Orland Police Logs

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

Friday, May 14:

7:30 a.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to an anonymous report of a reckless driver on Highway 32 near Papst Avenue. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate the vehicle.

8:57 a.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle at the Orland Arbor Apartments, 819 Newport Avenue. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate any vehicles matching the description.

10:27 a.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of suspicious circumstances at Schulps Pottery and Candle Company, 708 Fourth Street. Tiffany Schulps, 38, of Orland, reported she arrived at work and found the door handle screws undone.

3:05 p.m., on Sixth Street at Monterey Street, an Orland police officer initiated a traffic enforcement stop on an orange 2007 Subaru Outback. Janet August, 64, of Chico, was cited for allegedly passing a school bus with flashing red lights.

5:20 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to 1309 Pine Street for a child custody exchange issue. Kevin Reichert, 30, alleged that Crisma Albarran, 34, was refusing to give him visitation. Officers mediated and counseled both parties.

5:20 p.m., Orland police officers responded to Interstate 5, north of County Road 16, to assist the CHP with a reported suspicious vehicle. Officers assisted until no longer needed.

5:50 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a reckless driver on Sixth Street at Walker Street. Officers contacted Ramon Ortega, 32, of Orland, who was found to not be impaired. Ortega was counseled on driving while tired.

11:10 p.m., Orland police officers responded to the report of a possible fight between Dylon Wagoner, 28, and an unknown subject at the Orlanda Inn Motel, 827 Newville Road. Officers contacted Wagoner, who said he was not involved in any physical altercation.

Saturday, May 15:

8:04 a.m., Sarah Ball, 40, reported someone stole her catalytic converter off her car at 401 First Street.

10:18 a.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a suspicious person at Lely Aquatic Park on East South Street. Officers contacted an Orland man who was watching softball. No further action was taken. [Editor’s Note: This log item originally included a name for the man mentioned. On Jan. 25, 2022, The Observer received a message from a relative of the man, claiming the name given by the man was false. Investigation by the editor strongly suggests that the relative was telling the truth. As a result, the false name has been removed.]

2:24 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a domestic disturbance at the Orlanda Inn Motel, 827 Newville Road. Rafael Ruvalcaba, 31, reported he and Maria Gomez, 34, were in an argument and she threw a stereo speaker at him. Following an investigation, Gomez was arrested and booked for alleged domestic violence.

5:56 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to 221 Plumas Street to check the welfare of Nick Velazquez, 37. Officers contacted Velazquez, who said he was fine and not answering his phone.

6:46 p.m., Brandon Gibbs, 34, reported that his window at 722 East Street was broken by a child. Officers contacted Anna Vasquez, 47, who was counseled on her children’s behavior. Both parties were provided with information.

7:19 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to the area of 1483 Holly Drive for a report of a non-injury traffic collision. Officers contacted Joseph Dodson, 62, of Orland, and Ivan Hill, 37, of Corning, and assisted both parties exchange information.

8:05 p.m., Orland police officers assisted Orland volunteer firefighters with a report of an unknown type fire. Officers remained on scene at 4414 County Road N until no longer needed.

8:30 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to a location on Sixth Street to check the welfare of Heather Reed, 47. Officers contacted Reed, who said she was not in need of any assistance and was waiting for a ride.

9:09 p.m., Orland police officers responded to 518 Monterey Street for a report of a possible missing child. Officers were cancelled by the reporting party, who reported the child had been found.

9:38 p.m., Orland police officers responded to the area of 111 Fourth Street for a request for a welfare check on an unknown woman who appeared to be disoriented. Officers searched the area but were unable to locate the woman.

Sunday, May 16:

12:07 a.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of two people stumbling in the roadway of East Street at Mill Street. Officers contacted Evan Fink, 38, and April Borer, 30, both of Orland. Following an evaluation, Fink and Borer were both arrested and booked for alleged public intoxication.

1:55 a.m., Orland police officers responded to the report of loud music playing in the area of 904 Winterpine Drive. Officers contacted Jorge Mercado, 51, of Orland, who was told of the complaint and he agreed to turn off the music.

9:10 a.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to 945 East Street to check the welfare of Joshua Pritcher, 33. Pritcher told them he was fine and did not need any assistance.

10 a.m., an Orland police officer was contacted by an Orland volunteer firefighter regarding a bicycle that needed to be stored following a medical call at 35 East Walker Street. The officer collected the bicycle and a cell phone and booked them for safekeeping.

10:52 a.m., Nicole Smith, 67, of Orland, reported her neighbor at the Orlanda Inn Motel, Rafael Ruvalcaba, 31, was knocking loudly on her door and using vulgar language. Officers spoke with Ruvalcaba, who stated he was trying to tell Smith to stay away from his children. Both parties were provided with information on obtaining a restraining order and the incident was documented.

11:21 a.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to the area of 1052 South Street for a report of a hit and run. Officers contacted Santiago Luis Del Villar, 30, of Santa Rosa, who reported an unknown person hit his parked utility trailer. The incident was documented and he was advised to contact his insurance company.

6:52 p.m., Orland police officers responded to the Orlanda Inn Motel on Newville Road for a report of a disturbance. Officers contacted Maria Gomez, 34, of Orland, and kept the peace as she moved her belongings to another residence.

Monday, May 17:

7:02 a.m., a cellphone was found outside the front door of the Orland Police Department. The owner was notified and the phone was returned.

12 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to the report of a child cussing and playing loud music in the area of 1317 Fairview Street. Officers contacted and counseled the involved parties.

12:48 p.m., Linda Lapoint, 71, of Newport Avenue in Orland, reported someone was attempting to scam her.

2 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to the 100 block of East Colusa Street for a report of loud music. Officers contacted the homeowner, who agreed to turn off the music.

2:48 p.m., Orland police officers responded to the report of a man causing a disturbance. Officers contacted Linda Garman, 60, who alleged that William Dillon, 40, was causing a disturbance in the area of 606 Seventh Street. Dillon was told of the complaint. He was counseled and agreed to leave.

3:10 p.m., the Orland Police Department was contacted by William Hunter, 38, who reported that he had lost his wallet. A short while later the wallet was found and returned to Hunter.

4:10 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a woman going in and out of traffic on Walker Street at A Street. Officers contacted Michele Urrutia, 46, of Willows. She was counseled and agreed to leave.

7:35 p.m., Orland police officers contacted Odell McMorris, 55, of Orland. McMorris was arrested and booked for three Glenn County misdemeanor warrants.

9:01 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to check the welfare of two or three toddlers inside a mini-van at the CVS parking lot. Officers checked on the toddlers, who were okay and were accompanied by their guardians and in no need of assistance.

10:56 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to contact a subject trespassing on Subway property. Officers contacted Raschell Wammack, 46, who agreed to leave the property.

11:21 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a vehicle fire. Officers located the vehicle and assisted the Orland Fire Department until no longer needed.

Tuesday, May 18:

3:02 a.m., the Orland Police Department received a report via telephone from Glenn County Sheriff’s dispatch of an unknown circumstance at or near Pilot Travel Center, 4444 Commerce Lane. Orland police officers arrived and discovered that two adults were arguing over who paid for their rental car. Both parties were provided with options.

4:52 a.m., the Orland Police Department received a report of a vehicle alarm constantly going off in the area of Fairview School. Officers located the vehicle at 1445 Fairview Street. The residents were contacted and the alarm was turned off.

7:53 a.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to an alarm activation at 307 Swift Street. The response was cancelled prior to the officers’ arrival.

8:06 a.m., on East Street at Walker Street an Orland police officer conducted a traffic enforcement stop on a red 2016 Honda Accord. Ramon Maldonado, 37, of Orland, was cited for alleged expired registration and no proof of registration.

8:40 a.m., on Railroad Avenue at South Street, an Orland police officer conducted a traffic enforcement stop on a black 2005 Chevy Tahoe. Jessica Etchieson, 31, of Orland, was cited for allegedly talking on a cell phone while operating a vehicle.

10:34 a.m., on Tehama Street at Third Street, an Orland police officer conducted a traffic enforcement stop on a 2009 Honda CR-V. Brian Yount, 38, of Chico, was cited for allegedly failing to stop at a posted stop sign.

2:03 p.m., on South Street at Hambright Avenue, an Orland police officer conducted a traffic enforcement stop on a white 2002 Chevy Silverado. Richard Summer, 50, of Chico, was cited for allegedly driving on a suspended license, expired registration and no proof of insurance.

5 p.m., near Les Schwab Tires, an Orland police officer initiated a traffic enforcement stop on a black 2021 Chevrolet Malibu. The 15-year-old driver from Willows was cited for an unsafe left turn and driving while unlicensed. The vehicle was released to a licensed driver.

6 p.m., at Round Table Pizza, 302 East Walker Street, Orland police officers contacted Alejandro Cisneros, 31, of Orland. Cisneros was arrested and booked for three Glenn County misdemeanor warrants.

8:47 p.m., the Orland Police Department was contacted by Amanda Gomes, 32, who said her family had a man over to their home at 238 East Yolo Street who she did not like. Officers explained to Gomes that her family was entitled to have over whomever they want.

Wednesday, May 19:

7:39 a.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to 145 East Swift Street for a report of a violation of a restraining order. Officers contacted Melissa Smith, 43, who reported Darrin Smith, 36, had allegedly violated a restraining order.

8:22 a.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to a report of a hit and run traffic collision on Eighth Street at Newport Avenue. Officers found that an unknown vehicle had collided with a power pole sometime during the night, causing extensive damage to the power pole. PG&E was notified.

11:19 a.m., Octavio Lamas, 33, reported to the Orland Police Department that an unknown person is sending threatening messages through Facebook.

2:20 p.m., Orland police officers contacted Morris Jobe, 72, of Orland. Jobe was arrested and booked for two Glenn County misdemeanor warrants.

3:13 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to Head Start 2, 124 East Chapman Street, for a report of a child custody dispute. Officers contacted Carlos Guzman, 35, and Jovita Perez, 33, both of Orland. It was determined that no crime had occurred and officers, along with Glenn County Sheriff’s deputies, assisted in mediating a temporary custody arrangement.

6:34 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to a report of a child who was not picked up from the after school program at Fairview School. Officers spoke with an 11-year-old and a 13-year-old and attempted to contact their parents, without success. The children were released to Child Protective Services.

9:26 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to a reported assault at 504 Third Street. Officers contacted Kent Molen, 56, and Daniel Molen, 63. Both parties declined to pursue criminal charges on each other. Daniel Molen was arrested and booked for one felony and three misdemeanor Glenn County warrants.

Thursday, May 20:

12:24 a.m., Orland police officers were again dispatched to a report of a trespasser at 504 Third Street. Officers contacted the residents, who said they did not call and there was no problem.

7:10 a.m., Orland police officers responded to assist Glenn County Sheriff’s deputies with a vehicle pursuit involving a firearm. Officers joined the pursuit as it entered Orland and assisted in detaining the occupants of the vehicle after it collided with a fence in the 700 block of Eighth Street. (See story, “Orland area men busted after brief high speed chase”, below.)

7:32 a.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to Ampla Health, 1211 Cortina Drive, for a reported alarm activation. Officers were unable to respond immediately due to priority traffic. The response was cancelled by the alarm company.

8:04 a.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to 22 East Swift Street for a report of a verbal dispute. Officers contacted Rose Gois, 43, of Orland, who reported she was moving out and had an argument with her ex-boyfriend, Justin Shannon, 43, of Orland. Gois stated Shannon left prior to officer arrival and she no longer needed assistance.

8:46 a.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to a reported alarm activation at Round Table Pizza, 302 East Walker Street. Officers located an unlocked exterior door. Officers checked the interior and nobody was found inside. An employee responded and reset the alarm and secured the door.

9:01 a.m., Orland police officers responded to assist Glenn County Sheriff’s deputies with a residential alarm activation at 1450 East South Street. Officers contacted resident Donald Hibdon, 79, who stated he had activated the alarm in error.

11:03 a.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to 301 Eighth Street for a report of a verbal dispute. Officers contacted Jennie Swope, 34, of Orland, who alleged she was threatened by Dawn Hipsher, 66, of Orland. Both parties were counseled and advised of the process to obtain a restraining order.

2:38 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to a report that Matthew Fleming, 58, was trespassing on the CFN property, 1005 South Street. Fleming was given a trespass admonishment at the request of the property manager.

5:09 p.m., Orland police officers responded to the report of an unresponsive male in the bathroom at Lely Aquatic Park. Officers contacted Gabriel Velasquez, 22, of Orland. Velasquez was arrested and booked for allegedly being under the influence of heroin, possession of narcotic paraphernalia, violating his misdemeanor probation, and violating his felony probation.

9:19 p.m., Orland police officers assisted the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office with a person who was trespassing onto the property at 4265 Highway 99. Officers assisted until no longer needed.

Friday, May 21:

5:49 a.m., the Orland Police Department received a report of a stolen vehicle that just occurred at 239 East Tehama Street. Officers were unable to find the vehicle and were unable to contact the registered owner to confirm the license plate. Officers were later notified that the owner found his pickup truck just outside of Corning.