January 23, 2024 – El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office officials report that on January 19th, at around 8:30 p.m., El Dorado County 
Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to a report of a stabbing at PJ’s Bar located on Mother Lode Dr.
Upon arrival, Deputies located a 51-year-old victim suffering from stab wounds. The victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment. The suspect in the incident, identified as Aaron McLam, 43 years old of Placerville, CA was located nearby and taken into custody without incident. McLam was taken to an area hospital for treatment and booked into the El Dorado County Jail on January 22nd. McLam was booked on the charge of 245(A)(1) PC with a bail amount of $50,000.00.
If you happened to witness this incident, please contact Detective Driscoll at 530-642-4709 or at driscollp@edso.org.
Due to the nature of the investigation, there is no further information at this time.
Source: El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office
