January 20, 2024 - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office officials report that Benjamin Cunha was arraigned on Wednesday January 17th in Department 1 of the El Dorado County Superior Court on 12 felony charges related to the detonation of improvised explosive devices in both Sacramento County and El Dorado County. These charges encompass the unlawful possession, detonation, or ignition of destructive devices, with alleged intent to cause injury, intimidation, or terror, as well as property destruction. Consequently, Cunha has been placed in the custody of the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office, with his bail set at no-bail.
This complex legal situation has unfolded as part of a multi-agency investigation involving the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office, California Highway Patrol, Sacramento County Sheriff's Office, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
It should be noted that all cases stemming from these allegations have been adopted for prosecution by the El Dorado County District Attorney's Office, further emphasizing the commitment to pursuing legal action and ensuring accountability in this matter.
Related to earlier arrest information.
Source & photo: El Dorado County Sheriff's Office
