El Dorado
Former Employee of South Lake Tahoe Construction Company Sentenced to Over 12 Years in Prison for Fraud and Identity Theft
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA — “Kami Elois Power, 55, of Gardnerville, Nevada, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Dena M. Coggins to 12 years and five months in prison
Inmate Escape: Officials Searching for Inmate Who Walked Away From Growlersburg Conservation Camp in Georgetown
GEORGETOWN, CA — FEBRUARY 23RD 2026 — ” California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are searching for an inmate who walked away today from Growlersburg Conservation Camp in
Arrest Made in Placerville Homicide Investigation
PLACERVILLE, CA — “On February 17, 2026, deputies from the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence in the 1400 block of Big Oak Road, Placerville, CA for
EDSO Seeking Info on “Fake Cop” After Impersonation Incident in Diamond Springs
DIAMOND SPRINGS, CA — “On February 3, 2026, between the hours of 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. in the vicinity of China Hill Rd. and Highway 49, the driver of
Former Oakridge High School Teacher Arrested on Sex Offense Charges
EL DORADO COUNTY, CA — JANUARY 26TH 2026 “On the morning of January 26, 2026, El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office Detectives arrested Paul Varoff, of El Dorado Hills, and a
Guilty Verdict in Felony DUI Case
EL DORADO COUNTY, CA — January 9th 2026 “An El Dorado County jury has convicted Kohl Klare Knoefler, 43, of Downieville, of felony driving under the influence of alcohol and
Stolen Mail Investigation leads to Identity Theft Arrest
November 20, 2025 “In October 2025, an El Dorado County resident reported he had his mail stolen, to include a new credit card. An investigation was started, and detectives identified
EDSO Homeless Outreach Team Announces New Reporting Tool
EL DORADO COUNTY, CA — “The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office Homeless Outreach Team is introducing a new QR code reporting system the community can use to report homeless encampments
Sheriff’s Office Warns El Dorado County Residents About Phone Scam
EL DORADO COUNTY, CA –– “The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office has become aware of a telephonic scam that is circulating through the county. Residents are receiving a phone call
4-Year Prison Sentence for Felon Found with Multiple Firearms
“On October 20, 2025, Garrett Shockey, 45, was sentenced by the Honorable Judge Mark Ralphs to serve four years in state prison after pleading guilty to three felony counts of







