Sheriff’s Office Seeking Public’s Assistance

As reported previously, on Friday, 10/17/14 at about 8:00 am, a Deputy with the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office contacted a subject in the area of Cable Road and White Mountain Ranch Road in Camino.  After a struggle, the suspect retrieved a handgun and fired at the Deputy; however, the Deputy was not injured. The suspect is described as being a white male, approximately 6’-1” to 6’-2” tall, and weighing approximately 200-250 pounds, with a shaved head and a goatee.  He was wearing a flannel shirt, blue jeans, and boots.  The suspect was last seen driving away on Cable Road in a white, single cab Dodge pickup with no license plates.

The Sheriff’s Office is asking for assistance in identifying and locating the suspect and vehicle in this case.  Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective James Peterson at (530) 642-4713, Detective Ken Barber at (530) 642-4710, or Detective Sergeant Matt Foxworthy at (530) 642-4704.