Month: August 2021

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

Friday, August 27:

7:45 a.m., the Orland Police Department received information from CPS of possible child abuse. An investigation was initiated.

8:58 a.m., the Orland Police Department received information from CPS of possible child abuse. An investigation was initiated.

10:27 a.m., on Marin Street at South Street, Orland police officers responded to a report of a traffic collision involving a light blue 2012 Chevy Cruz and a black 2015 Honda Accord. Officers contacted Juan Covarrubias, 37, of Chico, who said his glasses fell off and while attempting to retrieve them, ran into Jairo Orozco, 28, of Orland. Officers assisted with an information exchange.

11:26 a.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to a reported burglary at 817 Newport Avenue. An investigation was initiated.

12:50 p.m., on Date Street at Rennat Way, an Orland police officer initiated a traffic enforcement stop on a blue 1995 Toyota Tacoma. Edid Guido-Moctezuma, 19, of Corning, was cited for allegedly failing to stop at a posted stop sign.

12:54 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to a report of a suspicious person in the area of 516 Woodward Avenue. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate anyone.

2:46 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to a report of a suspicious woman who was possibly under the influence in the area of 919 East Street. Officers contacted Heather Reed, 47, of Orland. Following an evaluation, Reed was arrested and booked for allegedly being under the influence of a controlled substance.

3:08 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to a report of a disturbance that happened on school grounds. Patrease Fields, 32, reported her son was being bullied by another student. Fields was provided with information.

3:31 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of an assault that occurred during school at Orland High School. Officers spoke with a 14-year-old who reported he was assaulted by another 14-year-old after the school rally. Officers took a report and worked with school administration.

6:18 p.m., Patrease Fields, 32, reported her ex-boyfriend, Trevor Taylor, 28, had claimed her children on his taxes. Fields requested documentation and was advised to contact the IRS regarding the issue.

8:11 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of suicidal juvenile in the 800 block of Watts Avenue. Officers contacted the boy and determined he was not a danger to himself or others. Information was provided to the boy and mother.

9 p.m., Kayla Tatum, 30, reported an unknown person had thrown a rock from the alleyway, breaking a window to her residence at 426 East Street. Officers searched the area but were unable to locate any suspicious activity or individuals.

Saturday, August 28:

8:58 a.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a disturbance at 715 Walker Street. Michelle Vasquez, 38, reported her 17-year-old son was causing a disturbance and left prior to officers’ arrival. Michelle Vasquez was provided with information.

11:12 a.m., Orland police officers received a report of a possibly intoxicated man lying on the sidewalk near Les Schwab Tires. Officers contacted Curtis Hart, 54, who was not intoxicated and was resting from walking all morning. Officers later contacted Hart on Second Street near Walker Street lying on the sidewalk. Hart was counseled and cleared from the sidewalk.

2:35 p.m., Orland police officers received a report of a possible intoxicated driver in the area of Sav-Mor. Officers located the vehicle, contacted Jose Nunez, 47, of Orland, and determined he was not under the influence.

9:20 p.m., Orland police officers responded to assist Glenn County Sheriff’s deputies with a report of a large fight at 585 Los Robles Avenue, Hamilton City. Officers assisted until no longer needed.

10:06 p.m., Orland police officers responded to the report of rocks being thrown in the area of 862 Watts Avenue. Officers contacted Carlos Zarate, 28, who reported an unknown person from a neighboring residence had thrown a rock into his yard. Officers attempted to make contact at the neighbor’s but there was no answer. The incident was documented at Zarate’s request. He was advised to contact law enforcement if the issue continues.

10:13 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a domestic disturbance 804 Cherry Circle. Officers contacted Jason Taylor, 36, who alleged his estranged wife, Shannon Taylor, 37, assaulted him and left prior to officers’ arrival. Officers attempted to contact Shannon Taylor but were unsuccessful in locating her. Officers later spoke with Shannon Taylor by phone. She stated she left town and was not returning, and provided a statement.

Sunday, August 29:

1:02 a.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to a report of juveniles throwing rocks at a home in the area of 320 Stony Creek Drive. Officers conducted an area check but were unable to locate the described people. Extra patrol was provided.

2:19 a.m., Orland police officers assisted Glenn County Sheriff’s deputies with a report of a domestic disturbance at 4645 County Road G. Officers assisted until no longer needed.

3:16 a.m., Orland police officers contacted Marie Hansen, 41, of Maxwell, at the Pilot Travel Center, 4444 Commerce Lane. Hansen was arrested and booked for a Glenn County misdemeanor warrant.

2:23 p.m., Orland police officers responded to the report of a woman overdosing on medication in the 300 block of Swift Street. Officers contacted the 28-year-old who was subsequently placed on a mental health hold and taken to the hospital by ambulance.

2:30 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a suspicious person screaming and causing a scene. Orland police officers checked the area around 506 Sixth Street but were unable to locate any disturbance.

3:20 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to a welfare check at 79 Rennat Way. Officers contacted Cynthia Miller, 68, and Millissa Reckley, 30. Both stated they had an argument and were okay. Officers counseled both and provided them with information regarding a civil matter.

8:10 p.m., the Chico Police Department requested assistance on locating a missing child. Officers responded to the area given by the Chico Police Department, Lollipop Land Park, and found the child. The child was removed from the missing persons system and released to CPS.

9:39 p.m., Orland police officers responded to the report of a verbal disturbance between neighbors in the area of 80 Chapman Street. Officers contacted Jose Cisneros, 27, and Esmeralda Cervantes, 27. Cisneros and Cervantes said they were involved in a verbal dispute with their neighbor, Veronica Jimenez, 40, because her pet had entered their property. Officers attempted to speak with Jimenez but she refused to provide a statement. Officers provided Cervantes with information regarding restraining orders.

10:30 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to check the area of Dutch Bros. Coffee for a lost purse. Officers searched the area but were unable to locate it.

10:39 p.m., Orland police officers responded to the report of a woman causing a disturbance at the Pilot Travel Center. Officers contacted Jade Rios, 28, of San Diego, who said she was looking for a ride home. Rios was told of the complaint and she agreed to leave.

Monday, August 30:

7:26 a.m., at Papst Avenue at East Walker Street, an Orland police officer initiated a traffic enforcement stop on a blue 2004 Toyota Camry. Caleb Townley, 29, of Redding, was cited for an inoperable brake light and allegedly driving while unlicensed.

9:06 a.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to check the welfare on a woman at 903 South Street. Officers contacted a 27-year-old woman from San Diego. Following an evaluation, the woman was transported to Glenn Medical Center to meet with Glenn County Mental Health personnel.

12:55 p.m., on Sixth Street at South Street, an Orland police officer conducted a traffic enforcement stop on a white 1996 Dodge Ram. Jenna Schultz, 36, of Orland, was cited for alleged expired registration and no proof of insurance. She was also notified that her license is suspended.

12:59 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to the report of a cold burglary at 1441 Pine Street. Officers contacted Elizabeth Stevens, 36, of Orland, who alleged Herlindo Paredes, 31, of Orland, broke into her residence and stole items.

3:06 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to 1003 Newport Avenue for a report of vandalism to a vehicle. Officers contacted Lucia Pablo, 50, of Orland, who reported that an unknown person broke the window on her 1993 Lincoln Town Car.

7:49 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to a possible domestic dispute at the Orland Inn on South Street. Officers contacted Ray Wallis, 37, and Shavonne Prescott, 39, both of Orland. Following an investigation, Wallis was arrested and booked for alleged domestic battery.

8:19 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to Paigewood Drive to check the welfare on two juveniles. Officers contacted the babysitter and two children. An investigation was initiated and a referral was made to CPS.

10:05 p.m., Orland police officers responded to the report of a domestic violence at the Pilot Travel Center. Officers contacted Cherryline Sapnu, 54, of Cathedral City, who alleged her boyfriend, Simon Omega, 64, also of Cathedral City, assaulted her. Following an investigation, Omega was arrested and booked for alleged domestic battery.

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.

Tuesday, August 17:

8:14 a.m., Markus Christopher Jackson, 20, a food preparer who lives in Glenn, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging infliction of corporal injury on a spouse or cohabitant (a felony). Bail was set at $25,000. He was taken into custody at 7822 County Road 39, Glenn, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

11:45 a.m., Alberto Melesio-Molina, 26, a laborer who lives in Orland, was committed into the Glenn County Jail without bail on charges alleging driving while under the influence of alcohol (a misdemeanor). He was taken into custody at the Willows branch of the Glenn County Superior Court by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

11:55 a.m., Jason Shawn Hughes, 45, a cashier who lives in Chico, was remanded by the court into the Glenn County Jail without bail on charges alleging driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, driving while under the influence of alcohol, and driving with a license suspended for driving while under the influence (all misdemeanors). He was taken into custody at the Willows branch of the Glenn County Superior Court by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

5:49 p.m., Bridgette Marie Nunes, 43, a laborer who lives in Fairfield, was returned to the custody of the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging felony vandalism, and using or being under the control of a controlled substance (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $10,000. She was taken into custody at 2637 Highway 99, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

Wednesday, August 18:

3:05 p.m., Leonel Emilno Gutierrez-Rodriguez, 26, a laborer who lives in Butte City, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a warrant alleging failure to appear after being released on his own recognizance (a misdemeanor). He was taken into custody in the 500 block of North Humboldt Avenue, Willows, by a Glenn County probation officer.

5:15 p.m., David Mitch Ferrer, 49, a mechanic who lives in Yuba City, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a Sutter County warrant alleging possession of a controlled substance (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $22,000. He was taken into custody at the Glenn County Probation Department, Willows, by a probation officer.

6:48 p.m., Ricardo Hernandez Gonzalez, 23, a plumber who lives in Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a warrant alleging failure to appear on a felony charge. Bail was set at $15,000. He was taken into custody at Pacific Avenue and West Wood Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy. In the jail very early the next morning, he was found to have a Yuba County warrant alleging possession of metal knuckles (a felony). Bail on this warrant was set at $250,000. Late Friday morning, he was remanded by the court to the jail on charges alleging transportation of a narcotic controlled substance for sale, a special allegation, possession of a narcotic controlled substance for sale, possession of a controlled substance while armed with a firearm, transportation of a controlled substance for sale, and possession of a controlled substance for sale (all felonies). Bail was set at $165,000. He was transferred back to the jail from the Willows branch of the Glenn County Superior Court by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

Thursday, August 19:

9:35 a.m., Raymond James Auvigne, 32, a laborer who lives in Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail without bail on charges alleging felony violation of probation. He was taken into custody on Ninth Street, south of Newville Road, Orland, by a Glenn County probation officer.

10:16 a.m., Michele Evelyn Urrutia, 46, a laborer who lives in Hamilton City, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a warrant alleging failure to appear after giving a written promise (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $8,000. She was taken into custody at 575 Sacramento Avenue, Hamilton City, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

6:18 p.m., Nina Phylis Martin, 19, a laborer who lives in Elk Creek, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on warrants alleging failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge. Total bail was set at $24,000. She was taken into custody on County Road 306 at Highway 162 by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

Friday, August 20:

9:44 a.m., Daniel Bernardo, 32, a laborer who lives in Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging violation of a court order to prevent domestic violence (a misdemeanor). At 3:52 p.m., Bernardo was returned to the custody of the jail for charges alleging assault with a deadly weapon (not a firearm) with great bodily injury likely (a felony), and misdemeanor vandalism. Total bail was set at $32,000. He was taken into custody at 4976 Fifth Avenue, Orland, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy. He was returned to custody by a Glenn County probation officer. In the jail at 9:21 a.m. on Tuesday, August 24, Bernardo was found to have a warrant alleging false imprisonment (a felony), a special allegation that imposes additional penalties on felons who commit another felony while out on bail or one’s own recognizance (a felony), child endangerment (a misdemeanor), and battery against a spouse or cohabitant (a misdemeanor). Bail for the warrant was set at $45,000.

11:04 a.m., Arturo Naranjo, 23, a machine operator who lives in Chico, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging displaying unlawful registration (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at zero. He was taken into custody on County Road 33, east of Highway 99, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

2 p.m., Lucky Bob Wyatt, 38, a laborer who lives in Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a warrant alleging failure to appear after giving a written promise (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $8,000. He was taken into custody at 1212 West Wood Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

2:23 p.m., Ruth Haley Word, 35, a hair dresser who lives in Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging misdemeanor vandalism. Bail was set at zero. She was taken into custody in the alley behind 141 North Crawford Avenue, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

Saturday, August 21:

9:29 a.m., Dustin Lee Shelton, 45, a technician who lives in Hemet, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging possession of a controlled substance (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at zero. He was taken into custody at 1481 Highway 99, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

4:43 p.m., Lolita Virginia Burd, 54, a laborer 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. She was taken into custody at 820 Fifth Street by an Orland police officer.

10:40 p.m., Jill Elizabeth Jandebeur, 44, a cashier who lives in Redding, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging public intoxication (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at zero. She was taken into custody at 426 Fourth Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

Sunday, August 22:

5:10 a.m., Martin Atilano Diaz, 70, an equipment operator 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 South Street and Railroad Avenue by an Orland police officer.

11:13 a.m., Helen Frances Hull, 62, a teacher who lives in Sacramento, 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 on the northbound side of Interstate 5, south of County Road 60, by a California Highway Patrol officer.

5:22 p.m., Gary Lee Helton, 51, a truck driver who lives in Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging infliction of corporal injury on a spouse or cohabitant (a felony). Bail was set at $25,000. He was taken into custody at 6309 County Road 9, Orland, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

8:41 p.m., Maruris Efrain Mata-Gutierrez, 26, a laborer who lives in Hamilton City, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging battery with serious bodily injury (a felony). Bail was set at $50,000. He was taken into custody at 300 Sierra Avenue, Hamilton City, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

Monday, August 23:

3:25 p.m., Jesus Juarez Andrade, 36, a laborer who lives in Modesto, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging public intoxication (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at zero. He was taken into custody in the 100 block of Fifth Street by an Orland police officer.

Tuesday, August 24:

3:02 a.m., Andy Kao Saechao, 26, a laborer who lives in Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging public intoxication (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at zero. He was taken into custody in the 100 block of North Crawford Avenue, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

12:51 p.m., Seige Liliana Gonzales, 19, a student who lives in Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging battery on a noncohabitating former spouse (a misdemeanor), and felony violation of probation. Bail was set at $25,000. She was taken into custody at 1333 West Sycamore Street, apt. #6, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

1 p.m., Lane Cleo Walker, 44, a construction worker who lives in Chico, was booked into the Glenn County Jail without bail on a warrant alleging kidnapping (a felony); torture (a felony); first degree murder (a felony); first degree murder with the use of a firearm (a felony); altering, concealing or moving physical evidence (a misdemeanor); a special allegation allowing the death penalty or life in prison without the possibility of parole because the first degree murder occurred following a kidnap (a felony); a special allegation allowing the death penalty or life in prison without the possibility of parole because the first degree murder occurred following the torture of the murder victim (a felony); and a special allegation adding 10 years, 20 years, or 25 years to life for the use of a firearm during the commission of a serious felony (a felony). He was taken into custody at the Rolling Hills Casino in Corning by a United States marshal.

2:30 p.m., Martha Cedillo Chavera, 52, a laborer who lives in Hamilton City, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on warrants alleging failure to appear on a felony charge, and failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge. Total bail was set at $65,000. She was taken into custody at the Butte County Jail by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

2:30 p.m., Joshua Andrew Waldrop, 37, a laborer who lives in Magalia, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on warrants alleging failure to appear after being released on his own recognizance, and failure to appear on a felony charge (both felonies). Total bail was set at $64,000. He was taken into custody at the Butte County Jail by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

2:38 p.m., Anthony Vincent Mancinelli, 27, a laborer who lives in Orland, was committed to the Glenn County Jail without bail on charges alleging misdemeanor violation of probation. He was taken into custody at 6250 County Road 20, Orland, by a Glenn County probation officer.

3:14 p.m., Rodney Kim Veasley, 60, a chef who lives in Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging violation of a court order to prevent domestic violence (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $5,000. He was taken into custody at 808 Almond Way by an Orland police officer.

4 p.m., Holden Gregory Pierce, 23, a laborer who lives in Corning, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a warrant alleging misdemeanor violation of probation. At 8:31 p.m. the same day, Pierce was found to have a Riverside County warrant alleging battery on a noncohabitating former spouse (a misdemeanor). Total bail was set at $19,000. He was taken into custody at the Tehama County Jail by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

9:49 p.m., Tara Lynne Renda, 42, a laborer who lives in Redding, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on Tehama County warrants alleging disobeying a lawful order of the court (a felony). Total bail was set at $40,000. She was taken into custody at the Tehama County Jail by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy. Early the next afternoon, she was committed by a Glenn County probation officer to the jail without bail on charges alleging felony violation of probation.

Wednesday, August 25:

2:52 a.m., Rigoberto Valdez-Cortez, 19, a stocker who lives in Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a warrant alleging failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge. Bail was set at $11,000. He was taken into custody on Second Street at Garden Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

9:50 a.m., Elaine Adkins Howard, 72, a laborer who lives in Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging public intoxication (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at zero. She was taken into custody at 6321 County Road 14, Orland, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

4:19 p.m., at the Glenn County Jail, John Michael Capelli, 31, a laborer who lives in Redding, was found to have a Yuba County warrant alleging hiding facts of insurance entitlement benefits (a felony). Bail was set at $30,000.

8:46 p.m., at the Glenn County Jail, Maria Concepcion Paniagua, 41, a laborer who lives in Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail without bail on warrants alleging possession of a controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia (both misdemeanors).

9:50 p.m., Stetson Kord Davis, 29, a heavy equipment operator who lives in Modesto, 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 the southbound side of Interstate 5 at County Road 57 by a California Highway Patrol officer.

Thursday, August 26:

2 p.m., Santiago Gonzalez, 36, a laborer who lives in Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail without bail on an order of production for a felony. He was taken into custody at Corcoran State Prison by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

2:37 p.m., Jason Francis Novak, 51, a locksmith who lives in Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging exhibition of a firearm in the presence of a peace officer (a felony). Bail was set at $10,000. He was taken into custody at 614 Second Street, apt. #2, by an Orland police officer.

2:37 p.m., Joseph Martin Dunbar, 20, a housekeeper who lives in Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging possession of controlled substance paraphernalia (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at zero. He was taken into custody at 614 Second Street, apt. #2, by an Orland police officer.

3:15 p.m., Andrew Jacob Burrows, 27, a laborer who lives in Elk Creek, was booked into the Glenn County Jail without bail on charges alleging violation of post-release community supervision (a felony). He was taken into custody at the Glenn County Probation Department, Willows, by a probation officer.

9:08 p.m., Luis Ricardo Alvarado-Gonzalez, 31, a laborer who lives in Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging infliction of corporal injury on a spouse or cohabitant (a felony), kidnapping (a felony), false imprisonment (a felony), and child endangerment (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $135,000. He was taken into custody at 1552 Maplewood Drive by an Orland police officer.

By Larry Judkins

Glenn County Observer

They couldn’t have done a better job shutting down the offramp if they had tried.

This was the observation of one person who was on the scene shortly after a Penske big rig rental truck overturned and spilled much of its load onto the offramp from northbound I-5 at Newville Road (Highway 32) Wednesday afternoon.

The truck itself, resting on its left side, was spread across both lanes of the offramp, not far south of the stop sign.

The roof of the trailer was ripped open and much of the trailer’s contents had spilled onto the roadway.

The items, apparently the belongings of a family that was in the process of moving, consisted of furniture, boxes, and other personal things.

The accident occurred at about 3:43 p.m. on Wednesday, August 25. Orland firefighters and police officers, as well as CHP officers, arrived at the scene a short time later.

Ambulance personnel also responded, but no one appeared to be seriously injured, and the ambulance departed.

It also wasn’t long before the large tow truck from Bambauer Towing arrived, and after that, a truck from A+ Towing. Bambauer was able to slide the Penske truck off the offramp and onto the large gravel area on the southeast corner of the offramp and Newville Road.

Orland police officers, led by Chief Joe Vlach himself, and towing workers then began moving the boxes and other items that had fallen out of the moving truck from the roadway over to the gravel area.

A pickup and flatbed trailer were brought in and the boxes and things were picked up and loaded.

However, this was not the end of the reloading process. A large semi and trailer were brought in and the contents still inside the Penske trailer were carried to the other big rig’s trailer, again by the tow companies’ workers and the Orland police officers.

At some point after the Penske truck was unloaded, the vehicle was pulled over onto its wheels and towed away by Bambauer Towing.

The Penske rental company never got back in touch with the vehicle renters while The Observer was still on-scene, but the belongings were reportedly all taken to a protected area for safekeeping.

Family members of the renters were on-scene with separate vehicles.

The offramp was reopened by the CHP not long after the Penske truck and the items from it were moved from the roadway.

Orland Police Sgt. Sean Johnson and Glenn County Sheriff’s Deputy Tuma examine a moped involved in an accident Wednesday morning. At 7:28 a.m. on August 25, Orland police officers were dispatched to a reported vehicle vs. pedestrian traffic collision. Officers learned that Kristiana Blevins, 32, of Corning, was driving a white 2017 Kia Fortee east on East Walker Street, when she was struck by an electric EWheels moped driven south on Woodward Avenue by Tatyana Sandoval, 25, of Orland. Sandoval was transported by ambulance for injuries sustained in the collision. Glenn County Observer photo by Larry Judkins.

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

Wednesday, August 18:

8:12 a.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to a report of a woman found seated in a vehicle in the area of 310 Central Street. Officers contacted Meredith Stewart, 59, of Orland, who stated she had a panic attack. Stewart requested medical assistance and officers provided assistance until no longer needed by Westside ambulance.

9:49 a.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to 419 Woodward Avenue for a reported vandalism. Officers contacted Steven Schmitke, 38, of Orland, who reported an unknown person may have broken a window at his residence.

1:51 p.m., on Shasta Street, an Orland police officer initiated a traffic enforcement stop on a silver 2002 Mitsubishi Montero. The driver, Jeffrey Springer, 51 of Orland, was issued a citation for driving while unlicensed, expired registration, and no proof of insurance. The vehicle was released to a licensed passenger.

6:49 p.m., on East Street, an Orland police officer initiated a traffic enforcement stop on a white Honda Accord for an equipment violation. The driver, a 17-year-old Orland resident, was issued a citation for improper display of registration and driving without a license.

7:17 p.m., on Tehama Street, an Orland police officer initiated a traffic enforcement stop on a red Chevrolet Blazer for an equipment violation. The driver, Melissa Mercado, 44, of Orland, was issued a citation for allegedly having a covered license plate.

7:58 p.m., on Hoff Way, an Orland police officer initiated a traffic enforcement stop on a gray Honda Civic for a moving violation. The driver, Isaac Garcia-Cordova, 21, of Willows, was issued a citation for allegedly using a cell phone while driving and not having registration in his vehicle.

10:55 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a disturbance at 817 Newport Avenue. Officers contacted Kenneth Robeson, 60 of Orland, and Eloise Lang, 61 of Orland. The incident was verbal only and the parties agreed to separate for the night.

Thursday, August 19:

12:01 a.m., on First Street, an Orland police officer conducted a traffic enforcement stop on a white 2017 Ford F150 for having a faulty brake light and expired registration. The driver, Fausto Padilla, 45, of Orland, was issued a citation for alleged expired registration, not providing the vehicle’s registration card, and no proof of his insurance.

10:50 a.m., Frank Christopher came into the Orland Police Department to turn in a black cell phone, unknown brand. The cell phone was to be processed as found property.

12:13 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a request for a welfare check on a 15-year-old student, due to him not going to school. Officers contacted the student at a residence on Walker Street. He said he was not going to school for personal reasons. The student declined any assistance from the Orland Police Department.

1:18 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to a report of a fight that had occurred between multiple children at C.K. Price School, 1212 Marin Street. Officers cited and released three girls, ages 13, 12, and 12, to their parents for battery while on school grounds.

5:07 p.m., at the Paigewood Village Apartments, officers contacted Christina Fisher, 38, of Orland, regarding her 13-year-old son receiving threats via social media.

6:32 p.m., on South Street, an Orland police officer initiated a traffic enforcement stop on a silver Honda Accord for an equipment violation. The driver, Socorro Harristowne, 23, of Orland, was issued a citation for tinted windows.

8:02 p.m., on Walker Street, an Orland police officer initiated a traffic enforcement stop on a black Mazda B-2200 for an equipment violation. The driver, Alfonso Ocampo Jr., 40, of Orland, was issued a citation for a cracked windshield, no proof of insurance, and expired registration.

Friday, August 20:

12:12 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to a welfare check on Seventh Street at Trinity Street. Officers contacted Jennie Swope, 34, of Orland. Following an investigation, Swope was cited for alleged possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.

4:21 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to a request for a civil standby. Officers met with Henry Huggins, 80, of Orland, Barbara Huggins, 82, of Orland, and James Pindell of Etna. Officers provided a standby while Barbara retrieved property from the Eighth Street residence.

4:27 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to a residence on Third Street to check the welfare of a 14-year-old. Officers contacted the child, who was not in need of police assistance but wanted to speak with a counselor and agreed to have her parents take her.

9:01 p.m., Orland police officers responded to the I-5 Café, 1165 Hoff Way, for a a report of a domestic disturbance. Officers contacted Shavonne Prescott, 39, of Redding, who alleged her ex-boyfriend, Ray Wallis, 37, of Orland, assaulted her and left prior to the officers’ arrival. Officers checked the area for Wallis but were unable to locate him.

Saturday, August 21:

12:05 a.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to a report of a possible intoxicated driver in the area of Jacquelyn Drive. Officers searched the area but were unable to locate the vehicle.

2:35 a.m., Janet Barkie, 54, of Orland, reported someone kept lighting off fireworks in the area around 233 Bryant Street. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate anyone setting of fireworks.

4:55 a.m., Orland police officers responded to an alarm at the Burger King restaurant on Newville Road. Officers checked the business and found no signs of entry.

11:03 a.m., Michelle Langmack, 45, of Orland, alleged Antonia Langmack, 25, was tagging her in Facebook photos and sent her a message in violation of a restraining order. The incident was documented and Michelle Langmack was provided with information.

12:17 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a burglar alarm at Terry’s TV, 707 Fourth Street. Officers checked the business and found the front door unlocked. The owner arrived, found the lock malfunctioned, and didn’t see any signs of a burglary.

1:11 p.m., Benjamin Lepe, 57, of Orland, reported an unknown person stole his cell phone out of his unlocked truck while he was in Moe’s Market, 234 Sixth Street.

3:26 p.m., on South Street at Marin Street, an Orland police officer initiated a traffic enforcement stop on a silver 2001 Buick sedan. Jacob McFadyen, 22, of Red Bluff, was cited for allegedly failing to stop at a posted stop sign.

4:29 p.m., Orland police officers responded to the report of a non-injury collision outside of Orland Hardware, 820 Fifth Street. Officers contacted Lolita Burd, 54, of Orland, who was driving a red Ford Ranger. Following an investigation, officers determined Burd was parked in front of the business and backed into another parked vehicle. Burd was subsequently arrested and booked for allegedly driving while under the influence of alcohol.

6:20 p.m., Norberto Ornelas, 53, of Orland, alleged he was assaulted on August 20 by his neighbor, Rodrigo Chiquito-Calletano, 29, who also allegedly brandished a pocket knife.

8:30 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to a report of loud music at a residence on Shasta Street. Officers contacted the homeowner and told him of the complaint. The homeowner agreed to turn the music down.

Sunday, August 22:

1:15 a.m., Orland police officers assisted Glenn County Sheriff’s deputies with a report of a suicidal subject in the 300 block of Sacramento Avenue, Hamilton City. Officers assisted until no longer needed.

4:50 a.m., Orland police officers responded to a non-injury traffic collision on South Street at Railroad Avenue. Officers contacted Jesse Mondragon, 26, of Orland, and Martin Atilano-Diaz, 70, of Orland. Officers determined Atilano-Diaz was driving his 2000 Toyota 4Runner east on South Street and collided head-on with a 1999 Toyota Tacoma driven west by Mondragon on South Street. Atilano-Diaz was arrested and booked for allegedly driving while under the influence of alcohol.

2:11 p.m., Orland police officers responded to Vinsonhaler Park, 30 Shasta Street, for a report of a traffic collision involving a white 2012 Kia Sedona and a maroon 2019 Subaru Crosstrek. Officers assisted with an information exchange.

Monday, August 23:

8:10 a.m., the Orland Police Department received a phone report regarding a domestic battery that occurred in San Diego. A courtesy report was taken.

10:57 a.m., on Newville Road at Eighth Street, an Orland police officer initiated a traffic enforcement stop on a white Dodge Ram 1500. Miguel Santillan-Dominguez, 25, of Corning, was cited for allegedly using a cell phone while driving.

11:49 a.m., on Walker Street at Third Street, an Orland police officer initiated a traffic enforcement stop on a black Lexus RX 300. Cecilia Wullenwaber-Sanchez, 32, of Orland, was cited for allegedly driving without a seatbelt, driving while unlicensed, and no proof of insurance.

12:13 p.m., in the 700 block of Paigewood Drive, an Orland police officer initiated a traffic enforcement stop on a brown Ford Fusion. Megan Huerta, 23, of Willows, was cited for allegedly driving while unlicensed and no registration in the vehicle.

1:26 p.m., Orland police officers responded to an injury traffic collision. Officers contacted Frank Sanderford, 93, of Orland, who was driving a 2018 Buick Lacrosse east on Walker Street, and Susan Santistevan, 55, of Orland, who was driving a 2018 Dodge Caravan south on East Street. A traffic collision investigation was initiated.

1:44 p.m., Orland police officers responded to an assault. Officers contacted Ash Martin, 25, of Orland, who alleged he was punched by an unknown man at 4423 County Road 14, and he wished to press charges. Officers contacted and interviewed Ralph Jacobo Jr, 57, who was cited and released for alleged battery.

3:11 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of an unresponsive man in the alley near 100 Fifth Street. Officers contacted Jesus Andrade, 36, of Modesto. Following an evaluation, Andrade was arrested and booked for alleged public intoxication.

4:34 p.m., on Interstate 5, south of Newville Road, an Orland police officer initiated a traffic enforcement stop on a black 2017 Nissan Altima. Waled Al-Reyashi, 40, of Orland, was cited for allegedly speeding.

4:52 p.m., Alyssa Leija, 24, of Chico, came to the Orland Police Department to report check fraud.

4:55 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a cold hit and run non-injury collision at the El Toro Meat Market, 607 Sixth Street. Officers contacted Elia Oseguera, 27, of Corning, who reported that her 2020 Toyota Corolla was struck by an unknown Hispanic female adult in a gray Buick Enclave, who fled prior to the arrival of officers. Officers were unable to locate the Buick. Oseguera requested documentation.

10:55 p.m., Orland police officers responded to County Road 18 at Railroad Avenue for a report of a single-vehicle traffic collision. Orland officers assisted the California Highway Patrol until no longer needed.

Tuesday, August 24:

1:27 a.m., on Eva Drive at Harryman Street, an Orland police officer marked a blue 1997 Honda Civic for abatement.

7:07 a.m., Orland police officers responded to an alarm call at the Dollar General on Newville Road. Officers checked the business and found it to be secure with no signs of entry.

9:20 a.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to check the welfare on a woman who was reported to be sleeping inside a vehicle on Rennat Way at Tanner Street. Officers contacted Jennie Swope, 34, of Orland, who declined law enforcement or medical assistance. Swope was told of the complaint and agreed to move along.

12:03 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of an unresponsive woman at a residence on East Street. Officers found the 84-year-old deceased and assisted Glenn County coroners until no longer needed. The sheriff’s office identified the decedent as Sylvia Ann Martinez.

2:02 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of Rodney Veasley, 60, of San Diego, being at the residence at 808 Almond Way. Officers contacted Veasley and Madeline Richardson, 64, of Orland. Veasley agreed to leave the residence and officers stood by while he obtained some personal belongings. Veasley was served with an emergency protective order and advised not to return to the residence or have any contact with Richardson.

3:05 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report that Rodney Veasley, 60, of San Diego, had returned to 808 Almond Way. Officers contacted Veasley near the residence. Veasly was subsequently arrested and booked for allegedly violating the court order.

4:25 p.m., at the Orland Police Department, an officer signed off a correctible citation.

Wednesday, August 25:

1:45 a.m., in the 800 block of Watts Avenue, an Orland police officer issued a parking citation to a 2003 Ford F150 that was parked in a fire hydrant zone.

1:49 a.m., at 1011 Newport Avenue, an Orland police officer issued a parking citation to a 2004 Mercury Sable that was parked in a handicapped zone.

2:33 a.m., at 708 Almond Way, Orland police officers assisted Westside Ambulance with a report of an unconscious female. Officers assisted until no longer needed.

7:28 a.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to a reported vehicle vs. pedestrian traffic collision. Officers learned that Kristiana Blevins, 32, of Corning, was driving a white 2017 Kia Fortee on East Walker Street, when she was struck by an electric EWheels moped driven south on Woodward Avenue by Tatyana Sandoval, 25, of Orland. Sandoval was transported by ambulance for injuries sustained in the collision.

2:23 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to 819 Newport Avenue to check the welfare on a woman. Officers contacted Tammy Faletti, 59, of Orland, who declined assistance.

3:33 p.m., Orland police officers responded to Tri Counties Bank, 100 East Walker Street, regarding a non-injury traffic collision that occurred earlier in the day. Laura Hernandez, 38, of Orland, was unable to provide any vehicle information or second party information.

3:43 p.m., on the northbound Interstate 5 offramp at Newville Road, Orland police officers assisted the California Highway Patrol at the scene of a vehicle accident until assistance was no longer needed.

6:29 p.m, Armando Trocoso, 35, of Orland, reported he ordered a Play Station 5 and accidently had it sent to 202 Yolo Street instead of 202 East Yolo Street. Officers attempted contact at the residence but no one was there.

6:32 p.m., Sandra Reed, 63, of Orland, reported that Heather Reed, 47, of Orland, was refusing to leave the property at 22 South Street. Heather Reed was told of the complaint and was transported by ambulance for an unrelated medical issue.

10:59 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to a report of a suspicious person in the area of the Chevron station, 848 Newville Road. Officers contacted Curtis Standridge, 59, who was told of the complaint and agreed to move along.

Thursday, August 26:

1:15 a.m., at 417 Second Street, an Orland police officer issued a parking citation to a 1993 Honda Accord for expired registration and marked it for abatement.

7:04 a.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to an alarm activation at the Dollar General, 851 Newville Road. Officers checked the outside of the building and found no signs of forced entry.

1:48 p.m., Orland police officers responded to the report of a man brandishing a firearm. Officers arrived at 614 Second Street and detained Jason Novak, 51, of Orland, who allegedly brandished a firearm in front of Orland police officers. Officers also contacted Joseph Dunbar, 20, of Orland. Following an investigation, Novak was arrested and booked for allegedly brandishing a firearm in front of a police officer, and Dunbar was arrested and booked for alleged possession of drug paraphernalia. (See August 27 story in The Glenn County Observer, below.)

5:52 p.m., Orland police officers attempted contact with Christie Amador, 48, of Orland, via telephone, regarding vandalism to her daughter’s vehicle. However, Amador did not answer the phone after several attempts.

5:52 p.m., Lori Brindley, 67, of Orland, requested documentation that an unknown man knocked on her door in the 200 block of East Colusa Street and accused her of stealing money. She was advised to call law enforcement if the man returned.

Friday, August 27:

5:22 a.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a structure fire in the area of 714 Tehama Street, which apparently turned out to be a small vegetation fire in an alley. The fire reportedly nearly burned itself by the time firefighters got to it. Officers assisted the Orland Volunteer Fire Department until no longer needed.

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

Sunday, August 1:

6:33 a.m., deputies and Orland police officers responded to the report of a deceased person at 630 Lynn Drive in Orland. Upon arrival, deputies found Barbra Marston deceased. Marston’s daughter and next of kin, Traci Cooper, was on scene at the time of passing. A coroner’s investigation was initiated. Sweet-Olsen Family Mortuary of Orland was notified and took possession of the decedent.

7:11 p.m., staff at Enloe Hospice contacted Glenn County Communications and reported the expected death of Carmen Willingham, 83, of Orland. Willingham suffered from pre-existing illnesses and was entered into hospice care on June 3. Willingham’s daughter and next-of-kin, Margo Lynes, was present at the time of death. Enloe Hospice staff said they would contact Sweet-Olsen Family Mortuary of Orland.

10:12 p.m., Sergeant Draper contacted Zulema Medina in the area of Second and Cutler Avenues in the Capay District while on patrol. Medina had an active warrant for her arrest, which was confirmed through Glenn County Communications. Medina was taken into custody and later booked at the Glenn County Jail without incident.

10:52 p.m., Darce Gesbrecth reported a grey Kia van was swerving all over the roadway, ran a stop sign and parked on the side of Highway 99, north of County Road 57 in Willows. Deputy Goodwin conducted a search of the area. Deputy Goodwin observed a grey van pull into 900 South Tehama Street. Deputy Goodwin contacted the driver, who was identified as Mary Wilson. Wilson allegedly showed obvious signs of being under the influence of alcohol. A DUI investigation was initiated. Mary Wilson was ultimately arrested for allegedly driving while under the influence of alcohol. Wilson was transported to the Glenn County Jail, where she was booked.

Monday, August 2:

7:20 a.m., Rich Walker with BCM Construction contacted the sheriff’s office requesting to speak to a deputy regarding the theft of tools from a job site at Carriere Family Farms, 1640 Hwy 45 in Glenn. Deputy Tuma was dispatched and contacted Walker, who said between May 3 and May 14 an unknown person stole $10,547.76 worth of tools from a storage shed at the job site. Walker said they noticed tools were missing but did not know exactly what tools were gone. Walker said they finally completed an inventory of what was supposed to be in the shed and now needed a report for their insurance. Walker said the storage container is locked after each workday and the door is blocked by a tractor. Walker reported there were no signs of forced entry and no evidence of who might have taken the tools. Walker believed it may have been someone on the jobsite but did not wish to make accusations. Walker requested documentation and extra patrol during the nighttime hours.

8:15 a.m., Dean Miller with Glenn County Code Enforcement requested a civil standby while he contacted the occupants of 6394 County Road 23. Miller was starting a cleanup operation at the property. Deputy Rasmussen and Civil Community Service Officer Woodman responded. Glenn County Sheriff’s personnel stood by for a short period while initial contact was made. Miller was advised to recontact if anything further was needed. At 11:25 a.m., Miller contacted the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office and said a man came to the property and was causing a disturbance. Miller requested a law enforcement response. Deputy Rasmussen responded and contacted Anil Kumar, who had come to the property to assist the property owner, Lucibar Jayme. Kumar felt the property owner had not been provided with the proper paperwork pertaining to the county’s clean-up operation. Miller said the property owner had been provided with all the proper notices and had even been given an extension. This information was passed on to Kumar. He was advised to stay out of the way of the clean-up operation and to contact an attorney or the court if he had further concerns.

8:19 p.m., Deputy Thompson was dispatched to a report of a suspicious circumstance involving two men and a silver Toyota passenger car. The deputy located the vehicle in the area of North Humboldt Avenue and Brennan Place and contacted Jeffery Donaldson and John Kline outside the vehicle. After investigation, both Kline and Donaldson were arrested for narcotics-related offenses. Both were later booked into the Glenn County Jail. The vehicle was towed from the scene for storage by A+ Towing.

Tuesday, August 3:

6:26 a.m., GLINTF served a search warrant at 3240 Highway 99 in Artois. John Sciarratta, 62, and John Sciarratta Jr., 33, were taken into custody for possession of cannabis for sale, cultivating of marijuana, maintaining a residence for the sales of narcotics, and selling liquor without a license. Bail was set at $120,000 for both arrestees.

8:53 p.m., deputies responded to a report of a vehicle vandalism in the parking lot of McDonald’s located at 1401 West Wood Street, in Willows. The caller said a white female wearing a pink dress had keyed and kicked a Toyota Camry. The white female left the area and was last seen near the southbound Interstate 5 onramp. Deputies contacted Guillermo Ledesma, the owner of the Toyota Camry, who estimated the total cost to repair the damage was $500. Ledesma requested to pursue criminal charges for the vandalism. A white female matching the description of the suspect was found walking south on I-5, south of Highway 162. The woman was identified as Bridgette Nunes, who allegedly showed obvious signs of being under the influence of a controlled substance. She was put through an 11550 HS evaluation and was ultimately placed under arrest for the vandalism and being under the influence of a controlled substance.

Wednesday, August 4:

9:24 a.m., Deputy Ayres observed a white Toyota Celica discharging an excessive amount of exhaust smoke. The deputy recognized the driver as Charles Padilla and the passenger as TJ Morrison. The deputy believed Morrison to still have a local warrant. The vehicle was stopped at Fifth and Colusa Streets in Orland and Morrison was taken into custody for his two local warrants. Padilla was released.

1:30 p.m., Deputy Ayres observed suspicious activity at 340 Sierra Avenue, Hamilton City. Deputy Ayres checked out on Michele Urrutia. After an on-scene investigation, Urrutia was arrested for allegedly being under the influence of a controlled substance. Martin Chavera was also contacted during the investigation. Urrutia was transported and booked into the Glenn County Jail.

1:38 p.m., while on routine patrol in Willows, Deputy Lourenzo observed a suspicious vehicle parked on Highway 162 near Wilson Creek, and contacted its occupants. Upon contact, Deputy Lourenzo identified Steven Edwards and Bryan Boone as the occupants. They were recognized from prior contacts, and a records check revealed Boone was on probation and had an outstanding felony warrant for his arrest in Glenn County. Boone was subsequently placed under arrest and a search of his person incident to arrest was performed. He was allegedly found to be in possession of suspected methamphetamine as well. Deputy Lourenzo transported Boone to the Glenn County Jail, where he was booked for his warrant and other charges.

Thursday, August 5:

7:29 a.m., an employee at Walmart reported two white male adults were causing a disturbance. The employee reported the men were yelling at customers and employees near the bus stop located on the west side of the building. Deputy Huichapan responded and contacted the involved parties, John Wright and Russell Niewald. Deputy Huichapan informed Wright and Niewald why they were being contacted and they denied the allegations. A records check on Wright and Niewald through Glenn County Communications revealed Niewald had an active misdemeanor warrant out of Glenn County and an active misdemeanor warrant out of Butte County. Niewald was informed of the warrants and he was placed under arrest. Niewald was transported, arrested, and booked into the Glenn County Jail and Wright was moved along.

6:06 p.m., Connor Krantz contacted Glenn County Communications and reported he just stabbed his father (the victim), after being in a physical altercation. Deputies contacted the victim at Glenn Medical Center and observed a small laceration on his back. Deputies contacted Connor at 6964 Highway 32, Orland. Connor admitted he and the victim were in a physical altercation and he produced a small brown pocket knife and attempted to slice the victim. Connor then contacted his mother to retrieve him from the location of the altercation. During the investigation, deputies discovered Connor’s mother is the protected party in a served criminal protective order to prevent domestic violence, with Connor being the restrained party and a no-contact stipulation listed. Connor was subsequently arrested and booked into the Glenn County Jail.

Friday, August 6:

10:46 a.m., an employee from Glenn County Child Welfare Services, 420 East Laurel Street, Willows, reported Antinazia Valerio was at their business and believed to have a warrant for her arrest. The Glenn County Sheriff’s Communications Center conducted a records check on Valerio and she was found to have an active misdemeanor warrant for her arrest out of Glenn County. Deputy Lourenzo responded and contacted Valerio, who was ultimately arrested, transported, and booked into the Glenn County Jail.

10:59 p.m., Brandy Hammock contacted Glenn County Communications and reported a man just assaulted her at the Wrong Way Home Saloon, 222 West Walnut Street, Willows. Deputies responded and contacted Hammock and conducted an on-scene investigation. Hammock alleged Luis Vargas was intoxicated outside of the bar and became aggressive with several patrons. Hammock reported Vargas attempted to run towards and strike Otto Chrestensen, and missed and hit Hammock. Hammock elected to pursue the matter criminally and signed a private person’s arrest form on Vargas. Vargas was located near the bar and was arrested without incident.

Saturday, August 7:

2 a.m., Deputy Goodwin was dispatched to 3992 Highway 99, lot B, near Orland, for a report of threats. Ana Raygoza reported two people came to the property and threatened her with a firearm. The people left the property, traveling north on Highway 99 in a white four-door Mitsubishi. Deputy Goodwin responded from Orland but was unable to locate the vehicle on Highway 99. Orland police officers assisted with searching for the vehicle. Ana alleged one of the people was a woman named Cindy Carrillo. The other was a “Villano Hernandez,” later identified as Victor Hernandez. Ana alleged Carrillo threatened to kill her, while Hernandez pointed a handgun at her. Deputies and the Orland police officers attempted to locate the two at several places in Orland and Hamilton City but were unsuccessful.

7:14 p.m., Tony Xiong at the Willows Care Center reported the expected death of Timothy Cumpston, 72. Deputy Goodwin responded. The decedent had numerous pre-existing medical conditions. Arrangements were made with the Chapel of the Flowers mortuary in Red Bluff. The emergency contact for the decedent was found not to be a next of kin. Deputy Goodwin was able to locate the decedent’s brother, Dale Cumpston, out of Red Bluff. The Tehama County Sheriff’s Office assisted with notifying Dale Cumpston. He later contacted Deputy Goodwin, via telephone, as requested. Dale Cumpston was provided with information. He said the decedent had a daughter, Jennifer (unknown last name), who possibly lived in Redding. Deputy Goodwin contacted numerous law enforcement agencies in California and Washington, in an attempt to locate the decedent’s daughter. Deputy Goodwin was ultimately unsuccessful in locating the decedent’s daughter. Dale Cumpston was notified of the findings.

By Larry Judkins

Glenn County Observer

“He has a gun! He has a gun! He has a gun!” Orland Police Officer Thomas Roenspie could be heard shouting on the police scanner.

Minutes earlier, starting at about 1:48 p.m. on Thursday, August 26, Glenn County Communications received multiple calls regarding a man in a red shirt walking down the street, brandishing a firearm at passersby.

One caller to the dispatcher reported that the man had gone into an apartment on Second Street, north of Walker Street.

Officer Roenspie, Orland Police Sgt. Sean Johnson, and Glenn County Sheriff’s Deputy Ian Ayres soon arrived at 614 Second Street, apt. #2. Orland Police Chief Joe Vlach arrived a little later.

Officer Roenspie called for a “Code 33” (emergency radio traffic only) and two men were detained, handcuffed, and placed in separate patrol vehicles.

One of the men was Jason Francis Novak, 51, a locksmith who lives in Orland. The firearm that was allegedly brandished was registered to him.

The other man was Joseph Martin Dunbar, 20, a housekeeper who also lives in Orland. After a search of the apartment was completed, he was arrested and booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging possession of controlled substance paraphernalia (a misdemeanor).

His bail was set at zero, meaning that he was basically just cited, booked at the jail, then released.

Novak was arrested on charges alleging brandishing a firearm in the presence of a law enforcement officer (a felony). His bail was set at $10,000.

By Larry Judkins

Glenn County Observer

A fourth person has been arrested in connection with the March 8, 2019, kidnapping, torture, and murder of Brandon Bryce Dawson.

On Tuesday, August 24, 2021, the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office, with the assistance of the United States Marshals Service, arrested the “fourth and final” suspect in the case of the brutal killing of Brandon Dawson, 26, of Orland.

The U.S. Marshals Service found Lane Cleo Walker Jr., 44, at the Rolling Hills Casino in Corning at about 1 p.m. on Tuesday. Walker had an outstanding arrest warrant out of Glenn County.

Charges on the warrant included kidnapping (a felony); torture (a felony); first degree murder (a felony); first degree murder with the use of a firearm (a felony); altering, concealing or moving physical evidence (a misdemeanor); a special allegation allowing the death penalty or life in prison without the possibility of parole because the first degree murder occurred following a kidnap (a felony); a special allegation allowing the death penalty or life in prison without the possibility of parole because the first degree murder occurred following the torture of the murder victim (a felony); and a special allegation adding 10 years, 20 years, or 25 years to life for the use of a firearm during the commission of a serious felony (a felony).

Walker is being held without bail.

In late July, three other suspects were taken into custody. On Wednesday, July 28, at about 11:15 a.m., Clayton Shane Humphrey, 39, a ranch hand who lives at 1022 Kirkwood Road, Corning (Flournoy), was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a warrant alleging being an accessory to a felony, first degree murder (a felony), and altering, concealing or moving physical evidence (a misdemeanor).

His bail was set at $10,000.

He was taken into custody at 10 Gilmore Road, Red Bluff, by a California Highway Patrol officer. This Gilmore Road address is a strip mall where Antelope Blvd. and Interstate 5 meet.

At about 2:45 p.m. the same day, Stanley Scott Grundy, 45, a laborer who lives at 17400 Paskenta Road, Corning, was booked into the jail without bail on a warrant alleging kidnapping, torture, and first degree murder (all felonies). He was taken into custody at 1340 Walnut Drive, Red Bluff, by a California Highway Patrol officer.

This address is in a residential area of Red Bluff, north of the Red Bluff Municipal Airport and east of the Sacramento River.

At about 11:35 a.m. on Friday, July 30, John Cornelis Poldervaart, 52, a logger who lives in the Capay District, was booked into the jail on a warrant alleging kidnapping, and torture (both felonies).

His bail was set at $600,000. Poldervaart was taken into custody on Forest Road M2, Tehama County, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

The Wednesday, August 25, news release sent out by the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office erroneously said, “All four men are currently housed in the Glenn County Jail pending court proceedings.” Actually, Clayton Humphrey was released on bail in early August.

As stated above, Dawson was kidnapped, tortured, and murdered on March 8, 2019. He had his share of troubles, legal and otherwise, since he was 19 years old, but his problems seemed to accelerate at the start of 2019.

On Jan. 14, 2019, he was the suspected driver of a vehicle involved in a highspeed chase in Corning. During the pursuit, Dawson reportedly jumped from the moving vehicle and fled on foot, getting away.

Dawson managed to make it to Oregon, where he had a relative. Then, on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019, while a man was waiting in a parking lot in Coos Bay to buy a Canadian gold coin from someone, another man approached the would-be gold buyer’s vehicle, pulled out a gun, and tried to get in.

Fortunately, the vehicle was locked. The gold buyer put his vehicle in drive and sped away, calling 911 at 2:11 p.m.

The suspect was identified about a week later as Brandon Dawson. Law enforcement officers in both Oregon and California stepped up their search for him.

Apparently, he returned more or less immediately to Glenn County. In the early evening of Wednesday, Feb. 13, an anonymous person called the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office to report seeing him at 6511 County Road 33, Artois, the property of the late Paul Heyrend.

Deputies searched the area but were unable to find Dawson.

He may have come closest to getting caught on the night of Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019. At about 10 p.m., Orland police officers, CHP officers, and Glenn County Sheriff’s deputies attempted to stop Dawson in the area of 221 East Shasta Street.

Dawson fled first in a vehicle, then on foot. He jumped several fences of private residences, successfully evading law enforcement officers again.

This was most unfortunate. Had he been caught, he might – just might – still be alive.

On Thursday, Feb. 28, Dawson’s mother, Kelli Skidmore, came into the office of The Valley Mirror, where this reporter was writing at the time. As she paid for a subscription, this reporter encouraged her, if she heard from her son, to have him surrender to authorities.

Skidmore explained that Brandon Dawson had been very upset ever since his father, John Dawson, was murdered in Chico at about 4:30 a.m. on August 16, 2018, as the elder Dawson stood on the street in the 600 block of West First Avenue.

On Sunday, March 10, 2019, Kelli Skidmore reported Brandon Dawson as a missing person. At the end of the month, Ashley Talk-Kellison, who called Dawson a friend, posted a plea for information regarding Dawson on the Butte County Fires, Accidents, Crimes Facebook page, and probably elsewhere.

She commented that Dawson was last seen on March 8, 2019, and the last person to see him was “Michael Paul.” She also wrote that “Michael Paul’s” girlfriend, Brittany Douglas, had “Brandon’s car last” in “Yuba City”.

Apparently starting on April 10, 2019, Kelli Skidmore began posting on Facebook that her son had been murdered. Then, late in the afternoon of Wednesday, April 17, 2019, a body was found in the mountains of western Colusa County.

The body was found with the help of Glenn and Colusa County Sheriffs’ deputies, U.S. Forest Service officers, the FBI, and scent-detecting dogs. Dawson had been shot in the head and his hands were cut off.

Rumors quickly began flying throughout Glenn County that the body was that of Brandon Dawson. Glenn County Sheriff Rich Warren would neither confirm nor deny this, however.

Eventually, it was determined that the body was indeed that of Dawson. Official documents from various sources indicate he was murdered on March 8, 2019.

The next major turn of events occurred on July 29, 2019. Very early that morning, Michael Paul Oliveira, 45, of Orland, was shot to death as he sat in the living room of 617 North Shasta Street, Willows, the home of convicted felon Jamie Barbeiro, who had gone to prison for involuntary manslaughter.

Oliveira had reportedly arrived at the Barbeiro residence unexpectedly, something she said was not unusual. However, she and her roommate, Nikki Marquez, invited him to stay for dinner.

After both women left Oliveira alone in the living room, Barbeiro heard multiple gunshots. She went out from the kitchen to the living room and found that Oliveira had been shot.

He was lying on the floor on his left side with the back of his head resting against the brick fireplace hearth and a baby bassinette on top of him. He had an apparent gunshot wound to his head and several spent shell casings were found in the room.

The baby bassinette may be one of the keys in understanding the motives behind the murder of Oliveira. As one Facebook user posted not long after the killing:

“Karma is a bitch. Now his [Michael Oliveira’s] girl who was THERE [by which the Facebook poster apparently means the location where Dawson was murdered] who KNEW he was killing my daughter’s dad and the love of my life [that is, Brandon Dawson] is PREGNANT and has to bring a baby into the world without a father….”

In a brief telephone interview with Glenn County Sheriff’s Lt. Brandy McDonald on August 4, 2021, she confirmed that Oliveira was involved in the murder of Dawson. In the same post as the one above, the person wrote:

“Justice still isn’t served. There’s still three men who should and I believe WILL be charged. But thank God the mastermind and main POS [piece of shit] is in HELL….”

Court proceedings of various kinds for the remaining suspects are scheduled to begin tomorrow, August 27.

By Larry Judkins

Glenn County Observer

The names of the victims in Monday morning’s head-on collision that killed two were released Tuesday by the Glenn County Sheriff’s-Coroner’s Office.

The next of kin for both men has been notified.

At about 6:15 a.m. on Monday, August 23, the driver of a 2002 Ford Explorer pickup was traveling north on Highway 45, south of County Road 56.

There were three passengers in the Explorer: a 35-year-old woman, an eight-year-old boy, and a 10-year-old boy. All of the Ford’s occupants were from Middleton, Idaho, according to the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office, or Caldwell, Idaho, according to the California Highway Patrol.

The two communities are adjacent to each other.

The driver of the second vehicle, a Hamilton City man, was traveling south on Highway 45 in a 2000 Chevy Malibu, approaching the Ford.

For unknown reasons, the Ford traveled into the southbound lane, into the path of the Chevy. The two vehicles collided head-on.

The drivers of both vehicles were pronounced dead at the scene. The three passengers in the Ford Explorer, having suffered major injuries, were transported for medical aid, two by helicopters and one by ground ambulance.

The driver of the Explorer has been identified as Shawn Jeremy Barbee. The Hamilton City man who was driving the Malibu has been identified as Camerino Ramos-Ortiz.

Shawn Barbee’s next of kin was identified as Lorraine Barbee of Middleton, Idaho. Rosa Hernandez Ramos was said to be Camerino Ramos-Ortiz’s next of kin.

It isn’t clear what the names are of the survivors of crash. The sheriff’s log item lists an “Involved Party” by the name of Marcinna Ann Holmgreen of Caldwell, Idaho, and it lists Preston and Trenton Andruss, addresses unknown, as “Juvenile Witnesses,” but it is not at all clear that they were victims of the accident.

An attempt was made by The Observer to contact the sheriff’s office in order to determine whether these are indeed the names of the survivors of the crash, but the reporter was told that the sheriff was out for the day.

The bodies of the two men who were killed were released to the care of F.D. Sweet and Son Mortuary of Willows.

By Larry Judkins

Glenn County Observer

Two men died and three people suffered major injuries in a head-on collision Monday morning in the community of Glenn.

At about 6:15 a.m. on Monday, August 23, the driver of a 2002 Ford Explorer pickup was traveling north on Highway 45, south of Highway 162, in Glenn.

There were three passengers in the Explorer: a 35-year-old woman, an eight-year-old boy, and a 10-year-old boy. All of the Ford’s occupants were from Caldwell, Idaho.

The driver of the second vehicle, a Hamilton City man, was traveling south on Highway 45 in a 2000 Chevy Malibu, approaching the Ford.

For unknown reasons, the Ford traveled into the southbound lane, into the path of the Chevy. The two vehicles collided head-on.

The drivers of both vehicles were pronounced dead at the scene. The three passengers in the Ford Explorer were transported with major injuries, two by helicopters and one by ground ambulance.

Two ground ambulances were called to the scene. It is not clear why a total of four medical transport vehicles were needed, since two of the five people involved in the accident were pronounced dead at the scene.

The first helicopter at the scene, the Enloe FlightCare helicopter, was on the ground at 6:47 a.m. It was back in the air at 7:04 a.m.

The second helicopter, Reach 7, was on the ground at 7:07 a.m. It took off, presumably for U.C. Davis Medical Center, at 7:15 a.m.

According to CHP Officer Rodney Pozzi, all of the adults were wearing their seatbelts. Unfortunately, safety equipment for the children was not in use.

The woman and the eight-year-old were transported to Enloe Medical Center in Chico, apparently one by helicopter and one by ground ambulance. The 10-year-old was flown to U.C. Davis Medical Center in Sacramento.

The names of the victims are being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

Both lanes of the highway were blocked, and there was an extended road closure while a lengthy extrication took place.

At 7:24 a.m., firefighters announced they would be committed at the scene for at least an hour. Although most fire units were released from the scene by about 9:30 a.m., the scene wasn’t entirely turned over to the California Highway Patrol until about 10 a.m,

The vehicles were removed by Bambauer Towing of Orland.