Vallecito CA…On July 1, 2021, at about 3:10 AM the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a deceased male who had been located in an area which was accessed from Camp 9 Road in Vallecito, California. Patrol Deputies secured the scene and requested the Detective Division to respond to continue the investigation.

Investigators worked through the night and day while processing the crime scene, interviewing witnesses, evaluating and collecting evidence. Through their investigation, they were able to determine that Donald Baldwin, age 55 of Vallecito, was responsible for shooting the victim. The victim’s name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. The investigation processing at the scene was concluded mid-morning on July 2, 2021.

The investigation is ongoing and is still in the early stages. The area where the decedent was located appeared to be a site where numerous vehicles and trailers were present. Calaveras Code Compliance was contacted due to electrical issues as well as the dumping of sewage, waste, and garbage. Animal Services was contacted to assist in taking temporary custody of four dogs as well as 23 cats which were living in one of the trailers.

Donald Baldwin was booked into the Calaveras County Jail on the following charges:
187(a) P.C. Murder,
29800(a)(1) P.C. Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person,
30305(a)(1) P.C. Possession of ammunition by a Prohibited Person.

No further information is available at this time.