April 11, 2025 – El Dorado County Sheriff's Office officials report that in early March 2025, EDSO Detectives began an investigation related to a variety of sexual assault allegations that occurred in multiple counties. 

On April 9, 2025, Adam Blankenship was taken into custody for sexual assault charges, to include illegal recording without consent, digital penetration by force, digital penetration without the ability to consent, attempted rape, sexual battery, and continuous molestation of a child under 14 years.  He is currently being held in the El Dorado County Jail without bail. 

Based on the information and evidence obtained during this investigation, Detectives believe there may be additional victims who have yet to be identified. If you or someone you know may be a victim, please contact Detective Macres at 530-957-5227 or email at macresc@edso.org.

Source: El Dorado County Sheriff's Office