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EDSO Correctional Officer Arrested

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Sergeant Eric Palmberg

On 5-10-2022, El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office Correctional Officer Anthony Horne arrived to work at the El Dorado County Jail in Placerville. Upon Horne’s arrival staff developed suspicion Horne may have been under the influence of a controlled substance. A driving under the influence investigation was conducted by EDSO deputies, and Horne was later arrested for driving under the influence of a drug, 23152(f) CVC. During an arrest search of Horne, deputies located suspected methamphetamine on his person.

Horne was booked into the El Dorado County Jail for driving under the influence of a drug, possession of a controlled substance, and bringing a controlled substance into a jail.

This investigation is ongoing and we have no further information to provide at this time.

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SUSPICIOUS DEATH INVESTIGATION

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Sergeant Eric Palmberg

On February 27, 2022, at about 0730 hours, deputies responded to a report of a suspicious death in the Mosquito area of Placerville.  All persons associated to the incident are accounted for and this appears to be an isolated incident.  The investigation is ongoing, and no additional details are available at this time.    We will provide updates as information becomes available.  





South Lake Tahoe Jail Inmate Escape

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Sergeant Eric Palmberg

On 11-23-2021 at 6:30 p.m. an inmate escaped the El Dorado County Jail in South Lake Tahoe.  The inmate, 38-year-old Ruben Zavala Garcia, was in custody for multiple criminal charges to include domestic violence, violation of restraining order, false imprisonment, burglary, and a violation of probation.  Garcia was in custody on bail and had not been convicted or sentenced for his charges.  Garcia escaped while performing supervised inmate worker duties outside of the jail facility.   

EDSO immediately responded to Garcia’s escape by investigating and contacting persons and locations associated to Garcia.  EDSO searched the South Lake Tahoe area with deputies, detectives, canines, and air support.  EDSO contacted the victim in Garcia’s criminal case and the victim is aware of the incident.  Garcia was not located during the all-night search. 

EDSO is actively and aggressively working this case and there is an active Ramey Warrant for the arrest of Garcia for PC 4532 (B)(1).  (Escape from Jail)  Garcia is 5 feet 11 inches tall, weighs approximately 170 pounds, and has tattooed forearms.   Garcia was last seen wearing a khaki-colored jail issued uniform with a short-sleeved shirt and long pants.  If anyone knows the whereabouts of Garcia, or has any information that may assist EDSO with this investigation, please contact EDSO dispatch at 530-621-6600.  We have no additional information regarding this incident at this time.  We appreciate your support and assistance in this matter.