Here are the latest bookings from the Glenn County Jail. Remember: Everyone accused of a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Wednesday, March 10:
8:54 a.m., Christopher James Dunham, 56, a laborer and transient, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging felony violation of probation. Bail was set at $25,000. He was taken into custody at the Glenn County Probation Department, Willows, by a probation officer.
10:56 a.m., at the Glenn County Jail, Alex Parra Miranda, 27, a construction worker who lives at 6379 County Road 16, Orland, was found to have a warrant alleging failure to obey a lawful order of the court (a felony). Bail was set at $50,000.
11:35 a.m., Anthony Vincent Mancinelli, 27, a laborer who lives at 4061 County Road N, Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a bail bond surrender for charges alleging possession of drug paraphernalia, and disobeying a court order (both misdemeanors). Bail was set at $10,000. He was taken into custody at the jail by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
4:43 p.m., Damini Kenyata Franklin, 20, a cook who lives at 4000 Innovator Drive, Sacramento, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging battery, and conspiracy to commit a misdemeanor (both misdemeanors). Bail was set at zero. He was taken into custody at West Ash Street and South Merrill Avenue, Sacramento, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
4:43 p.m., Rodrigo Guerrero, 21, a laborer who lives at 3247 Azevedo Drive, Sacramento, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging battery, and conspiracy to commit a misdemeanor (both misdemeanors). Bail was set at zero. He was taken into custody at West Ash Street and South Merrill Avenue, Sacramento, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
5:44 p.m., Ricardo Hernandez Gonzalez, 22, a plumber who lives at 4224 Mary Avenue, Olivehurst, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on warrants alleging taking a vehicle without the owner’s consent, and possession of metal knuckles (both felonies). Total bail was set at $70,000. He was taken into custody at 714 North Humboldt Avenue, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
10:34 p.m., Jonathan Scott Hanson, 29, a mechanic and transient, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a warrant alleging failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge. Bail was set at $7,000, but he was also held without bail on a charge alleging violation of parole (a felony). He was taken into custody at 600 North Humboldt Avenue, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
Thursday, March 11:
1:10 p.m., Wade Allen Holder, 47, a laborer who lives in Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a warrant alleging failure to appear after being released on bail (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at zero. He was taken into custody at 6399 County Road 24, Orland, by a Glenn County probation officer.
2:54 p.m., Gardenia Vanessa Avalos, 31, a laborer who lives in Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging felony violation of probation. Bail was set at $35,000. She was taken into custody at 601 North Tehama Street, Willows, by a Glenn County probation officer.
4:21 p.m., Prisella Andreina Gonzalez, 32, a caregiver who lives in Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging felony violation of probation. Bail was set at $45,000. She was taken into custody at 361 County Road 16, Orland, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
4:26 p.m., Emmanuel Montalvo Mercado, 29, a laborer who lives in Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging battery on a noncohabitating former spouse (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $5,000. He was taken into custody at 6379 County Road 16, sp. #11, Orland, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
7:29 p.m., Cynthia Sarah Hardie, 44, a trucker who lives in Rapid City, South Dakota, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging sexual exploitation of a child, and possession of child pornography (both felonies). Bail was set at $100,000. He was taken into custody at Swift Transportation, 1475 Highway 99, Willows, by a GLINTF (major crimes) agent.
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.
Wednesday, March 10:
12:01 a.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to a report of harassing text messages. Jazmine Valdez reported she received rude text messages from an unknown number. Valdez was advised to not engage unknown numbers in conversation and to block the number.
6:49 a.m., Judith Edano reported an unknown man was standing on her patio and she requested he be moved along. Deputies responded to 1340 Sycamore Street in Willows and conducted an area check but were unable to locate anyone in the area.
6:52 a.m., Butte Home and Hospice called and reported the expected death of Elsie Lorenzo, 94, at WestHaven Assisted Living on Fairview Street in Orland. The decedent suffered from a pre-existing illness and was entered into hospice care on March 6, 2021. The decedent was released to the care of Sweet-Olsen Family Mortuary in Orland.
7:47 a.m., while on routine patrol, Deputy Huichapan contacted Rosalio Barragan in the 300 block of El Dorado Avenue in Willows. A records check on Barragan through Glenn County Communications revealed two active misdemeanor warrants out of Indio Superior Court. Deputy Huichapan was told the warrants were citable only. The deputy cited and released Barragan on his promise to appear in court for the two outstanding misdemeanor warrants.
8:53 a.m., Orland police officers responded to the Orland Police Department lobby to sign off a correctable citation. Proof of correction was provided and the citation was signed off.
9:36 a.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a 911 hang-up at the Orland Children’s Center at 116 East Walker Street. Officers contacted an employee, who stated the number was dialed in error.
10:39 a.m., Glenn County Sheriff’s Office Communications received an anonymous call of a man outside of his room at the Economy Inn, 435 North Tehama Street, Willows, talking about harming himself. Sgt. Felton called and spoke to the involved party, who denied any suicidal ideation and called the sergeant numerous derogatory names. The person complained how nobody was helping him and hung up the telephone on the sergeant two different times.
11:15 a.m., medics responded to 1340 W. Sycamore Street, #116, Willows, for a false medical alarm activation. While on-scene, medics requested law enforcement respond per the resident, Judy Edano. Deputy Huichapan responded and contacted Edano, who believed Bradley Michaud was standing in her patio looking through the window. Deputy Huichapan had prior knowledge Michaud was currently in custody at the Glenn County Jail and informed Edano. After an on-scene investigation, Edano did not meet the criteria for “51-50” of the welfare and institutions code and she declined to speak with a mental health counselor.
12:15 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of threats at the Community Day School at 250 Roosevelt Avenue. Gailynne Rotherham, 61, reported she was assaulted on three separate occasions by a child. Officers were unable to locate the child.
12:21 p.m., Domynik Novack contacted the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office to report a hit and run. Deputies responded and contacted Novack, who was still on scene. Novack said a white four-door Pontiac sedan made a U-turn in front of him and caused him to rear end the Pontiac. The Pontiac fled the scene but was later located.
12:36 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a request for a welfare check on a child who had not been attending school. Officers contacted the child, who was fine, and school administration staff was notified.
12:42 p.m., Enloe Hospice called and reported the expected passing of Velma Elizabeth Crosby, 100. She died at her home in Hamilton City. Crosby suffered from pre-existing medical conditions and entered into hospice care on March 8, 2021. Next of kin, Ines Socorro Crosby, was present at the time of death. The decedent was released to the care of Sweet-Olsen Family Mortuary in Orland.
1:45 p.m., the Colusa County Sheriff’s Office reported a vehicle driving near Willows that was involved in a robbery in Sacramento County, and requested a Glenn County deputy attempt to stop the vehicle. Glenn County Sheriff’s deputies, with the assistance of California Highway Patrol officers, responded and performed a high risk stop of the vehicle at the traffic signals near Walmart. The four occupants were detained and the vehicle was seized until personnel from the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office could respond. The vehicle and its occupants were then released to Sacramento sheriff’s personnel. Glenn County deputies assisted until no longer needed.
2:32 p.m., Glenn County Communications received a call from Onstar indicating a vehicle was involved in a collision near County Road 18 and Highway 99 near Orland. Due to California Highway Patrol officers being extended, Deputy Lemmon was dispatched to the collision. The Orland Fire Department also responded to this traffic collision, but was cancelled a couple of minutes later. At 2:40 p.m., Orland police officers responded. Deputies also arrived on scene and found a black Ford Mustang stuck in a ditch. The vehicle collided with a tree on the shoulder. The collision was found to be non-injury and deputies stood by until CHP officers arrived on scene.
3:59 p.m., Madelyn Coffman contacted the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office to report a physical altercation at the Willows Skate Park. Coffman gave a description of two vehicles the suspects drove away in. Deputies conducted vehicle stops on the two vehicles described. Deputies also contacted Nathaniel Venkus, who alleged he was chased and battered by two men he knew. Venkus was transported to the location of the two vehicles that had been stopped. He identified Damini Franklin and Rodrigo Guerrero as the two who battered him. Franklin and Guerrero were placed under arrest and transported to the Glenn County Jail, where they were booked by jail staff for alleged battery and conspiracy.
6:22 p.m., Deputy Lourenzo contacted Ricardo Hernandez Gonzalez Jr. at 714 North Humboldt Avenue in Willows while gathering information for a different call for service. A records check revealed Gonzalez Jr. allegedly had an outstanding felony warrant for his arrest out of Glenn County. Deputy Lourenzo subsequently placed Gonzalez Jr. under arrest, transported, and booked him into the Glenn County Jail.
9:30 p.m., Michael Calzada contacted the sheriff’s office reporting a black vehicle had entered the orchard near his residence at 5919 County Rd 25 and turned its headlights off. Deputies were detailed and contacted Stewart Conner and Hayden Javellas, out of Oklahoma. Conner said they worked for a company sub-contracted by PG&E to conduct an integrity check on the gas pipe line in the area. Deputies determined no crime had been committed. Conner said there were two other vehicles in the area and they were working their way south, following the pipe line.
10:01 p.m., deputies were dispatched to 1201 West Wood Street, apt. #57, Willows, for a domestic disturbance. Deputies contacted the confidential victim, who said Logan Smith pushed her to the floor, then left the area. The victim declined any medical assistance. Deputies checked the area but were unable to locate Smith. The victim was advised to contact the sheriff’s office if Smith returned to the residence.
10:34 p.m., Sergeant Draper contacted Jonathan Hanson walking around Cedar Hills, whom he knew had an active warrant for his arrest. Hanson was detained and Glenn County Communications confirmed an active misdemeanor warrant out of Glenn County, as well as an active felony parole hold. Hanson was taken into custody and booked into Glenn County Jail without incident.
Thursday, March 11:
1:22 a.m., Andy Saechao contacted the sheriff’s office, reporting two people in front of his residence at 346 North Butte Street, Willows, and requested an area check. Deputies conducted a check of the area, but were unable to locate anyone and did not observe anything suspicious.
4:49 a.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to a report of a motorist being followed at the Speedway on South Street. Officers contacted Petaluma resident Bryanna Silva, who reported a vehicle had been following her from Corning. Officers were unable to locate the other vehicle and Silva was provided with information.
7:17 a.m., Glenn County Communications received several 911 calls from a number that was pinged in the area of 6155 County Road 45, Willows. Glenn County Communications reported there was no answer on call back. Deputies responded to the area and contacted Jose Alcantar, who told deputies the calls were accidental and declined any law enforcement assistance.
8:29 a.m., Annmarie See, 31, reported a white Ford Ranger was driving recklessly in the 1300 block of Fairview Street the previous day.
9:01 a.m., the Orland Fire Department received a call for medical aid for a fall victim at 315 Eighth Street.
9:25 a.m., the Orland Fire Department received a call for medical aid for general illness at 337 Tehama Street.
9:38 a.m., an employee of the Big W Ranch reported illegal dumping of trash on their property at County Road 25, Orland.
9:58 a.m., Deputy Lourenzo responded to a residence in Orland after receiving a report of possible child abuse. An investigation was initiated and forwarded to child welfare services.
10:17 a.m., an Orland police officer was assigned to telephone Alexandra Morua, 22, regarding a civil issue. Officers attempted to contact Morua several times but were unable to reach her.
10:44 a.m., Misty Etchieson, 36, alleged her juvenile daughter was being harassed by Hunter Kirk, 18. Officers provided Etchieson with information on obtaining a restraining order.
11:08 a.m., Deputy Sheldon responded to investigate possible narcotics found in the Glenn County Jail. After an investigation, it was learned inmate Gabriel Baeza was allegedly in possession of a controlled substance while in the custody of the Glenn County Jail. A report was forwarded to the Glenn County District Attorney’s Office.
11:10 a.m., Deputy Sheldon responded to investigate an inmate threatening another inmate in the Glenn County Jail. An investigation was conducted and a report was forwarded to the Glenn County District Attorney’s Office.
11:30 a.m., Subhass Solanki contacted the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office to report Matthew Coil was refusing to check out of the Economy Inn. Solanki requested Coil be asked to leave the room and be admonished for trespassing. Deputies contacted Coil and advised him Solanki requested he leave the property. Deputies gathered Coil’s property in the room and escorted him off the property. Deputies provided Coil with resources for assistance but he declined the resources. Coil was admonished for trespassing.
11:42 a.m., Stacey Storrs requested to speak with a deputy regarding the theft of her cell phone. Deputy Huichapan contacted Stacey Storrs at the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office lobby. Storrs told Deputy Huichapan that on March 6, 2021, someone stole her black A20 Samsung Galaxy cell phone from the Thunderhill Raceway Track in Willows. Storrs valued the phone at approximately $850 and said it was already replaced. Storrs requested documentation of the incident at this time.
12:31 p.m., Shawki Ali contacted the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office to report an ongoing child custody issue regarding Jessica Rocha not allowing him to see his children. Deputy Chavez responded and contacted Ali by telephone, as requested. Ali was provided information regarding the court process to modify the custody order.
1:46 p.m., Courtney Guest from the Willows Care Center on North Crawford Avenue contacted the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office to report an incident that happen the previous night. On March 10 at about 6 p.m., Jerald Olsen was confused and entered room number 13. The occupant of room 13, James Franks, assisted Olsen out of the room. While Olsen was assisting Franks, Franks accidentally scratched Olsen’s right forearm. Willows Care Center staff treated the scratch on Olsen’s right forearm. The guest requested the incident be documented.
2:08 p.m., Lucy Rios contacted the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office to speak to a deputy regarding an abandoned vehicle parked at Eskaton Manor. Deputy Chavez contacted Rios by telephone, as requested. Rios was told deputies arrested the driver of the vehicle the previous day but were unable to tow the vehicle because it was on private property. Rios said she would have the vehicle removed from the property.
2:50 p.m., deputies were dispatched to a rolling domestic violence, southbound on Highway 99 from 4295 Highway 99 in Orland. The man and woman were in a gray Chrysler 200. Deputies responded to the area but were unable to locate the vehicle. Contact was made the reporting party, who identified the woman. Glenn County Communications received a second 911 regarding the same couple, causing a disturbance at 6379 County Road 16, sp. #11. Deputies responded and contacted Emanuel Mercado and Autumn Graham. After an investigation, Mercado was arrested, transported and booked into the Glenn County Jail for alleged domestic violence.
3 p.m., Jacob (unknown last name) called the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office to report a white man was acting strange in the area of South Lassen and West Laurel Streets in Willows. Jacob told Glenn County Communications the man was walking into yards and ripping grass out. Jacob said the man was wearing a gray sweater and blue bottoms. Deputies responded and conducted an area check, but were unable to locate anyone.
3:56 p.m., Siege Gonzales contacted the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office to report Wyatt Deniz had taken her vehicle without her permission. Deputies were dispatched and contacted Gonzales apparently at 600 North Humboldt Avenue, Willows. While speaking to Gonzales, Deniz returned to the residence with the vehicle. Gonzales did not want to pursue criminal charges. Deniz was cited for allegedly driving without a driver’s license and both parties were counseled on their behavior.
4:19 p.m., while on scene at 6379 County Road 16 for another call for service, Prisella Gonzalez, who was on probation, was contacted. Gonzalez’s probation officer said Gonzalez was out of compliance and requested she be taken into custody. Sergeant Draper arrested Gonzalez and transported her to the Glenn County Jail, where she was turned over to Glenn County Probation for the completion of the booking process.
6 p.m., the Orland Fire Department received a medical aid for a fall victim at 325 Centeral Street. It was cancelled two minutes later by an Orland police officer as non-injury.
6:21 p.m., Bruce Klemper contacted the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office to report his vehicle had been shot at while driving west on Highway 32 just west of Chico. Deputy Chavez was dispatched and contacted Klemper. Deputy Chavez initiated an investigation and determined there was no crime and a rock had hit his vehicle’s windshield.
6:44 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a physical disturbance between brothers. Following an investigation, a 17-year-old boy was arrested for domestic violence. The boy was turned over to Glenn County Probation for booking.
7:53 p.m., Deputy Zarate contacted Tammy Forster outside of Parts R Us in Orland. Forster requested the office be checked by deputies due to the lights being on. Forster assured the lights were turned off when they left for the night. Deputies checked the office. It was found secured and nothing was found out of place. Forster requested extra patrol in the area.
8:09 p.m., an anonymous party contacted Glenn County Communications and reported a silver sedan was following her from North Humboldt Avenue and Green Street, in Willows. Deputies responded, contacted the anonymous party, and initiated an investigation. The anonymous party reported the occupants of the sedan were harassing her over living arrangements and wanted them counseled. Deputies located the reported sedan and conducted an enforcement stop. Deputies contacted the driver, Belinda Zazuete, and counseled her on her behavior, per the anonymous party’s request.
8:13 p.m., an employee from Super 8 Motel reported a suspicious vehicle in their parking lot, possibly involved in narcotics transactions. Sergeant Draper arrived and observed the reported vehicle leaving the parking lot. A vehicle stop was conducted and Sergeant Draper contacted Joseph Maloney, the sole occupant of the vehicle. Maloney said he was at Super 8 to obtain a room for the night. After investigation, there was no indication of narcotic activity.
11:14 p.m., Cicely Hammock contacted Glenn County Communications to report a cold vandalism to two of her vehicles. Deputy Garcia contacted Hammock at her residence, 243 West Walnut Street, Willows. Hammock reported coming home at about 11 p.m. and finding both front windshields to her vehicles vandalized. Hammock believed she knew who was responsible for the damage, but was uncertain. Hammock estimated both front windshields cost about $300 dollars each. Hammock requested the incident be documented and asked for extra patrol in the area.
11:30 p.m., Glenn County Communications was notified by CHP dispatch of several 911 hang-ups in the area of North Butte Street and West Sycamore Street, Willows. Deputies responded and searched the area. Deputies did not observe any suspicious activity or any suspicious people in the area.
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