Day: March 25, 2021

Glenn County Observer

Orland – It was nothing like the previous day’s inferno.

At about 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, the Orland Volunteer Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire on County Road FF, north of County Road 200.

Like the fire at 4:30 Wednesday morning at 106 Fourth Street, Thursday’s fire was (correctly) toned out as a structure fire.

And like Wednesday’s fire, Thursday’s fire turned out to involve outbuildings.

The fire on Fourth Street, however, involved at least one very large outbuilding, while the fire off County Road FF involved what appeared to be a shed and a chicken coop.

So, yes, this latest fire was the fourth structure fire in Glenn County in two days (the first two, in the southeast area of the county, were the results of arson), and while the owner of this property off Road FF was undoubtedly not happy about the fire, the truth is it was not comparable to the first three.

To get to the fire, firefighters took County Road 200 to Road FF, where they turned right, or north. Just north of 4630 County Road FF, a gravel road shoots off to the east.

Two or three hundred yards down the gravel road, on the north (left) side, is the property where the fire ignited.

Artois firefighters were initially called for mutual aid, but were canceled a short time later.

Firefighters were on-scene for an hour or so, first dousing the area with water, then with foam. A few small, scorched trees were also cut down.

According to Orland Fire Chief Justin Chaney, the fire was apparently started by a heat lamp that ignited some hay.

Glenn County Observer

Orland – According to Orland Fire Chief Justin Chaney, the early morning structure fire at 106 Fourth Street is believed to have been caused by smoldering woodstove embers igniting debris after being blown about by Wednesday’s strong winds.

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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.

Thursday, March 18:

9:33 a.m., Brandon Casey Heaton, 29, a welder who lives in Redding, was booked into the Glenn County Jail in charges alleging driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $5,000. He was taken into custody on County Road 30, just west of Highway 45, by a California Highway Patrol officer.

3:53 p.m., Joshua Clifford Pennock, 33, a laborer who lives in Rackerby, Calif., was booked into the Glenn County Jail without bail on a Butte County warrant alleging violation of post-release community supervision (a felony). He was taken into custody at Walmart, 470 North Airport Road, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

11:37 p.m., David William Gutierrez, Jr., 32, a painter who lives in Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a warrant alleging disobeying a court order (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $12,000. He was taken into custody at Tehama and Fourth Streets by an Orland police officer.

Friday, March 19:

12:42 a.m., Jesus Martine Galarza, 24, a student who lives in Chico, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, and driving while under the influence of alcohol (both misdemeanors). Bail was set at $10,000. He was taken into custody on Highway 32, east of Sacramento Avenue, Hamilton City, by a California Highway Patrol officer.

2:21 a.m., Michael Eugene Bamford, 50, a laborer who lives in Montgomery Creek, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on Shasta County warrants alleging misdemeanor violation of probation. Total bail was set at $11,000. He was taken into custody at County Roads P and 9 by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

9:30 a.m., Bryan Paul McLain, 37, a firewood cutter who lives in Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail without bail on a warrant alleging felony violation of probation. He was taken into custody at the Willows branch of the Glenn County Superior Court by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

11:10 p.m., Luis Enrique Tapia, 22, a farm worker who lives in Corning, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, and driving while under the influence of alcohol (both misdemeanors). Bail was set at $10,000. He was taken into custody on County Road 7 at Interstate 5 by a California Highway Patrol officer.

Saturday, March 20:

3:20 a.m., Tanya Lynn Wilson, 45, a social worker who lives in San Rafael, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $5,000. She was taken into custody on the northbound side of Interstate 5, north of County Road 57, by a California Highway Patrol officer.

10:16 a.m., David John Carlile, 42, a laborer who lives in Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging using or being under the influence of a controlled substance (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at zero. He was taken into custody on Lassen Street at Oak Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

1:24 p.m., James Wayne Hansen, 22, a bee keeper who lives in Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a warrant alleging unlawful use of personal identification information (a felon). Bail was set at $10,000. He was taken into custody at Highway 99 and County Road 20 by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

1:24 p.m., James Scott Beegle, 32, a laborer who lives in Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail without bail on a warrant alleging violation of parole (a felony). He was taken into custody at Highway 99 and County Road 20 by a parole officer.

9:38 p.m., Allan Paul Rueda, 31, a car detailer who lives in Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging possession of controlled substance paraphernalia, and driving with a suspended license (both misdemeanors), and Butte County warrants alleging possession of a firearm by a felon (a felony), theft of livestock (a felony), failure to appear on a felony charge (a felony), and possession of an open container (a misdemeanor). Bail on the fresh charges was set at zero. Total bail on the warrants was set at $174,000. He was taken into custody at 6871 County Road 12, Orland, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

10:01 p.m., Cristal Ruiz Hernandez, 25, a licensed vocational nurse who lives in Grimes, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging possession of controlled substance paraphernalia, and possession of concentrated cannabis (both misdemeanors). Bail was set at zero. She was taken into custody at 6871 County Road 12, Orland, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

Sunday, March 21:

11:41 a.m., Stephanie Ranee Wright, 33, a laborer who lives in Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on warrants alleging disobeying a court order, and failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge (both misdemeanors). Total bail was set at $35,000. She was taken into custody on Highway 99 near County Road 18 by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

2:06 p.m., William Lloyd Coats, 54, a laborer who lives in Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging possession of a narcotic controlled substance, and driving with a suspended license (both misdemeanors), and a warrant alleging disobeying a court order (a misdemeanor). Bail on the fresh charges was set at zero. Bail on the warrant was set at $10,000. He was taken into custody at Woodward Avenue and East Walker Street by an Orland police officer.

10:04 p.m., Juan Rios Figueroa, 31, a laborer who lives in Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging threatening to commit a crime with intent to terrorize (a felony), willful cruelty to a child (a misdemeanor), driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs (a misdemeanor), driving while under the influence of alcohol (a misdemeanor), and driving while under the influence with three or more priors (a felony). Bail was set at $170,000. He was taken into custody at 1052 South Street by an Orland police officer.

11:46 p.m., Juan Trujillo Ortiz, 50, a logger who lives in Hoopa, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, driving while under the influence of alcohol, and driving without a license (all misdemeanors). Bail was set at $10,000. He was taken into custody at East Walker Street and Woodward Avenue, Orland, by a California Highway Patrol officer.

Monday, March 22:

2:42 a.m., Joshua Charles Hanson, 27, a kitchen crew member and transient, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging possession of a narcotic controlled substance, and possession of controlled substance paraphernalia (both misdemeanors), a warrant alleging disobeying a court order (a misdemeanor), and a civil warrant alleging civil contempt. Bail on the fresh charges was set at zero. Total bail on the warrants was set at $20,000. He was taken into custody in the 6900 block of County Road 57 by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

3:08 a.m., Jonathan Scott Hanson, 29, a mechanic who lives in Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging possession of controlled substance paraphernalia (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at zero. He was taken into custody in the 6900 block of County Road 57 by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

11:19 a.m., Valentin Morales Gonzalez, 47, a laborer who lives in Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging driving while under the influence of alcohol (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $5,000. He was taken into custody at 73 East Walker Street by an Orland police officer.

9:10 p.m., Chanh Thammavong, 63, disabled, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging public intoxication (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at zero. He was taken into custody in the 200 block of Fifth Street by an Orland police officer.

10:20 p.m., Zevah Marie Keshtbod, 38, a truck driver who lives in Sacramento, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging using or being under the influence of a controlled substance, and child endangerment (both misdemeanors). Bail was set at zero. She was taken into custody at 1481 Highway 99, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

Tuesday, March 23:

3:08 p.m., Mario Alberto Madrigal, 36, a laborer who lives in Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a warrant alleging disobeying a court order (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $17,000. He was taken into custody at 1101 Cortina Drive, Orland, by a Glenn County probation officer.

3:51 p.m., Salvador Garcia Tirado, 51, a construction worker who lives in Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a warrant alleging driving without a license (a misdemeanor), no current motor carrier program operating authority (a misdemeanor), providing false evidence of insurance (a misdemeanor), registration required (an infraction), and failure to pay a restitution fine (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $4,000. He was taken into custody at Walmart, 470 Airport Road, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

11:29 p.m., Heather Lee Beath-Alvarez, 44, a laborer who lives in Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on warrants alleging disobeying a lawful order of the court (a felony), and disobeying a court order (a misdemeanor). Total bail was set at $25,000. She was taken into custody at 210 West Wood Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.