance (M) [Misdemeanor] Bail: $0
Total Bail: $0


COOK, AMBER ROSE
Age: 45
Sex: Female
Race: White
Height: 5′ 8″
Weight: 190
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Hazel
Build: Obese
Complexion: Light
Booking Date: 09/27/2024 21:01
Arresting Agency: CCEDSO
Arrest Date: 09/27/2024
Arrest Location:
300 FORNI ROAD
Charges
1 count of 1203.2(A) PC- Probation violation:rearrest/revoke (F) [Felony] Bail: $0
Total Bail: $0


HILTON, JAMES MICHAEL
Age: 45
Sex: Male
Race: White
Height: 5′ 11″
Weight: 190
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Brown
Booking Date: 09/27/2024 22:23
Arresting Agency: EDSO
Arrest Date: 09/27/2024
Arrest Location:
1804 QUARRY RD
Charges
1 count of 20002(A)(1) VC- Hit&run Prop Damag:locate [Misdemeanor] Bail: $2000
Total Bail: $2000


MORROW, AUDREY
Age: 76
Sex: Female
Race: White
Height: 5′ 5″
Weight: 112
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Brown
Build: Slender
Complexion: Light
Booking Date: 09/27/2024 23:56
Arresting Agency: SLTPD
Arrest Date: 09/27/2024
Arrest Location:
1002 ERMINE CT.
Charges
1 count of 273.5(A) PC- Inflict corporal injury on spouse/cohabitant/datng relatnshp – Aggravated (F) [Felony] Bail: $50000
Total Bail: $50000


Activity Log

(Friday, September 27, 2024)


00:29 SUSP VEH STOP 2409270007
Officer initiated activity at Walmart, Missouri Flat Rd, Placerville, CA. Disposition: ADVISED.

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00:38 SUSP VEH STOP 2409270008
Officer initiated activity at Palmer Dr, Cameron Park, CA. Disposition: ADVISED.


02:24 REPOSSESSION 2409270015
Occurred at Studio 6 Cameron Park on Coach Ln, in Cameron Park, CA. Disposition: REPORT TAKEN.


02:32 SUSP VEH STOP 2409270016
Officer initiated activity at Quality Inn, Coach Ln, Cameron Park, CA. Disposition: ADVISED.


02:41 CIVIL STANDBY 2409270017
Occurred on Ridgewood Dr, in Rescue, CA. Disposition: UNABLE TO ASSIST.


02:54 SUSP VEH STOP 2409270020
Officer initiated activity at Safeway Cp, Coach Ln, Cameron Park, CA. Disposition: ADVISED.


03:35 TRESPASS IN PROGRESS 2409270030
Occurred at Red Hawk Casino on Red Hawk Pky, in Placerville, CA. Disposition: ASSISTED.


07:28 BATTERY REPORT 2409270040
Occurred at Rolling Hills School on Silva Valley Pky, in El Dorado Hills, CA. Disposition: REPORT TAKEN.


07:37 VERBAL DISTURBANCE REPORT 2409270041
Occurred on Baltamore Mine Road, in Disposition: REFERRED TO OUTSIDE AGENCY.


07:49 DEAD PERSON 2409270043
Occurred on Union Mine Rd, in El Dorado, CA. Disposition: REPORT TAKEN.


08:05 CIVIL STANDBY 2409270045
Occurred on Yuletide Way, in Georgetown, CA. Disposition: ASSISTED.


08:08 VERBAL DISTURBANCE IN PROGRESS 2409270046
Occurred at Studio 6 Cameron Park on Coach Ln, in Cameron Park, CA. Disposition: ADVISED.


08:20 DEAD PERSON 2409270050
Occurred on Heather Lake Rd, in South Lake Tahoe, CA. Disposition: REPORT TAKEN.


08:45 VERBAL DISTURBANCE REPORT 2409270055
Occurred at Union Mine High School on Koki Ln, in El Dorado, CA. Disposition: ASSISTED.


09:03 TRESPASS IN PROGRESS 2409270057
Occurred at Solstice Cir/Sunlight Dr, in Diamond Springs, CA. Disposition: GONE ON ARRIVAL.


09:37 SUSPICIOUS SUBJECT IN PROGRESS 2409270063
Occurred on Cameron Park Dr, in Cameron Park, CA. Disposition: ASSISTED.


09:44 TRESPASS IN PROGRESS 2409270066
Occurred at Bullard Dr/Amber Fields Dr, in Shingle Springs, CA. Disposition: UNABLE TO LOCATE.


09:56 COURT ORDER VIOLATION REPORT 2409270072
Occurred at Sierra House School on Remington Trl, in South Lake Tahoe, CA. Disposition: ASSISTED.


10:06 LOST PROPERTY 2409270075
Occurred at State Hwy 49/STATE Hwy 193, in Cool, CA. Disposition: REPORT TAKEN.


10:11 SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES REPORT 2409270077
Occurred on Overton Rd, in Cool, CA. Disposition: ASSISTED.


10:19 IDENTITY THEFT REPORT 2409270080
Occurred on Aldridge Way, in El Dorado Hills, CA. Disposition: REPORT TAKEN.


10:20 REPOSSESSION 2409270081
Occurred on Tya Ln, in Placerville, CA. Disposition: REPORT TAKEN.


10:28 SUSP VEH STOP 2409270084
Officer initiated activity at Ridgeway Dr/Pony Express Trl, Camino, CA. Disposition: ADVISED.


10:32 CIVIL INCIDENT 2409270086
Officer initiated activity at Meadow Cir, Rescue, CA. Disposition: SERVED.


10:37 LOST PROPERTY 2409270087
Occurred on Pomeroy Ln, in El Dorado Hills, CA. Disposition: ASSISTED.


10:54 HARASSMENT REPORT 2409270091
Occurred at Thirteen Mile Post on Pony Express Trl, in Pollock Pines, CA. Disposition: REPORT TAKEN.


11:26 HARASSMENT REPORT 2409270101
Occurred at Buckeye Elementary School on Buckeye Rd, in Shingle Springs, CA. Disposition: ASSISTED.


11:44 HARASSMENT REPORT 2409270104
Occurred on Bassi Rd, in Lotus, CA. Disposition: ASSISTED.


11:53 IDENTITY THEFT REPORT 2409270110
Occurred on Skycrest Dr, in El Dorado, CA. Disposition: ASSISTED.


11:56 PETTY THEFT IN PROGRESS 2409270111
Occurred at Safeway on Missouri Flat Rd, in Placerville, CA. Disposition: UNABLE TO LOCATE.


11:58 TRESPASS IN PROGRESS 2409270112
Occurred at Stagecoach Motor Inn on Pony Express Trl, in Pollock Pines, CA. Disposition: ASSISTED.


13:54 CIVIL INCIDENT 2409270131
Officer initiated activity at Stockton Ave, South Lake Tahoe, CA. Disposition: UNABLE TO CONTACT.


14:08 CIVIL INCIDENT 2409270135
Officer initiated activity at Lodi Ave, South Lake Tahoe, CA. Disposition: UNABLE TO CONTACT.


14:44 BATTERY JUST OCCD 2409270143
Occurred on Stagecoach Rd, in Placerville, CA. Disposition: SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT.


15:04 LOITERING SUBJECT 2409270149
Occurred at Vertuccelli Designs on Pleasant Valley Rd, in El Dorado, CA. Disposition: IN SERVICE.


15:08 INFORMATION / EXCHANGE OF INFO 2409270150
Occurred at Studio 6 Cameron Park on Coach Ln, in Cameron Park, CA. Disposition: REPORT TAKEN.


15:08 INFORMATION / EXCHANGE OF INFO 2409270151
Occurred on Wimbledon Dr, in Diamond Springs, CA. Disposition: REPORT TAKEN.


15:22 GRAND THEFT REPORT 2409270153
Occurred on Ryan Dr, in Diamond Springs, CA. Disposition: ASSISTED.


15:47 TRESPASS IN PROGRESS 2409270159
Occurred at Camerado Dr/Virada Rd, in Cameron Park, CA. Disposition: GONE ON ARRIVAL.


16:29 VERBAL DISTURBANCE IN PROGRESS 2409270172
Occurred on Suncrest Dr, in Placerville, CA. Disposition: ARREST


16:43 LOITERING SUBJECT 2409270177
Occurred on Loch Leven Dr, in Pollock Pines, CA. Disposition: GONE ON ARRIVAL.


16:48 ASSAULT W/DEADLY WEAPON IN PROGRESS 2409270179
Occurred on El Caminito Dr, in Shingle Springs, CA. Disposition: ASSISTED.


16:49 SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES REPORT 2409270180
Occurred at Vineyards At Valley View Apts on Valley View Pky, in El Dorado Hills, CA. Disposition: ASSISTED.


16:57 IDENTITY THEFT REPORT 2409270182
Occurred on Brook Mar Dr, in El Dorado Hills, CA. Disposition: 1022.


17:18 NOISE DISTURBANCE IN PROGRESS 2409270186
Occurred at Rasmussen Park North on Mira Loma Dr, in Cameron Park, CA. Disposition: CHECKS CLEAR.


17:23 VERBAL DISTURBANCE IN PROGRESS 2409270187
Occurred on Marilyn Dr, in Pollock Pines, CA. Disposition: ASSISTED.


17:39 REPOSSESSION 2409270191
Occurred on Meadowlark Way, in Placerville, CA. Disposition: REPORT TAKEN.


18:02 VERBAL DISTURBANCE IN PROGRESS 2409270194
Occurred on Balmaceda Rd, in El Dorado, CA. Disposition: REPORT TAKEN.


18:13 BATTERY JUST OCCD 2409270197
Occurred at Pp Community Church on Pony Express Trl, in Pollock Pines, CA. Disposition: GONE ON ARRIVAL.


18:23 VERBAL DISTURBANCE IN PROGRESS 2409270199
Occurred on Bucks Bar Rd, in Placerville, CA. Disposition: 1022.


18:28 BURGLARY REPORT 2409270201
Occurred at Quality Inn on Coach Ln, in Cameron Park, CA. Disposition: ASSISTED.


19:40 SUSPICIOUS SUBJECT REPORT 2409270214
Occurred at Arco on Green Valley Rd, in El Dorado Hills, CA. Disposition: UNABLE TO LOCATE.


19:48 SUSPICIOUS SUBJECT IN PROGRESS 2409270218
Occurred at Safeway Cp on Coach Ln, in Cameron Park, CA. Disposition: 1022.


20:00 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE JUST OCCD 2409270223
Occurred on Ermine Ct, in South Lake Tahoe, CA. Disposition: REPORT TAKEN.


20:21 TRESPASS IN PROGRESS 2409270228
Occurred on Quarry Rd, in Placerville, CA. Disposition: ARREST


20:25 SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES IN PROGRESS 2409270229
Occurred at Crystal View Station on Pony Express Trl, in Pollock Pines, CA. Disposition: CHECKS CLEAR.


21:21 SUSP VEH STOP 2409270244
Officer initiated activity at Post Office Gt, South St, Georgetown, CA. Disposition: CHECKS CLEAR.


23:01 SUSPICIOUS SUBJECT REPORT 2409270259
Occurred on Estepa Dr, in Cameron Park, CA. Disposition: GONE ON ARRIVAL.


23:13 NOISE DISTURBANCE IN PROGRESS 2409270263
Occurred on Concordia Dr, in El Dorado Hills, CA. Disposition: IN SERVICE.


23:41 VANDALISM 2409270265
Occurred on Cornada Ct, in Cameron Park, CA. Disposition: ASSISTED.



23:56 SUSPICIOUS SUBJECT IN PROGRESS 2409270267
Occurred at El Tejon Rd/Wilkinson Rd, in Cameron Park, CA. Disposition: REPORT TAKEN.

Source: EDSO
Via: Cris Alarcon
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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