On 04/16/2015, El Dorado County Sheriff Deputies assigned to the Special Enforcement Detail (SED) served two search warrants in the greater San Joaquin Valley area. Located during the search were stolen mail packages, checks, bank account information, social security numbers and related personal information needed to open accounts. It was estimated that there were 30 to 50 victims associated with this case stemming from mail thefts within El Dorado County. Arrested was 29 year-old Aman Izatt and 33 year-old Jarrod Izatt, residents of Tracy, CA. Aman and Jarrod Izatt were reportedly stealing mail while driving a white BMW. Both are in custody at the El Dorado County Jail.

On 04/21/2015, Special Enforcement Detail (SED) Deputies assisted by Sheriff’s Detectives served a search warrant in the 1600 block of Beals Road in Placerville. During the search of the property and buildings, copious amounts of stolen mail and checks were located. It was estimated that information belonging to more than 100 victims was found at the address. Also located during the search was a stolen laptop, two stolen firearms associated with a burglary in Butte County, methamphetamine, marijuana, and Oxycodone pills. Five suspects were arrested at or around the Beals Road residence; 23 year-old Mariah Schmucker, 38 year-old validated Skinhead gang member Heston Schmucker, 33 year-old Dawn Moore, 44 year-old Kendall Moore and 40 year-old Michael Watts. All were booked into the El Dorado County Jail and have been released from custody on bond.

The above search warrants and arrests are in response to an ongoing investigation into a spree of mails thefts from within the county. The mail thefts have been occurring for the past 6 months and it is believed the persons arrested are responsible for the majority of the thefts. Anyone with information concerning the mail thefts is encouraged to contact Deputy Carpenter or Deputy Miller at 530-642-4703.

Lt. Tom Murdoch

Booking photo of Aman Izatt

Booking photo of Jarrod Izatt

Booking photo of Mariah Schmucker

Booking photo of Heston Schmucker

Booking photo of Dawn Moore

Booking photo of Kendall Moore

Booking photo of Michael Watts

On 04/22/2015 at about 5:50 PM, the Sheriff’s Office responded to an assault with a deadly weapon that had just occurred in the 5800 Block of Mother Lode Drive west of Placerville near the intersection of Mother Lode Drive and Pleasant Valley Road. The uninvolved caller stated an adult male just hit another adult male in the head with a baseball bat and drove off. The suspect was reportedly driving a late 80’s to early 90’s white Isuzu pickup truck with a ladder in the back. The suspect was described as a white male adult, in his 40’s, about 5’ 8” tall, weighing about 160 lbs., with white hair and possibly a beard, and wearing a blue shirt and blue baseball cap.

Deputies arrived and located the victim who was bleeding from his head while other responding deputies searched for the suspect vehicle. Medics were summoned to treat the injured victim and he was later transported to the hospital. His head injuries were described by deputies as severe.

Sheriff’s Detectives were summoned to the scene. The motive behind this vicious attack is unclear and is under investigation. Anyone having information regarding the suspect or suspect vehicle is encouraged to call the Sheriff’s Office at (530) 621-5655 or email a crime tip to www.edso.org. Callers can remain anonymous if they wish.

Lt. Tom Murdoch

On 04/20/2015 at about 11:57 AM, deputies responded to a reported robbery in the 3000 block of Newtown Road. The female caller stated she was attacked by two subjects who pushed her to the ground and stole her purse. The suspects left in a late 60’s to early 70’s, 2-door dark blue or black pick-up truck. The truck didn’t appear to have a camper shell or a lumber rack on it and was last seen driving towards Placerville. The suspects reportedly dumped out the contents of her purse only taking her medications. She was uninjured.

The first suspect was described as a white male adult, about 30 years old, with dark hair, dark shirt and shorts. The second suspect was described as a white female adult, 25-35 years old, with red hair. There was no clothing description for the female. Both subjects were unknown to the victim. No weapons were seen.

If anyone has information regarding this case, please call the Sheriff’s Office at (530) 621-5655 or email us a crime tip at www.edso.org. The incident is under investigation.

Lt. Tom Murdoch