El Dorado County man arrested on exploitation and assault charges

Deputies from the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of an assault with a deadly weapon in Diamond Springs on Tuesday, May 31 at 10:00 a.m.

Upon arrival, they discovered that Luis Javier Calderon, 33, had taken a knife from the home's kitchen and went into a bedroom where a 14-year-old female relative was sleeping. Calderon held the knife to her neck and made her stand and remove all of her clothing, according to a EDSO press release.

Calderon then photographed the child and threatened to harm the child if she said anything. Calderon then fled the house and the child immediately contacted her mother, who called 911.

Several deputies immediately began searching the area for Calderon. While the search was underway, Calderon called 911 from a business in the area stating he was being chased by unknown people. Deputies responded to the business and detained Calderon.

After detectives completed their initial investigation, Calderon was arrested on charges of Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Burglary, and Sexual Exploitation of a Child. At this time, Calderon remains in custody on $85,000 bail.