⚖️ On January 30, 2025, an El Dorado County jury convicted Jason David Robinette on two counts of arson for setting fires in the El Dorado National Forest on August 6, 2024
⚖️ On January 30, 2025, an El Dorado County jury convicted Jason David Robinette on two counts of arson for setting fires in the El Dorado National Forest on August 6, 2024. The Mosquito and Crozier Fires, ignited near Mosquito Road and Crozier Road, caused...
Californians made it clear they want a different approach to addiction and homelessness | Opinion
Thank you CalMatters.org for publishing this very important piece from DA Pierson. “Normalizing addiction is neither compassionate nor effective - it’s destructive. California must ensure the success of Prop 36. Alongside drug courts and prevention-focused public...
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the El Dorado County District Attorney's Office will be closed on Monday, January 20th. We join our community in reflecting on Dr. King’s legacy of justice, equality, and service to others. Our office will resume normal business...
Sharing directly from SURVIVOR Denise Huskins THANK YOU for trusting us throughout this process
Sharing directly from SURVIVOR Denise Huskins THANK YOU for trusting us throughout this process. . . ———>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> How we got here: Aaron and I received a message of support from Chief Borges last year after the...
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DA Vern Pierson and the El Dorado County DA’s Office have selected Investigative Assistant Ashlee Smith as the employee of the quarter
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On Thursday, the El Dorado County District Attorney’s Office swore in four new deputy district attorneys from various backgrounds
Alex Grotewohl comes to us from the Humboldt County DA’s Office. He previously worked as County Counsel in Humboldt County, as well as in the legal division of the Department of State Hospitals, and as a family law attorney.
Emily Norgaard also comes to us from the Humboldt County District Attorney’s Office. Previous to that, she worked at the Sacramento County DA’s Office as an attorney, and also volunteered there through high school, college, and law school.
Adrienne Black is originally from Trinity County and went to Sierra College and Sacramento State. She attended McGeorge Law School, where she participated in Mock Trial and interned at the Sacramento County DA’s Office. She passed the Bar Exam in November 2023 and came to work for the El Dorado County DA’s Office.
Pippa Temple attended Princeton, where she was on the water polo team, before attending Boston College for law school. She interned at the San Mateo County DA’s Office, and went to work for them as a DDA after passing the Bar. Her parents recently relocated to Carson City, Nevada, so she followed suit and is working out of the South Lake Tahoe branch of the El Dorado County DA’s Office.
Please join us in welcoming these exceptional attorneys!
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month. At the El Dorado County District Attorney’s Office, we are committed to increasing awareness about the importance of mental health and wellness. According to the CDC, one in five U.S. adults and one in five children currently live with a mental health condition. Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence, through adulthood. It’s never too late to work on your mental health 💚 You don’t have to struggle with your mental health alone 💚 When things feel overwhelming, know that there is hope and help 💚 Call or Text 988
According to the CDC, one in five U.S. adults and one in five children currently live with a mental health condition. Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence, through adulthood.
It’s never too late to work on your mental health 💚 You don’t have to struggle with your mental health alone 💚 When things feel overwhelming, know that there is hope and help 💚
Call or Text 988
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On May 2, 2024, an El Dorado County jury found Defendant Noe Rafael Palomar guilty of Resisting, Delaying or Obstructing a Peace Officer. On November 20, 2023, El Dorado County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to Palomar’s residence in Diamond Springs on the report of a battery. When they arrived, they did not locate Palomar, but they spoke with Palomar’s sister, who informed them Palomar had been drinking and threatening her and that she was afraid of him. She asked the deputies to check the home and the surrounding area to ensure that Palomar was no longer in the area. The deputies checked, and not finding Palomar, informed his sister how to obtain a restraining order before leaving the residence. About one minute later, the deputies were dispatched back to the residence on the report that Palomar was back and threatening his sister. When the deputies arrived, they observed Palomar through the residence’s front window. Palomar appeared angry and intoxicated. The deputies gained entrance to the residence. Once the deputies were inside, Palomar moved towards the kitchen, where potential weapons were located. One deputy followed Palomar to the kitchen, finding Palomar inside taking a fighting stance toward him. Palomar’s right hand was concealed behind his hip. The deputy believed Palomar may be concealing a weapon, so he commanded Palomar to show him his hands. Palomar refused multiple commands and began advancing toward him, still in a fighting stance and concealing his right hand. The deputy drew his service weapon and commanded Palomar to stop advancing toward him and to show his hands. Palomar stopped advancing and placed both hands behind his back. At that time, the second deputy was able to place Palomar under arrest. The trial was conducted in Department 1 of the El Dorado Superior Court before the Honorable Judge Ashworth. Sentencing is scheduled for May 13, 2024, at 11:30 a.m. in Department 1 of the El Dorado Superior Court.
On November 20, 2023, El Dorado County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to Palomar’s residence in Diamond Springs on the report of a battery. When they arrived, they did not locate Palomar, but they spoke with Palomar’s sister, who informed them Palomar had been drinking and threatening her and that she was afraid of him. She asked the deputies to check the home and the surrounding area to ensure that Palomar was no longer in the area. The deputies checked, and not finding Palomar, informed his sister how to obtain a restraining order before leaving the residence.
About one minute later, the deputies were dispatched back to the residence on the report that Palomar was back and threatening his sister. When the deputies arrived, they observed Palomar through the residence’s front window. Palomar appeared angry and intoxicated. The deputies gained entrance to the residence. Once the deputies were inside, Palomar moved towards the kitchen, where potential weapons were located. One deputy followed Palomar to the kitchen, finding Palomar inside taking a fighting stance toward him. Palomar’s right hand was concealed behind his hip. The deputy believed Palomar may be concealing a weapon, so he commanded Palomar to show him his hands. Palomar refused multiple commands and began advancing toward him, still in a fighting stance and concealing his right hand. The deputy drew his service weapon and commanded Palomar to stop advancing toward him and to show his hands. Palomar stopped advancing and placed both hands behind his back. At that time, the second deputy was able to place Palomar under arrest.
The trial was conducted in Department 1 of the El Dorado Superior Court before the Honorable Judge Ashworth. Sentencing is scheduled for May 13, 2024, at 11:30 a.m. in Department 1 of the El Dorado Superior Court.
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On May 2, 2024, a jury convicted Christopher Brisco of three misdemeanors, including dissuading a witness from reporting a crime, battery, and elder abuse. In July of 2023, Brisco became angry at his 76-year-old mother after she asked him for a power cord to charge her phone and began screaming at her. When she tried to leave, he grabbed her wrist, pulled her away from the door, and threw her against the wall. When she tried to leave again, Brisco grabbed her wrist a second time, pulled her away from the door, then pushed her into a chair. When the victim said she was going to call 911, Brisco told her that if she did so, “it’ll be the last thing you do.” The victim was in extreme fear and locked herself in the bathroom to call police. Brisco fled the home before law enforcement arrived. When contacted later, he admitted to his conduct and said he was upset about being evicted by his mother. The trial was presided over by the Honorable Judge Jamie Pesce. Brisco will be sentenced on June 21 in Department 7 of the El Dorado County Superior Court.
In July of 2023, Brisco became angry at his 76-year-old mother after she asked him for a power cord to charge her phone and began screaming at her. When she tried to leave, he grabbed her wrist, pulled her away from the door, and threw her against the wall. When she tried to leave again, Brisco grabbed her wrist a second time, pulled her away from the door, then pushed her into a chair. When the victim said she was going to call 911, Brisco told her that if she did so, “it’ll be the last thing you do.” The victim was in extreme fear and locked herself in the bathroom to call police. Brisco fled the home before law enforcement arrived. When contacted later, he admitted to his conduct and said he was upset about being evicted by his mother.
The trial was presided over by the Honorable Judge Jamie Pesce. Brisco will be sentenced on June 21 in Department 7 of the El Dorado County Superior Court.
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