El Dorado County, CA – December 27, 2023
In a swift response to a reported theft at a local Target, El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office (EDSO) Detectives, aided by the EDSO Crime Analyst, cracked open a web of criminal activity that unfolded beyond the initial incident. The stolen cellphone and wallet triggered a rapid succession of illicit transactions, leading authorities on a trail that culminated in the arrest of seasoned offender Kristine Rounseville.
Details:
On December 20, 2023, EDSO Detectives delved into the case of a stolen cellphone and wallet from a Target outlet, initiating a meticulous investigation. The victim’s debit card, pilfered in the crime, became a key link to unraveling the perpetrator’s identity.
Swift action ensued as the detectives traced the unauthorized card usage to four nearby stores. Coordinating with these establishments, one business’s surveillance footage proved pivotal in identifying Kristine Rounseville. The captured footage not only revealed Rounseville but also provided crucial details about the vehicle associated with her.
Arrest and Criminal History:
Kristine Marie Rounseville, 35, a white female standing at 5′ 0″ and weighing 140 pounds, was swiftly apprehended by EDSO Detectives on December 21, 2023. Rounseville, already on searchable probation for theft and credit card fraud, found herself in the clutches of the law once again.
The arrest, conducted at 6064 Pony Ex Trail #8, marked the recovery of stolen property belonging to the victim.
Charges:
Rounseville faces a litany of charges:
- 1 count of 1203.2(A) PC – Probation violation: rearrest/revoke (F) [Felony] – Bail: $0
- 3 counts of 530.5(C)(2) PC – Acquire/possess personal id info w/intent to defraud w/pr – Identity theft (F) [Felony] – Bail: $60,000
- 4 counts of 484G PC – Theft by use of access card information – Credit card/atm (F) [Felony] – Bail: $40,000
- 1 count of 496(A) PC – Receive/etc known stolen property (F) [Misdemeanor] – Bail: $0
- 1 count of 485 PC – Appropriate lost property (F) [Misdemeanor] – Bail: $0
- 1 count of ENHANCEMENT – FOR BAIL PURPOSES ONLY [Felony] – Bail: $0
Total Bail: $100,000
Rounseville’s history of criminal activities, coupled with the gravity of the charges she now faces, paints a vivid picture of the intricate web of crime that EDSO Detectives successfully untangled in this operation. As the legal process unfolds, the community awaits justice for the victim and accountability for the seasoned offender.
