Glenn County Sheriff’s Log

Here are the latest incident reports from the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office.

Friday, April 30:

3:04 a.m., Deputy Huichapan responded to 128 South Colusa Street, in Willows, for the report of an alarm activation. While on-scene, Deputy Huichapan made sure the front door to the building was secure but was unable to access the rest of the doors on the building due to a locked chain link fence. Deputy Huichapan did not observe anything out of place and determined it was a false alarm.

10:32 a.m., Angelina Reyes reported a group of unknown men were trespassing on her property at 4882 County Road KK, in Orland. Deputy Goodwin contacted the men. One was identified as Juan Banuelos. Banuelos said he rented the property from Reyes and today was his last day to be there. Banuelos was collecting fencing that he claimed to have purchased and set up. Reyes stated she did rent the property to Banuelos for one month but his last day was supposed to be April 29. Reyes also stated the fencing was installed by Banuelos but she provided the material, so it belonged to her. Reyes and Banuelos did not have a written agreement regarding renting the property or materials used. Reyes and Banuelos were told this was a civil matter and they could both pursue the matter in civil court if they wished. Banuelos ultimately left the property.

11:55 a.m., Eduardo Chavez contacted the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office to report Robert Dingman was refusing to check out and leave the Blue Gum Motel property. Deputy Chavez was dispatched and contacted Dingman. Dingman was told of the complaint and agreed to leave the property.

12:33 p.m., Daniel Gallegos came to the sheriff’s office and requested to speak with a deputy regarding protective orders. Deputy Turner met with Gallegos and informed him on how to obtain a protective order. Deputy Turner referred Gallegos to the Willows Self-Help Office at 119 North Butte Street.

1:22 p.m., Sheena Moon called the Sheriff’s Office and requested a deputy regarding Robert Dingman, who was causing a disturbance at the Chevron on West Wood Street, Willows. Deputy Turner responded and contacted Dingman. At the requested of Moon, Dingman was admonished for trespassing and was moved along without incident.

1:50 p.m., Misty Robles, of 208 Main Street in Hamilton City, requested to speak with a deputy regarding an unknown woman yelling at her kids. Deputy Goodwin contacted Robles, via telephone. Robles said the woman walked up to her two children when they were playing outside their residence. The woman asked the children if “Misty” was their mom, then proceeded to yell at them. The children described the woman as having pink hair tied into a bun. Deputy Goodwin conducted an area check for the woman, but was unable to locate anyone matching the description. Extra patrol was requested in the area.

4:33 p.m., Elvira Laraquezada called the sheriff’s office and reported an unknown Asian woman was trespassing on St. Monica’s property and requested a deputy. Deputy Turner responded and contacted La Bokeo. Glenn County Communications conducted a records check on Bokeo and revealed she had an outstanding felony warrant for her arrest. Glenn County Communications confirmed the $50,000 bail felony warrant out of Colusa County. Bokeo was placed under arrest and transported to the Glenn County jail, where she was turned over to jail staff booking.

4:58 p.m., Bonnie Cernas of Willows contacted the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office to report Darrell Doshier of Willows was yelling at her and causing a disturbance. Deputy Chavez was dispatched and contacted Cernas and Doshier. Deputy Chavez initiated an investigation. After speaking with both parties, Deputy Chavez determined the disturbance was only verbal. Both parties were counseled on their behavior and Cernas agreed to leave the residence.

10:54 p.m., George Tucker reported hearing about nine gunshots in the 2300 block of County Road S in Willows. Tucker requested a deputy respond and conduct an area check. Deputies responded and conducted an area check. After an extensive area check, deputies did not observe or hear anything strange in the area.

Saturday, May 1:

9:02 a.m., Johan Gutierrez of Orland reported his grey Honda sedan was hit by another vehicle sometime the previous night in the Best Western parking lot, 475 North Humboldt Avenue, Willows. Deputy Goodwin contacted Gutierrez and his father, Hector Alvarez of Orland. The vehicle was discovered to belong to Alvarez. There was minor damage and black paint transfer to the rear right bumper of the vehicle. Alvarez said a white Ford pickup towing a trailer was parked next to his vehicle the previous night. Alvarez suspected the driver of the Ford may have hit his vehicle with the trailer. Alvarez did not have a license plate number for the Ford. Alvarez estimated the damage to cost $500 to repair and requested an exchange of information if the driver of the other vehicle was located. Deputy Goodwin contacted hotel staff and requested to view security. Hotel staff was unable to provide security footage at the time of contact. A request was left with hotel staff to view the footage at a later time.

11:08 a.m., Janelle Kleppe of Orland contacted the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office to report three Chihuahuas were out and had chased a child on a bike. Deputy Chavez responded and observed the three dogs inside the fenced yard of the property located at 128 Fourth Street in Orland. Deputy Chavez contacted the owner of the dogs, Rogelio Zaragoza, who was told of the complaint. Zaragoza agreed to keep the dogs contained.

11:11 a.m., Misty Corriea contacted the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office to report her 10-year old foster child was being disobedient. Deputy Chavez responded to 4170 County Road L, Orland. Corriea said the child had left the residence with her 14-year-old foster child. Deputies searched the area and located the children. They were transported to Corriea’s residence, counseled on their behavior and released to Corriea.

7:47 p.m., deputies were dispatched to the Walmart parking lot in Willows for a report of possible drug activity. The reporting party alleged a woman and two men in a black Audi were consuming narcotics. Deputies responded and located the described vehicle with a woman and two men inside. The people were contacted and told why they were being talked to. Upon initial contact, Deputy Huichapan observed a clear plastic container containing a white substance, possibly methamphetamine, in plain view. Deputy Huichapan learned one of the occupants was on searchable/testable probation and two of the occupants admitted to having drug paraphernalia in the vehicle. Deputy Huichapan initiated an investigation and shortly after, Detective Johnsen arrived on-scene and took over the investigation. Involved parties included Christopher David Lowery of Shasta Lake City, Douglas James Middleton of Redding, and Ashley Nicole Spang of Woodland.

9:06 p.m., Shawn Foley reported a disturbance at his residence at 4684 Sixth Avenue, Orland, between he and his wife, Sabrina Foley. Sergeant Draper arrived and contacted both parties, who said they had been in an argument regarding relationship issues. The matter was ultimately settled by mediation and separation. A courtesy ride was provided to Foley to a family member’s residence in Orland.

10:41 p.m., medics and fire personnel responded to 6386 County Road 200, sp. #36, Orland, for a report of an unconscious woman who was not breathing. Deputies and Orland police officers were first on-scene and immediately rendered aid. Dignity Health Medics and Orland fire personnel arrived on-scene shortly after and performed life saving measures. After all life saving measures were exhausted, Maria Santos, was declared deceased. The next of kin, Pedro Santos, was present and notified. Deputy Huichapan initiated a coroner’s investigation. Sweet-Olsen Family Mortuary out of Orland responded and removed the decedent.

11:08 p.m., Deputy Lourenzo responded to Cedar Hills apartments in Willows after an anonymous report of a person shining laser lights into numerous apartment windows. Upon arrival, Deputy Lourenzo searched the apartment complex and surrounding area for any persons who may be involved, but did not locate anyone or any suspicious activity.

11:42 p.m., Jacqueline Wagoner requested a deputy and area check at 4445 County Road 200A as there was a suspicious vehicle at her gate. Deputy McIntyre responded and checked the area but no suspicious vehicles were located in the area.

Sunday, May 2:

12:18 a.m., CHP officers requested assistance with locating a person who was throwing rocks at vehicles on Highway 32. Deputy Huichapan responded to Highway 32, just east of County Road VV, and assisted CHP officers until no longer needed.

12:42 a.m., deputies responded to the 400 block of West Oak Street, Willows, for an ATV that had crashed. While on scene, Deputy McIntyre made contact with a second person, Karen Lacroix of Willows, who was driving a second ATV. While speaking with Lacroix, Deputy McIntyre could smell the odor of an unknown alcoholic beverage coming from her person. After further investigation, Lacroix was arrested for allegedly driving while under the influence of alcohol and booked into the Glenn County jail.

12:44 a.m., Jeremiah Woodworth contacted the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office, reporting a possible disturbance at the “gravel pits” on County Road 48 between two men near a white sedan. Deputy McIntyre responded and contacted Joseph Maloney, who was in a white sedan. Maloney said he was fine and he did not need law enforcement assistance. Deputy McIntyre did not see any signs of anyone else in the area.

1:12 a.m., Deputy Lourenzo responded to an address within the 100 block of South Colusa Street, Willows, for a report of a security alarm activation. Upon arrival, Deputy Lourenzo checked the building and property for any signs of forced entry. The building was found to be secure and nothing suspicious was noted on the property. The matter was determined to be a false alarm.

7:06 a.m., an employee from Circle K, 210 West Wood Street, Willows, contacted the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office to request a welfare check on a man who went into the store and asked him to call him an ambulance. Deputy Chavez responded and contacted Everett Maghan, who was complaining of stomach pain but refused medical treatment. Maghan was showing signs of being under the influence of a controlled substance. Deputy Chavez conducted a drug evaluation and determined Maghan was allegedly under the influence of a controlled substance. Maghan was arrested and transported to the Glenn County Jail and booked by jail staff.

9:48 a.m., Stephen Pete of Willows contacted the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office to request child custody dispute paperwork. Deputies contacted Pete and provided the requested documents.

3:20 p.m., Robert Bryan called the sheriff’s office, requesting a deputy regarding a cold burglary at 4620 Highway 99. Deputy Turner responded and met with Bryan, who said he was not the property owner and did not know whether the owner would want to file a police report. Deputy Turner instructed Bryan to tell the owner to call the sheriff’s office if he wished to file a report. Bryan requested extra patrol at the closed business during the night.

5:04 p.m., Glen Williams contacted the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office to report an ongoing issue with a white car speeding past his residence at 139 North Plumas Street, Willows. Deputy Chavez responded. Williams was provided with information and options to resolve the ongoing issue. Deputies searched the area but were not able to locate the vehicle.

6:53 p.m., the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office received a cross report from Glenn County Child Welfare Services regarding alleged physical abuse of a child. After an investigation, Deputy Lourenzo determined the allegations to be inconclusive or unfounded.

9 p.m., Deputy McIntyre responded to 7163 Highway 32 on a report from Dale Rash of Orland that his neighbors were playing loud music and he requested they turn it down. Upon arrival, contact was made with Juan Munoz, who was told of the complaint. Munoz said they were wrapping up the party and the music would be turned off.

10:18 p.m., Gerda Janos requested to speak with a deputy regarding her missing cell phone. Deputies responded to the 800 block of North Humboldt Avenue in Willows and contacted Janos, who told deputies she couldn’t find her cell phone and believed someone took it from her residence. Janos said there were no signs of forced entry but reported having issues with trespassers in the past. Deputies conducted a perimeter check and did not observed any signs of forced entry or anything suspicious. After an on-scene investigation, deputies determined the call was unfounded and provided Janos with information.

10:55 p.m., Maria Elias of Hamilton City requested to speak with a deputy regarding her juvenile daughter. Deputy McIntyre responded and contacted Elias and her 16-year-old son, who translated. Elias stated she had been in an argument with her 13-year-old daughter and tried to ground her. Elias said the girl left the residence around 5 p.m. and had not returned. Neither Elias nor the brother could provide any information on her whereabouts or who her friends were. The girl was last seen wearing orange pants, black sweater and rainbow tennis shoes. Elias did not wish to make a missing persons report at this time and stated she would contact the school tomorrow morning to see if the girl showed up to school. Elias said she would contact the sheriff’s office if the girl did not show up for school.

Monday, May 3:

12:40 a.m., an anonymous woman reported a possible disturbance at Cedar Hills Manor, apt. #217. Deputies responded and contacted Brittany Emery and Alfonso Loza. Emery and Loza declined any law enforcement assistance and said there was no disturbance going on. Deputies did not observe anything indicating a disturbance was occurring. Deputies told Emery and Loza to keep the noise level down for the remainder of the night and they agreed.

1:47 a.m., an anonymous woman reported a man yelling for help in the area of Highway 32 and Sacramento Avenue in Hamilton City. Deputy McIntyre responded and checked the area but was unable to locate anyone yelling for help or anyone needing any assistance.

3:46 a.m., Brian Morales reported a suspicious man in a black Audi at the Walmart parking lot in Willows. Morales requested a deputy respond and contact the man. Deputies responded and contacted Douglas Middleton, who deputies recognized from a prior call for service. Middleton said he had permission from the registered owner, Christopher Lowery, to be in the vehicle. Deputy Huichapan had prior knowledge Lowery was currently in custody at the Glenn County Jail. Lowery was contacted and confirmed Middleton had permission to be in his vehicle. Deputy Huichapan informed Lowery the two rear windows of his vehicle were broken and Lowery declined to pursue criminal charges. Per Morales, Middleton could remain in the parking lot. Deputy Huichapan relayed the message to Middleton.

9:29 a.m., deputies assisted Willows Code Enforcement with an abatement warrant at 141 North Crawford Avenue in Willows. Deputies assisted until no longer needed.

9:35 a.m., David Buchanan contacted the sheriff’s office, reporting theft of property from a vehicle while at Nancy’s Airport Cafe in Willows. Deputy Tuma was dispatched and initiated an investigation. Buchanan said three bags containing racing gear and equipment were stolen. Buchanan estimated their value at about $4,000.

11:17 a.m., Hillary Goss of Willows contacted the sheriff’s office, reporting damage to her vehicle after being parked at Walmart. Deputy Tuma contacted Goss by phone. Goss reported she went into Walmart at about 10:15 a.m. on May 3 and when she returned at 10:58 a.m., she noticed scratches on the driver’s side rear bumper of her 2018 Chevy pickup. Goss said she was parked on the east side of row two near the front of the store. Deputy Tuma checked Walmart’s security camera footage but was unable to identify a suspect or suspect vehicle. Goss estimated the damage to her vehicle to cost about $500 to repair.

11:26 a.m., deputies responded to an anonymous report of a disturbance in the area of 435 South Plumas Street, Willows. Deputies checked the area but it was quiet on arrival. Deputies spoke with Nicholas Ruvalcaba at 435 South Plumas, who said they did not call 911 and did not hear a disturbance. Deputies responded to the area of 435 North Plumas Street and contacted Adam Hirsh and Heather Wells at 431 1/3 North Plumas Street. Both parties said there was not a disturbance and did not hear anything. Deputies were ultimately unable to locate a disturbance and the call was determined to be unfounded.

1:41 p.m., while on routine patrol, Deputy Garcia observed a pickup truck on County Road 24, near County Road O, and requested a records check through Glenn County Communications. A records check showed the registered owner of the pickup truck was Samuel Gamboa Sanchez of Orland. A records check through Glenn County Communications showed Sanchez allegedly had an outstanding felony warrant out of Glenn County. Deputy Garcia contacted Sanchez, arrested him for his outstanding warrant, and transported him to the Glenn County Jail, where he was booked.

3:12 p.m., Salvador Garcia came to the sheriff’s office lobby, requesting a citation sign-off. Deputy Tuma was dispatched and confirmed the vehicle code violations were corrected.

5:13 p.m., Maria Elias of Hamilton City contacted Glenn County Communications and requested to speak with a deputy regarding an ongoing issue with her juvenile daughter. Deputy Garcia was dispatched and contacted Elias, via telephone, as requested. Elias reported her 13-year-old leaves the residence without her permission and requested options on dealing with the matter. Deputy Garcia provided Elias with options on dealing with the family matter in the future.

5:58 p.m., Robin Freiley of Orland requested a welfare check on a person identified as Michael Head. Freiley alleged Head being under the influence of alcohol, yelling at a female teenager and taking photos of license plates to vehicles. Deputies checked the area but did not see Head outside. Deputies contacted Head inside his residence at 4222 County Road K, Orland. It was determined Head was on supervised release with no alcohol as a stipulation and to wear an ankle monitor. Head denied yelling at the teenager and was not found to have been drinking. Head was told of the complaint and warned about this type of behavior.

6:21 p.m, Deputy Thompson was dispatched to a report of an alarm activation at the Glenn County District Attorney’s Office. Deputies responded and determined the alarm had been activated in error by cleaning staff.

7:01 p.m., Deputy Thompson contacted Daniel Thayer of Groveland, Calif., in front of the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office. Thayer was provided information regarding property release and was advised to contact the sheriff’s office during business hours.

7:12 p.m., Deputy Thompson was dispatched to a report of a suspicious vehicle with broken windows parked at Walmart. Deputies responded to the area and located the black 2008 Audi sedan. It was later determined the owner, Christopher Lowery, had been arrested and in custody at the time of this incident. Lowery was contacted and he declined to make a report at that time. Per his request, the vehicle was left in the parking lot.

8:14 p.m., Deputy Ayres responded to a vicious dog report where a juvenile was bitten. CHP arrived prior to deputies and reported the dogs being contained. Deputy Ayres contacted reporting party, Melissa Trujillo, and her juvenile daughter, who had injuries to her leg. They reported two dogs running at large in the park, one of which attacked her two daughters. The dog that attacked them was identified as a black pit bull that resided at 214 Gable Drive. The pit bull reportedly attacked the teenager, biting her on the leg. Trujillo reported these dogs running at large all the time without the adult owners being with them and being a neighborhood nuisance. Deputy Ayres contacted Clair Crites and dog owner Joshua Bentley. Crites denied the allegations made by Trujillo. Bentley was allegedly found to be intoxicated and was counseled regarding his dogs being loose.

9:51 p.m., deputies were dispatched to 904 North Butte Street, sp. #9, Willows, for a report of a domestic dispute. Deputies responded and contacted Alan Kyler and the caller, Kelly Thompson. Deputies were told there was an active restraining order with peaceful contact allowed protecting Thompson. Deputies discovered Kyler had allegedly yelled at Thompson, violating the restraining order. Kyler was ultimately placed under arrest and transported to the Glenn County Jail. Deputies discovered Kyler was also on Glenn County Probation.

10:53 p.m., Deputy Thompson was dispatched to a report of harassment. Deputy contacted Melinda Padilla of Willows, who reported her neighbor had been talking to her landlord and other neighbors that morning. Padilla did not know what was said. Padilla said she was going to contact her landlord regarding the issue and requested the incident be documented.

11:17 p.m., Deputy Thompson was dispatched to a report of three people shining flashlights into vehicles in the parking lot of 1201 West Wood Street, Willows. Deputies responded and checked the area, but were unable to locate the described people.

Tuesday, May 4:

1:46 a.m., Deputy Thompson was detailed to a report of a disturbance in the parking lot of Cedar Hills, 600 North Humboldt Avenue, Willows. Deputy was advised via radio that Ruth Word was yelling in the parking lot and two men were working on a vehicle. Deputies checked the area but were unable to locate Word. The two men were identified as Charlie Stinson and Nicholas Ruiz, both of whom lived at the apartments. Nothing suspicious was noted.

2:07 a.m., Deputy Thompson was detailed to an alarm activation at 128 South Culver Street, Willows. Deputies responded to the address and checked the exterior of the building. The building appeared secure and no obvious signs of entry were noted. The responsible party could not be reached.

7:49 a.m., while driving through the Cedar Hills Manor’s parking lot, Deputy Garcia saw Seth Dominguez-Feathers on the patio of his apartment (#225). Deputy Garcia knew Dominguez-Feathers from previous contacts and had prior knowledge he had an outstanding warrant. A records check through Glenn County Communications confirmed Dominguez-Feathers had an outstanding misdemeanor warrant out of Glenn County. Deputy Garcia contacted Dominguez-Feathers, arrested him on the warrant, and transported him to the Glenn County Jail.

8:05 a.m., Deputy Cordova observed Michele Urrutia near the intersection of Fifth Street and Sierra Avenue, in Hamilton City. Deputy Cordova had prior knowledge Urrutia had an outstanding misdemeanor warrant issued for her arrest, out of Glenn County, and contacted her. The warrant was confirmed via Glenn County Communications and Urrutia was placed under arrest without incident. Urrutia was transported to the Glenn County Jail, where she was turned over to jail staff for booking. Her bail set at $8,000.

8:41 a.m., deputies were detailed to the First Assembly of God Church, 6268 County Road 12, Orland, for the report of a cold vandalism. Upon arrival, deputies conducted an on-scene investigation. It was determined a red Chevrolet pickup entered the parking lot of the church three times between 8:29 p.m. on May 3 and 1:26 a.m. on May 4. While the Chevrolet pickup was in the parking lot, it accelerated and executed tight circles, which caused rocks to fly and strike the rear door of the church. The rear door to the church was damaged and church staff requested reimbursement for the damage, if a suspect was found. Deputies later located the pickup and spoke with Damien Alvarez, who denied involvement, but agreed to pay for the damages on May 6, when church staff produced a quote for the repairs.

8:48 a.m., an employee from Tractor Supply, 811 North Humboldt Avenue, Willows, reported a theft of a license plate. Deputy Garcia was dispatched and contacted the employee, Kelli Pope, at the business. Pope reported an unknown suspect stole the license plate to their delivery trailer (California license plate #4RY3534) between April 29 and May 4. Deputy Garcia completed a CHP-180 form and the stolen license plate was entered into the Stolen Vehicle System.

9:07 a.m., Joette Shenck of Green Valley, Ariz., contacted the sheriff’s office from Arizona, wishing to report her 31-year-old daughter, Lauren Shenck, missing. Deputy Tuma was dispatched and contacted Joette by phone. Joette said she last heard from Lauren on May 2, when she said she would be camping in the Willows area. Deputy Tuma initiated an investigation and began a missing person’s report. Deputy Tuma learned Lauren Shenck was actually in the area of McKinleyville, in Humboldt County, possibly near Willow Creek. Deputy Tuma contacted the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office for assistance and Lauren Shenck was entered as a missing person. Joette Shenck contacted the sheriff’s office shortly after, reporting Lauren Shenck contacted her and she had been camping in an area with no cell reception. Lauren Shenck was removed from the missing persons system and cleared as a missing person.

9:28 a.m., an anonymous party reported a disturbance coming from the residence of 530 West Oak Street, Willows. Deputies responded, contacted the tenant of the residence, and initiated an on-scene investigation. After further investigation, it was determined the tenant was alone and determined the call for service was unfounded at the residence. Deputies searched the immediate area on foot and did not observe any suspicious activity.

10:08 a.m., an anonymous party reported a suspicious brown or tan van at the Walmart parking lot, in Willows. Deputies responded and conducted a search of the parking lot and immediate area. Deputies did not locate the reported vehicle and did not observe any suspicious activity.

10:31 a.m., Sergeant Owens had prior knowledge that Maria Paniagua of Willows had an outstanding parole warrant for absconding. Sergeant Owens contacted Paniagua at the Willows courthouse and arrested Paniagua for the warrant. During a search, incident to arrest, Paniagua was allegedly found to in possession of 5.7 grams (0.2 ounce) of methamphetamine. Paniagua was transported to the Glenn County Jail, where she was booked on her warrant and alleged possession of a controlled substance.

10:37 a.m., deputies were dispatched to the Hamilton Elementary School, for the report of a cold burglary. Upon arrival, deputies met with staff and conducted an on-scene investigation. It was determined the suspects were two students who stole a JBL bluetooth speaker and dirtied the Hamilton Pre-School. Deputies were informed it was an on-going issue and the Glenn County Office of Education declined to pursue the matter criminally. Deputies responded to the students’ residence and found the speaker, which was ultimately returned to the school.

1:43 p.m., Glenn County Communications received a residential alarm activation at 128 South Colusa Street, Willows. While en route, the deputies’ response was canceled after the proper code was provided to the alarm company.

3:43 p.m., Michael Yang responded to the sheriff’s office and requested to speak with a deputy for a citation sign off. Deputy Garcia responded and contacted Yang. Deputy Garcia determined Yang had corrected the vehicle code offense and his citation was signed off.

5:28 p.m., Nicholas Garibay of Maxwell contacted Glenn County Communications and requested a welfare check on his three-year-old son. Nicholas was provided with second-hand information of his son being left unattended at the Cedar Hills Manor playground. Deputies responded and discovered the three-year-old was no longer at the playground. Deputies responded to apt. #211 and contacted the boy and his mother, Jasmine Hanson. After further investigation, it was determined the boy was not unattended and was in good health. Garibay was contacted and briefed on the call for service.

6:22 p.m., Deputy Thompson was detailed to a report of an assault at 6665 County Road 53, Willows. The deputy contacted McKenzie Wahlborg at her residence. She reported she had been assaulted by her brother, Michael McDonald-Blaylock. McDonald-Blaylock had left the scene prior to deputies’ arrival. Deputies were unable to locate McDonald-Blaylock in the area.

8:52 p.m., deputies responded to 6281 Huggins Drive in Orland for a report of a disturbance. Claire Joseph reported she was in an argument with her adult children, who wanted her to move with them to Florida. Deputies arrived and contacted Joseph and her daughter, Leilani Ortiz. Deputies ultimately settled the argument by mediation and separation.

10:18 p.m., deputies responded to the Shady Oaks Trailer Park, in Orland, for a report of a man with a knife, making threats. Deputies arrived and located Eliseo Guillen-Avina of Orland, who was allegedly intoxicated. Francisco Ochoa of Willows and Carlos Silva of Orland arrived on scene shortly afterwards. Deputies discovered Guillen-Avina had gotten into an argument with Ochoa and Silva over a dog. Guillen-Avina grabbed a knife and allegedly chased Silva with it, making threats to kill him. Guillen-Avina allegedly held Ochoa at knife point and threatened to kill him. Guillen-Avina was ultimately placed under arrest and transported to the Glenn County Jail.

Update on Road 33 crash

The Suburban, left, and Tacoma, right, as well as equipment left by Caltrans, are shown at County Road 33 and the on- and off-ramps for southbound Interstate 5. Glenn County Observer photo by Larry Judkins.

Glenn County Observer

On Tuesday, May 4, the Willows office of the California Highway Patrol issued a news release for the accident mentioned in The Observer on Sunday.

At 10:24 a.m. on May 2, Gerry Giesbrecht, 49, of Artois, was driving a 2009 Chevy Suburban west on County Road 33, approaching the on- and off-ramps for southbound Interstate 5.

Another view of the Chevy Suburban. Glenn County Observer photo by Larry Judkins.

Joyal Dishman, 44, of Sacramento, was driving a 2007 Toyota Tacoma east on Road 33, turning left onto the on-ramp to southbound I-5.

Giesbrecht’s Chevy struck Dishman’s Toyota as she was making the turn onto the on-ramp.

A CHP officer, at right, records information regarding the Toyota pickup involved in Sunday’s crash as a driver with A+ Towing prepares the disabled vehicle for transportation. Glenn County Observer photo by Larry Judkins.

According to CHP Officer Kevin Baxter, Dishman was transported with moderate injuries to Enloe Medical Center in Chico.

Giesbrecht was uninjured.

Both drivers were wearing their seat belts at the time of the accident, and the airbags in the Suburban deployed.

There were also passengers in one or both of the vehicles, but they were not mentioned in the CHP’s news release.

Its front left crumpled where it collided with the Tacoma, the 2009 Chevy Suburban rests on the shoulder of the Road 33 off-ramp from southbound I-5. Glenn County Observer photo by Larry Judkins.

Check-ins to the Graybar Hotel

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.

Friday, April 30:

12:09 a.m., Arturo Alvarado Sanchez, 35, a construction worker who lives in Hamilton City, 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 with a suspended license (all misdemeanors). Bail was set at $10,000. He was taken into custody on County Road Q, south of Highway 32, by a California Highway Patrol officer.

4:48 p.m., La Bokeo, 40, a laborer who lives in Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a Colusa County warrant alleging failure to appear on a felony charge. Bail was set at $50,000. She was taken into custody at Saint Monica’s Catholic Church, 1129 West Wood Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

5:52 p.m., Michael J. Head, 64, an electrician who lives in Orland, 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 at Newville Road and Hoff Way by an Orland police officer.

9:22 p.m., Jared Ian Reusser, 38, a construction worker who lives in Willows, 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), and warrants alleging disobeying a court order, failure to appear after being released on his own recognizance, and violation of probation (all misdemeanors). Total bail was set at $50,000. He was taken into custody in the 700 block of Walker Street by an Orland police officer.

Saturday, May 1:

3:06 p.m., Brandon Scott Braumoeller, 28, a roofer and installer 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 County Road 306 at Colbert Drive, Elk Creek, by a California Highway Patrol officer.

7:45 p.m., Karen Lee Lacroix, 30, a receptionist who lives in Willows, 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. She was taken into custody in the 400 block of West Oak Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

9:33 p.m., Christopher David Lowery, 37, a laborer who lives in Shasta Lake City, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging possession of a controlled substance for sale (a felony), possession of a controlled substance (a misdemeanor), and possession of a narcotic controlled substance (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $15,000. He was taken into custody at Walmart, 470 North Airport Road, Willows, by a GLINTF officer.

9:33 p.m., Douglas James Middleton, 31, a laborer who lives in Redding, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging possession of a controlled substance for sale (a felony), possession of a controlled substance (a misdemeanor), and possession of a narcotic controlled substance (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $15,000. He was taken into custody at Walmart, 470 North Airport Road, Willows, by a GLINTF officer.

9:33 p.m., Ashley Nicole Spang, 23, a laborer who lives in Fair Oaks, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging possession of drug paraphernalia, and giving false identification to a peace officer (both misdemeanors). Bail was set at zero. She was taken into custody at Walmart, 470 North Airport Road, Willows, by a GLINTF officer.

Sunday, May 2:

2:54 a.m., at the Glenn County Jail, Alex Parra Miranda, 27, a construction worker who lives in Orland, was found to have a warrant out of Colusa County alleging failure to appear (a felony). Bail was set at $60,000.

7:55 a.m., Everett Michael-Daniel Maghan, 31, 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), misdemeanor violation of probation, and felony violation of probation. Bail was set at $27,000. He was taken into custody at 210 West Wood Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

7:51 p.m., Kevin Jon Terwilleger, 57, a construction worker who lives in Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail without bail on charges alleging violation of parole (a felony). He was taken into custody at 315 Eighth Street, Orland, by a parole officer.

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Two vehicles collide at I-5 and Road 33

Foreground, the Chevy Suburban involved in Sunday morning’s accident rests facing a northeasterly direction, at the south end of the County Road 33 off-ramp from southbound I-5. Background, the Toyota Tacoma involved is hooked up to an A+ tow truck. Glenn County Observer photo by Larry Judkins.

Glenn County Observer

A Chevy Suburban and a Toyota Tacoma collided on Sunday, May 2, on the County Road 33 off-ramp of southbound Interstate 5.

The accident occurred at about 10:30 a.m.

The occupants of at least one of the vehicles are Glenn County residents.

Remarks heard on the police scanner indicated that of those vehicle occupants who were injured at all, their injuries ranged from minor to moderate.

More details regarding this crash are expected perhaps as early as Monday, May 3.

Glenn County Sheriff’s Log

Here are the latest incident reports from the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office.

Tuesday, April 27:

8:06 a.m., William Weinrich of Willows responded to the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office lobby to report a fraud. Deputy Garcia contacted Weinrich and initiated an on-scene investigation. After further investigation, it was reported Barry Neil purchased power equipment from Willows Hardware, 145 North Butte Street, totaling about $1,276. The transaction was later challenged by the cardholder, Melanie Kett, due to Neil fraudulently using her bank card and she was reimbursed the full amount. Weinrich was provided with information and the investigation is ongoing.

10:48 a.m., Gay Ramsey of Modesto contacted Glenn County Communications and requested a welfare check on Pamela Baeza of 600 North Humboldt Avenue, apt. #183, Willows. Ramsey reported she had not heard from Baeza since the morning of April 26. Deputy Garcia contacted Baeza at her residence. Baeza did not require any law enforcement assistance and was requested to contact Ramsey.

11:09 a.m., Rob Vlach of Willows contacted Glenn County Communications and reported he heard a man and woman yelling at each other at 141 North Crawford Avenue, Willows. Deputies responded and contacted Ruth Word and Lucky Wyatt in the yard of the residence. Word and Wyatt both admitted to being involved in an argument. Both were told of the complaint and agreed to keep it down.

2:09 p.m., the California Highway Patrol (CHP) contacted Glenn County Communications and requested assistance with a traffic stop on County Road M, south of County Road 25. While en route, Glenn County Communications reported CHP was flagged down by potential victims of theft at the Orland Auto Auction Yard. Deputies arrived at the traffic stop and assisted with an on-scene investigation. Deputies were unable to determine if a theft occurred from the Orland Auto Auction Yard. The CHP continued with the traffic stop and issued a citation for an outstanding misdemeanor warrant on one of the passengers, Adam Johnson, of Woodland.

3:10 p.m., while on a call for service, Deputy Tuma contacted a confidential victim regarding a domestic violence incident that occurred in the City of Willows.

4:04 p.m., Robert Smith contacted the sheriff’s office, requesting to speak to a deputy regarding zon guns in the area of his residence at 5915 Highway 162, Willows. Deputy Tuma spoke with Smith over the phone.

4:38 p.m., deputies were detailed to Walmart in Willows, for a report a distraught woman inside the store. Deputies responded and contacted the woman, Robin Gouch of Corning. A records check through Glenn County Communications showed Gouch was reported as a missing person out of Tehama County. Tehama County was briefed on the call for service and Gouch was removed from Missing and Unidentified Persons System. The reporting party, and Gouch’s boyfriend, Kenneth Wilcox of Willows, were notified. Wilcox responded and met with Gouch at a nearby medical facility.

4:51 p.m., Karen Borm reported just waking up and finding all of her belongings missing. Borm requested a phone call from a deputy. Deputy Ayres was unable to contact Borm by phone so he met her in person at the motel at 435 North Tehama Street, room #110, Willows. Borm reported sometime in the early morning to 4:30 p.m. someone had entered her locked motel room while she was sleeping in with her dogs and stole the contents of two backpacks. The suspect left the two backpacks behind. Borm did not who did this or how this occurred. There were no signs of forced entry.

5:35 p.m., Deputy Thompson was dispatched to a report of a child who did not return from school in Willows. The deputy contacted Glenn County Office of Education Program Specialist Thomas Cox, who reported the incident. The deputy contacted the mother of the child, Anita Fred, who provided the deputy with contact information for the child’s father, Joseph Peters, and her cousin, Jasmine McCloud. The deputy was later able to contact McCloud, who reported the child was safe and with her. McCloud reported the child had been staying with her and Peters for about two months and was attending school regularly. McCloud had picked the child up after school and left town for a family function. McCloud was advised to contact the school in the future to set up a pick-up schedule for the child. The information was passed along to Glenn County Office of Education staff.

Wednesday, April 28:

2:19 a.m., an anonymous man reported two tall men or boys at Cedar Hills, 600 North Humboldt Avenue, Willows, shining a laser light at passing motorists as they drove by. These men or boys were reported to be associated with a parked red motorcycle that was in front of the complex on the grass. The reporting party called this in after driving to Orland. Deputies checked the area on foot, but did not find anyone near the motorcycle.

2:43 a.m., Deputy Ramirez contacted Joshua Hanson in front of apt. #112 at 600 North Humboldt Avenue, Willows. Hanson was on Glenn County probation with search stipulations. Deputy Ramirez conducted a probation search on Hanson, who was allegedly found to be in possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia. Hanson was ultimately placed under arrest and transported to the Glenn County Jail.

9:26 a.m., Art Leonard contacted the sheriff’s office, reporting vandalism to the First Assembly Church at 6268 County Rd 12, Orland. Deputy Tuma was dispatched and contacted Leonard, who said an unknown person driving a red, extra-cab pickup with white wheels drove behind the building, leaving burnout marks in the gravel driveway. Leonard said there was no damage to the building and stated this was an ongoing issue. Deputy Tuma said the incident would be documented and extra patrol provided during the evening hours.

9:58 a.m., Serena Thompson of Chico contacted the sheriff’s office, requesting a coroner’s seal be removed from the residence of the late Henry Marcellus Gilham, 4582 Highway 99, sp. #22, Orland. Deputy Tuma responded and the seal was removed.

11:57 a.m., while on foot patrol at 600 North Humboldt Avenue in Willows, deputies contacted Joshua Hanson, 27. Deputies found syringes in the area Hanson walked from. After an on-scene investigation, Hanson was placed under arrest for alleged possession of paraphernalia and violation of probation. Hanson was transported to the Glenn County Jail and released to jail staff for booking.

12:33 p.m., Robert Conececk of Hamilton City contacted the sheriff’s office, requesting to speak to a deputy regarding a civil issue. Deputy Tuma attempted to contact Conececk by phone but was unable. Conececk ultimately contacted the sheriff’s office and said he no longer needed law enforcement assistance.

4:54 p.m., deputies were dispatched to the intersection of West Sycamore Street and North Humboldt Avenue for a report of a possible traffic collision. Upon arrival, deputies found a red Toyota Tundra disabled in the roadway. It was determined the vehicle was not involved in a traffic collision. Deputies stood by with the owner, Manuel Marin Rojas of Willows, until L&T Towing removed the vehicle.

6:12 p.m., Deputy Ramirez conducted a traffic stop on a Honda motorcycle on County Road V, south of Highway 162. Deputy Ramirez contacted the operator, Ryan Johnson of Willows, and the passenger rider, Tara Patterson of Chico. Glenn County Communications reported Patterson had an outstanding misdemeanor warrant out of Butte County. Glenn County Communications confirmed the warrant was active and said Butte County would extradite. Patterson was ultimately placed under arrest for the warrant. Johnson was released with a warning and made arrangements for the motorcycle to be picked up and transported back to his residence.

7:25 p.m., Deputy Thompson was detailed to a report of an app-based panic alarm that had been activated. Deputies responded to 114 Sierra Avenue in Hamilton City and contacted Ivan Quintero-Perez, the owner of the telephone. Quintero-Perez checked okay and the incident was determined to be a false alarm. Quintero-Perez declined law enforcement assistance.

8:07 p.m., Deputy Ayres checked out a Honda Civic that was parked in the alley between Shasta and Sierra Avenues, north of Fifth Street, Hamilton City. The deputy had seen Tabitha Rubio in and around this vehicle. The vehicle was found to have a license plate on the front of it that did not belong to it. Rubio said she just purchased the vehicle and was unaware of the front plate being from another vehicle.

9:55 p.m., Emilio Delgado of Corning arrived at the Glenn County Jail to turn himself in for an outstanding Glenn County misdemeanor warrant. Glenn County Communications confirmed Delgado’s warrant was active. Deputies contacted Delgado in front of the Glenn County Jail and he was ultimately placed under arrest and booked into the Glenn County Jail.

Thursday, April 29:

12:38 a.m., Deputy Thompson was dispatched to a report of an alarm activation at Plaza School, 7322 County Road 24, Orland (Plaza District). Deputies responded to the scene and checked the school. The buildings appeared secure and there were no signs of entry. The responsible party, Anthony Fissori of Orland, responded and reset the alarm.

8:51 a.m., Alejandro Mercado of Orland called the sheriff’s office and requested a welfare check on a child at 6840 County Road 18, Orland, due to the child missing school. Deputy Turner responded to the address provided but was unable to contact the child. Deputy Turner later learned the child and her mother, Vanessa Garcia, moved and no longer reside at that residence.

9:14 a.m., Glenn County Children’s Protection Services (CPS) contacted the sheriff’s office about a report of possible child abuse of a 17-year-old girl. Detective Johnsen conducted an investigation and determined the reported possible abuse was unfounded.

10:20 a.m., Art Leonard called the sheriff’s office and requested a deputy regarding trespassing at the Orland First Assembly Church, 6268 County Road 12. Deputy Turner responded and met with Leonard, who said an unknown red pickup drove onto the church’s property and drove around recklessly. Leonard wished the person who was driving the pickup be admonished for trespassing if found. Deputy Turner advised Leonard he would advise the graveyard shift and provide extra patrol.

11:22 a.m., Matt Garcia of Glenn contacted the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office to report a vehicle that was swerving and the driver was possibly under the influence of alcohol. The vehicle pulled into the Mar-Val parking lot, 517 South Tehama Street, Willows. Deputy Chavez responded, found the vehicle and contacted the driver, Jose Cruz of Orland. Cruz was told of the complaint. Cruz did not show signs of being under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Cruz was counseled on his driving.

11:38 a.m., Michael Cardena wished to speak with a deputy, via telephone, regarding Lisa Martin, who was causing a disturbance at his residence at 279 Sierra Avenue, Hamilton City. Deputy Turner spoke with Cardena, who said Martin left his property after calling the sheriff’s office. Cardena alleged Martin would yell at him and would not leave him alone during the night while he was sleeping. Deputy Turner advised Cardena to call the sheriff’s office while Martin was there and a deputy would respond to contact her. Deputy Turner informed Cardena of the restraining order process and referred him to the Willows Self-Help Office for assistance.

12:32 p.m., an anonymous person contacted the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office to report a white man in an older Dodge Ram was chasing a woman in a silver sedan. The vehicle was last seen driving west from Circle K towards Humboldt Avenue, in Willows. Deputy Chavez and other deputies responded and conducted an extensive searched of the area but were not able to find the Dodge Ram or the silver sedan.

12:51 p.m., Deputy Goodwin was dispatched for a welfare check at 625 Main Street, Artois, regarding Brittany Rodriguez being in a dispute with her brother, Brian Rodriguez of Orland (Capay District). Gregorio Rodriguez of Orland reported he received information that his daughter Brittany had been in an unknown dispute with Brian. Deputy Goodwin contacted Brittany at the residence. Brittany reported Brian had already left the residence. Brittany stated Brian put her in a headlock and punched her in the back of the head while she was holding his one-year-old son. Brittany wished to pursue charges against Brian for battery. Deputies attempted to locate Brian but were unsuccessful.

2:36 p.m., Jordan Lourenzo of Willows called the sheriff’s office and wished to speak with a deputy regarding harassment. Deputy Turner spoke with Lourenzo, via telephone, who alleged Anabel Krogstad of Chico was posting videos on social media about her. Lourenzo said she was being sent the videos by unknown sources on social media. Lourenzo requested the incident be documented for future court proceedings.

2:50 p.m., Bonnie Cernas of Willows contacted the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office to report Darrell Doshier, also of Willows, was yelling at her and causing a disturbance. Deputy Chavez contacted Cernas and Doshier and initiated an investigation. After speaking with both parties, Deputy Chavez determined the disturbance was only verbal. Both parties were counseled on their behavior.

2:53 p.m., Joshua Christian of Orland contacted the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office to report he was being harassed. Deputy Chavez contacted Christian by telephone, as requested. Christian said he believed a friend was taking screen shots of his social media and sending them to Crystal Moutter. Christian said he has a restraining order in place and Moutter is the restrained party. Christian confirmed that Moutter has not contacted him. Christian was provided information regarding retraining orders and the restraining order process. There was no violation of the restraining order in place.

2:57 p.m., Juanito Santiago-Rodriquez of Hamilton City contacted the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office to report he had sent $150 to Francis Rosa to introduce him to Rosa’s cousin. Deputy Chavez contacted Santiago-Rodriquez by telephone. Santiago-Rodriquez said he sent the money to Rosa and then Rosa stopped speaking to him. Santiago-Rodriquez had recently met Rosa and did not know where he lived and the number he had was not active. Deputy Chavez told Santiago-Rodriquez to contact Toro Loco in Hamilton City to see if the money he sent using Viamericas could be canceled.

3:02 p.m., Ruby Puente of Hamilton City called the sheriff’s office and wished to speak with a deputy via telephone regarding theft. Deputy Turner spoke with Puente, who said her catalytic converter was stolen from her 2005 Honda Accord. Puente stated she last drove the vehicle on April 28 at about 11 p.m. and noticed the catalytic converter was missing on April 29. Puente could not provide any suspect information and estimated the loss to be between $200 and $1,500.

4:06 p.m., Jeremy Bem of Willows contacted the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office to report his juvenile son had contact with Logan Smith of Willows, which he believed was a violation of a custody order. Deputy Chavez contacted Bem by telephone, as requested. Bem said his son told him he saw Logan when Sarah Smith of Willows was using FaceTime to speak with Logan. Deputy Chavez verified there was a peaceful contact order in place, naming Bem’s son as a protected party. Bem said the contact between his son and Logan was peaceful. Bem was provided information regarding peaceful contact orders. Deputy Chavez determined there was no violation of the peaceful contact order.

5:21 p.m., Linda Trimble, an employee of Glenn Medical Center, 1133 West Sycamore Street, Willows, contacted the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office to report a patient told her she had been sexually assaulted. Deputy Chavez responded. Trimble said the patient was not cooperative and would not tell her where or when the assault happened. Trimble provided Deputy Chavez with the patient’s contact information. Deputy Chavez contacted the victim by telephone. The victim requested a call the following day to talk about the sexual assault. The victim would not provide any information regarding the assault, only that she request a call back.

6 p.m., deputies were dispatched to 225 1/2 County Road 53, Willows, for the report of a disturbance in progress. Deputies responded and contacted all the involved parties. After an on-scene investigation, Devin Paulus was placed under arrest for alleged misdemeanor domestic violence. Paulus was transported to the Glenn County Jail and released to the care and custody of jail staff without further incident.

6:09 p.m., Deputy Lourenzo responded to an apartment at Cedar Hills, 600 North Humboldt Avenue, apt. #132, Willows, for a report of a disturbance between a man and woman. Upon arrival, Deputy Lourenzo contacted Bonnie Cernas and Darrell Doshier at their residence. Both Doshier and Cernas said they had been in an argument regarding personal matters prior to Deputy Lourenzo arriving. Both Cernas and Doshier were counselled on their actions and were provided with information on how to handle the matter.

6:27 p.m., Tyler Tatum of Orland requested to speak with a deputy regarding a custody matter involving his juvenile son and the child’s mother, Cyndel Hardy of Willows. Deputy Lourenzo contacted Tatum via telephone, per his request, and spoke with him about the matter. Tatum said the child was left with his uncle, Lance Hardy, in Oroville, without his permission, and Lance Hardy was refusing to return the child. Deputy Lourenzo contacted Lance Hardy, who said he would return the boy to Tatum, and only had the child because Cyndel Hardy asked him to temporarily care for him. Deputy Lourenzo provided all parties with information regarding the matter and legal options that may be taken.

7:02 p.m., deputies responded to the 900 block of North Butte Street, Willows, for a report of a disturbance heard in the area. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted Kindra Sargent of Orland, who said she had been shouting and crying prior to deputies arriving due to her cat being hit by a vehicle. Sargent said she did not need any assistance from law enforcement.

10:33 p.m., the CHP requested assistance from the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office as there was a wrong-way driver traveling south on the northbound side of Interstate 5, near County Road 7. Deputy McIntyre responded and checked the area but was unable to locate the wrong-way driver.

10:37 p.m., an anonymous person requested a welfare check on a man who was lying on the ground near Motel 6, 452 North Humboldt Avenue, Willows. Deputy Huichapan responded and located a man near Wong’s restaurant. Deputy Huichapan contacted the man, who verbally identified himself as Clifford Steward. Deputy Huichapan later learned the man’s real name was James Steward of Orland (or Colusa, according to the jail’s media release). Upon initial contact, Steward allegedly displayed signs of being under the influence of an unknown alcoholic beverage. Steward had the odor of an unknown alcoholic beverage emitting from his person, red and watery eyes, and slurred speech. Steward said he had nowhere to stay in Willows and had an unopened 30 pack of Natural Ice beer. Steward admitted to drinking alcohol earlier in the day and willingly submitted to a PAS (breathalyzer) test which revealed a BAC of .266 percent (more than three times the legal limit). Deputy Huichapan determined Steward was unable to care for his safety and the safety of others and placed him under arrest. Steward was booked into the Glenn County Jail, to be released when sober. The beer was collected and properly disposed of.

Obituary: Elaine Jewett Stuart, 88

Surrounded by her family, Elaine Jewett Stuart died on Sunday, March 14, 2021, at her home in Willows after a four-year battle with melanoma. She was born in Arlington, Mass., on March 12, 1933.

She had wonderful memories of growing up, picking blueberries and having snowball fights in Lexington, Mass., with her siblings, Anne (Jewett) Brewster and Paul Jewett.

In 1945, the family moved to Los Gatos, California. Elaine recounted many trips to the beach in Santa Cruz and tending to the family’s animals and small prune orchard.

She graduated from Los Gatos High School in 1951. That summer she and her sister, Anne, worked nights at the United Products cannery in San Jose.

One fateful night, Anne told her supervisor to “go join the human race” and sped away in the car, leaving Elaine with no way to get home. A young Neil Stuart, who was also working at the cannery, saw his chance and offered Elaine a ride home.

Three years later, on April 24, Elaine and Neil married in Los Gatos. In 2020, they celebrated their 66th anniversary.

After just a few weeks of marriage and a wonderful honeymoon, Elaine and Neil were separated for 18 months when the Air Force shipped Neil to Okinawa, Japan. But while Neil was away, Elaine was able to complete her BA degree at San Jose State University.

When Neil returned, the happy couple drove to Virginia, where Neil was stationed at Langley Air Base. Elaine began her teaching career in Virginia.

After Neil was discharged in 1956, Elaine and Neil came back to California for Neil’s first position teaching music in Williams. The happy couple welcomed their first child, Carolyn, into the world in September of that year.

Elaine and Neil moved to Willows in 1958, when Neil began teaching music at Sycamore Intermediate School. During the time that Elaine lived in Willows, she taught at Murdock Elementary, Artois, Happy Times Nursery School, and Princeton.

She finished her career as a resource specialist.

Elaine and Neil’s second daughter, Jyl, was born in 1967. Elaine was a remarkably patient and loving mother.

She never seemed to tire of sewing Halloween costumes and attending her daughters’ concerts.

Elaine’s family grew to include sons-in-law when Carolyn married Glenn Dawson in 1978 and Jyl married Mike Groves in 1988.

In 1987, Elaine and Neil retired from teaching. They traveled internationally to Canada, Europe, Australia and New Zealand.

Their U.S. travels included Alaska, and Hawaii and a trailer trip to the East Coast. They traveled to Arizona every winter.

And every July, they took their trailer and boat to Crescent City, but Elaine loved the family cabin in Mineral King, Sequoia National Park, most of all. Elaine and Neil’s many backpack trips included the 210-mile John Muir Trail in 1977.

Two new sources of joy entered Elaine’s life in the 1990s, when her grandchildren, Steven and Kyle Groves, were born. Suddenly there were more costumes to sew and concerts to attend.

In 2018, she danced at Steven’s wedding to Gabriela. And in 2019, she met Kyle’s partner, Ethan, when she traveled to Princeton.

The Stuart family is grateful for the support of Enloe Hospice Care, which made it possible for Elaine to pass away at her home. Elaine was an active member of the Willows United Methodist Church.

Her memorial will be held at the church at 2 p.m. on May 8, 2021. The church is located at 544 North Shasta Street.