On 2/7/24, El Dorado County DA Vern Pierson presented to a packed auditorium of members of the Association of Threat Assessment Professionals (ATAP) Winter Conference in Orlando, Florida. The topic was Getting Subjects to Talk: the Science of Communication in Threat...
On this special day, we hope someone loves you the way K9 Oda loves her Dutch Bros Coffee pup cup. Happy Valentine’s Day from the El Dorado County District Attorney’s Office! #happyvalentines...
Enjoy the Super Bowl (Go 49ers!) … but please don’t be the “I” in DUI. You know what to do. Before you grab a drink, plan ahead for a sober designated driver. Choosing a safer way is how we ALL win.The El Dorado County District Attorney’s Office would also like...
Today on Safer Internet Day, we want to remind you to be S.M.A.R.T.:Set-up, Monitor, Approve, Restrict, Talk The internet should be a place we all come together to empower technology while being respectful, responsible, and safe. Let us spread awareness of the...
On January 29, 2024, the Honorable Thomas Smith sentenced Curtis McKenna, 66, to 16 years in prison for molesting two children. McKenna admitted the victims were vulnerable when he molested them and that he had taken advantage of a position of trust and confidence to...
