For Immediate Release

Sergeant Tasha Thompson

On September 26, 2016, at approximately 5:15 PM, El Dorado County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the 10500 block of Wentworth Springs Road in Stumpy Meadows for a report of an attempted homicide that just occurred.  Information was obtained from the caller (later identified as Lee Lao of Sacramento) that while squirrel hunting with his wife (Mee Vang) he accidentally shot her.  Lao requested medical assistance to respond for her assistance.  Lao led emergency personnel to Vang’s location where it was confirmed she had succumbed to her injuries.   Lao was detained and has been cooperating in the investigation.   Based upon information and evidence obtained so far, Lao was released without criminal charges at this time.  This investigation is ongoing.

For Immediate Release

Sergeant Tasha Thompson

On September 15, 2016, at approximately 9:45 am, a seventeen year old male was arrested for felony burglary charges in connection to a burglary that had occurred on Schooner Drive in El Dorado Hills three days prior.  The arrest was a result of further investigation into the case and the circumstances surrounding it.

The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office is aware of one other recent incident that occurred in the surrounding area within the same weekend and this incident continues to be investigated.  No other known suspects are outstanding at this time.

For Immediate Release

Sergeant Tasha Thompson

On September 11, 2016, El Dorado County Sheriff’s Dispatch Center received reports of three separate home invasion robberies that had occurred within a forty minute time span in El Dorado Hills.

Two of the victims reported that four males had forced entry into their residences and held them at gunpoint.  All four were reportedly wearing masks and hooded sweatshirts in an attempt to disguise their identities.  The suspects stole wallets, cell phones and jewelry.  The third victim reported four males attempted to force entry into their residence but were unsuccessful.  The third victim did report the men were armed with firearms.

Deputies immediately started searching for the suspects.  Shortly thereafter, a deputy observed a vehicle occupied by four subjects and conducted an investigative stop in a commercial area of El Dorado Hills.  Four males were contacted and deputies observed various masks, gloves, backpacks and handguns in the vehicle.  After a thorough investigation by detectives, all four were arrested for armed robbery and booked into the El Dorado County Jail.

If anyone has any information that may assist with the investigation we encourage them to contact Detective J. Robertson at (530) 642-4722.  There is a possibility the suspects may have entered an additional residence but the homeowner may not have been home at the time.  We would like to identify that residence and who resides there.

Booking photo of Brandon Waters

Booking photo of Ezekiel Caesar

Booking photo of Derrick Fields

Booking photo of Walter McGee