Lt Jim Byers

06/06/17 at 9:00pm

On 06/6/17 at about 4:30 PM a white male parked a newer white Ford F150 in front of the Golden One Credit Union in Town Center.  A white male exited the vehicle wearing a hard hat, sunglasses, full respirator and reflective green vest.  The male entered the bank with a gun and then for an unknown reason quickly left the building.

A few minutes later, the white F150 parked in front of the Bank of America in the La Borgata shopping center in El Dorado Hills.  The same white male exited the vehicle, wearing the same disguise, and entered the bank. The male brandished a firearm and demanded an undisclosed amount of money from the teller.  The suspect exited the building and fled in his awaiting vehicle.

If you saw this subject or his vehicle either before or after the robbery or can help identify the male, please call El Dorado County Sheriff Detective Simon Brown.

Detective Simon Brown
Phone 530 642 4717

For Immediate Release

Sergeant Tasha Thompson

On May 31, 2017, at approximately 12:06 pm, El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a 14 year old female juvenile who fell approximately 50 feet while hiking near the Vikingsholm Trail.  Along with EDSO deputies, CHP, Cal-Star, CA State Parks, Lake Valley Fire and South Tahoe EMS personnel responded to assist.  An off-duty law enforcement officer who was recreating in the area began CPR on the victim prior to the arrival of on-duty first responders.

The victim sustained major injuries as a result of the fall. Extensive life saving efforts were conducted on scene. The victim was ultimately transported to Barton Hospital, where she unfortunately succumbed to her injuries.

Update Information: 06/02/2017

The 14 year old female juvenile who died in this tragic accident has been identified as Chloe Conn, a resident of Detroit Falls, Minnesota.

For Immediate Release

Sergeant Tasha Thompson

On May 18, 2017, El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office received a report of child molestation which had occurred between 1999 and 2004. The victim reported that her gymnastics instructor, 54 year old Keith Willette of Cameron Park, had sexually abused her for multiple years. On May 25, 2017, Willette was arrested and booked into the El Dorado County Jail.

Based on the current investigation, it is known that Willette was a gymnastics instructor in El Dorado and Sacramento Counties, as well in Ohio, Minnesota, and Washington. Willette is also a professional photographer. Due to the circumstances surrounding this case, we feel that it is possible there may be more victims. If you have any information, please contact Detective Anthony Prencipe at (530) 642-4709.

Booking photo of Keith Willette