Amador County - The Amador County Sheriff’s Office has just released some unfortunate news in the missing person search for Stephen Joseph Melvin, 62, of Pioneer. On Saturday February 7 Melvin was found, deceased, approximately 1200 meters North of Shake Ridge Road east of Charleston Road in Volcano. The search for Melvin began Wednesday February 4, 2009 in the area of Shake Ridge Road, after his vehicle was found parked in the area. Melvin reportedly frequented this area to fly his radio controlled aircraft. Searchers first found clothing identified as Melvin’s, then the radio controlled aircraft which had apparently crashed, and subsequently, Melvin was located. There was no evidence of foul play or any suspicious circumstances. A forensic examination of Melvin is being scheduled by the Amador County Sheriff-Coroner’s Office to assist in determining the cause and manner of death. The Amador County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank and acknowledge all that assisted the Amador County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue including the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue, the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue, the Marin County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue, the California Highway Patrol, the Ione City Fire Department Rehab Unit, the Amador County Red Cross, the California Rescue Dog Association, Amador County Public Works and the Auxiliary Communication Services. Staff Report (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).