PLACERVILLE AREA
The day opened just after midnight on Highway 50 near Cambridge Road, where deputies arrested Jay L. Tappy on a felony narcotics charge alleging possession of a controlled substance with two or more prior convictions. He was booked into custody with bail set at $25,000. Hours later, in Placerville, deputies arrested Michael Benjamin Myers on suspicion of violating a domestic violence court order. Authorities booked him into custody with bail also set at $25,000. The arrest occurred on Main Street in the heart of the city. Two arrests, two separate cases, and a combined bail amount of $50,000 marked the day’s activity in the county seat. Deputies reported both suspects remained in custody following booking. The incidents remain separate investigations.
SHINGLE SPRINGS AREA
At Red Hawk Parkway, tribal police arrested Isaiah Louie Parra on a misdemeanor battery charge. Authorities booked Parra into custody with bail set at $5,000. The arrest stemmed from an incident at the Red Hawk property during the early morning hours. Tribal police handled the initial arrest before booking into county jail. No injuries were listed in the booking report. The case remains pending in court. The arrest rounded out a three-case day spanning the western slope of El Dorado County.
Spotlight: Charge Blurbs
“Dope Bust on the Highway”
Jay L. Tappy — Arrested on Highway 50 near Cambridge Road on a felony controlled-substance charge involving alleged prior convictions.
“Casino Dust-Up Before Dawn”
Isaiah Louie Parra — Booked after a misdemeanor battery arrest at Red Hawk Parkway.
“Court Order Trouble on Main”
Michael Benjamin Myers — Arrested in Placerville on suspicion of violating a domestic violence court order.
Most Serious Arrests Spotlight
Felony Narcotics Case Leads the Log
Jay L. Tappy faces the only felony allegation reported in the June 15 booking activity: possession of a controlled substance with two or more prior convictions. The arrest occurred shortly after midnight on Highway 50 near Cambridge Road and carried a $25,000 bail amount.
Domestic Violence Court Order Violation
Michael Benjamin Myers was booked on suspicion of violating a domestic violence court order. The arrest took place on Main Street in Placerville and carried a $25,000 bail amount.
ARRESTS
Tappy, Jay L
Booking Number: 136974
Booking Date: 6/15/2026 12:00 AM
Status: In Custody
Original Arresting Agency: EDSO
Original Arrest Date: 6/15/2026 12:12 AM
Original Arrest Location: Hwy 50/ Cambridge
Total Bail: $25000.00
Charge(s):
1 11395(B)(1) HS Poss cntl sub w/2 or more priors (F) Felony EDSO 6/15/2026 12:12 AM Hwy 50/ Cambridge $25000.00
Parra, Isaiah Louie
Booking Number: 136975
Booking Date: 6/15/2026 12:00 AM
Status: In Custody
Original Arresting Agency: SSMIPD
Original Arrest Date: 6/15/2026 2:22 AM
Original Arrest Location: 1 Red Hawk Parkway
Total Bail: $5000.00
Charge(s):
1 242 PC Battery on person – Simple (M) Misdemeanor SSMIPD 6/15/2026 2:22 AM 1 Red Hawk Parkway $5000.00
Myers, Michael Benjamin
Booking Number: 136981
Booking Date: 6/15/2026 12:00 AM
Status: In Custody
Original Arresting Agency: EDSO
Original Arrest Date: 6/15/2026 2:01 PM
Original Arrest Location: 73 Main St
Total Bail: $25000.00
Charge(s):
1 273.6(A) PC Viol crt ord dom violence (M) Misdemeanor EDSO 6/15/2026 2:01 PM 73 Main St $25000.00
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