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El Dorado County Arrests: DUI, Child Abuse, Drug Charges October 17 2026

Four Arrests. Three Agencies. Felony Charges, Alleged Child Endangerment and Drug Offenses Mark Saturday’s Blotter.

Cris Alarcon by Cris Alarcon
October 18, 2026
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El Dorado County Sheriff Arrests

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🚨 MOST SERIOUS ARRESTS SPOTLIGHT

DUI RUN, CHILD ABUSE CHARGE ON HIGHWAY 50

Vesta Yvonne Williams Torres was arrested by the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office on eastbound Highway 50 on suspicion of driving under the influence with a suspended license and felony child abuse involving possible great bodily injury or death.

DRUGS AND A JAIL-SMUGGLING FELONY ON TRI LANE

Donavon Andrew Parrett was arrested by EDSO at 3004 Tri Lane on suspicion of felony drug smuggling into a jail or prison, with additional misdemeanor drug-possession, paraphernalia and contempt-of-court charges.

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FELONY DRUG CHARGES AT MAIN STREET ADDRESS

Bill Michael Williams was arrested by Placerville police at 451 Main St. on two listed felony counts of possessing a controlled substance with two or more prior convictions, along with two trespassing counts.


THE LOCAL AREA WRAP-UP

Highway 50 — Eastbound

Vesta Yvonne Williams Torres was arrested at 2:51 p.m. by EDSO on eastbound Highway 50, where she faces a felony child-abuse charge involving possible great bodily injury or death.
The booking also lists misdemeanor DUI with a blood-alcohol concentration of 0.08% or higher and driving with a license suspended for DUI.

Tri Lane

Donavon Andrew Parrett was arrested at 10:59 a.m. at 3004 Tri Lane by EDSO, with total bail listed at $52,000.
The charges include felony smuggling of controlled substances into a jail or prison, misdemeanor possession of controlled substances and unlawful drug paraphernalia, and contempt of court for allegedly disobeying an order.

Placerville — Main Street

Bill Michael Williams was arrested by Placerville police at 5:41 p.m. at 451 Main St., with total bail listed at $111,000.
The booking lists two misdemeanor trespassing counts and two felony counts of possessing a controlled substance with two or more prior convictions.

Lotus Road

Megan Chalfant was arrested by the California Highway Patrol at 6:25 p.m. on Lotus Road on suspicion of misdemeanor driving under the influence of alcohol, with bail listed at $0.


[THE DETAILS]

 

(INEDC) EDSO Sheriff ARRESTS Blotter EL DORADO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA Oct 17 2026

ARRESTS

Parrett, Donavon Andrew
Booking Number: 138559
Booking Date: 10/17/2026 12:00 AM
Status: In Custody
Original Arresting Agency: EDSO
Original Arrest Date: 10/17/2026 10:59 AM
Original Arrest Location: 3004 Tri Lane
Total Bail: $52000.00
Charge(s):
1 11377(A) HS Possess controlled substance (M) Misdemeanor EDSO 10/17/2026 10:59 AM 3004 Tri Lane $0.00
1 11350(A) HS Possess narcotic controlled substance (M) Misdemeanor EDSO 10/17/2026 10:59 AM 3004 Tri Lane $0.00
1 4573(A) PC Smuggle cntl sub jl/prsn – Drug/narcotics violations (F) Felony EDSO 10/17/2026 10:59 AM 3004 Tri Lane $0.00
1 11364(A) HS Possess unlawful paraphernalia (M) Misdemeanor EDSO 10/17/2026 10:59 AM 3004 Tri Lane $0.00
1 11350(A) HS Possess narcotic controlled substance (M) Misdemeanor EDSO 10/17/2026 10:59 AM 3004 Tri Lane $0.00
1 166(A)(4) PC Contempt of court:disobey court order/etc (M) Misdemeanor EDSO 10/17/2026 10:59 AM 3004 Tri Lane $2000.00

Torres, Vesta Yvonne Williams
Booking Number: 138560
Booking Date: 10/17/2026 12:00 AM
Status: In Custody
Original Arresting Agency: EDSO
Original Arrest Date: 10/17/2026 2:51 PM
Original Arrest Location: East Bound 50
Total Bail: $55000.00
Charge(s):
1 Information Only Incident/Informational Only Misdemeanor EDSO 10/17/2026 2:51 PM East Bound 50 $5000.00
1 14601.2(A) VC Drive W/Lic Susp For Dui Misdemeanor EDSO 10/17/2026 2:51 PM East Bound 50 $0.00
1 273A(A) PC Child abuse w/poss gbi/dth – Simple (F) Felony EDSO 10/17/2026 2:51 PM East Bound 50 $50000.00
1 23152(B) VC Dui alcohol/0.08 percent (M) Misdemeanor EDSO 10/17/2026 2:51 PM East Bound 50 $0.00

Williams, Bill Michael
Booking Number: 138561
Booking Date: 10/17/2026 12:00 AM
Status: In Custody
Original Arresting Agency: PPD
Original Arrest Date: 10/17/2026 5:41 PM
Original Arrest Location: 451 Main St
Total Bail: $111000.00
Charge(s):
1 Information Only Incident/Informational Only V PPD 10/17/2026 5:41 PM 451 Main St $15000.00
1 602(M) PC Trespass:occupy property without consent (M) Misdemeanor PPD 10/17/2026 5:41 PM 451 Main St $0.00
1 602(M) PC Trespass:occupy property without consent (M) Misdemeanor PPD 10/17/2026 5:41 PM 451 Main St $1000.00
1 11395(B)(1) HS Poss cntl sub w/2 or more priors (F) Felony PPD 10/17/2026 5:41 PM 451 Main St $25000.00
1 11395(B)(1) HS Poss cntl sub w/2 or more priors (F) Felony PPD 10/17/2026 5:41 PM 451 Main St $25000.00

Chalfant, Megan
Booking Number: 138562
Booking Date: 10/17/2026 12:00 AM
Status: In Custody
Original Arresting Agency: CHP
Original Arrest Date: 10/17/2026 6:25 PM
Original Arrest Location: Lotus Rd
Total Bail: $0.00
Charge(s):
1 23152(A) VC Dui alcohol (M) Misdemeanor CHP 10/17/2026 6:25 PM Lotus Rd $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. - 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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