El Dorado County Sheriffs Office Press Releases

A Joint Information Center has been established to coordinate and distribute accurate and timely information on issues pertaining the Angora Fire. The JIC has established two additional phone numbers for members of the public to call for status updates and general information about returning to their homes and recovering efforts.

JIC phone bank phone numbers are as follows:

Inside the Tahoe area: (530) 542-6006

Outside the Tahoe area: (866) 355-6755

Updated Angora Fire Damage Assesment

28 Jun 2007 01:10:52 GMT

To view the latest Angora Fire Damage Assessment click the link below: http://www.edcgov.us/sheriff/press_releases/062707_1700hrs_AngoraFireDamageReport.pdf

Tahoe Fire- Disaster Relief Center

25 Jun 2007 23:13:54 GMT

Local Disaster Assistance Centers What: Disaster Centers are a place where disaster victims can meet various government agencies to report their losses and find help in recovering. Participating agencies include Red Cross, State DMV-Disaster Assistance Programs, Human Services, and County Building / Permits. Reporting Property and economic losses will help with our application for a presidential declaration that can bring additional FEMA assistance programs for individuals and businesses. When: Tuesday through Saturday 10AM to 7PM for the next 2 weeks Where: South Lake Tahoe Community College Cafeteria

Reuniting of K-9 Donder with Deputy Jon Yaws

7 Jun 2007 20:47:38 GMT

At 1:00 P.M. today, Deputy Yaws and his K-9, Donder will be reunited for the first time since they were both shot on Tuesday, June 5th. The reunion will take place at Sutter Roseville Hospital. All media are directed to arrive at the front lobby of the hospital and will be taken to a conference room. Please let me know if you will be sending a crew, so that I will know how many to expect. Lt. Kevin House

Press Conference By Sheriff Neves

6 Jun 2007 17:08:10 GMT

As a result of the terrible incident which occurred yesterday in El Dorado County, Sheriff Neves cut short his family vacation in order to be back home with the three Deputies that were shot. Sheriff Neves will be holding a press conference today at 11:00 A.M. at Sutter Roseville Hospital. It will be at the rear of the hospital near the emergency room entrance He will be discussing the current status of the Deputies, the condition of the Sheriff's Office and personnel. Hopefully we will be able to provide positive I.D of both the suspect and his deceased father. He will then take on a limited number of questions. Please let me know if you will be sending a crew to cover the news conference, so that I can make necessary arrangements to facilitate the event as smoothly as possible. Lt. Kevin House

Deputies Involved in Shooting

6 Jun 2007 14:31:49 GMT

The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office is reporting the identities of the three Deputies involved in today's shooting. It is due to the heroic efforts of these fine and professional officers that this community is safe from a crazed killer. These three Deputies nearly paid the ultimate sacrifice and are being heralded as heroes. The deputies are as followed: Deputy Jon Yaws. Deputy Yaws is a k-9 officer and has been a Deputy for 18 years. Deputy Greg Murphy has been a training officer and had been a Deputy Sheriff for 16 years. Deputy Melissa Meekma has been a Deputy Sheriff for 5 years and is currently on the Sheriff' C.S.I team. All officers and K-9, Donder are doing well after surgery and are expected to recover well. Lt. Kevin House

3 Deputies Shot

5 Jun 2007 23:30:53 GMT

At 11:40 A.M 3 El Dorado County Sheriff's Deputies were shot by an armed man while responding to a shots fired call in the community of Shingle Springs in El Dorado County. Also shot was a Sheriff's k-9. All four were transported to the hospital and are undergoing surgery. The Male suspect was located, deceased, near the original residence. A news conference has been called for 4:00 at Ponderosa High school located at 3661 Ponderosa rd. In Shingle Springs. Updated information will be given at that time. Kevin House

Officer Involved Shooting

29 May 2007 14:27:53 GMT

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Alive at 25 Teen Driver Safety Day Agenda

19 Apr 2007 21:13:15 GMT

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Arrest of Suspect for Explosion of Pipe Bombs

17 Apr 2007 04:49:07 GMT

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Private Airplane Crash

9 Apr 2007 19:58:10 GMT

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Drive-By Shooter Arrested

18 Mar 2007 08:09:03 GMT

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Alive at 25

19 Mar 2007 23:55:31 GMT

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Drive-By Shooting in Cameron Park

17 Mar 2007 22:59:23 GMT

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Cameron Park Stabbing

7 Mar 2007 22:59:23 GMT

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Barricaded Subject in Cameron Park

9 Feb 2007 19:13:26 GMT

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Please Consider Attending Sheriff�s Citizens Academy

7 Feb 2007 18:42:43 GMT

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Conclusion of investigation of assault at Ponderosa High School

7 Feb 2007 18:42:43 GMT

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Alleged Assault at Ponderosa High School

7 Feb 2007 18:42:41 GMT

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Attempted Homicide

27 Dec 2006 15:23:26 GMT

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Deputy Mitchell Fund Raiser

13 Dec 2006 20:45:36 GMT

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Missing Person Located

28 Nov 2006 18:11:49 GMT

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At Risk Missing Person

28 Nov 2006 00:00:16 GMT

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Multiple Search and Rescue Operations

26 Nov 2006 20:07:27 GMT

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Camino Homicide

26 Nov 2006 20:06:39 GMT

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Missing Person At Risk

14 Nov 2006 20:25:19 GMT

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Old Trail Shooting Death

13 Nov 2006 18:19:19 GMT

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Cause of Death for Nicole Welch and Allan Shubert

2 Nov 2006 19:03:01 GMT

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Two Persons Found Deceased in White Chevrolet Van in the Cosumnes River

28 Oct 2006 19:07:16 GMT

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Large-Scale Enforcement Project at Gold Beach Campground

26 Oct 2006 18:19:37 GMT

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Arrest of Student for Threats

17 Oct 2006 05:23:43 GMT

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Multiple Overdoses at Local High School

10 Oct 2006 23:53:04 GMT

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Visit by President Bush

3 Oct 2006 17:28:20 GMT

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Homicide Victim Identified

11 Sep 2006 21:59:05 GMT

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Shingle Springs Homicide and Arrest

4 Sep 2006 17:11:35 GMT

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EDH Marijuana Raid

15 Aug 2006 20:55:18 GMT

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Arrest for Attempted Homicide

15 Aug 2006 20:54:43 GMT

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El Dorado Hills Homicide

14 Aug 2006 22:23:28 GMT

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Donation to Troops in Iraq

9 Aug 2006 16:17:06 GMT

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Deputy Injured in Vehicle Accident

8 Aug 2006 16:44:45 GMT

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Missing Kayaker - Update

7 Jul 2010 23:25:06 GMT

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