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El Dorado County Deputy Responds To 'Loneliness' Call; Makes New Friend

PLACERVILLE (CBS13) — Deputy Lane of the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responded to an unusual call recently.

Placerville resident Linnea, who lives alone and has no family nearby, reportedly called police because she was feeling extremely lonely.

Deputy Lane responded and spent some time with Linnea.

This is the side of law enforcement that we do not hear about enough. This is Linnea, a Placerville resident and Deputy...

Posted by El Dorado County Sheriff's Office on Friday, April 5, 2019

The two talked for a while before Deputy Lane had to leave for other calls.

Deputy Lane contacted Sierra Chaplaincy and asked for a chaplain to visit Linnea. Lane is searching for more resources for his new friend.

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