Here are the latest incident reports from the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office.
Friday, April 23:
12:04 a.m., Debbie Tadlock contacted the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office and requested a deputy check the area near 444 W. Laurel Street, Willows, as someone had thrown something and hit the west side of her residence. Deputy McIntyre responded and checked the area but did not find anyone or a vehicle in the area. Contact was made with Tadlock and the west side of the residence was checked. There was no damage to the side of the residence and nothing suspicious was located on the ground near her residence. Tadlock requested extra patrol during the night.
12:24 a.m., at County Roads 39 and P, Deputy Tuma conducted a traffic enforcement stop for vehicle code violations on a Ford Taurus. Deputy Tuma contacted the occupants, who were identified as Joseph Peters of Elk Creek, Amber Fred of Elk Creek, Cheryl John, and Stormy Peters of Woodland. Glenn County Communications said that Joseph Peters, Amber Fred, and Cheryl John had active warrants for their arrest out of Glenn County. Joseph Peters was placed under arrest for Glenn County Superior Court case #19CR14717; Cheryl John was placed under arrest for Glenn County Superior Court case #’s 19CR14720 and 19CR14471. Joseph Peters and Cheryl John were both transported to the Glenn County Jail and released to jail staff for booking. Amber Fred was placed under arrest for Glenn County Superior Court case #19CR14718 and released on a signed promise to appear with a future court date.
12:41 a.m., Steven Trimmer requested a deputy at 600 North Humboldt Avenue, apt. #166, Willows, as Ruth Word was there and refusing to leave his apartment. Deputy McIntyre responded and contacted both Trimmer and Word. After speaking with both parties, Word agreed to leave the residence. The matter was settled by separation.
3:11 a.m., Kevin Neeley of Orland contacted the sheriff’s office, reporting his friend Alvaro Torres of Orland texted him saying someone was on his property and trying to kill him at 4185 County Rd FF in Orland. Deputies and Orland police officers responded and conducted a search of the property but were unable to locate anyone on the property. While deputies were speaking with Torres, Neeley reported an unknown vehicle was now in his driveway. Deputies and Orland police officers responded to Neeley’s residence at 4238 County Rd E and contacted Robert Wagner, who said Torres was a friend. Wagner was found to have an active warrant for his arrest out of Glenn County. Communications confirmed the warrant, Glenn County Superior Court case #20CR15066. Wagner was placed under arrest and transported to the Glenn County Jail, where he was released to jail staff for booking. Deputies were ultimately unable to locate any evidence of someone being on Torres’ property.
6:23 a.m., Certified Fortress reported an alarm activation at 6500 County Road 60 (Great Western Growers). Deputies responded and contacted an employee at the business. The employee was identified as Lucky Wyatt Sr. It was determined the alarm was set off accidently. Nothing suspicious was observed.
6:42 a.m., Steven Trimmer contacted the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office to report Ruth Word was trying to get into his apartment at 600 North Humboldt Avenue, apt. #166, Willows. Deputies responded. Trimmer said Word had left the area. Deputies searched the area but were unable to locate Word. Trimmer was advised to contact the sheriff’s office if she returned.
8:08 a.m., Debbie Owen contacted the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office to report her front lawn at 943 West Sycamore Street, Willows, had been vandalized. Deputy Chavez contacted Owen by telephone as requested. Owen said a line with the number 40 was spray painted on her front yard about five feet from the curb. Owen was not sure if it was done by a PG&E worker. Owen said there was no permanent damage to the lawn and requested the incident be documented.
9:19 a.m., John Zimmerman reported his son, Eric Zimmerman, was causing a disturbance and possibly intoxicated at the elder Zimmerman’s 1942 County Road KK, Willows, home. Deputies responded and contacted both parties. Eric calmed down and was counseled on his behavior. The matter was settled by mediation and separation.
9:30 a.m., Rita Spears of Orland called the sheriff’s office and requested a welfare check on her friend, Jerri Anderson of Orland, due to not seeing her at church. Deputy Turner responded to Anderson’s residence, where he contacted Anderson, who said she was okay and did not need any assistance from law enforcement.
10:53 a.m., an anonymous caller contacted the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office to report two men and a woman were possibly stealing a vehicle’s license plate at South Shasta Street and West Ash Street, Willows. Deputy Chavez was dispatched and contacted Mark Daniels of Orland and David Gutierrez of Orland. Daniels and Gutierrez said they were looking to purchase the vehicle and were trying to contact the owner. Both were told of the complaint and agreed to move along. The vehicle was secure and was not disturbed.
12:24 p.m., an employee of Glenn County Public Health contacted the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office to report a suspicious vehicle parked in the Glenn County Public Health parking lot, 242 North Villa Avenue, Willows, for an extended time. Deputies responded and searched the area but were unable to locate the vehicle.
12:31 p.m., Carol Pflum requested to speak with a deputy regarding trespassing. Deputy Turner responded and met with Pflum at her residence at 4600 County Road E, Orland. Pflum said Michael Head of Orland was coming onto her property without an invitation and requested information about admonishing someone for trespassing. Deputy Turner provided Pflum with the information and advised her to call the sheriff’s office if he returned.
12:48 p.m., while patrolling, Deputy Chavez observed a white Nissan Sentra without a rear license plate parked in the Nancy’s Airport Café parking lot, 353 County Road G, Willows. Glenn County Communications conducted a records check and confirmed the vehicle’s Texas license plate (BMP5551) was expired since February of 2019. L and T Towing was dispatched and took possession of the vehicle for having an expired registration.
12:55 p.m., Kevin Neeley called the sheriff’s office and said he found a firearm on his property that did not belong to him. Deputy Turner responded and contacted Neeley, who said the firearm was found near the driveway of his residence at 4238 County Road E, Orland. Deputy Turner took possession of the firearm and later booked it into evidence
1:39 p.m., Stephen Yancy of 4239 County Road K, Orland, called the sheriff’s office and wished to speak with a deputy regarding Michael Head. Deputy Turner responded and met with Yancy, who said Head was his neighbor and he was acting strange prior to Deputy Turner’s arrival. Yancy believed Head was suffering from mental health issues and only wished to document the incident.
2:28 p.m., Reanna Biagi contacted the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office to report a vehicle collision with a child at the intersection of Wood Street and Humboldt Avenue in Willows. Deputy Chavez responded and initiated an investigation. The driver was Larry Eugene Chaney of Willows. The child was transported to Glenn Medical Center to receive treatment.
3:16 p.m., an employee of Walmart contacted the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office to report Josh Hanson was in the business, stealing items. Deputies responded. The Walmart employee said Hanson did not take any items when he left the business in a white sedan. Deputies searched the area but were unable to locate Hanson.
6:26 p.m., Deputy McIntyre was dispatched to the 300 block of Sierra Avenue in Hamilton City at the request of Delores Prince, as her neighbor was playing very loud music. Upon arrival, the area was checked and no loud music could be heard.
8:10 p.m., Deputy McIntyre was dispatched to 1460 Esperanza Avenue in Hamilton City at the request of Mia Gentry, as she was allegedly being threatened and harassed by her roommate, Richard Chand. Upon arrival, contact was made with both parties and it was determined no crime had occurred. The matter was mediated and settled by separation. Gentry was provided restraining order information.
8:19 p.m., while on routine patrol, Deputy Huichapan conducted a traffic stop on a white 2011 Volkswagen Jetta at the Diamond gas station in Willows for vehicle code violations. Deputy Huichapan contacted the driver of the vehicle, Melissa Pelucca of Orland, and the two passengers, Christine Norton of Willows and Johnnie Penn of Willows. After an on-scene investigation, Pelucca was placed under arrest for alleged possession of a controlled substance. Pelucca was booked into the Glenn County Jail without further incident. Norton and Penn were released and the vehicle was towed by A+ Towing.
8:53 p.m., Deputy Lourenzo responded to the area of First Street and East Wood Street in Willows for a report of shots heard in the area. Upon arrival, deputies conducted an extensive search of the area, but were unable to locate any evidence of gunshots being fired. Deputies also spoke with witnesses in the area who said they did not hear any shots.
Saturday, April 24:
9:26 a.m., Kaelene Slye contacted the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office to report her boyfriend, Mike Dacey, was causing a disturbance at their residence at 2584 County Road I, Willows. Deputy Chavez responded. After speaking with all parties, it was determined the disturbance was only verbal. The matter was mediated and settled by separation. Slye agreed to leave the residence.
10:13 a.m., Maria Arias reported the father of her children, Jorge Cervantes of Chico, caused a disturbance at her residence and broke her phone. Arias advised Cervantes had already left her residence at 261 Main Street, apt. #1, Hamilton City. Deputy Goodwin contacted Arias and an investigation was initiated. Arias stated, during the incident Cervantes grabbed her wrist and took her phone out of her hand to prevent her from calling law enforcement. Cervantes was also found to be the restrained party in a served no-contact protection order with Arias being the protected party. Arias said Cervantes was driving a light blue older Toyota truck. After a search of the city, Deputy Goodwin was unable to locate Cervantes or his vehicle.
10:19 a.m., Celeste Marquez contacted the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office requesting the removal of a coroner’s seal from 1340 West Sycamore Street apt. #102, Willows. Deputy Turner responded and contacted Marquez, who was confirmed to be the next of kin to the decedent, Celestino Marquez. Deputy Turner removed the seal. The residence and property were turned over to Marquez.
2:54 p.m., a woman reported a 14-year-old boy was out of control at a home in the 6000 block of County Road 16. The woman stated the boy was home with his mother. Deputies contacted the mother, who said her son had punched holes in the wall and in the doors in the residence. Deputies attempted to contact the boy in his bedroom but he fled out the window. The boy was found a short distance away and transported back to the residence. His mother did not wish to pursue charges against the boy and requested he be counseled. The boy was counseled and released back to the care of his mother.
3:59 p.m., an anonymous person contacted the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office to report two women were fighting. Deputy Chavez responded to 2087 County Road MM, Willows. Deputy Chavez contacted Taylor Potts and Brittyn Gammon at the residence. After speaking with both parties, it was determined the disturbance was verbal only. Both were told of the complaint and counseled on their behavior.
6:02 p.m., Deputy McIntyre was dispatched to the Walmart parking lot on a report of a tan van with writing on the windows, with a 10-year-old child in the vehicle alone. Deputy McIntyre responded and checked the area but was unable to locate the vehicle described.
6:17 p.m., Deputy McIntyre was dispatched to the front of the sheriff’s office on a report of a woman wanting to report being harassed by Joseph Maloney of Willows. The woman alleged Maloney was following her around and would not leave her alone. She also alleged she was just assaulted by Maloney when she was at Sycamore Park. She was provided with restraining order information. The matter is under investigation.
7:24 p.m., Deputy McIntyre was dispatched to 459 North Tehama Street, Willows, to contact Denice Barton regarding a civil matter over people leaving their property at her residence. Deputy McIntyre contacted Barton via phone. She reported that while cleaning out her garage, she found a firearm that had been left behind by the people who had been staying at her residence. The firearm was collected and booked into the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office for safekeeping.
7:33 p.m., Deputy McIntyre was dispatched to 819 Baywood Way, Willows, on a report from Mark Entz that Cole Entz was threatening to harm himself and had a firearm. Mark Entz stated Cole Entz was currently in a shed in the back of the residence. Upon arrival, contact was made with Mark Entz and it was determined Cole Entz was not at the residence. After further investigation and viewing text messages from Cole Entz, it was was determined he did not make any threats to harm himself or anyone else. Mark Entz said he called because Cole Entz had purchased a gun and he did not think he should have a gun. Deputy McIntyre attempted to locate Cole Entz so a welfare check could be done, but he was not found.
9:15 p.m., deputies responded to an address in the 400 block of Los Robles Avenue in Hamilton City for a report of domestic violence. A confidential victim reported Juan Rosas assaulted them while at their residence, resulting in visible injury. The victim further reported that Rosas had left the residence prior to the deputies’ arrival. An investigation was initiated. Deputies searched the surrounding area and checked multiple houses for Rosas, but were ultimately unable to locate him.
10:04 p.m., an anonymous person reported a complaint of loud music at 8042 County Road 19, Hamilton City. Deputy Lourenzo responded and contacted Nola Polino at her residence, which was determined to be from where the music had originated. Polino was told of the complaint and she agreed to quiet down for the remainder of the night.
11:26 p.m., Steven Castillo of Hamilton City reported a neighbor was playing loud music and he requested they be asked to turn it down. Deputy Lourenzo responded and contacted Ruben Flores at his residence at 440 Main Street, Hamilton City, which was determined to be the source of the music. Flores was told of the complaint and agreed to turn the music down for the remainder of the night.
Sunday, April 25:
12 a.m., Deputy McIntyre was dispatched to an alarm activation at Tractor Supply in Willows. Upon arrival, the building was found to be secure. Responsible Kari Tausch arrived on scene and unlocked the doors. The building was checked and everything appeared to be okay.
12:38 a.m., Collin Stoltenberg requested an area check of County Road B, north of County Road 48, Willows, for a possible party in an orchard. Deputies responded and located a few juveniles in an orchard several miles north of Road 48. The juveniles said they were having an after-prom party. Deputy Huichapan contacted the juveniles’ parents and told them of his findings. The parents responded to the scene and the children were released to their custody.
12:57 a.m., Deputy McIntyre was dispatched to 600 N. Humboldt Avenue, apt. #170, Willows, on a report of the neighbors having a party. While en route, Glenn County dispatch called the reporting party back to confirm her apartment number. The reporting party stated she no longer needed law enforcement assistance as the neighbors had turned down the music.
3:32 a.m., Deputy McIntyre was dispatched to 329 West Laurel Street, Willows, on an anonymous report of loud music coming from the residence. Upon arrival, contact was made with Jesus Solis, who agreed to turn off the music for the night.
3:34 a.m., Deputy Huichapan was dispatched to 9059 Highway 162, Butte City, for a report of an alarm activation. Deputy Huichapan responded and conducted an exterior check of the building and residence. After a check of the area, Deputy Huichapan did not observe anything suspicious and found the building and residence to be secure. No responsible party was available at the time of call for service.
8:11 a.m., Lorena Fragoso of 1149 Elm Street, Willows, requested to speak with a deputy regarding an ongoing child custody issue with Billy Galbraith. Deputy Goodwin contacted Fragoso via telephone. She said Galbraith was refusing to abide by a child custody order between him and Cassandra Worthington. Fragoso stated she is listed on the child custody order as a third party to assist with the child custody exchange. Fragoso texted Galbraith to confirm he would be exchanging the child this day per the order. Galbraith responded by telling Fragoso he would not. The incident was documented, per Fragoso’s request.
9:49 a.m., at the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office in Willows, Stephen Pete requested child custody dispute paperwork regarding an ongoing child custody issue. Deputy Goodwin contacted Pete and provided him with the paperwork.
10:52 a.m., Patricia Green called the sheriff’s office and requested to speak with a deputy regarding suspicious activity near her residence on County Road F in Willows. Deputy Turner spoke with Green, via telephone, who said her PG&E was shut off for a brief period of time on April 24 and she thought it was suspicious. Deputy Turner advised Green to contact PG&E and to call the sheriff’s office if she needed any assistance from law enforcement.
11:32 a.m., Bayliss Fire Department personnel called the sheriff’s office and requested a deputy regarding trespassing at the Bayliss Fire Department. Deputy Turner responded and met with Matt Garcia, who said a female driving a green Honda Civic had been camping on the property. Garcia wished the female be admonished for trespassing. Deputy Turner later located the female, who was identified as Shirley Cabrera of Willows. Cabrera was admonished for trespassing and later released.
11:32 a.m., Bessie Moore at 239 South Murdock Street in Willows reported a gray sedan was parked in front of her garage and blocking her in. Deputy Goodwin contacted the next door neighbor, Esteban Palacios, who said he knew the owner of the vehicle. Esteban contacted Omar Palacios and told him of the circumstances. Omar agreed to move the vehicle.
1:18 p.m., deputies responded to an anonymous report of a black four-door Mercedes in a ditch at County Road 57 and South Tehama Street in Willows. The vehicle had already been pulled out of the ditch prior to the deputies’ arrival, and was found traveling north on South Tehama Street from the intersection. Deputies conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle. The driver of the vehicle was identified as Anthony Higgins of Willows. Higgins was not injured and stated his vehicle did not go fully into the ditch. He stated his brakes locked up and he slid off the roadway. Higgins’ vehicle high-centered on the roadway curb before the ditch. Deputies inspected the area where the vehicle went off the roadway and did not observe any property damage. Higgins did not report any damage to his vehicle. After the investigation was complete, Higgins was released from the scene.
3:09 p.m., deputies responded to 680 St. Johns Street in Artois regarding a domestic disturbance. Deputies arrived on scene and contacted Suzanne Ferrasci, who said her friend, Marquez Bass of Chico, broke her glass stove top and then left her residence. Ferrasci told the deputies the damage to her stove top would cost about $100 to fix. Deputies and CHP officers located Bass a few blocks away from the Ferrasci residence. Bass was subsequently cited and released for misdemeanor vandalism.
6:16 p.m., deputies responded to the area of West Laurel Street and South Villa Avenue in Willows for a report of a man lying on the ground next to the roadway. Upon arrival, deputies contacted Gilberto Rubio, who Deputy Lourenzo recognized from previous contacts. Rubio displayed objective signs and symptoms of being under the influence of alcohol, including slurred speech, red watery eyes, and an unsteady gait. Rubio was unable to stand or walk without significant assistance from deputies. Deputy Lourenzo determined Rubio was unable to care for himself due to his level of intoxication, and was subsequently placed under arrest for alleged public intoxication. Rubio submitted to a PAS test, which displayed he had a blood alcohol level of .232 percent (almost three times the legal limit for drinking and driving). Rubio was transported and booked into the Glenn County Jail, to be released when sober.
8:35 p.m., Deputy Huichapan was detailed to the 400 block of Los Robles Avenue in Hamilton City regarding an incident that occurred on April 24. Deputy Huichapan responded and contacted the involved parties, who had questions regarding the earlier case. Deputy Huichapan provided the involved parties with the information they were seeking.
Monday, April 26:
8:58 a.m., deputies were detailed to 861 North Butte Street in Willows for a residential alarm. Before deputies arrived, the responsible party advised Glenn County Communications that deputies could cancel as the proper code was given.
10:55 a.m., while on patrol, Deputy Tuma found an open door to a residence at 304 South Sacramento Street in Willows. Communications attempted to contact Yesenia Gonzalez, who was believed to live at the residence, but was unsuccessful. Deputy Tuma conducted a check of the interior of the residence and did not observe signs of forced entry or anything disturbed. Deputies were able to secure the door prior to leaving the residence and a business card was left.
10:59 a.m., deputies were dispatched to the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office lobby for a report of possible sex crimes. Upon arrival, deputies contacted the reporting party, who said she believed she witnessed, and was the victim of, sex trafficking in the city of Chico. The reporting party stated she would be willing to speak with Chico police officers and said she would do so no later than April 30. The Chico Police Deputy was contacted prior to deputies’ arrival.
2:03 p.m., Deputy Sheldon responded to investigate an inmate assaulting a correctional deputy in the Glenn County Jail. After an investigation, it was learned inmate Joshua Vallerga allegedly assaulted Correctional Deputies Richard Reynolds, Shaun Beckett, and Journey Ramos.
2:21 p.m., Carrie Kiser contacted the sheriff’s office reported Joseph Maloney was following her. Kiser reported she was at 360 East Wood Street, Pacific Mini Storage, in Willows. Deputies responded and contacted both parties. Deputies learned Maloney also had a storage unit at the location and Maloney said he was finished and would be moving along. Deputies stood by until Maloney had left the property and they advised Kiser to complete the restraining order process.
3:56 p.m., the CHP requested assistance with locating a blue Ford Fusion in regards to a welfare check at 1481 Highway 99. Deputies arrived and found CHP had already located the vehicle. Deputies assisted until no longer needed.
4:07 p.m., Adolfo Madrano-Corona contacted the sheriff’s office, requesting to document his wallet being lost. Deputy Tuma contacted Madrano-Corona by phone. Madrano-Corona reported his black and brown leather wallet containing his driver’s license, about $900 in cash, assorted credit cards, and resident card were inside the wallet. Madrano-Corona reported he lost the wallet in front of his residence at 17 Donnie Lane in Willows sometime between 3 a.m. on April 24 and 2 p.m. on April 25. Madrano-Corona requested documentation for the lost wallet.
6:30 p.m., Deputy Thompson was dispatched to a report of three children drawing on the concrete around the skate park in Willows. The deputy responded to the area and contacted the three children. They admitted to drawing on the concrete with a marker. They were counselled and began cleaning up the markings.
6:49 p.m., the CHP requested assistance with a possible intoxicated driver on County Road K, Orland. Michael Head was subsequently arrested for allegedly driving while under the influence. Deputy Ayres assisted until no longer needed.
10:25 p.m., deputies responded to 3600 County Road 305, lot #17, Elk Creek, for a report of a disturbance. Leland Sisk reported his grandson Byron Burrows was intoxicated and threatening to break items at the residence. Deputies responded and contacted all of the involved parties. Deputies discovered Burrows lived at the residence. Burrows was ultimately counseled and agreed to separate himself from Sisk. Sisk was provided with restraining order information.
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