On March 21st, 2016 at approximately 1249 pm, the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office was notified of an armed robbery at the El Dorado Savings Bank in Georgetown. Deputies, Detectives and CSI personnel along with allied law enforcement agencies responded to the bank and contacted numerous employees, customers and witnesses. Fortunately, no one was injured in the incident.

The suspect was armed with a black pistol during the robbery and was seen leaving the area in a red Dodge Durango. The Durango was likely a 2004-2009 model similar to the photo attached below. An actual photo of the suspect is also attached below. The suspect depicted is a white male adult attired in a San Francisco 49ers ballcap, a blue rain coat and blue jeans. Additionally, the suspect wore black sunglasses and a white dust mask over his part of his face.

A Northern California bank robbery suspect dubbed “The Bad Breath Bandit” is known to Detectives and allied law enforcement agencies. However, we are still continuing to explore all leads at this time. A link to the FBI’s website with further information about the “The Bad Breath Bandit” is available for those that are interested.

https://bankrobbers.fbi.gov/robbers-container/2014-11-14.1153334714

Anyone with information about this most recent robbery in Georgetown is encouraged to contact Sheriff’s Dispatch at 530-621-6600, reference case #EG16-2526.

*The suspect should be considered armed and dangerous*

Bank Robbery Scene in Georgetown

Georgetown Bank Robbery Suspect

Example of Suspect Vehicle – NOT the actual vehicle

STAR RECRUITMENT

The Sheriff’s Team of Active Retirees (S.T.A.R.) Program is comprised of senior citizens who are utilized to enhance vital crime prevention services in the community.  The STARs conduct patrols in specially marked STAR vehicles, functioning as the eyes and ears of the Sheriff’s Department, reporting any suspicious activity observed.  The S.T.A.R. Program is a Crime Prevention Program exercising proactive law enforcement principles.  All volunteer members have a personal interest in helping the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office and their community.

STARs help with:

• Conducting business/home security checks
• Patrol Trailheads, beaches, and campgrounds
• Provide traffic control at accident scenes, forest fires, and other emergency events
• Assist at the Drug Store Project, The Day of the Young Child, Sober Grad Night, and other community events

• Patrol school parking lots, school bus stops, and neighborhoods

To become an active member in the S.T.A.R. Program, all applicants must attend a two-week S.T.A.R. Training Academy, where volunteers gain knowledge of patrol procedures, radio communications, traffic control, vacation home checks, and Sheriff’s Office Policy and Procedures.

The Volunteer approach is termed Passive Law Enforcement and is being successfully used in many cities and counties.  Putting people on neighborhood and business patrols frees up Deputies for patrol service.  As a volunteer worker, you will have an obligation to the public we serve to maintain the highest ethical standards in both personal and official conduct.

Anyone wishing to become a STAR, please contact Lori Hatfield at (530)621-5111

For Immediate Release

Felony Vandalism from Juvenile/Young Adult Party

 On March 12^th, 2016 at 10:20 pm, Deputies responded to a reported party at a residence on Keystone Court in El Dorado Hills.

When the first Deputy arrived in the area, there were approximately 200+ young adults and juveniles at the location.  As soon as the first party goers saw the Deputy they started fleeing and yelling that the cops were there.  More Deputies arrived on scene and 14 young adults were detained.  At the conclusion of the investigation, the 14 young adults were cited for criminal trespass and released.

During the course of the initial investigation, it was determined the house was unoccupied and had recently been sold.  Upon searching the residence, Deputies noticed extensive damage to the residence including numerous holes in the walls, numerous damaged electronic devices, and other extensive damage to the interior and exterior of the residence.  The damage was extensive enough to meet the threshold to be considered felony vandalism and an active investigation is underway to identify and arrest the persons responsible for causing the damage.

Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office at (530)621-6600.