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.
Monday, March 8:
12:15 a.m., an Orland police officer observed a brown 2013 Ford Edge with expired registration parked in a city parking lot at the Pizza Palace. The registered owner was issued a parking citation and the vehicle was marked for abatement.
4:13 a.m., Brandy Thorpe reported her mother, Mary Christensen, 68, was deceased at 819 Newport Avenue, in Orland. Deputy Goodwin responded. At 4:17 a.m., Orland Police Sergeant Johnson and other Orland Police Department officers responded and were first on the scene and started life-saving procedures. Life-saving efforts were unsuccessful and Thorpe was able to provide a do-not-resuscitate order for Christensen. Christensen was pronounced deceased at approximately 4:27 a.m., There were no signs of foul play. The deceased was released to the care of Sweet-Olsen Family Mortuary of Orland.
6:33 a.m., the Capay Fire Department received a medical aid call for a male fall victim at 25885 Clark Avenue.
7:15 a.m., Orland Fire Department received a medical aid call for someone with chest pain at WestHaven Assisted Living on Fairview Street.
7:31 a.m., the veterans and military crisis hotline contacted the sheriff’s office regarding a citizen who was experiencing suicidal ideation. The Glenn County Crisis Response Team responded and the citizen was determined to meet the “51-50” criteria. The citizen was transported to Glenn Medical Center for medical clearance and released to GMC staff.
8:54 a.m., Charlisa Bryant came to the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office to speak with a deputy regarding fraud. Deputy Lemmon was assigned and contacted Bryant. Deputy Lemmon found the incident was already reported at 11:19 a.m. on Sept. 17, 2020. On that date, Bryant, of 601 North Tehama Street, #1, Willows, came to the sheriff’s office lobby to report check fraud. Deputy Alves contacted Bryant and a report was initiated.
9:41 a.m., Delmar Woodward called to speak with a deputy regarding vehicles with loud exhausts. Deputy Lemmon was dispatched and called Woodward. Woodward reported there are numerous vehicles that drive by his residence at 337 North Merrill Avenue, Willows, with loud exhausts. Woodward said the vehicles drive to and from the Willows High School. Woodward requested the vehicles be cited for loud exhausts. Deputy Lemmon told Woodward that deputies would conduct extra patrol in the area.
10:02 a.m., the Chico Police Department requested a deputy attempt to locate a reported stolen vehicle from their jurisdiction at 6838 County Road 18, Deputy Lourenzo responded and checked the property for the vehicle, but was ultimately unable to locate it. The Chico Police Department was notified of this.
11:32 a.m., Kathryn Newland came to the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office to report check fraud. Deputy Lemmon was assigned and initiated an investigation.
1:03 p.m., Luke Maxim, 40, reported an unknown person dumped cardboard boxes in a dumpster now overflowing at the Paigewood Village Apartments. Officers tracked the boxes to Brad Gilmore, 34, who was counselled.
1:12 p.m., Mary from Freedom Home Health and Hospice reported the expected death of Charlene Creek, 95. The decedent entered hospice care on March 6, 2021, with pre-existing medical conditions. Deputy Zarate confirmed that next of kin, Dixie Creek, was notified of the death. The decedent was released to the care of Sweet-Olsen Family Mortuary of Orland.
1:22 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to the lobby to sign off a citation. Proof of correction was provided and the citation was signed off.
2:38 p.m., the Butte City Fire Department received a Colusa County medical aid request for a male victim with difficulty breathing at 7550 East Glenn Road.
2:39 p.m., Sergio Rosas, 30, reported he was in a collision yesterday at Fifth and Shasta Streets and exchanged information with the other driver.
3:25 p.m., Deputy Lemmon was detailed to a courtesy report for the Tehama County Sheriff’s Office. Deputy Lemmon contacted the reporting party, Kathy Kensome, and spoke with her on the telephone.
3:42 p.m., William Hunter, 38, of Orland, alleged he was assaulted by his neighbor, Melquesided Garcia, 23, at the Black Butte Mobil Home Park. Officers spoke with both parties.
3:59 p.m., Floyd Parker reported a possible abandoned vehicle in the 600 block of South Lassen Street in Willows. Deputy Huichapan responded and located the described vehicle, a black 2010 Mazda. Deputy Huichapan learned the vehicle belonged to Alexis Romero, who lived in the area. The vehicle was legally parked and no further action was taken.
7:55 p.m., deputies, Orland police officers and the Orland Fire Department were dispatched to a hospice death at 410 Papst Avenue, Orland. Larisa Naranjo, 12, entered hospice care in April of 2019 with a pre-existing health condition. Next of kin, Zulma Oregel and Jose Luis Naranjo, were present at the time of death. The decedent was released to the care of Sweet-Olsen Family Mortuary of Orland.
5:07 p.m., Irene Salas called and reported she was in an argument with her son, Alexander Salas. Deputies responded to the residence at 911 West Cedar Street, Willows. Deputies contacted both parties and found the argument was over keys to a vehicle. Deputies assisted with meditation and Alexander agreed to leave the residence.
5:51 p.m., Alberto Cortez contacted Glenn County Communications and requested a property check at his residence at 545 Sierra Avenue in Hamilton City. Cortez called from out of the area and reported his cousin, Victor Delgadillo, was at the residence without permission. While en route to the residence, Cortez recontacted the sheriff’s office and said Delgadillo left the residence and Cortez no longer required law enforcement assistance. Cortez was ultimately provided with information on restraining order and eviction processes.
6:06 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to a non-injury traffic collision. Officers contacted Salvador Sanchez, 56, and Scott Hammond, 32, who were involved in a collision in the parking lot of Moe’s Market.
7 p.m., Dorothy Archuleta, 71, of Orland, called regarding a restraining order. Officers provided Archuleta with information.
11:43 p.m., Rosemary McMartin contacted Glenn County Communications and reported her 85-year-old husband as missing. Rosemary McMartin reported her husband had left their residence in Willows about 30 minutes prior and was concerned about his whereabouts. Deputies responded and searched the immediate area. Deputies located the missing adult on Southgate Drive, Willows, and he was transported to Glenn Medical Center by Enloe Ambulance personnel.
Tuesday, March 9:
12:15 a.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to a report of a missing child. Officers found the child at 99 Eva Drive. The child was returned home.
12:35 a.m., Enloe Hospice contacted Glenn County Communications and reported the expected death of Maria Jauregui-Alvarez,86. The decedent suffered from pre-existing illnesses and was entered into hospice care on March 4, 2021. Next of kin, Rosa Maria Torres (daughter), was present at the time of death. La Paz Funeral Home in Sacramento was to be contacted by Enloe Hospice to arrange further services.
1:09 a.m., Orland police officers contacted Odell McMorris, 55, of Orland, at the Stop and Shop at 10 Walker Street. McMorris was arrested and booked for two misdemeanor Glenn County warrants.
4:10 a.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to a report of a traffic collision between two semi-trucks at the Pilot Travel Center. Officers contacted Jose Perez-Merida, 43, and Ramiro Hernandez, 32, and assisted both with an information exchange.
10:27 a.m., David Bennett requested to speak with a deputy regarding the theft of his wallet from his trailer. Deputy Huichapan responded to Shady Oaks Trailer Park, space #2, near Orland, and contacted Bennett. Bennett told Deputy Huichapan that his black Hardly Davidson wallet containing $500 and miscellaneous documents was taken sometime on March 6. Bennett believed Tyler Fox was responsible for the missing wallet since Fox was the only person to visit Bennett at his trailer. Bennett declined to pursue criminal charges at this time and only requested Fox be told to return the wallet if he was contacted by law enforcement. Deputy Huichapan attempted to locate Fox, with no success.
11:58 a.m., James Huntsman contacted the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office to request a welfare check on James Webb. Deputy Chavez responded to the Willows Care Center, where Webb is a patient. Willows Care Center staff confirmed Webb was in good spirits and safe. Deputy Chavez contacted Huntsman and told him Webb was safe and Willows Care Center staff would be reaching out to him to set up a virtual meeting with Webb.
1:13 p.m., Deputy Sheldon responded to investigate an inmate assaulting another inmate in the Glenn County Jail. After an investigation, it was learned inmate Katie Phillips allegedly assaulted inmate Vivian Cruz. A report was forwarded to the Glenn County District Attorney’s Office.
1:30 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of fraud. Officers contacted Theresa Dickey, 52, who reported an unknown person opened a bank account using her personal information.
1:55 p.m., Silvia Newhall contacted the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office to report George Dunlop was in an argument with his brother. Deputies responded and contacted Newhall, who said Dunlop had left the property and reported the argument never got physical.
3:47 p.m., Orland police officers responded to the report of a verbal disturbance. Officers contacted Robert Frease, 61, who had a verbal dispute with the employee of Cricket Wireless. Frease was counseled and agreed to leave the business.
4:22 p.m., the Orland Fire Department received a medical aid call for a possible stroke at 101 East Swift.
5:51 p.m., a child contacted the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office to report Gregory Blake was having a medical emergency at 125 Bidwell Street, Elk Creek. Medical personnel arrived on scene and attempted lifesaving measures. Blake was pronounced dead at the scene. Deputies responded and conducted a coroner’s investigation. The next of kin, Christina Blake, was notified.
6:43 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a verbal disturbance at a residence on Third Street. Officers contacted a 38-year-old woman, who found THC vape pens in her 16-year-old son’s room. Officers contacted the boy, who was counseled at the request of his mother.
7:05 p.m., Orland police officers responded to the report of shots heard at 817 Newport Avenue. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate anything suspicious. Officers spoke with a resident, who stated it may have been fireworks.
7:25 p.m., Silvia Newhall contacted Glenn County Communications to report her husband’s brother, Jesse Dunlop, was causing a disturbance and refusing to leave the residence at 1056 County Road Z, Butte City. Deputies responded, contacted both parties, and initiated an on-scene investigation. It was determined the issue was a civil matter regarding living arrangements and utility expenses. Dunlop agreed to leave the property for the remainder of the night and both parties were provided with options on dealing with matter civilly.
8:23 p.m., deputies were dispatched to the car wash at 1220 West Wood Street in Willows for the report of a vehicle occupying one of the wash stalls for several hours. The reporting party, Russel Morgan, and owner of the car wash, requested the subject be moved along. Deputies contacted Emilio Chavez, 48, of King City, in a white Dodge Durango. Chavez told deputies he had been working on his vehicle and was now heading home. Chavez was told of the complaint and deputies stood by as he left the business.
9:02 p.m., a medical aid call went out to the Artois Fire Department for a 34-year-old woman with seizures at 3008 Highway 99.
10:29 p.m., Lee Seaheart contacted Glenn County Communications and requested a welfare check on her friend, John Kelley, in Willows. Seaheart reported she had not heard from Kelley since the previous day and was concerned for his wellbeing. Deputies responded to the reported residence and made contact with Kelley. He was in good health and spirits and stated he would contact Seaheart at a later time.
11:27 p.m., while on patrol, Sergeant Draper found an unknown object on fire on the shoulder of Highway 99, just north of County Road 24. Sergeant Draper discovered the item on fire was an amount of mail. At 11:28 p.m., the Orland Fire Department received a call for a small rubbish fire on the side of the road. It was cancelled two minutes later. The fire was extinguished and some names were recovered from the mail. After investigation it was determined an unknown suspect had stolen a number of mail items from the Chico area and in attempt to destroy evidence, set the items on fire. The items with identity information were recovered and later disposed of in a secured shred bin. Attempts to notify victims will be made at a later time and the postmaster will be notified as well.
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