Here are the reports from the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office, the Orland Police Department, the Willows Area Office of the California Highway Patrol, and various fire departments in Glenn County. Remember: Those accused of committing crimes are presumed to be innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Friday, March 5:
2:34 a.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of someone attempting to break into Sportsman’s Market on Newville Road, west of Interstate 5. Officers found the front glass door had been broken.
3:17 a.m., Eagle Security reported a motion alarm activation at 4304 County Road M, Orland. Deputies responded and conducted a search of the property. The building on the property was found to be secure and nothing suspicious was observed.
3:31 a.m., Gail Schermer reported her dogs were barking and requested an area check at 117 South Street. Officers conducted an area check.
7:10 a.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of theft. Officers contacted Stacey Taylor, 41, who stated her 17-year-old son stole a vape pen from a relative. Officers counseled the boy.
9:21 a.m., the California Highway Patrol requested assistance from the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office for a traffic collision with the roadway blocked at Highway 99 and County Road 33. At 9:25 a.m., the Artois Fire Department responded to the accident.
9:53 a.m., Orland police officers found damage to property and determined it occurred during a hit and run traffic collision on Swift Street.
10:15 a.m., Deputy Thompson was assigned to a report of theft of mail at 6048 County Road 8. The deputy contacted Llewellen Bosley via telephone. Bosley requested documentation for a book that had been taken from his mailbox. Bosley said the book was an agriculture/farming book that cost about $5. Bosley said the theft occurred sometime overnight. Bosley also reported several children had been playing in or near the roadway during the day. Bosley requested extra patrol in the area.
10:37 a.m., Orland police officers contacted Matthew Fleming, 58, on Tehama Street. Fleming was known to have warrants for his arrest. He was arrested for two felony warrants and one misdemeanor warrant out of Glenn County. He was booked into the Glenn County Jail on the warrants, possession of a controlled substance and bringing a controlled substance into the jail.
10:52 a.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a suicidal person at 436 Third Street. The officers contacted a 25-year-old Orland resident, who was subsequently detained for a mental health evaluation. The person was transported by paramedics.
11:08 a.m., Orland police dofficers responded for a welfare check on the employees of the Orland Veterinary Hospital. Officers contacted the employees and determined they did not need assistance.
1:12 p.m., the Orland Fire Department received a call for medical aid at 6457 County Road 24, for an unresponsive female.
1:22 p.m., Deputy Ayres contacted Ashley Casebeer at 650 North Butte Street after it was confirmed that she allegedly had a local misdemeanor warrant for her arrest. Casebeer was taken into custody. The key to her vehicle was turned over to Anthony Francis, per her request. Casebeer was transported to the Glenn County Jail, where she was turned over to jail staff for booking.
1:56 p.m., Orland police officers contacted Orland resident Frank Camacho on Eighth Street. Camacho was allegedly found to have a misdemeanor warrant for his arrest. He was arrested for a warrant out of Glenn County and was booked into the Glenn County Jail.
2:20 p.m., Orland police officers contacted two people sitting in a van at 4295 Highway 99. After an investigation, the driver, Arba Sullivan, 28, of Oakley, was arrested on charges alleging being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition, possession of stolen property, providing a false name to an officer, possession of a loaded firearm in a vehicle, possession of methamphetamine, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Sullivan was booked into the Glenn County Jail.
2:33 p.m., Deputy Ayres contacted Nadine Crawshaw, who was sitting in a white Chevrolet truck parked in front of 691 North Butte Street, Willows, with Ray Wallis outside the vehicle. The deputy believed Crawshaw had a local warrant for her arrest. A misdemeanor warrant was reportedly confirmed and Crawshaw was taken into custody. She was transported to the Glenn County Jail, where she was turned over to jail staff for booking. When Deputy Ayres went to dispatch to retrieve the warrant, he learned Crawshaw also allegedly had a felony warrant for two counts of burglary and one count of battery against a peace officer.
2:37 p.m., a juvenile, whose name was improperly not included in the sheriff’s log item, reported a hit and run to her gray 2011 Ford Focus. The collision had occurred on Wood Street at Murdock Street. The girl said she was traveling west on Wood Street. A large dark-colored SUV turned west onto Wood Street, crossing into her lane and sideswiping the right side of her vehicle. The girl said her right side mirror had been struck and fell off and she did not recognize the dark-colored SUV, but she believed the driver was a Hispanic female. The girl said the SUV was last seen traveling south on Merrill Avenue from Wood Street. Deputies searched the area but were unable to locate the described vehicle. The girl’s parents responded on scene. The girl was provided with a Glenn County traffic exchange form. (Note: Law enforcement agencies are required to withhold the names of minors who are suspected of committing crimes, but cannot legally withhold the names of minors who are merely the victims of crimes.)
3:53 p.m., Glenn County Child Protective Services requested assistance with a referral. Deputy Chavez responded and assisted Glenn County Child Protective Services in investigating a referral. Deputy Chavez initiated an investigation. Deputy Chavez was able to determine the claims were unfounded.
4:14 p.m., Deputy Ayres contacted Steven York in the sheriff’s office lobby, who was turning himself in. York allegedly had a local warrant and was turned over to the Glenn County Jail staff for booking.
4:30 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to contact Orland resident Miguel Angel Martinez-Rodriguez regarding a theft at 1216 East Street. Officers contacted Martinez-Rodriguez, who stated he was supposed to get important documents from Fed-Ex but they were delivered to a wrong person. The incident was documented.
4:50 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of an assault. Officers contacted Cassandra Sarmento, 27, who reported her four-year-old daughter was slapped on the wrist by a 12-year-old boy at the Paigewood Village Apartments. Sarmento requested documentation and was provided with information on obtaining a restraining order.
4:57 p.m., Kathleen Hill contacted the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office to report Matthew Blackmer, 69, was unresponsive. At 5:01 p.m., the Orland Fire Department received a medical aid call for an unresponsive male at 4156 County Road KK. Westside Ambulance personnel pronounced Blackmer deceased on scene. The decedent’s next of kin was notified. The decedent was released to the care of Sweet-Olsen Family Mortuary of Orland.
5:05 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a welfare check at 339 Woodward Avenue. Officers contacted an elderly woman, who stated she was fine and not in need of assistance.
5:39 p.m., the California Highway Patrol requested assistance from deputies at their office. Deputies responded and assisted.
7 p.m., Orland police officers received information of possible possession and distribution of child pornography.
8 p.m., Jill Wing called the sheriff’s office and reported a small white passenger car was driving into driveways on County Road 7 and then leaving the residence. Wing requested an area check from law enforcement. Deputies responded and searched the area. Deputies were unable to locate the vehicle and did not observe any suspicious activity.
8:35 p.m., Orland police officers issued a parking citation to a gray 2011 Ford Escape for parking in a handicap stall at 745 Paigewood Drive.
9:13 p.m., Deputy McIntyre was dispatched to 329 South Plumas Street, Willows, on a report of a temporary restraining order violation between Machaira Moore and Justin McGlothin, with Moore being the protected party. Upon arrival, contact was made with Moore and McGlothin. Moore admitted to coming to McGlothin’s residence on her own and agreed to leave. Both were counseled on their behavior and a report will be forwarded to the district attorney’s office.
10:03 p.m., Gabriella Marquez called the sheriff’s office and reported secondhand information about possible trespassers on the Orland Auto Auction yard and requested law enforcement. Deputy Turner responded and checked the area. Deputy Turner was unable to locate anyone on the property.
11:01 p.m., Deputy McIntyre was dispatched to 600 North Humboldt Avenue, Willows, on an anonymous report of loud music on the south side of the complex. The area was checked but no music could be heard anywhere in the complex.
11:07 p.m., Deputy McIntyre was dispatched to Glenn Medical Center on a report from staff that they had a domestic violence victim being treated for her injuries. Contact was made with the confidential victim, who stated Michael Bradley assaulted her when she tried to leave the apartment. The victim stated Bradley threw her to the ground, injuring her knee. Bradley was found to be on Glenn County probation and had a peaceful contact restraining order with the victim. Contact was made with Bradley and after further investigation, he was arrested for alleged felony domestic violence, false imprisonment, violation of a criminal protective order and violation of probation. He was booked into the Glenn County Jail.
Saturday, March 6:
12:26 a.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of loud music at 235 East Shasta Street. Officers contacted Orland resident Angie Landeros, 45, and told her of the complaint. Landeros agreed to turn the music down.
12:28 a.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to a report of loud music in the 200 block of East Shasta Street. Officers checked the area but found it quiet.
5:09 a.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a burglary alarm at Carrillo Family Dentistry. Officers checked the business but were unable to determine the cause for the alarm.
7:04 a.m., Deputy Thompson was assigned to contact Michael Carr regarding James Potter allegedly causing a disturbance and making threats at 6155 State Route 162. The deputy contacted Carr, who reported Potter had stood outside the trailer he was living in and allegedly threatened to tow the trailer away earlier that morning. Carr said Potter was the ex-boyfriend of his roommate, Alwyn Stevens. The deputy was later contacted by Stevens regarding this incident. Stevens had previously reported harassing messages and telephone calls from Potter. Stevens said she had ceased communication with Potter and was told of the restraining order process. Both Carr and Stevens were advised to contact law enforcement if Potter returned and caused a disturbance.
8:30 a.m., Quade Smith reported he and seven other people and another vehicle were stuck in snow on Forest Highway 7 (FH7) near Plaskett Meadows. Smith reported they had been stuck since 2 p.m. the day prior and were without food or water. Glenn County Search and Rescue was activated and assembled a team of members. Search and Rescue responded and located footprints in snow leading in the opposite direction of the rescue on FH7, about eight miles from the location of the stranded parties. Search and Rescue located three of the seven people after tracking the footprints and they were brought to safety. Search and Rescue continued on and rescued the remaining individuals. During the rescue, another vehicle arrived near the scene with two individuals who had come to help Smith. They too became stuck in the snow. Search and Rescue ultimately rescued a total of nine citizens and escorted them out of the mountains to safety.
10:35 a.m., deputies responded to 600 North Humboldt Avenue, apt. #236, Willows, for a report of a possible domestic disturbance. Deputies arrived and contacted Tiffany Ladine, who said there were no domestic violence issues. Ladine said she was having issues with Jayme Barrera not paying her money owed. Ladine was looking for Barrera in apt. #136, but was unable to find her. Ladine told deputies several items were missing from her purse, including her driver’s license, medical card, Keybank debit card, and her California Advantage EBT card. Ladine believed Barrera may have been responsible for the missing items. Deputies were unable to locate Barrera.
11:05 a.m., Deputy Ayres contacted Seth Dominguez-Feathers coming down the stairs from his apartment. The deputy recognized and was familiar with Dominguez-Feathers from prior contacts. The deputy was aware that a recent warrant had allegedly been issued for his arrest. A local misdemeanor warrant was confirmed for Dominguez-Feathers and he was taken into custody. Dominguez-Feathers was transported to the Glenn County Jail, where he was turned over to jail staff for booking.
12:10 p.m., a mail carrier was delivering mail to 2032 County Road TT, when the homeowner’s dog got out and was hit. The CHP was requested for traffic control.
1:26 p.m., Deputy Thompson was detailed to a report of a vandalism that had occurred at Great Western Growers. The deputy contacted employees at the business who reported someone had driven onto the property around 4:50 a.m. in a dark-colored pickup. The person was seen on camera taking a bench and turning on water faucets around the facility. One of the grain bins had been opened and several tons of grain was spilled onto the ground.
1:42 p.m., Deputy Thompson was detailed to a cold report of a sexual assault that occurred in the city of Willows.
3:08 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a disturbance at the Shasta Garden Apartments. Orland resident Claudia Mercado reported she and her boyfriend, Juan Pablo Pureco, were in an argument. Pureco had left prior to the officer’s arrival and was located in his red 2018 Honda Accord. After an investigation, Pureco was arrested on charges alleging domestic battery, false imprisonment, robbery, driving while under the influence, driving while under the influence with a blood alcohol level above .08 percent, driving with a suspended license due to driving while under the influence, child endangerment, and driving with a child not properly restrained, and a misdemeanor warrant out of Glenn County. Pureco was booked into the Glenn County Jail.
4:32 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of children trespassing in a fenced in area around the canal at 745 Paigewood Drive. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate anyone.
5:05 p.m., an anonymous female caller reported a man with an outstanding Glenn County warrant at the Mar-Val Grocery Store located at 517 South Tehama Street, Willows. Deputies responded and searched for the man, but were unable to locate him.
5:15 p.m., Deputy Thompson was dispatched to a report of a woman who was cutting herself. Deputies responded to the scene and contacted the patient. After the scene was deemed safe, EMS personnel responded and the patient was evaluated. She was later transported to Glenn Medical Center via ambulance and a mental health detention was placed on her. The patient was turned over to hospital staff.
6:13 p.m., Deputy Turner observed John Bush allegedly smoking a controlled substance outside of 650 North Butte Street. Deputy Turner contacted Bush, who was allegedly in possession of drug paraphernalia. Bush was placed under arrest for possession of drug paraphernalia and transported to the Glenn County Jail, where he was turned over to jail staff for booking.
6:30 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to a report of a woman barricaded in a bathroom, attempting to harm herself at 419 Second Street. Officers contacted the 25-year-old Orland woman, who was subsequently detained and turned over to Glenn County Mental Health for an evaluation.
7:03 p.m., Deputy Goodwin was dispatched to the parking lot of Walmart in Willows for a report of a man and woman in a verbal dispute next to a R.V. The deputy contacted a man who identified himself as Rick Watson. The woman was gone and there was no active disturbance. Watson claimed he was in a verbal dispute with a woman who had already left. Watson was counseled.
7:46 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a dog barking at 115 Alexandra Park. Officers checked the area but were unable to located any barking dogs.
8:39 p.m., Deputy Goodwin was dispatched to the Walmart in Willows for a report of Katherine Fallon shopping in the store after being previously being admonished from the business. The deputy contacted the employee, who requested Fallon be moved along. Deputy Goodwin contacted Fallon, who was counseled and admonished from the business. Fallon left without incident.
8:57 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a reckless driver in the area of Tehama and East Streets. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate any vehicles driving recklessly.
9:35 p.m., Deputy Goodwin was dispatched to the Baymont Inn in Willows for a report of a Hispanic man who urinated in the hallway of the hotel. The employee at the business requested the man be moved along. Deputy Goodwin contacted Jaime Lopez in the main lobby. He displayed signs and symptoms of being under the influence of alcohol. His eyes were bloodshot and watery, his speech was slurred, an odor of alcohol emitted from his person, he was unsteady on his feet and he had urinated himself. Lopez had difficulty following simple instructions and answering questions. It was determined that Lopez was too intoxicated to care for himself and the safety of the public. He was subsequently arrested on charges alleging being drunk in public. A manual trap breath sample indicated his blood alcohol level was 0.3 percent, 3.75 times the legal limit for driving. Lopez was transported to Glenn Medical Center, where he was seen by medical staff and cleared for jail booking. He was then transported to the Glenn County Jail, where he was booked, to be released when sober.
10:15 p.m., an anonymous person reported a disturbance at 141 North Crawford Avenue and requested law enforcement. Deputies responded and contacted Lucky Wyatt and Haley Word. After speaking with the involved parties, deputies determined the matter to be verbal only. Deputies advised Wyatt and Word of the complaint and they both agreed to keep the noise down for the night.
10:26 p.m., while on patrol in Willows, Sergeant Draper observed a silver Honda attempting to merge onto West Sycamore Street from 1340 West Sycamore. The vehicle’s lights were not on and Sergeant Draper turned around to contact the vehicle. The vehicle drove into the parking lot of 1340 West Sycamore and Sergeant Draper approached. Upon contact, it was observed a male occupant was manipulating the steering column which had been ripped apart. The man did not obey orders to exit the vehicle and the vehicle rolled slightly forward. The man was placed at gunpoint and removed from the vehicle. The man was identified as Sean Idzinski, who allegedly had multiple felony and misdemeanor warrants for his arrest. Idzinski was taken into custody and allegedly found in possession of methamphetamine and a methamphetamine pipe. It was discovered the vehicle had a bill of sale to Idzinski. He was transported and booked into Glenn County Jail for his outstanding warrants and drug charges.
11:16 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a male having a seizure at 73 East Walker Street. Officers provided assistance until no longer needed by medical personnel.
11:53 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to a report of a theft at the Orland Inn. Officers contacted Mario Garcia-Valencia, 51, of Chico, who reported that he was robbed of his wallet and cell phone at gunpoint by two men and two women.
Sunday, March 7:
12:30 a.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of suspicious circumstances at the Stop and Shop. Sandy Saligan, 35, from Chico, reported she was being followed by an unknown person in a white Jeep. Officers were unable to locate the Jeep and followed Saligan to her sister’s residence.
12:33 a.m., Deputy McIntyre observed a vehicle driving west on Highway 32 at County Road S. The vehicle was swerving back and forth within the westbound lane. The vehicle crossed over the fog line on three occasions. A traffic stop was conducted on Highway 32 at County Road O. Contact was made with the driver, Carlos Alejandro Zepeda-Cardenas. The odor of an unknown alcoholic beverage was coming from his person. The CHP arrived on scene and took over the DUI investigation. After further investigation, Zepeda-Cardenas was arrested for allegedly driving while under the influence of alcohol. The passenger, Carlos Alberto Torres-Navarro, was provided a ride back to his residence in Hamilton City.
2:15 a.m., an employee at the ampm in Willows reported a white man wearing a brown coat and black shorts became verbally aggressive after being denied alcohol. Deputy Goodwin contacted Jared Reusser standing at the corner of Wood Street and North Humboldt Avenue. Reusser matched the description provided by the employee. Reusser was ultimately counseled and admonished from ampm.
2:51 a.m., Orland police officers received information of a traffic collision in the 200 block of East Yolo Street. Officers contacted Maria Mendoza-Alcala, 33, of Orland, who stated she was driving her silver 2017 Honda Civic west on East Yolo Street when she reached down to pick up a bottle of water, and allowed her vehicle to collide with a red 2010 Nissan Versa, which was legally parked along the curb. Officers assisted in an information exchange and both vehicles were towed by Bambauer Towing at owners’ request.
3:47 a.m., deputies responded to 820 North Humboldt Avenue in Willows for the report of a residential alarm activation. The residence was found to be secure and nothing suspicious was noted.
5:22 a.m., Orland police officers issued a parking citation to a gray 1986 Nissan pickup for expired registration at 1506 Paigewood Drive.
10:23 a.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a stolen phone. Officers contacted Chico resident Antonio Vega, who stated he tracked his girlfriend’s stolen phone to a nearby address at Walker Street. Officers contacted the residents, who said they did not have the phone. The incident was documented.
12:32 a.m., Sarah Mendonca reported finding personal property on the side of the road. Deputy Ayres was dispatched to the residence for a found property report. Deputy Ayres contacted Mendonca, who reported leaving this morning around 8:15 a.m. and returning at around noon to find a box of property across the street with paperwork scattered throughout their orchard. They picked up the paperwork and box of property. The property was turned over to Deputy Ayres. Deputy Ayres went through the property that was determined to be owned by Kathryn Goalder and Virgil D. Gonzales, Jr., who shared the same address. Deputy Ayres attempted to make contact with Goalder by telephone and checked several addresses in the Willows area, but was unsuccessful in locating either person. The property was booked into evidence for safekeeping.
2:20 p.m., Deputy Thompson was dispatched to a report of a shoplifter who was detained at Walmart. Deputy responded to the scene and contacted Michael Brassel. Deputies allegedly located narcotics and narcotic paraphernalia in Brassel’s vehicle and contacted a passenger, Steven Coulson. After investigation, Coulson was released from the scene and Brassel was arrested and released on a signed promise to appear.
3:43 p.m., Orland police officers conducted a traffic enforcement stop on a blue 2013 Chevrolet Camaro for an equipment violation on South Street. Officers contacted Pedro Castro-Guzman, 20, of Orland. Castro-Guzman was issued a citation for a defective windshield, no registration with his vehicle, and no proof of insurance.
5:30 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a disturbance at the Speedway Gas Station on South Street. The reporting party said that a man with a blue wagon was drinking in public and causing a disturbance. Officers contacted Jared Reusser, 37, of Willows. After an investigation, Reusser was arrested for alleged public intoxication and violation of probation. Reusser was booked into the Glenn County Jail. (See the log item for 2:15 a.m., above.)
5:37 p.m., Teresa Goodman contacted the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office to report fraud. Deputy McIntyre contacted Goodman via phone, as requested. Goodman reported a known person had used her Social Security number and other identifying items to open an account with Green Dot. The incident is under investigation.
5:58 p.m., Eugene Taylor reported there was an injured dog in front of 423 Fifth Street in Orland. Deputy Goodwin responded. The dog was a small black female unknown mixed breed. The dog did not appear to be injured and did not have a collar. An owner for the dog could not be located. The dog was impounded at Burnham’s Veterinary Clinic in Willows.
6:36 p.m., an anonymous person reported a possible intoxicated driver at the Willows Travel Plaza and requested law enforcement. The person reported the white man was driving a black Dodge Ram and was last seen driving behind the business. Deputies responded and searched the area. Deputies located the 2010 Dodge Ram on Highway 99, south of County Road 60. Deputies contacted the driver, James Flannery, who appeared to be suffering from a medical condition. Flannery was making uncontrollable movements and had slurred speech. Enloe Ambulance and fire personnel responded and attempted to provide medical care. Flannery refused all medical attention and deputies issued Flannery a DMV medical evaluation form. Flannery was later turned over to family.
7:29 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a parking issue at 806 Cherry Circle. Casey Bayless reported unknown people were parking in front of his residence. Bayless was provided with information and the vehicle, a white 2017 Subaru Forester, was cited for not parking within 18 inches of the curb.
8 p.m., Orland police officers initiated a traffic enforcement stop on a gray 2009 Dodge Charger on Woodward Avenue. The driver, Rigoberto Trenado, was issued a citation for allegedly failing to stop at a stop sign and no proof of insurance.
8:21 p.m., Jorge Medina at 240 Sacramento Avenue in Hamilton City reported his truck tires were slashed over two months ago and he now knows who did it. Deputy Goodwin contacted Medina outside his residence in an area readily accessible to the public. Medina allegedly displayed obvious signs of being heavily intoxicated. Medina believed his stepson, Timothy Oropeza, slashed his tires. Medina acquired this information from a friend while they were drinking. While speaking with Medina, his temper went back and forth from aggravated to calm. Medina initially followed instructions but had to be reminded several times. It was determined Medina was too intoxicated to care for his own safety or the safety of others. Medina was arrested for alleged public intoxication and was transported to the Glenn County Jail, where he was booked, to be released when sober. While at the jail, a breath test indicated Medina’s blood alcohol content was 0.19 percent, well over twice the legal limit for drinking and driving.
8:44 p.m., deputies responded to 920 Pacific Avenue, Willows, regarding an intoxicated white man refusing to leave a residence. Deputies responded and arrived on scene. Deputies contacted Steven Trimmer, who displayed signs and symptoms of being under the influence of an alcoholic beverage. Trimmer was lost and did not know where he was. He had bloodshot, watery eyes and had slurred speech, and was clearly unable to care for himself or others. Trimmer was subsequently placed under arrest for allegedly being drunk in public and was transported to the Glenn County Jail.
10:48 p.m., Orland police officers conducted a traffic enforcement stop on a silver 2003 Ford Fusion for a moving violation at the Orland Stop and Shop. The driver, Jackie Murray, 25, was issued a citation for alleged expired registration and no proof of insurance.
11:18 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to a report of an assault at the Pilot Travel Center. Officers contacted Michael Walsh, 65, of Orland, who reported he was punched in the face by a person named Rod. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate Rod. Walsh declined any further assistance.
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