Deputy Greg Almos

For Immediate Release

530-573-3058

PRESS RELEASE

Thursday, May 5th, at about 3:30 PM, El Dorado County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue, Lake Valley Fire Department, Cal Fire, California State Parks and South Lake Tahoe Fire EMS, responded to Emerald Bay’s Vikingsholm on a report of a person in distress hanging on a steep cliff.

Jane Rylander of Incline Village had been climbing in the steep cliff bands from Vikingsholm parking lot down towards the main castle of Vikingsholm.  Jane slipped and slid down the embankment becoming stuck on the cliff band.  She was not injured but could not climb up or down and was in the need of rescue.

Rescuers used ropes to access Jane’s location where she was rescued and lowered down to safety.

At the time temperatures were cool with scattered heavy rain showers.

El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office wants to remind all outdoor recreationist or visitors to know their surroundings and remain in recreational areas established for tourism or sightseeing.
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For Immediate Release

Lieutenant Jim Byers

Elder Abuse Arrest

 On April 22^nd, 2016 at 3:15 am, El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to a report of a verbal dispute at a residence off of South Shingle Road.

Upon the Deputies arrival, they contacted 47 year old Charles Bigby, who was on the roof of the residence doing construction work.  Charles told Deputies there was no dispute and denied any issues at the house.

When the Deputies contacted the other residents in the house, 72 year old Birdie Bigby and 75 year old Harold Bigby, they learned that there had indeed been a family disturbance.  After interviewing all involved family members and examining the evidence present at the scene, Deputies arrested Charles for Felony Criminal Threats, False Imprisonment, and Kidnapping.  Charles was booked into the County Jail without incident.

 Charles Dave Bigby, DOB 01/29/69

For Immediate Release

Lieutenant Jim Byers

Wanted Person – Armed and Dangerous

 After further investigation into the April 7^th road rage incident that ended with gunshots being fired in the Mar Val Market parking lot in Georgetown, the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office has identified Jesse Dean Messer as a second suspect in this incident.

There are felony arrest warrants for Jesse Dean Messer for the charges of Armed Robbery and Assault with a Deadly Weapon.  Messer is known to frequent the Georgetown area.  It is unknown what type of vehicle Messer is currently using.  Messer is considered ARMED and DANGEROUS!

If you see or know where Jesse Dean Messer is, please call (530)621-6600