The following information is a brief look at the Crime Statistics and Crime Trends for 2015 for the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office. These statistics are the first to include recent legislation (Proposition 47), and while there are some significant statistical differences between 2014 and 2015, a majority of these changes represent the way some crimes are now being reported under this new legislation.  Having another year of data collection will provide a clearer picture of the effects of Proposition 47.

Please click on this link to view the 2015 Crime Stats Press Release.

HIGH SCHOOL COACH ARRESTED

On Tuesday January 26, the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Officer working at Ponderosa High School developed information that a coach at the school was possibly involved in an inappropriate relationship with a student from the school.  The School Resource Officer and Detectives immediately started a criminal investigation.  Upon further investigation it was confirmed that he had two inappropriate relations with students to include a sexual relationship. Today, that investigation resulted in the arrest of Ponderosa High School Water Polo Coach Shane O’Rourke.  O’Rourke is 22 years old and is a resident of El Dorado Hills.

O’Rourke has been the Water Polo Coach at Ponderosa High School for two years (2014 and 2015) and he was the Water Polo Coach at El Dorado High School in 2013.  O’Rourke was booked into the El Dorado County Jail on charges of Sex with Minor (under the age of 16), Contact with a Minor with the Intent of Committing Sexual Acts, and Possession of Child Pornography.

This is an active investigation and so far two female victims have been identified.  The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office anticipates there are more victims and we are asking that any other potential victims contact our Detectives at the following numbers:

Detective Prencipe (530) 642-4709

Detective Parker (530) 642-4711

Shane Arthur O’Rourke

PROSTITUTION / SEX TRAFFICKING PRESS RELEASE

The South Lake El Dorado Narcotics Enforcement Team (SLEDNET) has been investigating complaints of prostitution. The investigation focused on individuals who conduct human trafficking through advertisements for escort services placed on websites such as “Backpage.com.”

On Thursday 01/21/2015, SLEDNET Agents, with the assistance of the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office and South Lake Tahoe Police Department conducted an investigation into prostitution and sex trafficking in the Tahoe basin. This investigation resulted in the arrest of three individuals for Prostitution in violation of California Penal Code statute 647(B) which is a Misdemeanor.  One individual, 37 year old Daniel Gordon of Reno, was arrested for Pimping in violation of California Penal Code statue 266 H (A) which is a Felony, as well as driving on a suspended / revoked license violation of 14601.1(a) of the California Vehicle Code.

SLEDNET has observed an increase in prostitution, both locally and in the surrounding areas. We are committed to actively enforcing the prostitution laws and holding those participating in this criminal activity accountable.  SLEDNET strives for excellence in policing by partnering with the community to enhance the quality of life.