By Larry Judkins
Glenn County Mirror
At about 6:19 p.m. on Sunday, July 25, deputies responded to a residence on North Culver Street in Willows for a report of a man holding a gun to his head.
The man left the scene in a vehicle as deputies arrived at the residence.
Deputies observed multiple passengers in the vehicle.
Deputies conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle on Highway 162, west of Willows.
The driver, Carlos Prentice Hill, 29, a cabinet builder who lives at 3600 Bush Way, lot #27, Elk Creek (Grindstone Rancheria), exited the vehicle while holding a gun to his head.
Deputies were able to deescalate the situation and Hill surrendered peacefully.
At about 7:24 p.m., Hill was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging possession of a firearm by a felon, possession of ammunition by a prohibited person, and carrying a loaded firearm in public (all felonies).
His bail was set at $30,000.
Highway 162 west of Walmart was shut down for well over an hour. Deputies cleared the scene at about 8:20 p.m.
Hill has been no stranger to the Glenn County Sheriff’s logs over the years.
On April 7, 2021, Michael Jacobs requested to speak with a deputy regarding threats. Deputy Huichapan contacted Jacobs via telephone, as requested.
Jacobs told Deputy Huichapan that earlier in the day, Carlos Hill was allegedly being confrontational towards him and attempting to get a reaction out of him.
Jacobs told Deputy Huichapan he did not engage with Hill. At one point, Jacobs alleged Hill threatened to kill him.
Jacobs told Deputy Huichapan that Hill did not have any weapons or means to carry out the threat.
Jacobs told Deputy Huichapan the incident occurred at the Grindstone Rancheria and Jacobs had since left the Rancheria and was currently at his residence in Chico.
After speaking with Jacobs, Deputy Huichapan determined the elements for criminal threats were not met. Deputy Huichapan provided Jacobs with information on the restraining order process.
Deputy Huichapan attempted to contact Hill, with no success.
On March 27, 2021, Jessica Loader called the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office to report Carlos Hill had left the Wrong Way Home Saloon in a burgundy Dodge Ram pickup and was allegedly intoxicated.
Deputy McIntyre responded and checked the area but neither the vehicle nor Hill was located.
Extra patrol was requested in the 200 block of West Walnut Street as Hill has allegedly vandalized vehicles at this location in the past.
On Nov. 18, 2019, Deputy Cordova contacted Carlos Prentice Hill in the 300 block of North Butte Street in Willows.
Glenn County Sheriff’s Communications said Hill had an outstanding warrant for his arrest issued by the Glenn County Superior Court.
Deputy Cordova confirmed the warrant and Hill was arrested and booked into the Glenn County Jail. His bail was set at $40,000.
On March 4, 2019, deputies responded to the Glenn Medical Center for a report of a man being treated for wounds caused by a machete.
The victim, Carlos Hill, was contacted and an investigation was initiated.
Hill alleged Dudley Burrows Jr. attacked him with a machete.
Hill was ultimately transported by ambulance to Enloe Medical Center in Chico for further treatment.
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