As Orland firefighter (and former PG&E worker) Dave Kelly approaches, a PG&E employee in the background repairs the lines in the alley behand the Orland Police Department, Post Office, and City Hall Wednesday afternoon. Glenn County Observer photo by Larry Judkins.
Wednesday was a very windy day, and there were numerous calls of lines blown onto the ground around the county.
Most of these were phone and cable lines, but at least one line was an actual power line.
At about 3:30 p.m., Sgt. Sean Johnson of the Orland Police Department reported a line had fallen and it and a transformer were arcing in the alley behind the post office and police station.
Employees inside city hall reported the noise sounded like empty trash cans blowing around the alleyway.
The Orland Fire Department quickly arrived on the scene and access to the alley was blocked off.
One line could be seen resting on the roof of an outbuilding behind one of the residences on Third Street.
PG&E soon had the power in the area shut off and began repairing the problem.
The post office, of course, lost its power and its employees closed the blinds and locked the doors to the lobby.
Some customers, unaware of what was going on behind the post office, wondered why it had closed early.
They were made aware by other customers of the problem behind the post office.
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, August 13:
9 a.m., Jason Scott Boyce, 40, an “installer” who lives in Durham, was remanded by the Glenn County Superior Court in Willows into the Glenn County Jail without bail on charges alleging threatening to commit a crime with intent to terrorize, and false imprisonment (both felonies). He was taken into custody at the Willows branch of the Glenn County Superior Court by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
9:18 a.m., Jessica Renee Martinez, 39, a caregiver who lives in Cottonwood, 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. Bail for one of the warrants was set at $10,000. The other two were no-bail warrants. She was taken into custody at Walmart, 470 Airport Road, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
10:16 p.m., Lucardo Gonzalez-Castro, 24, a construction worker 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 on County Road 200, just west of Commerce Lane, Orland, by a California Highway Patrol officer.
Saturday, August 14:
11:34 a.m., Matthew Alexander Myers, 36, a laborer who lives in Chico, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging forgery (a felony). Bail was set at $10,000. He was taken into custody in the 300 block of Sixth Street by an Orland police officer.
4:53 p.m., Reina Nicole Marie Bradshaw, 29, a certified nursing assistant who lives in Fairfield, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a Solano County warrant alleging fraud to obtain aid (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $25,000. She was taken into custody on South Street, east of Interstate 5, Orland, by a California Highway Patrol officer.
4:53 p.m., Lucky Bob Wyatt, 38, a laborer who lives in Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging obstructing or resisting a public service officer, public intoxication, and trespassing on railroad property (all misdemeanors). Bail was set at zero. He was taken into custody at Walmart, 470 Airport Road, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
8:23 p.m., Corey Dean Standish, 49, a carpenter who lives in Eugene, Ore., was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a Santa Clara County warrant alleging assault with force likely to cause great bodily injury (a felony). Bail was set at $5,000. He was taken into custody at 234 Sixth Street by an Orland police officer.
Sunday, August 15:
12:15 a.m., Ryan Kurt Miles, 42, a laborer who lives in Hayward, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging evading a peace officer with wanton disregard for safety; possession of narcotic controlled substances for sale; possession of a firearm by a felon; carrying a loaded firearm in public; possession of a controlled substance and a firearm; possession of an assault weapon; possession of ammunition by a prohibited person; manufacturing, distributing or transferring any assault weapon; and possession of a concealed firearm by a felon (all felonies); and two no-bail warrants out of Alameda County alleging vehicle theft; and violation of parole (both felonies). Bail on the fresh charges was set at $185,000. He was taken into custody on the northbound side of Interstate 5 at the South Main Street offramp, Red Bluff, by a California Highway Patrol officer.
3:05 p.m., Jessica Lee Napier, 32, a laborer who lives in Redding, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging purchasing or receiving a stolen vehicle (a felony), possession of a controlled substance (a misdemeanor), possession of a narcotic controlled substance (a misdemeanor), and possession of controlled substance paraphernalia (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $10,000. She was taken into custody at Walmart, 470 North Airport Road, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.3:05 p.m., Vadim Sergeyevich Petriakov, 32, a laborer who lives in Redding, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging purchasing or receiving a stolen vehicle (a felony), possession of a controlled substance (a misdemeanor), possession of a narcotic controlled substance (a misdemeanor), and possession of controlled substance paraphernalia (a misdemeanor), and Redding Police Department warrants alleging failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge, and failure to appear on a felony charge. Total bail was set at $80,000. He was taken into custody at Walmart, 470 North Airport Road, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
Monday, August 16:
8:26 a.m., Terry Lee Bailey, 67, a laborer who lives in Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging battery on a non-cohabitating former spouse (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $5,000. He was taken into custody at 819 Newport Avenue, apt. #14, by an Orland police officer.
9:59 a.m, Joshua Michael Pence, 42, a pest control worker who lives in Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on warrants alleging disobeying a lawful order of the court (a felony), and disobeying a court order (a misdemeanor). Total bail was set at $42,000. He was taken into custody at Butte and Wood Streets, Willow, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
11:52 a.m., Maria Concepcion Paniagua, 41, a laborer who lives in Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging possession of drug paraphernalia (a misdemeanor). Later, at the jail, she was found to have two warrants alleging failure to appear after giving a written promise, and failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge (both misdemeanors). Bail on the fresh charge was set at zero. Total bail for the warrants was set at $14,000, but she was also held without bail for alleged violation of parole (a felony). She was taken into custody at Vine and Butte Streets, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
3 p.m., Krishnakant Hasmukhlal Ramdas, 33, a clerk-laborer who lives in Orland, was returned to custody to the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging vehicle theft (a felony). Fifteen minutes later, he was also charged with alleged petty theft (a misdemeanor), possession of metal knuckles (a felony), and theft of personal property (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $20,000 for the fresh charges, and he was held without bail when he was returned to custody. He was taken into custody at the Orlanda Inn Motel, 827 Newville Road, by an Orland police officer.
4-H, one of America’s largest non-formal education programs for youth, makes a major contribution to our nation by helping youth acquire knowledge and develop life skills that help them become self-directed, productive, and contributing members of our society.
If you are 5 to18 years old by Dec. 31, 2021, you are invited to join a Glenn County 4-H Club. There are eight clubs located throughout the county.
You may participate in a variety of different projects. Some projects include arts and crafts, sheep, quilting, dairy, foods, swine, beef, archery, goats, sports shooting, rabbits, tractor, gardening, and leadership, to just name a few of the many projects offered throughout the county.
Youth may begin to sign up online with 4-H now or complete a paper enrollment at any time. Remember: Members must be enrolled in 4-H by Monday, Oct. 18, 2021, if you wish to participate in the 2022 Glenn County Fair as Livestock/Animal Project Member.
The 2006 Chevy Tahoe driven by Dannie Myers, 38, of Willows. Glenn County Observer photo by Larry Judkins.
By Larry Judkins
Glenn County Observer
A few additional facts have come to light about the accident at County Roads M and 24 on Tuesday, August 17.
According to the news release from Officer Ron Benfer of the Willows branch of the California Highway Patrol, the two-vehicle accident occurred at about 10:27 a.m.
Joseph Nicholl, 34, of Turlock, was driving a 2020 Nissan Kicks west on County Road 24 and came to a complete stop at County Road M. He looked both ways, then proceeded into the intersection into the path of Dannie Myers, 38, of Willows, who was driving a 2006 Chevy Tahoe south on County Road M.
The vehicles collided in the intersection. Both drivers were wearing their seatbelts and the airbags in both vehicles deployed.
Neither driver was injured.
As mentioned previously in The Glenn County Observer, responses from ambulance personnel and the Orland Volunteer Fire Department were canceled when it was learned that neither driver was seriously injured.
The 2020 Nissan Kicks driven by Joseph Nicholl, 34, of Turlock. Glenn County Observer photo by Larry Judkins.
After the two vehicles collided, the Nissan ended up in the north end of an irrigation ditch that runs along the west side of Road M, at the southwest corner of the intersection of M and 24.
The Tahoe came to rest at the edge of a driveway to a home at the southwest corner of the intersection.
The Chevy struck a post and another object at the east end of an irrigation ditch that runs along the south side of Road 24.
The vehicles were removed from the scene by Bambauer Towing of Orland.
Here are the latest incident reports from the Orland Police Department.
Friday, August 13:
1:55 p.m., Mario Chandrakumar, 62, reported someone broke his door bell during the night at 106 Alexandria Park. Extra patrol was requested.
2:26 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to contact a 28-year-old woman in the 200 block of Plumas Street. Officers contacted the woman and provided courtesy transportation to mental health.
3:23 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a reckless driver on Highway 32. Officers contacted Rylee Coder, 23, of Chico, who said she wasn’t driving recklessly and was passing vehicles legally. Officers counseled Coder on her driving.
4:40 p.m., Salome Gonzalez, 65, of Orland, alleged she was assaulted by Andrew Gonzalez.
5:55 p.m., Melonie Perez, 35, of Orland, reported she believed her husband, Javier Perez, 54, of Northridge, was attempting to contact her via telephone, violating the court ordered restraining order.
On Thursday, July 08, 2021, at about 10:50 p.m., Orland police officers responded to 301 Byron Way in Orland for a report of Javier Perez at the residence in violation of a restraining order. As officers arrived, they could hear a disturbance inside the residence.
Officers entered the residence and encountered Perez, who allegedly refused to comply with the officers’ orders. Perez was placed in a control hold and taken into custody without further incident.
Through investigation, officers learned Perez allegedly forced entry into the residence and assaulted a 61-year-old man with a blunt force weapon. The victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
Perez was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging burglary, attempted homicide, assault with a deadly weapon, criminal threats, prowling, violation of a domestic violence restraining order, and resisting arrest. His bail was set at $960,000.
8:02 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of reckless driving in the area of Seventh Street at Trinity Street. Officers searched the area did not locate anyone in the area driving reckless.
8:39 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to check the welfare of a man in Library Park. Officers contacted the 54-year-old man, who was transported to a local hospital for a medical issue.
9:36 p.m., on Walker Street at Second Street, an Orland police officer initiated a traffic enforcement stop on a silver 2004 Toyota Camry. Abigail Watson, 26, of Orland, was cited for alleged expired registration.
10:18 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a missing missing. Officers contacted Nohely Ramirez, 26, of Orland, who reported her 10-year-old daughter walked away from the residence. Officers located the girl a few blocks away and she was reunited with her mother.
Saturday, August 14:
10:24 a.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to a civil standby for child custody exchange at 817 Newport Avenue. Officers provided the standby without incident.
10:57 a.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of fraud at Moe’s Market, 234 Sixth Street. Officers contacted Waleeid Zokari, who reported a person was at his business with a fraudulent check. Officers contacted Matthew Myers, 36, of Chico, who was subsequently arrested and booked for alleged forgery.
1:29 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to Grocery Outlet, 1026 South Street, for a report of a counterfeit $100 dollar bill. Officers contacted an employee, who reported an unknown woman attempted to pass a counterfeit $100 dollar bill.
3:29 p.m., Orland police officers responded to assist the CHP with a traffic collision on Interstate 5 at County Road 16. Officers assisted until no longer needed.
3:54 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a white pickup that was weaving in the traffic lane in the area of Highway 32, west of County Road N. There was no further description of the vehicle and officers were unable to locate it.
8:06 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a man lying in the alley near 221 Seventh Street, possibly under the influence of alcohol. Officers contacted Corey Standish, 49, of Oregon. He was arrested and booked for a felony Santa Clara warrant.
9:15 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a suicidal woman on Meadowood Drive. Officers contacted a 36-year-old woman. Following an evaluation, the woman was placed on a mental health hold and transported to the hospital to meet with Glenn County Mental Health personnel.
Sunday, August 15:
3:55 a.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of an unresponsive woman at the Orlanda Inn Motel on Newville Road. Officers responded and found the 45-year-old woman, Lisa Ann Scharpp of Corning, was deceased. Officers assisted Glenn County Sheriff’s Office with a coroner’s investigation.
12 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to a request for a civil standby at 1552 Maplewood Drive. Officers provided the standby without incident.
6:51 p.m., Orland police officers responded to an anonymous report that Raymond Auvigne, 32, was causing a disturbance and brandishing a firearm in front of his residence at 822 Third Street. Officers contacted and detained Auvigne in front of his residence. Following an investigation, officers were unable to locate any evidence of a disturbance or a firearm used.
7:30 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to a welfare check at 1001 Cortina Court. Officers contacted the homeowners, who said they were fine and not in need of assistance.
Monday, August 16:
12 a.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of an alarm activation at the Alta Schmidt Museum, 936 Fourth Street. Officers conducted a search of the premises and found all doors and windows secured. No signs of suspicious activity were located.
3:03 a.m., in the 900 block of Second Street, an Orland police officer issued a parking citation to a semi-truck parked off a truck route.
3:08 a.m., 1219 East Street, an Orland police officer issued a parking citation to a white 1999 Oldsmobile parked on a lawn.
3:11 a.m., on Second Street at Colusa Street, an Orland police officer issued a parking citation to a semi-truck parked off a truck route.
7:55 a.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to 819 Newport Avenue for a reported cold domestic disturbance. Officers contacted Tammy Faletti, 59, and Terry Bailey, 67, both of Orland. After an investigation, Bailey was arrested for alleged domestic battery and was booked into the Glenn County Jail.
9:50 a.m., Orland police officers responded to 516 East Walker Street for a report of a civil problem involving a vehicle. Officers contacted Jessica Arias, 37, of Orland, who said she took her vehicle to a mechanic who now would not return it. Arias said she was going to get her vehicle at noon and call if the mechanic did not return the vehicle to her.
10:19 a.m., Orland police officers responded to an unknown dispute at the Orland Police Department. Officers contacted Barbara Armstrong, 68, of Orland, who reported her son was being mean to her. Armstrong was provided with information.
10:29 a.m., Orland police officers responded to a reported restraining order violation at a residence on Byron Way. Officers contacted Melonie Perez, 38, of Orland, who stated she received a phone message from a Sean Prior at the Glenn County Jail.
Melonie Perez stated she believed her estranged husband, Javier Perez, 54, of Northridge, was attempting to contact her, in violation of a restraining order. See the report above for 5:55 p.m. on Friday, August 13.
Officers contacted Prior, 32, who reportedly said he was reaching out to Melonie Perez to attempt to reconnect with family. Prior was counselled and told not to contact her again.
Sean Prior during his arrest on March 27. Glenn County Observer photo by Larry Judkins.
At 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 27, 2021, Sean Anthony Prior, 32, a construction worker who lives in Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging willful cruelty to a child (a misdemeanor), child abuse or endangerment (a felony), exhibition of a deadly weapon other than a firearm (a misdemeanor), felony resisting, misdemeanor resisting, and battery on a public service officer (a misdemeanor).
He was also booked into the jail on a warrant alleging assault with a deadly weapon (not a firearm) with great bodily injury likely (a misdemeanor), threatening to commit a crime with intent to terrorize (a felony), possession of ammunition by a prohibited person (a felony), battery on a non-cohabitating former spouse (a misdemeanor), willful cruelty to a child (a felony), willful cruelty to a child which could result in possible injury or death (a felony), and exhibition of a deadly weapon other than a firearm (a misdemeanor).
His bail was set at $140,000.
1:12 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a reported traffic collision on South Street. Officers contacted Shawnee Little, 20, of Chico, who was driving a white 2005 Toyota Corolla that collided with a blue Audi A4 driven by Briana Manera, 22, of Orland. A traffic collision investigation was initiated.
2:24 p.m., Orland police officers responded to the report of petty theft at the Orlanda Inn Motel on Newville Road. Officers contacted Harry Ramdas, 63, of Orland, who reported his son, Krishnakant Ramdas, 33, of Orland, stole money from him. Harry Ramdas also told officers that he found a pair of metal knuckles in the possession of Krishnakant Ramdas. After an on-scene investigation, Krishnakant Ramdas was arrested for alleged possession of metal knuckles and petty theft. Krishnakant Ramdas was booked into the Glenn County Jail.
4:06 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to a reported disturbance at 1105 Cortina Drive. Officers contacted Susan Santisteven, 55, of Orland, with two juveniles ages 13 and 12, and Maria Rojo-Garcia, 43, of Orland, who was with a juvenile, age 12. After further discussion, all parties were counseled, and the matter was resolved.
6:51 p.m., on Walker Street, an Orland police officer initiated a traffic enforcement stop on a black GMC Sierra 2500 for an equipment violation. The driver, Jose Alvarez Castillo, 26, of Orland, was issued a citation for charges alleging illegal window tint, not possessing current registration, and not having a driver’s license in his possession while driving.
Tuesday, August 17:
2:33 a.m., the Orland Police Department received a request from medics to conduct a welfare check on a one-month -old baby at 745 Paigewood Drive. Officers conducted a welfare check and a report.
9 a.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to a report of a non-injury traffic collision at the Pilot Travel Center, 4444 Commerce Lane. Officers contacted the driver of a JB Hunt truck, who stated an unknown truck struck one of his tires while he was sleeping, causing damage. He had no further information and declined an informational form.
9:34 a.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to a request for assistance by Westside paramedics regarding a combative patient at 1364 Marjorie Court. Officers provided assistance until no longer needed by medical personnel.
10:18 a.m., the Orland Police Department was contacted by Johanna Cisneros, 34, of Orland, who reported several students were harassing her daughter at C.K. Price School, 1212 Marin Street. Cisneros was provided with information and the school administration was notified of the complaint.
1:27 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of an unresponsive man in front of 131 East Walker Street. Officers assisted medical personnel with the extremely intoxicated man until no longer needed.
4:34 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to a reported non-injury traffic collision on Fourth Street. Cynthia Gomez-Alcaraz, 20, of Orland, was backing her white 2017 Toyota Rav4, when she collided with a parked 2006 gray Toyota Tacoma belonging to Nellie Hamilton, 63, of Lodi. Officers assisted with an information exchange.
8:10 p.m., on Third Street, an Orland police officer initiated a traffic enforcement stop on a white Chevrolet Impala for an equipment violation. The driver, Kristopher Trexler, 40, of Orland, was issued a citation for expired registration.
8:14 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a child locked in a vehicle with the keys inside of it at the Paigewood Village Apartments, 745 Paigewood Drive. Officers contacted Natalie Martinez-Cuin, 25, of Orland, who had shut her keys in the vehicle with it locked. Officers assisted until no longer needed.
8:26 p.m., Orland police officers responded to report of harassment between two tenants at the Orlanda Inn Motel on Newville Road. Officers contacted Nicole Smith, 68, of Orland, and Oscar Moore, 55, of Orland. The incident was resolved by mediation.
10:21 p.m., on Walker Street, an Orland police officer initiated a traffic enforcement stop on a maroon Chevrolet Tahoe for an equipment violation. The driver, Ramona Peterson, 43, of Orland was issued a citation for a defective taillamp.
11:05 p.m., on Newville Road, an Orland police officer initiated a traffic enforcement stop on a silver Toyota Sienna for a moving violation. The driver, Gabriel Dougherty, 37, of Orland, was found to have a misdemeanor Butte County warrant. Dougherty was released upon her signed promise to appear.
Wednesday, August 18:
6:47 a.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to a report of powerlines down on East Yolo Street near Papst Avenue. Officers checked the area and located a cable line that was down, but out of the roadway.
Here are some selected incident reports from the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office.
Monday, July 26:
6:43 a.m., Natalie Wolder contacted the sheriff’s office, reporting a suspicious person in the area of North Enright Ave and West Wood St in Willows. Deputy Tuma contacted Susan Lantzy, 65, of Seattle, Wash. Deputy Tuma observed objective signs and symptoms Lantzy was under the influence of a controlled substance. After an on-scene investigation, Lantzy was placed under arrest for alleged drug-related charges and transported to the Glenn County Jail, where she was released to jail staff for booking.
11:29 a.m., Taylor Clark, an employee with Walmart, contacted the sheriff’s office reporting a man shopping inside of the store with a visible firearm on his waistband and requested the man be contacted. Taylor Clark said the man was not causing a disturbance and was only calling due to receiving complaints from other shoppers. Deputies contacted James Nance of Stonyford in line at a register. Nance was found to have a valid concealed care permit out of Colusa County and was not aware the firearm was uncovered. Deputies determined Nance did not have intent to carry the firearm openly in public and no other crime was committed. Nance was counselled on better options to conceal the firearm and on the importance of keeping it concealed.
12:41 p.m., deputies were dispatched to a report of a woman attempting to run over a man with a vehicle in the area of Green and North Shasta Streets in Willows. Deputies contacted the involved parties, who were identified as Brandon Lee and Ashley Perez. Lee was found to have an active felony Ramey Warrant for his arrest out of the Vacaville Police Department. After an on-scene investigation, it was determined an assault with a vehicle did not occur. Lee was placed under arrest for the warrant and transported to the Glenn County Jail, where he was released to jail staff for booking.
2:21 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to a residence on Newport Avenue for a possible deceased person. Orland officers arrived on scene and confirmed the death. Deputy Lemmon was dispatched and conducted a coroner’s investigation. The deceased was Erika Theodoroff. The next of kin was Christina Schellhous of Corning. The body of the deceased was released to the care of Sweet-Olson Family Mortuary of Orland.
3:52 p.m., Luis Medina called and reported his long rifle was stolen from his friend’s residence on County Road 16 in Orland. Deputy Lemmon contacted Medina, who said he had left his Savage Arms .17 hmr rifle at a friend’s house and when he returned on July 26, the rifle was missing. Medina does not know who took the rifle. Medina provided Deputy Lemmon with all the information to put enter the rifle into the National Stolen Weapons System.
10 p.m., deputies were dispatched to a report of an unknown type of disturbance heard by a neighbor. Deputies responded to the area in Hamilton City and contacted Michelle Urrutia and Sally Douglas inside a trailer. It was later determined the disturbance heard was Urrutia yelling. While speaking with the involved parties, Martin Chavera was contacted riding his bicycle past the trailer. Chavera was found to have a misdemeanor warrant out of Butte County. Chavera was later cited and released for the warrant.
Tuesday, July 27:
3:25 p.m., deputies and CHP officers responded to an unresponsive woman on the southbound side of Interstate 5 at County Road 57. Deputies and CHP officers arrived at the scene and began life-saving measures. Enloe medics and Willows Fire personnel arrived shortly after. Life-saving measures were ultimately successful and the woman’s pulse was returned. Enloe medics transported the woman to Glenn Medical Center and she was later flown to Enloe Medical Center.
5:33 p.m., Deputy Thompson was dispatched to a report of a deceased person in a residence on Francis Lane. The deputy responded to the scene and located the decedent, Cherie Jessika Templeton, who showed obvious signs of death. The death was pronounced by paramedics at the scene. The deputy initiated a coroner’s investigation. The next of kin, Athena Marie Dizon, of Mather Air Force Base, was notified. The body of the deceased was released to the care of Sweet-Olson Family Mortuary of Orland.
9:42 p.m., deputies responded to a report of Andy Saechao refusing to the leave the Motel 6, 452 North Humboldt Avenue, Willows, and causing a disturbance. Saechao was reported to be associated with a motorcycle. Deputies contacted Saechao on the sidewalk in front of the business. After an on-scene investigation, Saechao was arrested for allegedly being under the influence of a controlled substance. Saechao’s motorcycle was towed from scene by L&T Towing. Saechao was booked into Glenn County Jail.
9:53 p.m., an anonymous person contacted the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office to report Breanna Cross was seen in the Walmart parking lot. Glenn County Communications confirmed Cross had a local warrant. Deputy Chavez was dispatched and responded. Deputy Chavez searched the parking lot and located Cross. Deputy Chavez contacted Cross and told her of the local warrant. Cross was placed under arrest and was transported to the Glenn County Jail and booked by jail staff.
Wednesday, July 28:
11:37 a.m., Deputy Tuma was dispatched to 1011 Newport Avenue, apt. #26, Orland, to remove a coroner’s seal. Deputy Tuma contacted the next of kin, Jason Jaynes. Deputy Tuma removed the seal and the property was turned over to Jaynes.
1:35 p.m., Sherri Nahhas requested to report suspicious circumstances in the Walmart parking lot. Deputy Rasmussen responded and contacted Nahhas. While Nahhas was at her vehicle, a white female adult with green hair approached her and asked if she knew where to purchase illegal narcotics. Nahhas told the woman she did not and the woman left the area in a gray Mitsubishi Eclipse with a tall white male adult. Nahhas requested extra patrol in the area when possible.
4:54 p.m., the CHP reported a vehicle vs. pedestrian traffic collision at Wood Street and Humboldt Avenue in the city of Willows. Deputies and emergency medical personnel responded while CHP officers were on scene. Gonzalo Gomez was in the southbound left turn lane of Humboldt Avenue, traveling at about 5 miles per hour, making a turning movement onto Wood Street while Bryce Deniz was walking north in the crosswalk, crossing Wood Street. Gomez did not see Deniz and collided with him, causing him to fall to the ground. Ambulance personnel examined Deniz and he declined transport for further medical care. Deniz was uninjured with the exception of some minor scratches to his left hand and leg. Information was exchanged between parties.
Thursday, July 29:
1:11 a.m., at Round Table Pizza, 1237 West Wood Street, Willows, Deputy Ayres conducted a traffic enforcement stop on a white Chevrolet truck for California Vehicle Code violations. The deputy contacted the occupants in the vehicle. After an on-scene investigation, Jesus Medina Esparza and Emily Harumi Galbraith, who sometimes uses the online pseudonym, Lulu Xury, were arrested for drug-related crimes. Both were booked into Glenn County Jail and the truck was towed from scene by A+ Towing.
11:07 a.m., Lisa Taylor contacted the sheriff’s office reporting three people were on the property at 141 North Crawford Avenue in Willows, the location of a house that burned months ago. Deputies contacted Johnnie Penn, Tara Trombley, and Michael Deniz near the alley behind the residence. During the contact, Deputy Tuma observed Deniz allegedly exhibiting objective signs and symptoms of being under the influence of a controlled substance. Deniz was not making sense, could not follow simple commands, appeared to be talking with someone who wasn’t there, and could not answer simple yes or no questions. Deniz’s pulse was approximately 110 beats per minute. Deputy Tuma determined Deniz was under the influence of a controlled substance and placed Deniz under arrest. Deputy Tuma transported Deniz to the Glenn County Jail, where he was released to jail staff for booking, to be released when sober. Trombley ultimately moved along and Penn said he was helping clean up.
8:19 p.m., Deputy Ayres conducted a traffic enforcement stop on a white Cadillac sedan on northbound Interstate 5, south of County Road 7. The deputy contacted passenger, Juan Herrera, and driver, Celia Garza. Herrera was taken into custody for his three misdemeanor warrants and one felony warrant. After an on-scene investigation, Garza was arrested for alleged possession of methamphetamine, schedule RX pills, and drug paraphernalia. The vehicle was towed from scene by Bambauer Towing. Garza was found to have marijuana and methamphetamine hidden on her person prior to entering the jail facility. Both were booked into the Glenn County Jail.
Friday, July 30:
9:06 a.m., Nicole (no last name obtained) from St. Elizabeth’s Hospital requested a welfare check on Vera Khrapovitskaya, an employee who had not come to work for two days. Deputies responded to the address provided and received no answer. Deputies learned Khrapovitskaya had possibly moved to 1010 Green Street in Willows. Deputies located Khrapovitskaya at 1010 Green Street. Khrapovitskaya was in need of medical assistance. Ambulance personnel responded and attended to Khrapovitskaya. Khrapovitskaya was ultimately transported to GMC for further medical care. Deputies secured Khrapovitskaya’s residence prior to departure.
10:09 a.m., Asencion Mojica from Enloe Hospice reported the expected death of Rita Mojica, 81, of Hamilton City. Mojica suffered from preexisting medical conditions and was on hospice care since July 19. Deputy Huichapan made sure the next of kin, Elia Linarez, was aware of the decedent’s death. The body was released to the care of Newton-Bracewell Chico Funeral Home.
2:29 p.m., Glenn Medical Center requested a welfare check on a patient who had just checked out of the hospital against medical advice. Glenn Medical Center staff said Vera Khrapovitskaya (see above) had left the hospital on foot and was intoxicated. Deputy Rasmussen responded and located Khrapovitskaya at Pacific Avenue and French Street in the city of Willows. Khrapovitskaya was unsteady on her feet and staggering as she walked. She was also walking in the roadway. Upon contact, Deputy Rasmussen could smell the odor of an alcoholic beverage on Khrapovitskaya’s breath. While contacting Khrapovitskaya, Deputy Rasmussen noticed she was very unsteady and had her sit down so she did not fall. Khrapovitskaya kept repeating the same things over and over. Deputy Rasmussen attempted to get Khrapovitskaya to provide a breath sample to a preliminary alcohol screening device but was unable to get a full sample to make the device operate properly. A manual trap test showed Khrapovitskaya’s blood alcohol percentage to allegedly be .16 percent. Deputy Rasmussen determined Khrapovitskaya was unable to take care of herself or other due to her intoxication and arrested her for alleged public intoxication. Khrapovitskaya was transported and booked into the Glenn County Jail, to be released when sober. At the jail, Khrapovitskaya provided a full breath sample to the jail Preliminary Alcohol Screening device. The test results reportedly showed her blood alcohol percentage to be .205 percent.
5:38 p.m., Jacy Teeter called the sheriff’s office and reported a restraining order violation between her and Andy Saechao. Deputy Turner responded and met with Teeter. Teeter said Saechao was texting her after being served with a no-contact order in place. Deputy Turner confirmed the order with Glenn County Communications. Deputy Turner located Saechao near Glenn Medical Center. He allegedly admitted to to the violation and was placed under arrest and transported to the Glenn County Jail.
10:43 p.m., while on patrol, Deputy Turner observed David Siler standing near the Wrong Way Home Saloon, 222 West Walnut Street, and had prior knowledge Siler had outstanding warrants for his arrest. Glenn County Communications confirmed the two misdemeanor warrants, both with $10,000 bails. Deputy Turner contacted Siler and placed him under arrest. Siler was transported to the Glenn County Jail, where he was turned over to jail staff for booking.
Saturday, July 31:
12:22 a.m., near the Wrong Way Home Saloon, 222 West Walnut Street, Deputy Turner conducted a traffic stop on a white Ford Focus for vehicle code violations. Deputy Turner contacted the driver, Derick Thompson, who allegedly admitted to drinking an alcoholic beverage. Based on Thompson’s statements and Deputy Turner’s observations, Deputy Turner conducted a DUI evaluation on Thompson. Deputy Turner later determined Thompson to allegedly be driving while under the influence and placed him under arrest. Thompson was transported to the Glenn County Jail, where was turned over to jail staff for booking on DUI charges.
1:35 a.m., Deputy Goodwin contacted Joshua Shoop at North Butte and West Walnut Streets in Willows. Shoop was found to be walking away from the driver side of his Ford Focus. Shoop showed obvious signs of being under the influence of an alcoholic beverage. Shoop allegedly admitted to driving the vehicle to its current location. Deputy Goodwin conducted a DUI investigation on Shoop, who was ultimately arrested for allegedly driving while under the influence of alcohol. Shoop was transported to the Glenn County Jail, where he was booked.
10:05 a.m., Deputy Garcia contacted Michele Urrutia in the 300 block alley of Sierra Avenue and Shasta Avenue, near Third Street, in Hamilton City. Deputy Garcia recognized Urrutia from previous contacts and had prior knowledge she had an outstanding warrant. A records check through Glenn County Communications confirmed Urrutia had an outstanding misdemeanor warrant out of Glenn County. Deputy Garcia arrested Urrutia and transported her to the Glenn County Jail, where she was booked. Urrutia’s bail was set at $8,000.
8:19 p.m., deputies observed Joseph Lacroix approaching 528 Fifth Street in Willows. Deputies had prior knowledge Lacroix had an outstanding warrant issued for his arrest out of Glenn County and contacted him. Deputies confirmed the warrant via Glenn County Communications and arrested Lacroix without incident. Lacroix was subsequently transported and booked into the Glenn County Jail. His bail was set at $157,000.
Meet Alisha. She is between 10 and 12 years old. Her owner was recently evicted, and she had to give up Alisha and her six “siblings.” The youngest of the seven dogs is six years old, while the oldest is 18. They all appear to be Chihuahua-mixes. If you are interested in adopting Alisha or one of the other wonderful dogs, call (530) 517-1754 to arrange to see him, her or them in person. The Town and Country Humane Society shelter is located on Highway 99 between County Roads 21 and 23, south of Orland. It is a nonprofit run by volunteers committed to the idea of making life better for our furry friends. Glenn County Observer photo by Larry Judkins.
No one was seriously injured in a two-vehicle traffic collision late Tuesday morning.
The vehicles themselves, on the other hand, are a different matter altogether.
They both sustained major damage.
At about 10:35 a.m. on August 17, emergency responders were dispatched to the intersection of County Roads M and 24 for a two-vehicle collision.
Responses from ambulance personnel and the Orland Volunteer Fire Department were canceled when it was learned that neither driver was seriously injured.
Few details about the accident are presently known, but it appears that a Nissan was traveling west on Road 24, approaching the stop sign at Road M.
At the same time, a Chevy Tahoe was traveling south on Road M, approaching the intersection with Road 24.
There was no stop for the Tahoe.
The Observer does not know if the Nissan stopped at the stop sign or whether it stopped but then pulled into the intersection before it was safe to do so.
All that is known is that the two vehicles collided in the intersection.
The Nissan ended up in the north end of an irrigation ditch that runs along the west side of Road M, at the southwest corner of the intersection of M and 24.
The Tahoe came to rest at the edge of a driveway to a home at the southwest corner of the intersection.
The Chevy struck a post and another object at the east end of an irrigation ditch that runs along the south side of Road 24.
The airbags in both vehicles deployed.
The Nissan was equipped with airbags all around the interior of the car and they all deployed, while in the Tahoe only the driver’s airbag deployed.
The vehicles were removed from the scene by Bambauer Towing of Orland.
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.
Monday, August 9:
8:41 a.m., at the Glenn County Jail, Cynthia Sarah Hardie, 45, a truck driver who lives in Rapid City, S. Dak., was found to have a Rapid City, S. Dak., warrant alleging distribution of child pornography (a felony). Bail was set at $5,000.
10 a.m., Belinda Michelle Payton, 47, a laborer who lives in Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on warrants alleging failure to obey a lawful order of the court (a felony), and failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge. Total bail was set at $40,000. She was taken into custody at the Glenn County Probation Department, Willows, by a probation officer.
11:19 a.m., Daniel Bernardo, 31, a laborer who lives in Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a warrant alleging assault with a deadly weapon (not a firearm) with great bodily injury likely (a felony), and misdemeanor vandalism. Bail was set at $27,000. He was taken into custody at 4976 Fifth Avenue, Orland, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
Tuesday, August 10:
9:25 a.m., at the Glenn County Jail, Bernard James Curtis, 69, a juvenile counselor who lives in Hamilton City, was booked into the jail on a court-ordered surrender for charges alleging driving with a suspended license (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $10,000.
1 p.m., Isaac Leneal Chambers, 38, a laborer who lives in Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a civil warrant alleging contempt. Bail was set at $15,000. He was taken into custody at 900 Newville Road by an Orland police officer.
1:15 p.m., Kevin Dwayne Johnson, 33, a laborer who lives in Willows, 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.
4 p.m., at the Glenn County Jail, Vivian Leanissa Cruz, 25, a laborer who lives in Orland, was found to have a warrant alleging battery on a custodial officer (a felony). Bail was set at $50,000.
4 p.m., Angel Luis Urrutia, 32, a janitor who lives in Glenn, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on an order of production for charges alleging failure to appear on a felony charge. Bail was set at $30,000, but he was also detained without bail on charges alleging violation of parole (a felony). He was taken into custody at North Kern State Prison by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
7:54 p.m., Allison Elizabeth Mott, 35, an independent contractor, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging vehicle theft (a felony), possession of stolen property (a felony), and driving without a license (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $20,000. She was taken into custody at the Pilot Travel Center, 4444 Commerce Lane, Orland, by an California Highway Patrol officer.
7:59 p.m., Anthony Sean Francis, 19, a laborer who lives in Willows, was returned to the custody of the Glenn County Jail without bail on charges alleging murder (a felony). He was taken into custody at Napa State Hospital by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy. Two days later at the jail, he was found to have a warrant alleging battery on a custodial officer (a felony). His bail was set at $75,000.
7:59 p.m., Cheynne Renee Heavrin, 27, a food service worker who lives in Orland, was returned to the custody of the Glenn County Jail without bail on charges alleging violation of probation, and possession of drugs or alcohol in a prison or jail (both felonies). She was taken into custody at Napa State Hospital by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
Wednesday, August 11:
8:30 a.m., Matthew James Fleming, 58, a laborer who lives in Orland, was remanded to the Glenn County Jail without bail on charges alleging felony violation of probation. He was taken into custody at the Orland branch of the Glenn County Superior Court by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
2 p.m., Andrew Jacob Burrows, 27, a laborer who lives in Elk Creek, was committed to the Glenn County Jail without bail for violation of post-release community supervision (a felony). He was taken into custody at the Glenn County Probation Department, Willows, by a probation officer.
10:05 p.m., at the Glenn County Jail, Julian Arturo Martinez, 32, a laborer who lives in Orland, was found to have a warrant alleging felony vandalism. Bail was set at $10,000.
10:14 p.m., Riley James Dock Jr., 28, a maintenance worker who lives in Elk Creek, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a warrant alleging disobeying a court order (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $7,000. He was taken into custody on South Street near the Speedway, in Orland, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
Thursday, August 12:
1:12 a.m., Adrian Contreras-Iniguez, 22, a cook who lives in Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging possession of a controlled substance, and possession of controlled substance paraphernalia (both misdemeanors). Bail was set at zero. He was taken into custody on Highway 99, north of County Road 45, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
6:46 a.m., Brian Vernon Ross Jr., 26, a construction worker who lives in Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging possession of a controlled substance, and possession of controlled substance paraphernalia (both misdemeanors), and a warrant alleging failure to appear after giving a written promise (a misdemeanor). Bail for the fresh charges was set at zero, but bail on the warrant was set at $11,000. He was taken into custody at 6514 County Road 20, Orland, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
9 a.m., at the Glenn County Jail, Shawn Brian Dearing, 51, a laborer who lives in Corning, was found to have warrants alleging misdemeanor violation of probation, failure to appear on a felony charge, and charges enabling sentencing to aggregate and consecutive terms (a felony). Total bail was set at $57,000.
12:37 p.m., Alejandro Rodriguez Cisneros, 30, a laborer who lives in Orland, was returned to the custody of the Glenn County Jail without bail for alleged violation of a court order to prevent domestic violence (a misdemeanor), possession of a firearm by a prohibited person (a felony), and infliction of corporal injury on a spouse or cohabitant (a misdemeanor), and charges alleging misdemeanor violation of probation. Bail on the fresh charges was set at $32,000. He was taken into custody at 407 Papst Avenue, apt. B, Orland, by a Glenn County probation officer.
12:37 p.m., Jose Luis Cisneros, 26, a construction worker who lives in Orland, 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 $11,000. He was taken into custody at 407 Papst Avenue, apt. B, Orland, by a Glenn County probation officer.
1:27 p.m., Allen Jeff Lindell, 49, a laborer who lives in Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging possession of a dirk or dagger (can be either a misdemeanor or felony), and felony violation of probation. Bail was set at $45,000. He was taken into custody at County Roads 9 and O by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
4:30 p.m., Ingrid Mabel Gonzalez, 37, a student who lives in Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail without bail on charges alleging violation of post-release community supervision (a felony). She was taken into custody at 226 East Shasta Street, apt. #38, Orland, by a Glenn County probation officer.
9:36 p.m., 38, Jennifer Mae Woolstencroff, 38, a retail worker who lives in Corning, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging possession of a narcotic controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of a hypodermic needle and/or syringe (all misdemeanors). Bail was set at zero. She was taken into custody at St. Monica’s Catholic Church, 1129 West Wood Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
Here are the latest sentencings in the Glenn County Superior Court, period ending Friday, August 13, as reported by the Glenn County District Attorney’s Office and other sources.
People v. Antinazia Nichelle Valerio – Defendant was previously convicted of misdemeanor assault with a deadly weapon, and corporal injury to the father of her children, and was found in violation of probation for the fourth and fifth times. She was sentenced to 364 days in jail and probation was terminated. This case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Neumann, with assistance from Glenn County Probation Officer Permann.
At about 1 a.m. on Tuesday, July 7, 2020, deputies responded to Circle K in Willows to contact a caller reporting a possible child endangerment. Deputies arrived and contacted a man, Amado Ramses Alvarez-Carrillo IV, who said his ex-girlfriend, Antinazia Valerio, was intoxicated and had assaulted him.
The man had several visible injuries from the assault. Deputies learned Valerio had scratched and bit the man several times.
Deputies discovered the caller had attempted to give Valerio a ride back to her residence with their two juvenile children. Valerio’s assault continued and she ultimately grabbed both of their children and jumped out of the vehicle while it was moving.
Deputies later located Valerio, who was intoxicated, with her two children walking on Highway 99. Valerio was ultimately placed under arrest and transported to the Glenn County Jail.
Julia Langworthy
People v. Julia Langworthy – Defendant was convicted of felony automobile theft, bringing methamphetamine into a jail and failure to appear on a felony case, and was found in violation of probation for a misdemeanor battery case. She was sentenced to 550 days in jail,drug court, and two years probation. This case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Ruby Neumann, with assistance from Orland Police Department Officers Pinedo and Roenspie, CHP Willows Officer Roach, Glenn County District Attorney Chief Investigator Knight, Glenn County Sheriff’s Deputies White, Tuma, Sheldon, and Goodwin and Sergeant Draper.
On Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020, Langworthy was caught driving a Ford F250 that had been stolen from the Ord Bend boat launch parking area earlier in the morning. As soon as the theft at Ord Bend Park was reported on social media, Facebook users got busy.
They first reported seeing the truck at the Super Shopper at South and East Streets later in the morning of the theft. Security video shows the Ford parked in a space in front of the store.
The truck appeared to have only one occupant, and she is seen walking from the vehicle to the store, where she purchased cigarettes and a Red Bull.
A little later, around noon, the truck was spotted traveling east on Newville Road. Citizens followed it to the Speedway-Taco Bell-I-5 Café area of Hoff Way, and called law enforcement.
Officers arrived and ordered the driver, who was the sole occupant of the vehicle, out of the truck. A witness later commented on Facebook, “The lady ran as soon as the cop said get out of the truck. She was definitely a tweaker.”
Indeed, after her arrest, she was found to have a controlled substance in her possession, and was subsequently charged with bringing drugs into a jail, a felony.
People v. Chad James Christman – Defendant was convicted of felony possession of a firearm by a felon, and possession of ammunition by a felon. He was sentenced to 364 days in jail, drug court, and two years’ probation. This case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Neumann, with assistance from Glenn County Sheriff’s Deputy Huichapan.
At about 8:22 p.m. on Sunday, June 6, 2021, Jaime Christman of Glenn called the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office to report her ex-husband, Chad Christman of Chico, was trespassing on her property. Deputy Huichapan responded but was unable to locate Chad Christman.
Deputy Huichapan spoke with Jaime Christman and learned Chad Christman was gone prior to Deputy Huichapan’s arrival but had dumped ammunition on the property. Jaime Christman said Chad Christman was a felon and prohibited from being in possession of ammunition.
Deputy Huichapan confirmed with Glenn County Communications that Chad Christman was a felon. Deputy Huichapan collected the ammunition and conducted an area check for Chad Christman, with negative results.
Jaime Christman later called the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office again and said her ex-husband returned to her property. Deputies responded and after an extensive area check, found Chad Christman, who was hiding from deputies.
After an on-scene investigation, Chad Christman was placed under arrest for being a felon in possession of ammunition and firearms, along with other charges for which he was not later charged in court.
People v. James Clifford Steward – Defendant was convicted of felony arson. He was sentenced to 360 days in jail and two years’ probation. This case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Neumann, with assistance from Glenn County Sheriff’s Deputy Chavez.
At about 5:18 p.m. on Friday, June 18, 2021, while en route to a call for service, Deputy Chavez observed two men in an argument at Sycamore Park in Willows. Deputy Chavez separated the two men, who were identified as Aaron Millsaps of Willows and James Steward of Orland.
Deputy Chavez initiated an investigation and determined Steward started a fire in the park. Deputy Chavez placed Steward under arrest and transported him to the Glenn County Jail, to be booked by jail staff.
People v. Mario Vega – Defendant was convicted of misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter. He was sentenced to 240 days in jail and one year’s probation. This case was prosecuted by District Attorney Stewart, with assistance from Willows CHP Officer Cleek.
People v. Steven Dehoyos Hernandez – Defendant was convicted of felony resisting a peace officer by force or violence. He was sentenced to eight months in state prison, consecutive to his current Glenn County prison sentence. This case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Neumann, with assistance from Glenn County Sheriff’s Deputies Sheldon and Vargas.
At about 9:14 a.m. on Monday, April 12, 2021, Deputy Sheldon responded to investigate an assault that occurred in the Glenn County Jail. After an investigation, it was learned an inmate, Steven Hernandez Sr., attempted to assault a correctional deputy, Alberto Vargas Jr.
People v. Matthew Christopher Brimm – Defendant was convicted of felony second degree burglary. He was sentenced to eight months in state prison, consecutive to his current prison sentence from Butte County, and was ordered to pay $25,000 restitution to the victim. This case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Neumann, and Deput District Attorney John Vacek, with assistance from Glenn County Sheriff’s Detective Lopeteguy and Deputy Huichapan.
People v. Barry Jan Hancock – Defendant was convicted of felony false vehicle registration, and failure to appear, misdemeanor driving on a suspended driver’s license, possession of methamphetamine, and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was sentenced to 217 days in jail, drug court, and two years’ probation. This case was prosecuted by District Attorney Stewart, with assistance from Glenn County Sheriff’s Deputies Lourenzo, Martindale, and Beckett, and Fish and Game Warden Beals.
At about 8:25 a.m. on Saturday, October 12, 2019, Deputy Lourenzo conducted a traffic stop on a white Saturn. The driver, Barry Hancock had put fraudulent registration tabs on the vehicle.
During a search of the vehicle, a methamphetamine pipe was found and Hancock was booked into the jail.
People v. Matthew Luke Colbert – Defendant was convicted of felony corporal injury on a cohabitant and was found in violation of probation for the seventh time on a felony case. He was sentenced to 210 days in jail, 52 weeks of batterer’s treatment classes, and three years’ probation. This case was prosecuted by Deputy District Attorney Michael Coffey, with assistance from Orland Police Officer Lowery and Glenn County Probation Officer Van Eck.
People v. Jason Scott Boyce – Defendant was convicted of felony false imprisonment, and criminal threats. He was sentenced to 180 days in jail, 52 weeks of batterer’s treatment classes, $648 for victim restitution, and three years’ probation. This case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Neumann, with assistance from Glenn County Sheriff’s Deputy Tuma, and Orland Police Officer Pinedo.
People v. Cesar Mercado Rosales – Defendant was convicted of felony corporal injury with a prior domestic violence conviction. He was sentenced to 180 days in jail, 52 weeks of batterer’s treatment classes, and three years’ probation. This case was prosecuted by Deputy District Attorney Coffey, with assistance from Orland Police Officer Pinedo.
At about 10:35 a.m. on Sunday, March 28, 2021, Orland police officers responded to 535 East Street for a report of a cold domestic disturbance. Officers contacted Jenna Thatcher, 27, of Orland, who reported she and her ex-boyfriend, Cesar Rosales, 36, of Orland were in a physical altercation the night before.
Officers were unable to locate Rosales at the time of the call but later found him. Following an investigation, Rosales was arrested and booked for felony domestic violence, felony vandalism and robbery.
People v. Dave Raymond Campbell – Defendant was convicted of felony corporal injury on cohabitant. He was sentenced to 120 days in jail, 52 weeks of batterer’s treatment classes, and three years’ probation. This case was prosecuted by Deputy District Attorney Coffey, with assistance from Orland Police Officer Pinedo and Sergeant Johnson, and Glenn County Sheriff’s Deputy Tuma.
At about 11:04 a.m. on Wednesday, July 7, 2021, Orland police officers were dispatched to a physical disturbance at Les Schwab Tires, 1306 Sixth Street. Officers contacted Dave Campbell, 51, of Willows, and Heather Alvarez, 44, of Willows.
After an investigation, Campbell was arrested for felony domestic violence, felony assault by force to likely to produce great bodily injury, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Campbell was booked into the Glenn County Jail.
People v. Fidel Junior Garcia – Defendant was convicted of misdemeanor failure to file change of address as a sex offender and was found in violation of probation for the second time in a felony DUI case. He was sentenced to 90 days in jail and one year’s probation. This case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Neumann with assistance from Glenn County Probation Officer Moize.
People v. Juan Pablo Pureco – Defendant was convicted of felony false imprisonment and misdemeanor driving while under the influence of alcohol with a prior DUI. He was sentenced to 90 days in jail and three years’ probation. This case was prosecuted by Deputy District Attorney Coffey, with assistance from Orland Police Officer Pinedo and Willows CHP Officers Baxter and Hoover.
At about 3:08 p.m. on Saturday, March 6, 2021, Orland police officers responded to a report of a disturbance at Shasta Garden Apartments. Officers contacted Orland resident Claudia Mercado, who reported she and her boyfriend, Juan Pablo Pureco, were in an argument.
Pureco had left prior to the officers’ arrival and was located in his red 2018 Honda Accord. After an investigation, Pureco was arrested for domestic battery, false imprisonment, robbery, DUI, DUI above .08 percent blood alcohol content, driving with a suspended license due to DUI, child endangerment, and driving with a child not properly restrained, and a misdemeanor warrant out of Glenn County. Pureco was booked into the Glenn County Jail.
People v. Justin Layne Rabe – Defendant was convicted of misdemeanor carrying a loaded firearm in a vehicle. He was sentenced to 60 days in jail and one year’s probation with the firearm to be forfeited. This case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Neumann, with assistance from Orland Police Officers Lowery and Pinedo.
At about 6:48 p.m. on Monday, April 6, 2020, Orland police officers responded to a report of a hit and run. Officers located the vehicle near 210 Seventh Street.
The 16-year-old Oroville boy was cited and released to a parent for leaving the scene of an accident and driving while unlicensed. The passenger, Justin Rabe, 44, of Oroville, was arrested and booked for being under the influence of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of a loaded firearm in a vehicle.
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