For Immediate Release

Sergeant Anthony Prencipe

The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office is currently leading a multi-jurisdictional investigation in the Meyers at approximately 1 PM. This investigation began after a pursuit of a motorcycle by South Lake Tahoe Police Department entered El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office jurisdiction and ended with an officer involved shooting.  SLTPD initially requested EDSO’s assistance after the driver of the motorcycle began shooting at the officers pursuing him.

The driver of the motorcycle was treated on scene for a gunshot wound and died of his injuries. The identification of the suspect will be released once next of kin notifications have been made. This post will be updated as more information becomes available.

Due to multiple crime scenes along the pursuit path, the following roads are closed.

North Upper Truckee at Highway 50

Highway 89 between S. Upper Truckee and Pickets Road

N. Upper Truckee at San Bernardino Ave

Anyone who may have witnessed the pursuit is asked to message us or call our non-emergency dispatch at (530) 621-6600. EDSO is handling all media related inquiries into this investigation.

Update 5:00 PM –  Suspect in pursuit had a felony warrant for arrest for PC 211, Robbery with a firearm.

For Immediate Release

Sergeant Anthony Prencipe

On September 26, 2018, the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a report of a residential structure fire on Sierra Vista Road in Rescue. Through the course of the investigation, a deceased person was located within the structure. This person has been positively identified as 91 year old Naomi Jeanne Fox. Next of kin notifications have been made. Investigation into the cause of the fire is still underway.

For Immediate Release

Sergeant Anthony Prencipe

13 year old Patrick Siebenthaler ran away after school in the Placerville area on September 24, 2018. Patrick has ran away in the past but always returned within a day or two. Patrick fled without having any extra clothing, money or supplies to utilize as one may do when it’s planned. Patrick has substance abuse problems and there is extreme concern Patrick can be manipulated and/or abused during his efforts to obtain food, money or shelter. Contacts and family that Patrick has reached out to in the past have not seen or heard from him which raises the concerns for the potential danger Patrick may be in due to the extended time frame he has been missing for.