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Placerville Drug Bust Leads April 20 Arrests in El Dorado County

Felony narcotics, DUI stops, and a firearm discharge headline a busy day for deputies

Cris Alarcon by Cris Alarcon
April 21, 2026
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PLACERVILLE / BROADWAY CORRIDOR

Hughes, Billy Gene — felony narcotics transport and sales, booked at 1360 Broadway.
Mitchell, Celeste Renee — major narcotics trafficking between counties, same location, high bail set.

FORNI ROAD / PLACERVILLE

Carter, Ryan David — DUI and firearm discharge from a vehicle, picked up at 300 Forni Rd.

MOSQUITO ROAD AREA

Dole, Christina Erin — trespass and drug paraphernalia possession, arrested at 2984 Mosquito Rd.

LAKE TAHOE BASIN / STATE ROUTE 89

Saavedra, Louis Nathaniel — DUI offenses, stopped on Upper Emerald Bay Rd.

OUT-OF-COUNTY HOLD (SOLANO COUNTY JAIL)

Scruggs, Jonnetta Lavette — felony unemployment fraud case, held out of county.


ARRESTS

Dole, Christina Erin
Booking Number: 136219
Booking Date: 4/20/2026 12:00 AM
Status: In Custody
Original Arresting Agency: EDSO
Original Arrest Date: 4/20/2026 2:29 AM
Original Arrest Location: 2984 Mosquito Rd
Total Bail: $31000.00
Charge(s):
1 602(K) PC Tresp inj prop/obstr bus (M) Misdemeanor EDSO 4/20/2026 2:29 AM 2984 Mosquito Rd $15500.00
1 11364(A) HS Possess unlawful paraphernalia (M) Misdemeanor EDSO 4/20/2026 2:29 AM 2984 Mosquito Rd $15500.00

Scruggs, Jonnetta Lavette
Booking Number: 136221
Booking Date: 4/20/2026 12:00 AM
Status: In Custody
Original Arresting Agency: EDSOW
Original Arrest Date: 4/20/2026 1:00 PM
Original Arrest Location: Solano County Jail
Total Bail: $25000.00
Charge(s):
1 2102(A) UI False rpt/etc to gain/etc unemployment benefits:out of states (F) Felony EDSOW 4/20/2026 1:00 PM Solano County Jail $25000.00

Saavedra, Louis Nathaniel
Booking Number: 136223
Booking Date: 4/20/2026 12:00 AM
Status: In Custody
Original Arresting Agency: TCHP
Original Arrest Date: 4/20/2026 4:31 PM
Original Arrest Location: St Rt 89 Upper Emerald Bay Rd
Total Bail: $0.00
Charge(s):
1 23152(B) VC Dui alcohol/0.08 percent (M) Misdemeanor TCHP 4/20/2026 4:31 PM St Rt 89 Upper Emerald Bay Rd $0.00
1 23152(A) VC Dui alcohol (M) Misdemeanor TCHP 4/20/2026 4:31 PM St Rt 89 Upper Emerald Bay Rd $0.00

Hughes, Billy Gene
Booking Number: 136224
Booking Date: 4/20/2026 12:00 AM
Status: In Custody
Original Arresting Agency: EDSO
Original Arrest Date: 4/20/2026 6:12 PM
Original Arrest Location: 1360 Broadway
Total Bail: $0.00
Charge(s):
1 11352(A) HS Transport/sell narcotic/controlled substance (F) Felony EDSO 4/20/2026 6:12 PM 1360 Broadway $0.00
1 11351 HS Possess/purchase for sale narcotic/controlled substance (F) Felony EDSO 4/20/2026 6:12 PM 1360 Broadway $0.00

Mitchell, Celeste Renee
Booking Number: 136225
Booking Date: 4/20/2026 12:00 AM
Status: In Custody
Original Arresting Agency: EDSO
Original Arrest Date: 4/20/2026 5:12 PM
Original Arrest Location: 1360 Broadway
Total Bail: $210000.00
Charge(s):
1 Information Only Incident/Informational Only V EDSO 4/20/2026 5:12 PM 1360 Broadway $10000.00
1 11352(B) HS Transport/sell narc controlled substance between counties (F) Felony EDSO 4/20/2026 5:12 PM 1360 Broadway $100000.00
1 11351 HS Possess/purchase for sale narcotic/controlled substance (F) Felony EDSO 4/20/2026 5:12 PM 1360 Broadway $100000.00

Carter, Ryan David
Booking Number: 136227
Booking Date: 4/20/2026 12:00 AM
Status: In Custody
Original Arresting Agency: CCEDSO
Original Arrest Date: 4/20/2026 8:45 PM
Original Arrest Location: 300 Forni Rd
Total Bail: $0.00
Charge(s):
1 23152(B) VC Dui alcohol/0.08 percent (M) Misdemeanor CCEDSO 4/20/2026 8:45 PM 300 Forni Rd $0.00
1 26100(D) PC Discharge firearm from vehicle (M) Misdemeanor CCEDSO 4/20/2026 8:45 PM 300 Forni Rd $0.00

 

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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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