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The El Dorado County District Attorney’s Office, in partnership with Adult Protective Services (APS) and the Program Integrity Unit (PIU) of Health and Human Services, prioritizes addressing financial elder abuse and welfare fraud

The El Dorado County District Attorney’s Office, in partnership with Adult Protective Services (APS) and the Program Integrity Unit (PIU) of Health and Human Services, prioritizes addressing financial elder abuse and welfare fraud. In 2024 alone, the District...

South Tahoe Middle Schooler dies after being hit by car

Our hearts go out to Giada’s family and friends. Please know there are counseling resources available to help navigate this incredible loss. Update as of June 8 – The South Lake Tahoe Middle School student who was hit by a car while riding her bike on Saturday...

The El Dorado County District Attorney’s Office has become aware of a growing number of real estate transaction fraud cases in which the perpetrator—often located outside the country—contacts a local real estate agent to request the listing of real property

The El Dorado County District Attorney’s Office has become aware of a growing number of real estate transaction fraud cases in which the perpetrator—often located outside the country—contacts a local real estate agent to request the listing of real property. Most...

Guilty

On May 20, 2025, an El Dorado County jury found William Matthew Ames, a Cameron Park resident, guilty of three felony counts of Fraud in the Offering of a Security and Three Felony counts of Grand Theft by False Pretenses. Between the years of 2015 and 2018, Ames...