A San Mateo County man convicted last month in El Dorado County on six child molestation charges failed to appear in court earlier this week and is now considered a fugitive from justice, authorities said.
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Carl W. Cacconie was convicted July 17 on six counts of committing lewd acts upon a child under the age of 14, according to court records.
In a statement, the El Dorado District Attorney’s Office said he failed to show for his scheduled sentencing Tuesday after he remained out of jail on $1 million bail following his conviction. Authorities added that the court’s decision to allow Cacconie bail was “over our continuous objections.”
Law enforcement agencies are searching for him. They urged anyone who may happen to see him not to approach him and instead call 911 imme