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Raymond Lowell Melson
July 6, 1942-March 25, 2020
Raymond Lowell Melson, 77, of Shingle Springs loving husband, father, stepdad, grandpa, uncle, cousin and friend, passed away March 25, 2020 from multiple health issues. Ray was born July 6, 1942 in Placerville, Calif., to Lowell and Dorothy Melson. He grew up in Placerville and graduated from El Dorado High School. He worked at Michigan Cal Lumber Mill and then went back to school for computer science. He began his working career at Mother Lode Bank in Placerville as a computer programmer and retired 32 years later in 2002 after four mergers with Bank of America as vice president helping corporate clients with financial needs. Ray and Diane spent their retirement years fishing, hunting, taking road trips and cruising. Of course Ray’s favorite were all the fishing trips he could fit in. His favorite places to fish were New Melones, Calif., and Lake Powell, Utah. He also looked forward to his annual hunting trip to Idaho. Road trips took them all over the United States, Canada and Alaska to see many wonderful sights and ever enjoyable visits with family and friends. He always made sure Diane got her grandma fixes. Ray was preceded in death by his parents and grandson, Andrew McGee Melson. He is survived by his loving wife of 23 outstanding years, Diane; two children, Matthew Melson of Silver Springs, Nev., daughter, Merrily Maloney of Placerville; two step-children, stepson Douglas Warwick (Misty) of Huntsville, Ala., and stepdaughter Dawn Fink (Todd) of New Berlin, Wis.; and six grandchildren, Sydney, Dalen, Isabella, Kayla, Owen and Kai. Plans are being made (if all goes well) for a celebration of life July 6, 2020 at Davies Family Inn at Shadow Ridge Ranch, 3700 Fort Jim Road in Placerville. Time yet to be determined. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the American Heart Association or Pancreatic Cancer Action Network.
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EL DORADO COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE CRIME LOG The following is from El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office logs:
March 23 1:45 a.m. Items were stolen out of a car on Olson lane in El Dorado Hills. 7:19 a.m. A business on Main Street in Georgetown reportedly had its parking gate damaged and property stolen from a work truck. 11:51 a.m. Vandalism was reported on Weymouth Way in Rescue. 11:52 a.m. Suspects reportedly stole a painting from a residence on Clarksville Road in El Dorado Hills.
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12:27 p.m. A 45-year-old man wanted on felony warrants was arrested after he fled deputies on Mosquito Road in Mosquito and collided with several patrol cars. 3:15 p.m. Grand theft was reported on Park Drive in El Dorado Hills.
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8:08 a.m. A 37-year-old man on a searchable warrant was arrested on Mother Lode Drive in Shingle Springs for reportedly being in possession of methamphetamine and illegal drug paraphernalia. 8:30 a.m. A suspect siphoned gas from a rental truck on Cameron Park Drive in Cameron Park.
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8:58 a.m. A 23-year-old man was arrested on Commerce Way in Diamond Springs for alleged vandalism.
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3:43 p.m. Burglary was reported on Northern Lights Road in Pleasant Valley. 7:36 p.m. A vehicle was broken into on Town Center Boulevard in El Dorado Hills.
March 25 11:49 a.m. Vandalism was reported on Buzzards Pass in Placerville. 12:22 p.m. Grand theft was reported on Pleasant Valley Road in Placerville.
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4:28 p.m. A 29-year-old woman was arrested on Highway 49 near Coloma on suspicion of driving under the influence.
12:22 a.m. Burglary was attempted on Pony Express Trail in Pollock Pines.
9:47 a.m. A booth was vandalized on Lotus Road in Lotus.
12:20 p.m. A 39-year-old man was arrested on Sourdough Trail in Kelsey for allegedly possessing a prohibited weapon. 2:18 p.m. A burglary occurred on Union Mine Road in El Dorado. 4:15 p.m. A man switched UPC stickers on items at a business on Missouri Flat Road in Placerville and paid for the cheaper items. 5:30 p.m. A 41-year-old man
12:22 p.m. A vehicle was stolen on Sierra Oaks Court in El Dorado. 5:36 p.m. A man's watch was stolen on Town Center Boulevard in El Dorado Hills. 7:24 p.m. Suspect(s) reportedly rammed a victim's garage door on Bucks Bar Road in Mount Aukum. 9:09 p.m. An 18-year-old woman was arrested on Pleasant Valley Road in Diamond Springs on suspicion of obstructing of justice.
March 26 4:03 p.m. A stolen vehicle was recovered by California Highway Patrol officers on Forni Road.
March 28 11:32 a.m. A window was broken on a vehicle on Spring Street.
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March 30
10:33 a.m. Suspects allegedly stole a generator from a business' yard on Placerville Drive.
8:51 a.m. Vandalism was reported on Ray Lawyer Drive when suspect(s) threw a rock through a window.
5:20 p.m. A 57-year-old man was arrested on Airport Road for trespassing.
10:57 a.m. A burglary was reported on Madden Lane.
7:22 p.m. Property was damaged and vandalized on Cardinal Drive.
March 31
7:39 p.m. A 33-year-old man was arrested on Cardinal Drive for reportedly stealing electricity.
2:45 p.m. Theft was reported on Landing Court.
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8:18 p.m. A 23-year-old man was arrested on Business Drive in Shingle Springs after deputies discovered he had two outstanding felony warrants.
March 27
7:41 a.m. Theft was reported on Mule Skinner Road in Placerville.
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11:10 a.m. Vandalism was reported on Robin Lane in Cameron Park.
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3:16 p.m. A purse was reported stolen on Coach Lane in Cameron Park.
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10:48 a.m. Three men ages 35, 41 and 37, were arrested on La Canada Drive in Cameron Park after deputies discovered they robbed multiple victims and were in possession of controlled substances and illegal drug paraphernalia.
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