EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. – The 20th and 21st arrests have been made under Operation Daisy Cutter, according to the El Dorado County District Attorney’s Office (EDCDA).
The others were arrested on September 11, 2025.
Operation Daisy Cutter is the culmination of a multi-agency, multi-year effort targeting cartel-supplied gangs in the Tahoe bi-state region. Along with the DA’s office were partners El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office (EDSO), South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD), Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO), Alpine County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO), and the FBI.
Recent Arrests
- 20th Arrest in Nevada: FBI’s Northern Nevada Safe Streets Task Force arrested Tyler Tofanelli, wanted on an EDCDA felony warrant for Dissuading a Witness by Force or Threat. This case involved a citizen who bravely came forward to protect children and families from gang activity.
- 21st Arrest in Montana: Law enforcement arrested Christopher Charles Flammer, 30, wanted in El Dorado County for Possession of Cocaine for Sale. Though Flammer attempted to flee into Canada, he will now be brought back to face prosecution.
DA Vern Pierson said these arrests send a clear message: Fugitives who commit crimes in El Dorado County will be held accountable—no matter where they run.
Wanted Fugitive
EDCDA is seeking the public’s help in locating Cole Alexander Williams, 31, wanted on a felony warrant for cocaine sales. Williams may be hiding in Tehachapi, California. Anyone with information should contact law enforcement immediately.
Daisy Cutter is part of Operation Summer Heat, a coordinated campaign targeting violent offenders and cartel suppliers to reduce crime, dismantle networks, and protect families. The latest takedown supported the FBI’s nationwide surge and earned national recognition, with Daisy Cutter featured in a Homeland Intelligence Brief sent to senior policymakers in Washington, D.C.
This update follows Folsom Blues 3.0, another countywide operation that netted another 26 arrests.
Seizures to Date
Since its inception, Operation Daisy Cutter has resulted in the following seizures:
- 20 firearms, including multiple ghost guns, extended magazines, and weapons with obliterated serial numbers
- Approximately $84,000 in cash
- About 7 pounds of cocaine
- About 4 pounds of methamphetamine
- Ounce quantities of fentanyl, including counterfeit M30 pills
- Diverted prescription medications, including oxycodone and Xanax
- Three stolen vehicles, recovered within 24 hours of theft
Acknowledgment
The El Dorado County District Attorney’s Office: We thank our partner agencies and the public for their continued support. Together, through Operation Summer Heat and Operation Daisy Cutter, we are dismantling criminal networks and ensuring El Dorado County remains a safe place to live, work, and raise a family. This is only the beginning—law enforcement will continue taking the fight to cartel-backed gangs until our communities are secure.