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Investigators have arrested six juveniles and one adult in connection with the April 4 incident, said Capt. Mike Scott, Placerville Police Department spokesman. "The investigation is ongoing and we may make more arrests," Scott said. Travis Krohn was attacked by a group of boys about 6 p.m. near the corner of Armory Drive and Ray Lawyer Drive, not far from the fairgrounds. Krohn's attackers were identified as people who gather at the skate park where Krohn volunteers at the Boys and Girls Club of El Dorado County, on Armory Drive. He also serves as a mentor in the Big Brothers and Big Sisters program. Krohn was treated at a hospital for his injuries, officials said. He is at home recuperating, they said, but they refused to discuss the extent of his injuries. He was reportedly riding in a car with a female volunteer. Their car was spat on as they passed a group of about 15 young people. Krohn was swarmed when he got out of the car. E-mails sent out by his friends after the attack indicate that Krohn was slugged, kicked and hit with skateboards before his attackers tried to throw him off an embankment. Scott declined to get so specific about the nature of the attack. He said that five boys, age 14 and up, have been arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon. One female juvenile also was arrested for being an accessory to a crime. Placerville police arrested an 18-year-old man, identified by Scott as Donovan Beene, on suspicion of being an accessory to a crime. Beene is not in custody but the others are in juvenile hall, Scott said. The skate park has been a problem since it was opened, even though police officials agree that it could provide a "fantastic opportunity" for local young people. "Since its inception, the police department's stance has been that the skate park needs supervision," Scott said. Without that supervision, problems are expected to continue. "Burglaries have increased in the area. We have seen harassment of other fairgrounds patrons. We have had other assaults at the skate park," Scott said. "We are recommending that they close the gates until supervision is available." County officials have stated that they are close to hiring a skate park supervisor. Local police are hearing that the potential hire has fallen through, Scott said. Duane Wallace, executive director of Boys and Girls Club of El Dorado County describes Krohn as a well-liked volunteer. Wallace heard the sirens and he was on the scene shortly after the 17-year-old was attacked. "The incident is a symptom of a disease and the disease is unsupervised kids," Wallace said. He hears from young skateboarders who tell him that they are even afraid to use the park, Wallace said. Many of the troublemakers congregating there cannot even handle a board, Wallace said. His organization views the county's decision to hire a facility supervisor as "a huge step forward," Wallace said. "We cannot let them fail at that," Wallace said. Wallace wants to see service organizations, government agencies and local churches band together to develop even broader solutions. A call by a reporter to an El Dorado County parks manager was not returned. Unique content, exceptional value. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Comments There are 2 comments posted so far. Below is a sampling of the latest comments. 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