Day: April 10, 2021

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Glenn County Observer

Capay District – The drivers of two vehicles involved in a vehicle accident in the Capay District were taken into custody after they both apparently failed field sobriety tests mid-afternoon Saturday, April 10.

Little information regarding the crash was available on Saturday, but it appeared that at about 3:15 p.m., a Dodge pickup was traveling west on County Road 9 at First Avenue.

A GMC Yukon may have been traveling the same direction, or it may have turned from southbound First Avenue onto westbound Road 9.

Regardless, something caused the pickup to roll over and come to rest on its side, blocking both lanes of Road 9.

A large mechanics truck at the scene was reportedly able to pull the pickup over onto its wheels, so that it then blocked only the eastbound lane of Road 9.

It is not clear the Yukon even collided with anything, as no damage to it could be seen, at least on its front, driver’s side, or rear. Also, with the CHP’s permission, the driver’s brother was able to move the vehicle.

Neither driver was seriously injured, but both were arrested on charges alleging driving while under the influence.

An update should be available here on Monday.

Orland – A new business officially opened its doors a short time ago today, Saturday. At 11 a.m., a ribbon cutting was held at 226 East Walker Street, between Papst and Woodward Avenues on the north side of the street, for K & B Wholesale, a company that focuses on pallet liquidation items from retailers such as Target, Costco, Amazon, Walmart, Home Depot, Lowes, and other enterprises. Items sold include home goods, furniture, small appliances, and much more. The ribbon cutting was attended by representatives of the Orland City Council and the Chamber of Commerce. As Orland Mayor Bruce Roundy pointed out, K & B Wholesale is a family-owned business, owned by the Hay family. Its hours are Wednesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. It is closed Monday and Tuesday. K & B’s phone number is (916) 509-2246. And check out its Facebook page. Glenn County Observer photo by Larry Judkins.

Here are the latest incident reports from the Orland Police Department.

Tuesday, April 6:

8:20 a.m., Jess Aniello, 67, reported a “cold” burglary at 226 East Colusa Street, saying an unknown person broke into a storage unit. He did not want to file a report, but requested extra patrol.

9:14 a.m., the Orland Police Department assisted the Orland Unified School District employees with contacting the parent of a student at the Orland Inn, 1052 South Street.

9:35 a.m., Orland police officers responded to a residential alarm activation at 64 East Tehama Street. Officers contacted the homeowner and determined the alarm was set off in error.

9:49 a.m., Orland police officers responded to assist with a medical aid call at 6712 County Road 13.

9:55 a.m., the Orland Police Department responded to assist Bambauer Towing with escorting a large load through the intersection of Walker and Sixth Streets. Officers conducted traffic control until the vehicles were through the intersection.

4:37 p.m., on Walker Street, Orland officers contacted Keith Milner, 27, of Orland, who was found to have three misdemeanor warrants out of Paradise. Officers arrested Milner and released him with a citation.

Wednesday, April 7:

8:19 a.m., the Orland Police Department responded to a report of a lost cell phone at the Dollar General, 851 Newville Road. Maria Llamas, 64, of Orland, reported she lost her cell phone.

10:44 a.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a reckless driver in the 300 block of Byron Way. Officers were unable to locate any vehicles matching the description.

10:45 a.m., Orland police officers initiated a traffic enforcement stop on a silver 2007 Nissan Altima at 240 East Mill Street. After an investigation, Johnathan Cuin-Perez, 19, of Orland, was arrested for allegedly driving while under the influence. He was transported and booked into the Glenn County Jail.

11:14 a.m., Orland police officers responded to the 4000 block of Ide Street for a request for a welfare check on a person sleeping in a vehicle. Officers contacted Steven Hodges, 26, who fell asleep with his vehicle in gear and drove into some bushes. Hodges had damage to his vehicle but declined a collision report.

3:59 p.m., the Orland Police Department was contacted by Leobardo Gomez-Cardenas, 46, of Orland, who reported he lost his Mexico Consular Card about a year ago.

4:25 p.m., the Orland Police Department was contacted regarding found property. Officers attempted to contact the owner, without success. The property was booked for safekeeping.

5:11 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a disabled semi-truck in the roadway on South Street. Officers assisted with traffic control until the truck was moved.

6:20 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of an unknown man in a water truck hooked up to a fire hydrant on Hoff Way. The reported vehicle left prior to officers’ arrival. Officers conducted a search of the area but were unable to locate any suspicious activity.

9:12 p.m., an Orland police officer observed a silver Volvo sedan traveling west on Newville Road at the Interstate 5 overpass with its high beams on and failed to dim them for oncoming traffic. Officers conducted a traffic enforcement stop and the driver, Luis Zaragosa, 49, of Orland, was issued a citation.

Thursday, April 8:

12:35 a.m., the Orland Police Department assisted the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office with a suspicious vehicle call at 4320 County Road HH.

12:35 a.m., on Newville Road, an Orland police officer conducted a traffic enforcement stop on a gold 2000 Toyota Camry for an alleged equipment violation. The driver, Alejandro Gaspar-Ramirez, 50, of Capay, was issued a citation for a defective headlight and allegedly driving with an expired license.

8:10 a.m., Orland police officers responded to do a welfare check on a man sleeping in a vehicle at the Pilot Travel Center, 4444 Commerce Lane. Officers contacted Kenneth Roberson, 59, a Willows area transient, who stated he was fine and not in need of police assistance.

6:47 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a request for a welfare check on a white male adult walking barefoot along the roadway in the area of Walker Street and Woodward Avenue. Officers contacted Lawrence Biddle, 62, of Orland, who stated he was fine and did not require any assistance.

8:26 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report that Steven Stoltenberg, 54, of Orland (not the Steven Stoltenberg from Artois Feed and Grain), needed medical assistance. Officers arrived on-scene at 705 Fifth Street and assisted Westside Ambulance until no longer needed.

9:30 p.m., the Orland Police Department received a report from a person at 1013 Eighth Street regarding annoying phone calls. Officers provided the reporting party with their options.

9:48 p.m., Orland police officers responded to 822 Third Street regarding a report of an assault involving a baseball bat. After an investigation, Jessica Benson, 38, of Orland, was arrested on charges alleging assault with a deadly weapon and felony domestic violence.

Friday, April 9:

2:45 a.m., the Orland Police Department responded to a report of a 911 hang-up where a woman was heard groaning. Officers responded to 510 Fourth Street and contacted the residents, who were found to be okay and in no need of assistance.