Month: September 2021

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Here are the latest incident reports from the Orland Police Department. Note: The Steven Stoltenberg mentioned several times in the reports below is not the Steven Stoltenberg of Artois Feed & Grain.

Sunday, Sept. 19:

12:14 a.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a vehicle collision. Officers contacted Mario Zarco, 32, of Orland who stated he lost control of his 2016 GMC Sierra and collided with two parked vehicles at 237 East Colusa Street. Following an investigation, Zarco was arrested and booked for allegedly driving while under the influence.

12:30 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report that William Hunter, 39, was destroying things and yelling at the Black Butte Mobile Home Park, 6386 County Road 200. Officers contacted Hunter, determined that he was destroying his own property, and no one was willing to file a criminal complaint.

2:20 p.m., Jack Wasenius, 61, of Orland, reported an unknown suspect broke into his garage and stole several items at 1022 East Street.

4:28 p.m., Catalina Wasenius, 59, of Orland, reported she heard the garage door open at 1022 East Street. Officers checked the garage but did not locate anyone inside.

5:10 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to a report of a man relieving himself by a gravel pile on Sixth Street at Colusa Street. Officers contacted Mathew Fleming, 58, and counseled him.

7:17 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a suspicious man yelling in Library Park. Officers searched the area but were unable to locate anyone that matched the description given.

10:44 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a domestic disturbance at 142 East Mill Street. Officers contacted Megan Taipale, 30, who alleged her husband, Allen Taipale, 33, has been drinking and causing a disturbance. Allen was counseled on his behavior and agreed to separate for the night.

Monday, Sept. 20:

3:50 a.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a burglar alarm at Round Table Pizza, 302 East Walker Street. Officers checked the building and found it secure.

9:07 a.m., Patrick Pate, 51, of Orland, reported several items were stolen from his truck the night prior at 1123 Walnut Avenue.

9:24 a.m, Heather Bereczky, 37, reported an unknown man was attempting to get into her residence on Seventh Street. Officers arrived and detained Matthew Fleming, 58, of Orland, in the back yard of the residence. Following an investigation, Fleming was arrested and booked for alleged prowling, trespassing and violation of probation.

11:05 a.m., employee Jared Thompkins, 30, reported damage to the back door and inside Round Table Pizza, 302 East Walker Street. An investigation was initiated.

12:30 p.m., Tara Bessmer, 36, of Orland, reported an unknown person had stolen her black 2014 Mercedes e350 (Calif. license plate #8TQZ653) from 421 Monterey Street.

1:09 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a suspicious woman who appeared to be trying doors on several storage units that face East Swift Street, at the rear of Stor Rite Mini Storage, 222 East Walker Street. Officers searched the area but were unable to locate anyone matching the description that had been given.

7:20 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a disturbance between a man and a woman near the Farwood Bar & Grill, 705 Fifth Street. Officers searched the area but were unable to locate anyone in the area.

9:06 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a 911 hang-up. Officers contacted the homeowner at 106 Fourth Street, who said it was a misdial.

10:31 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to a report of a possible domestic dispute at 225 Fifth Street. Officers contacted Paul Vongsavanh and Virginia Rodriguez, both of Fresno. Both stated they had an argument. Vongsavanh voluntarily returned to Fresno.

11:05 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report from Larry Judkins of Orland regarding a suspicious noise heard at a closed business, possibly at J n J Auto Repair, 225 East Walker Street. Officers found the business secure with no signs of forced entry and did not locate anything suspicious.

Tuesday, Sept. 21:

9:02 a.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to the report of a cold burglary and vandalism at 410 Central Street. Officers contacted Chris Manner, 60, of Orland, who reported the incident occurred during the night.

1:23 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to Orland High School for a report of a student who stole several Chromebooks. A 14-year-old boy was arrested for the theft and released to his parents with a citation.

2:42 p.m., the Orland Police Department received information regarding possession and distribution of child pornography. An investigation was initiated.

5:30 p.m., officers contacted Jennifer Bracewell, 47, of Orland, who was camping in her Dodge van on Mill Street at Library Park. Bracewell was admonished about camping in her vehicle in the city limits and her white 2000 Dodge van was marked for abatement.

7:05 p.m., the Orland Police Department received information regarding possession and distribution of child pornography. An investigation was initiated.

8 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to a report of a disturbance at 1441 Pine Street. Officers contacted the homeowner, who stated there was no disturbance and no assistance was needed.

11:29 p.m., the Orland Police Department received a report of a vehicle parked on the street across from Speedway on South Street. Officers contacted Krystal McCarter, 51, of Oceanside, who was traveling and attempting to sleep on the side of the street. McCarter was advised to park in a parking lot instead of the side of the street.

Wednesday, Sept. 22:

7:49 a.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to a civil standby at the Orland High School. Officers contacted a student’s parents, who provided additional information on an ongoing investigation.

8:21 a.m., Orland police officers assisted the CHP in the recovery of a stolen vehicle. Officers assisted at 4637 County Road H until no longer needed.

8:55 a.m., Orland police officers responded to check the welfare of a child at 421 Monterey Street. Officers contacted the child and Tara Bessmer, 36, of Orland. The child was found to be in good health and Bessmer declined any assistance.

1:59 p.m., Orland police officers responded to 26 Yolo Street to assist with a child locked inside a vehicle. Officers assisted until no longer needed.

2:43 p.m., Orland police officers responded to 431 East Street to assist medics with a medical aid. Officers remained at scene until no longer needed.

2:43 p.m., at 400 Papst Avenue, an Orland police officer issued a parking citation to a silver Acura Integra.

3:42 p.m., at 522 Monterey Street, Orland police officers contacted Christina Ferrer, 26, of Orland, and Margaret Beegle, 30, of Orland, regarding harassment. Both parties were provided with information and agreed to leave each other alone.

5:54 p.m., Orland police officers responded to 1470 Esperanza Avenue, Hamilton City, to assist Glenn County probation officers with a wanted person who fled from them on foot. Officers assisted until no longer needed.

7:08 p.m., Orland police officers responded to 570 Main Street, Hamilton City, to assist Glenn County Sheriff’s deputies with a report of multiple shots fired and a man down. Officers assisted in checking the area until no longer needed.

8 p.m., Orland police officers responded to 1304 Gracelyn Street for a report of a man who was trespassing. Officers contacted Thomas Flynn, 32, of Orland, who reported Brandon Milina, 37, of Lake County, was at his residence, refusing to leave. Officers admonished Milina for allegedly trespassing. Milina agreed to leave.

8:50 p.m., on Walker Street at First Street, an Orland police officer initiated a traffic enforcement stop on a blue Dodge Avenger. The 17-year-old female driver was cited for driving while unlicensed. The Dodge was turned over to a licensed driver.

9:51 p.m., the Orland Police Department received a report of a suspicious male at the ampm convenience store at 902 Newville Road. Officers contacted Steven Stoltenberg, 54, of Orland, who was counseled and agreed to leave.

Thursday, Sept. 23:

10:26 a.m., Orland police officers responded to the report of suspicious circumstances in the 700 block of A Street. Officers contacted a 34-year-old Chico resident who reported being assaulted in Chico then dropped off at a residence in Orland. Officers took a report and forwarded it to the Chico Police Department.

11:54 a.m., Orland police officers assisted Glenn County Sheriff’s deputies on a reported assault in the area of 4299 County Road KK. Officers remained at scene until no longer needed.

12:54 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to 426 First Street for a report of Steven Stoltenberg, 54, entering a home uninvited. The caller declined to file a criminal complaint. Officers counseled Stoltenberg.

1:02 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a semi broken down in the roadway on Walker Street at Sixth Street. Officers assisted with traffic control while the truck was moved from the roadway.

1:55 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to 745 Paigewood Drive to check the welfare of a 13-year-old who was absent from school. Officers contacted the child’s mother, Alisa Chambers, 40, who believed the child was at school. Chambers later called that the child returned home while officers were searching. The child was contacted and counseled.

3:09 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to East Walker Street at Woodward Avenue for a report of a reckless driver in a black Chevy Silverado. Officers conducted a traffic stop on the Chevy, with CHP. The driver, Jonathan Moline, 30, of Corning, was interviewed and released.

3:34 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to 817 Newport Avenue to check the welfare of a 12-year-old. Officers contacted the 12-year-old and Patrice Fields, 32, of Orland. The child was found to be fine and both were counseled.

4:29 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to Watts Avenue at Newport Avenue for a suspicious item in a tree. Officers located a plastic replica firearm that was broken. The item was collected and disposed of.

4:59 p.m., on South Street at Sixth Street, an Orland police officer initiated a traffic enforcement stop on a grey 2013 Toyota Camry. A 16-year-old Corning girl was cited for an unsafe turn and violating terms of her provisional license.

5:14 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to a non-injury traffic collision at CVS, 869 Newville Road. Officers contacted the involved parties, who had already exchanged information.

8:31 p.m., Aimee Jones, 24, of Orland, reported Robert Crum, 70, of Orland, was calling and harassing her. Officers contacted Crum and counselled him. Jones was provided information on restraining orders.

10:12 p.m., Orland police officers received a report from a Spanish speaking man, alleging someone was not supposed to be at the listed location. Officers contacted Santiago Morales, 58, of Fresno, at Sixth Street at Monterey Street. Following an evaluation, Santiago was arrested and booked for alleged public intoxication.

1129 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a man vandalizing vehicles at the Rancho De Soto Apartments, 1003 Newport Avenue. Officers checked the area but did not locate anyone or any damaged vehicles.

Friday, Sept. 24:

7:58 a.m., Orland police officers responded to a reported traffic collision on East Walker Street at Papst Avenue. Officers contacted Jacqueline Madrid of Orland, who reported being hit from behind while she was driving her 2016 Hyundai Accent. Madrid was transported to the hospital and a report was taken.

8:57 a.m., Dollar General employees reported finding several checks. Officers attempted to contact the owner of the checks and left a message. The checks were taken to the police department for safekeeping.

11:54 a.m., an Orland police officer initiated a traffic enforcement stop on Roosevelt Avenue on a white 1998 Chevrolet S10. The 16-year-old driver was cited for speeding, violation of his provisional license restrictions, and no proof of insurance.

12:32 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to a report of a woman walking in and out of traffic on Newville Road at the Interstate 5 overpass, possibly to jump off of the overpass. Officers located the woman in the parking lot of Taco Bell. She declined any assistance from OPD and was admonished to stay on the sidewalks and out of traffic.

12:43 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to Napa Auto Parts, 402 Walker Street, for a report of a suspicious man in the storage area behind the business. Officers contacted Steven Stoltenberg, 54, of Orland, who was given a trespass admonishment.

2:50 p.m., on Papst Avenue at Stony Creek Drive, Georgia Lepp, 61, of Orland, reported being harassed by a 12-year-old boy and hit with change. The matter was documented and the boy was counseled.

3:14 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to a reported traffic collision. Officers contacted Joseph Baugher, 58, of Orland, who was driving his silver 2019 Chevrolet Silverado on Tehama Street when it was struck by a red 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier traveling north on Fourth Street by Patrease Fields, 32, of Orland. A traffic collision investigation was initiated.

3:44 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to a report of an unattended nine-year-old at the store at 506 Sixth Street (Orland Liberty Gas and Food Mart). Officers contacted the boy and determined he had walked to the store without telling his family. Officers provided the boy with a ride home, where he was reunited with family.

5:57 p.m., Orland police officers responded to the area of 720 Third Street for a report of an unknown white female adult with a bottle of wine, refusing to leave the property. Officers contacted Sara Darby, 46, of Chico. Following an investigation, Darby was arrested and booked for alleged public intoxication.

6:28 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to a report of a large plastic tub in the middle of the roadway on East Walker Street at Papst Avenue. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate anything in the roadway.

10:18 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to the Orland Inn, 1052 South Street, to check the welfare of a woman and three children. Officers contacted Felicia Hernandez, 33, of Sacramento, who stated she and her children were fine and she declined any assistance.

10:31 p.m., Margaret Love, 68, called regarding a person who parked their car in her driveway at 301 Fifth Street. Officers provided Love with options on how to remove the vehicle from her property.

Saturday, Sept. 25:

12:33 a.m., Orland police officers responded to 5 East Tehama Street for a report of a loud party. Officers contacted the homeowner, who was told of the complaint and agreed to turn down the music.

1:06 a.m., Orland police officers responded to 341 East Street for a report of an unknown neighbor throwing rocks towards other homes. Officers contacted Joshua Tackett, 45, and told him of the complaint. Tackett said there was no disturbance and no rocks had been thrown.

9:49 a.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to a report of a man walking in the roadway in the area of East South Street and Hambright Avenue. Officers found Steven Stoltenberg, 54, of Orland, lying on the sidewalk. Stoltenberg requested an ambulance, then declined transport when it arrived.

10:28 a.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to the front of the police department for a report of a custody problem. Officers contacted Roy Tewsley, 54, of Chico, who reported that his wife, Sharon Tewsley, 57, of Orland, did not show up for a child custody exchange as ordered by the court.

5:12 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to Newville Road at Commerce Lane to check the welfare of a woman by a white car. Officers contacted the woman, who said she was fine and didn’t require any police assistance.

5:44 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to the Paigewood Village Apartments for a complaint of loud music. Officers contacted Jose Garibay, 41, of Orland, who was told of the complaint and he agreed to keep the music down.

6:46 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to check the welfare of an unattended child at Sav-Mor Foods, 35 East Walker Street. Officers contacted Anthony Hazlett, 51, and his grandson. Officers determined the child was only unattended for a short time and was safe.

7:20 p.m., Summer Arnold, 37, of Orland, requested a civil standby at the Orlanda Inn Motel, 827 Newville Road. Officers provided the standby while Arnold removed her property.

10:08 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to the area of Fourth Street at Monterey Street for a report of a woman carrying a suitcase, looking in mailboxes. Officers contacted Tabitha Rodriguez, 39, of Orland. Following an investigation, Rodriguez was arrested and booked for alleged possession of stolen property.

11 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to the area of Stony Creek Drive at Papst Avenue for a report of two juveniles in a UTV. Officers contacted a 14-year-old and 13-year-old who said they were waiting for their dad, who was walking to their location. Officers released the children to their guardian, Josh Gibson, 39.

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.

Sunday, Sept. 19:

12:25 a.m., Mario Alberto Angel Zarco, 32, 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. He was taken into custody in the 200 block of Colusa Street by an Orland police officer.

3:40 a.m., Jesus Gallo, 29, a technician who lives in Sacramento, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $5,000. He was taken into custody on the southbound side of Interstate 5, just north of County Road 33, by a California Highway Patrol officer.

11:46 a.m., Alfonso Miguel Loza, 30, a truck driver who lives in Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging infliction of corporal injury on a spouse or cohabitant, assault with a deadly weapon (not a firearm) with great bodily injury likely, and chid abuse or endangerment (all felonies). Bail was set at $100,000. He was taken into custody at 310 El Dorado Avenue, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

8:08 p.m., William James Hunter, 39, a landscaper who lives in Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging obstructing of resisting an executive officer (a felony). Bail was set at $25,000. He was taken into custody on County Road 200, west of Commerce Lane, Orland, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

8:31 p.m., Joshua Christopher Kelly, 47, a certified nursing assistant who lives in Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging disobeying a court order (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at zero. He was taken into custody at 228 North Sacramento Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

Monday, Sept. 20:

9:45 a.m., Matthew James Fleming, 58, a laborer who lives in Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging trespassing (a misdemeanor), peeking into an inhabited building (a misdemeanor), and felony violation of probation. Bail was set at $90,000. He was taken into custody at 812 Seventh Street by an Orland police officer.

10:30 a.m., William Donald Jarman, 32, a bee keeper who lives in Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging kidnapping, false imprisonment, rape by force, fear, etc., and oral copulation with a person with force, violence, duress, fear, etc. (all felonies). Bail was set at $250,000. He was taken into custody at the jail by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

11:45 a.m., Glenda Diane Jimenez-McDaniel, 57, a caretaker who lives in Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a court remand for charges alleging misdemeanor violation of probation. Bail was set at $7,000. She was taken into custody at the jail by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

12:38 p.m., Octavio Montalvo-Rodarte, 61, a laborer who lives in Orland, was returned to the custody of the Glenn County Jail for charges alleging assault with a deadly weapon (not a firearm) with great bodily injury likely (a felony), criminal threats (a felony), and battery on a public service officer (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $180,000. He was taken into custody at 4511 County Road DD, Orland, by a Glenn County probation officer.

9:28 p.m., David Garcia Contreras, 22, a car detailer who lives in Chico, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging evading a peace officer (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $5,000. He was taken into custody on County Road W, north of Highway 162, by a California Highway Patrol officer.

11:11 p.m., Jessica Paige Shults, 25, a bartender who lives in Red Bluff, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a Placer County warrant alleging felony violation of probation, and a Healdsburg Police Department warrant alleging grand theft (a felony). Total bail was set at $125,000. She was taken into custody at Walmart, 470 Airport Road, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

Tuesday, Sept. 21:

1:50 a.m., Lloyd David Hickman, 63, a laborer who lives in Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging using or being under the influence of a controlled substance, and obstructing or resisting a public service officer (both misdemeanors). Bail was set at zero. He was taken into custody in the 400 block of North Humboldt Avenue, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

9:46 a.m., Paige Margaret Vitale, 29, a veterinary technician who lives in Boulder Creek, Calif., was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging possession of a narcotic controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia (both misdemeanors), a Los Gatos-Monte Sereno warrant alleging driving with a suspended license (a misdemeanor), a Fremont Police Department warrant alleging shoplifting (a misdemeanor), and a Santa Cruz County warrant alleging felony driving while under the influence of drugs. Total bail was set at $20. She was taken into custody at the ampm convenience store, 1399 West Wood Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

10:19 a.m., Steven Samuel Salerno, 31, a laborer who lives in San Jose, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging possession of a narcotic controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia (both misdemeanors). Bail was set at zero. He was taken into custody at ampm convenience store, 1399 West Wood Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

10:19 a.m., Michael James Guio, 31, a laborer who lives in San Jose, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging possession of a narcotic controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia (both misdemeanors). Bail was set at zero. He was taken into custody at ampm convenience store, 1399 West Wood Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

1:05 p.m., Ross Edward Finley, 43, a landscaper who lives in Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a warrant alleging failure to appear after being released on his own recognizance (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $7,000. He was taken into custody on Sixth Street, south of Date Street, Orland, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

Wednesday, Sept. 22:

8:36 a.m., Leeann Carol Jones, 27, a laborer who lives in Susanville, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging vehicle theft, and purchasing or receiving a stolen vehicle (both felonies), and a Lassen County warrant alleging infliction of corporal injury on a spouse (a felony). Bail on the fresh charges was set at $27,000. The warrant was a no-bail warrant. She was taken into custody on County Road A, north of Stoneridge Drive, Orland, by a California Highway Patrol officer.

4:06 p.m., Lloyd David Hickman, 63, a laborer who lives in Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging using or being under the influence of a controlled substance (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at zero. He was taken into custody at 130 North Butte Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

4:40 p.m., Victor Manuel Gomez, 32, a farm worker who lives in Fresno, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, driving while under the influence of alcohol, and driving without a license (all misdemeanors). Bail was set at $10,000. He was taken into custody on County Road 24, east of County Road S, by a California Highway Patrol officer.

5:25 p.m., Charles Ben Padilla, 35, a laborer who lives in Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging possession of controlled substance paraphernalia (a misdemeanor), and felony violation of probation, and warrants alleging disobeying a lawful order of the court (a felony). Total bail was set at $145,000. He was taken into custody at 613 Fifth Street, Willows, by a Glenn County probation officer.

6:36 p.m., Carmen Guadalupe Garcia, 29, a laborer who lives in Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a Sutter County warrant alleging infliction of corporal injury on a spouse or cohabitant (a felony). Bail was set at $50,000. She was taken into custody at 517 South Tehama Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

9:31 p.m., at the Glenn County Jail, Edgar Castro, 39, an operation manager who lives in Orland, was found to have three Los Angeles County warrants alleging contempt of court (a misdemeanor), battery on a noncohabitating former spouse (a misdemeanor), and possession of a controlled substance for sale (a felony). Total bail for the two misdemeanor warrants was set at $40,000. The third was a no-bail warrant.

9:39 p.m., Ruth Haley Word, 35, a hairdresser who lives in Willows, 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 the Chevron station, 1250 West Wood Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

Thursday, Sept. 23:

2:14 a.m., Gerardo Martinez, 49, a laborer who lives in Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging using or being under the influence of a controlled substance, and possession of a controlled substance (both misdemeanors). Bail was set at zero. He was taken into custody on County Road M at County Road 24 by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

3:38 p.m., Lloyd David Hickman, 63, a laborer who lives in Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging petty theft, and obstructing or resisting a public service officer (both misdemeanors). Bail was set at zero. He was taken into custody at 380 Elm Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy. Later the same day, at 8:16 p.m., Hickman was again booked into the jail, this time on charges alleging possession of stolen property valued at $400 or less (a misdemeanor). Bail was again set at zero. This time, he was taken into custody on Butte Street, south of Oak Street, Willows, again by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

10:30 p.m., Santiago Morales, 58, a laborer who lives in Fresno, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging public intoxication (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at zero. He was taken into custody at Sixth and Trinity Streets by an Orland police officer.

Friday, Sept. 24:

1:42 p.m., Everett Michael-Daniel Maghan, 31, a laborer who lives in Willows, was remanded to the Glenn County Jail without bail by the Glenn County Superior Court for assault on an executive officer (a felony).

6:07 p.m., Sara Anne Darby, 46, a telemarketer who lives in Medford, Ore., 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 720 Third Street by an Orland police officer.

11:09 p.m., at the Glenn County Jail, James Scott Beegle, 32, a laborer who lives in Orland, was found to have a warrant alleging burglary, and two special allegations (all felonies). Bail was set at $50,000.

Saturday, Sept. 25:

4:43 a.m., Angel Ignacio Ruano-Escareno, a custodian who lives in Fort Bragg, 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 Interstate 5, north of County Road 39, by a California Highway Patrol officer.

8:27 a.m., Tina Marie Salyer, 39, an in-home care provider who lives in Willows, 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. She was taken into custody at 445 North Tehama Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

10:30 p.m., Tabitha Morgan Rodriguez, 39, a recycler who lives in Hamilton City, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging possession of known stolen property (a felony). Bail was set at $10,000. She was taken into custody at Fourth and Tehama Streets by an Orland police officer.

Sunday, Sept. 26:

12:58 a.m., Margaret Patricia Mary Beegle, 30, a manager (of what is not specified) who lives in Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging felony burglary. Bail was set at $30,000. She was taken into custody at 817 Newport Avenue by an Orland police officer.

10:36 p.m., Rafael Velazquez Lopez, 62, 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. He was taken into custody at Glenn Medical Center, 1133 West Sycamore Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

Monday, Sept. 27:

1:43 p.m., Joshua Christopher Kelly, 47, a certified nursing assistant 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 on West Sycamore Street, east of North Butte Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

3:15 p.m., Dave Raymond Campbell, 51, a stocker who lives in Willows, was committed to the Glenn County Jail without bail on charges alleging felony violation of probation. He was taken into custody at the Glenn County Probation Department, Willows, by a probation officer.

Tuesday, Sept. 28:

9:59 a.m., Lloyd David Hickman, 63, a laborer who lives in Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging cruelty to an elder or dependent adult through fraud or forgery by a non-caretaker (can be either a misdemeanor or a felony). Bail was set at $5,000. He was taken into custody at North Tehama and Sycamore Streets, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

11:30 a.m., David Zuniga, 30, a laborer who lives in Stockton, was returned to the custody of the Glenn County Jail for charges alleging assault with force likely to produce great bodily injury, infliction of corporal injury on a spouse or cohabitant, and violation of probation (all felonies). Bail was set at $55,000. He was taken into custody at the Glenn County Probation Department, Willows, by a probation officer.

1:40 p.m., Matthew James Fleming, 58, a laborer who lives in Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging felony violation of probation. Bail was set at $90,000. He was taken into custody in the 400 block of Colusa Street by an Orland police officer.

Meet Spitfire, a six-year-old calico. She came to the shelter when she was just a kitten. Being quite wild at the time, whenever someone approached her, she made a noise that sounded like rapid-fire spitting. Hence the name. She is completely tame now and loves people. The name, however, has stuck. If you are interested in adopting this wonderful cat, call (530) 517-1754 to arrange to see her 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.

Here is the latest vehicle accident report, as provided by the Willows area office of the California Highway Patrol.

Friday, Sept. 24:

10:30 p.m., Monica Figueroa, 21, of Orland, was driving a 2007 Cadillac north on Highway 99, north of County Road 31, at 55 miles per hour. As she was driving, she perceived that an oncoming vehicle was swerving into her lane. She turned her steering wheel to the right and immediately back to the left. As she turned to the left, she lost control. Her vehicle left the right side of the road, where it rolled onto its right side. She remained in the vehicle until a passerby helped her out. According to Officer Gilliam, she was wearing her seatbelts and was not injured.

Here are the latest sentencings in the Glenn County Superior Court, period ending Friday, Sept. 24, as reported by the Glenn County District Attorney’s Office and other sources.

People v. Everett Maghan ‑ Defendant was convicted of felony assault with a deadly weapon (a glass vase), resisting a police officer by force or violence, vandalism over $400, and automobile theft, and misdemeanor vandalism Under $400. He was sentenced to four years in state prison. This case was prosecuted by Deputy District Attorney Michael Coffey, with assistance from Glenn County Sheriff’s Office Deputies Lourenzo, Goodwin, White, and Turner, and Sergeants Draper and Felton.

On June 9, 2020, deputies responded to the Hairtique Salon located at 360 East Wood Street in Willows, for a report of a man who broke into the business. Deputies contacted Everett Maghan inside the business.

After an investigation, it was discovered Maghan threw a rock through the window of the business and kicked in the back door. The owner of the building, Larry Huffman, responded and requested to pursue criminal charges against Maghan.

Maghan was subsequently arrested for felony vandalism, burglary and trespassing. He was booked into the Glenn County Jail.

Then, on May 15, 2021, deputies responded to 1140 Southgate Drive, Willows, for a report of a man causing a disturbance. Upon arrival, Deputy Lourenzo contacted Everett Maghan, who was throwing items at the front of the residence. Everett Maghan was detained and an investigation was initiated.

Deputy Lourenzo contacted the owner of the residence, Zoe Maghan, who reported Everett Maghan had broken two windows to the residence, as well as numerous other household items, while attempting to gain entry into her residence. She further said Everett had thrown a large glass vase at her, striking her in the back while she was attempting to leave.

The total cost of the damage caused to Zoe Maghan’s residence and vehicle was estimated at more than $2,000.

People v. Adalberto Angel ‑ Defendant was convicted of felony second degree robbery, corporal injury on a cohabitant, and accessory to a grand theft. He was sentenced to three years, eight months in prison. This case was prosecuted by Deputy District Attorney Coffey, with assistance from Glenn County Sheriff’s Office Deputies Tuma, Ramirez, and Thompson.

On Sept. 18, 2019, Deputy Ramirez responded to 600 North Humboldt Avenue, apt. #261, Willows, for a report of domestic violence in progress. An altercation could be heard taking place inside the residence and Deputy Ramirez did not receive an answer at the door.

He made entry into the residence. Adalberto Angel, his girlfriend, and her two juvenile children were contacted. After an investigation, Angel was placed under arrest for domestic violence, robbery, child endangerment and violating a restraining order.

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By Larry Judkins

Glenn County Observer

Warning: The following report includes rough language and disturbing descriptions.

As complex as it was from the very start, there is clearly even more to the Brandon Dawson murder case than first met the eye.

In early 2019, Dawson was having a number of problems with the law, but managed to stay one step ahead of officers in both Oregon and northern California.

In January of that year, 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.

Then, in February of 2019, he managed to make it to Oregon, where a relative lived. 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, Dawson 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 a while later.

Law enforcement officers in both Oregon and California stepped up their search for him. Apparently, Dawson returned more or less immediately to Glenn County.

At about 10 p.m. on Feb. 26, 2019, Orland police officers, CHP officers, and Glenn County Sheriff’s deputies attempted to stop Dawson in the area of 221 East Shasta Street. He fled first in a vehicle, then on foot, successfully evading law enforcement officers again.

Unfortunately, others were more ruthless or skilled – or perhaps just luckier – in capturing Dawson. Much of the information that follows comes from the statement of probable cause for a search warrant associated with the murder case.

On March 10, 2019, Glenn County Sheriff’s Deputy Robert Thompson was dispatched to a call for service regarding a missing person, Brandon Dawson. Deputy Thompson was told by Dawson’s mother, Kelli Skidmore, and Dawson’s girlfriend, Ashley Heitland, that they last saw Dawson on March 8, 2019, at about 5:15 a.m.

Skidmore told Deputy Thompson she and Heitland went to 4584 County Road G, west of Orland, the home of Michael Paul Oliveira. Dawson was staying there and this is where Skidmore and Heitland last saw him.

Skidmore told Deputy Thompson she saw three “large” white adult males with Oliveira. The men appeared to be mad and Dawson was afraid.

According to Deputy Thompson’s report, Dawson told Skidmore and Heitland to leave the residence, which they did. Skidmore told Deputy Thompson she had not heard from or had contact with Dawson since that morning on March 8.

Detective Lopeteguy and other investigators later learned that Kelli Skidmore was not actually present when Dawson was last seen alive at Oliveira’s residence. However, Ashley Heitland apparently was.

Heitland told Deputy Thompson she returned to Oliveira’s residence to see Dawson later on March 8. She told Thompson she noticed Dawson’s car, a blue 2006 BMW 4-door, was parked at Oliveira’s residence.

Heitland told Deputy Thompson she spoke with Oliveira and he told Heitland that Dawson went to Redding with a woman. According to Deputy Thompson’s report, Heitland found this strange due to the fact that Dawson’s BMW was still at Oliveira’s residence.

Heitland told Thompson she confronted Oliveira and told him she was going to “call the cops.” She then left Oliveira’s residence but did not call law enforcement.

Heitland said she returned to Oliveira’s residence at about 9 p.m. She told Deputy Thompson that Dawson’s BMW was no longer at Oliveira’s residence.

Heitland said she spoke with Thomas Gilbert, Oliveira’s stepfather and the owner of the property, and he told her Oliveira left that day, riding his motorcycle. He also said that Oliveira’s girlfriend, Brittany Douglas, followed him, driving Dawson’s BMW.

Heitland told Deputy Thompson she had not heard from Dawson since the morning of March 8.

On March 10, 2019, Deputy Thompson went to 4584 County Road G and spoke with Thomas Gilbert, who told the deputy he knew Dawson, but Dawson did not live at this residence. Gilbert told Thompson he last saw Dawson about two or three weeks in the past.

Gilbert said Oliveira left the residence on March 8, on an orange motorcycle. He also said Brittany Douglas followed Oliveira in the BMW.

Gilbert told Deputy Thompson that Oliveira was associated with a motorcycle club based in Red Bluff. He added that Oliveira often goes for long rides with them.

Deputy Thompson completed a missing person report and entered Dawson into the Missing and Unidentified Persons System. Due to the suspicious circumstances around the event, Thompson had Glenn County Sheriff’s Communications “ping” the location of Dawson’s cell phone.

It was last listed as active at 5:45 a.m. on March 8 at Fifth and Shasta Streets in Orland.

Detective Lopeteguy later learned that Oliveira and girlfriend, Brittany Douglas, were located in Yuba City with the 2006 BMW Dawson recently purchased. This vehicle was towed by law enforcement for evidence purposes and was preserved for future examination.

On April 8, 2019, Detective Lopeteguy spoke with Investigator Steven Cushman, who said a confidential citizen informant (CCI) gave him information regarding Brandon Dawson’s disappearance. The CCI told Cushman that Dawson was murdered at Michael Oliveira’s home near Orland.

The CCI alleged a person believed to be Lane Walker shot and killed Dawson with the help of Stanley Scott Grundy. According to the CCI, Dawson was handcuffed at the time of his death.

After the murder, and while they were still at Oliveira’s residence, Dawson’s body was burned. Using Grundy’s vehicle, Dawson’s body was then supposedly transported from Oliveira’s home to an unknown location.

According to the CCI, Clayton Humphrey was called to assist with Dawson’s disposal. Humphrey later assisted by dismembering and burying the body.

After Dawson was buried, Walker, Humphrey, and Grundy reportedly burned their clothing at an unknown location. Humphrey did not burn the boots he was wearing.

The next day, April 9, the CCI guided law enforcement officers to a wooded pond area at Viola and Barham Avenues near Gerber, Tehama County. The CCI told Investigator Cushman the shovel used to dismember and bury Dawson’s body was discarded at this location.

According to the CCI, the shovel had a broken red handle. That same day, Detective Greg Felton went to the area of Viola and Barham and found a shovel there.

According to Detective Felton, this shovel matched the description given by the CCI, right down to the broken red handle. Felton collected the shovel and logged it into evidence.

The CCI told Investigator Cushman that Stanley Scott Grundy lived in Tehama County near Gerber Road and Truckee Avenue. The CCI said Grundy lives in a trailer at this property.

A photo of a gray Dodge van was later found. Detective Lopeteguy investigated and learned the van was registered to Grundy.

Detective Lopeteguy went to Truckee Avenue and Gerber Road. He searched the area and found a vehicle similar to the one in the photo.

At the time, Lopeteguy was not able to confirm the license plate without exposing himself as a law enforcement officer. Grundy’s actual residence at 22630 Rodeo Avenue is two roads south of Gerber Road, very close to the location the CCI described.

While surveilling the area, Detective Lopeteguy saw a green Harley-style motorcycle and several trailers and RVs. He also saw a man whom Lopeteguy recognized as Grundy.

Grundy was standing near the green motorcycle and an RV trailer, east of the main entrance and near the gray van. Detective Lopeteguy noticed Grundy was wearing a Crossroads Motorcycle Club “Kutte” (black leather vest).

On April 15, 2019, Detective Lopeteguy drafted a search warrant for the Rodeo Avenue address. Three days later, assisted by several law enforcement agencies, the detective responded to the address and executed the search warrant.

While there, Lopeteguy located and seized (among other items) a gray 2010 Dodge Caravan SE. The vehicle was taken to the Glenn County Sheriff’s evidence yard, where it was eventually searched for evidence of Brandon Dawson’s murder.

Detective Lopeteguy later spoke with Detective Felton, who told him the FBI conducted a search and found a Garmin brand Nuvi model GPS unit inside the van. The FBI and Lopeteguy were aware this GPS device was not part of the warrant to be searched and seized, and although it was not collected, it remained in the van while the van was still in the custody of the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office.

Meanwhile, on April 16, 2019, Brandon Dawson’s body was found in a rural area of Colusa County. His hands had been forcibly removed and he was burned.

A piece of plastic consistent with a shovel handle was found near the body, which was consistent with the CCI’s statement.

On April 19, 2019, Glenn County Detectives Charles Barnes and Kelly Knight contacted Clayton Humphrey in the Tehama County Jail, who was in custody on an unrelated matter. Earlier that month, Tehama County Sheriff’s deputies responded to reports of a person firing shots from a motorcycle in the area of Valley Vista Drive.

Authorities identified the suspect’s vehicle as a black and red Harley Davidson, which was reported seen at the Econolodge in Corning shortly after the incident. Deputies found the motorcycle in the area of Highway 99 and Olivewood Drive and attempted to conduct a traffic stop.

The suspect did not stop and attempted to flee the officers, reaching speeds of more than 100 miles per hour. During the chase, the suspect threw a firearm from the vehicle in the area of Olivewood Drive.

The motorcycle came to a stop at a home on Flournoy Avenue and deputies were able to detain the driver, Clayton Shane Humphrey, 37, of Corning. A sheriff’s K-9 helped locate the firearm that was discarded on Olivewood Drive.

The reporting parties identified Humphrey as the suspect who shot at them several times on Valley Vista Drive. The victims were not struck by the rounds and were not injured.

Humphrey was booked into the Tehama County Jail on charges alleging attempted murder and evading a police officer with wanton disregard for safety.

At the start of the interview with Humphrey on April 19, Detective Knight read Humphrey his Miranda warning. Humphrey said he understood his rights and chose to speak to the detectives.

Humphrey stated that on the night before the day Dawson went missing, Grundy and Walker came to his house to drop off some marijuana. They told Humphrey they were going to help Michael Paul Oliveira collect some money.

Humphrey said Grundy came and talked to him early in the morning Dawson went missing (March 8). He said Grundy told him he needed his help to dig a hole.

Grundy asked him to help dispose of a body. Grundy asked him to drive his (Grundy’s) truck because of his knowledge of the woods and “places.”

Humphrey said they drove from his house at 22950 Flournoy Avenue up into the hills of Colusa County, using Highway 20, then onto a road right before the hills. Humphrey thought the name of the ranch there was Three Rivers Ranch, Three Creek Ranch, or something similar.

Grundy needed him because Grundy wasn’t sure he could find his way back to the body, and he knew he could trust Humphrey, and he could help him dig a hole.

Humphrey said Dawson’s body was already there, lying in the wide spot, when they arrived in the hills. There was nothing else around the body, no tarps or bags or anything else.

Dawson was lying face down in a hogtied or “reverse fetal” position – that is, with his hands cuffed behind his back. The body was burnt and looked as though it had been burned there in the wide spot by a stack of rocks, or fire pit.

Humphrey believed diesel was used to burn the body because he did not smell gasoline.

This was relatively close to where they buried Dawson.

They were supposed to bring bolt cutters to remove the handcuffs. Instead, they stopped at the Willows Walmart on their way to the hills and bought a shovel and a battery-operated Dremel tool.

Humphrey said Grundy’s fingerprints were on the handcuffs and they needed to get the cuffs off, but the Dremel did not work so they used the shovels and knives to remove Dawson’s hands and collect the handcuffs. Humphrey said Grundy had a plastic grocery bag with him and that is where the handcuffs went, along with a black Carhart jacket Humphrey had been wearing and the knives they used.

Grundy took the bag with him when he left Humphrey’s house after they returned from the hills very early in the morning of March 9.

According to Humphrey, Michael Paul Oliveira is the person responsible for the homicide. Humphrey said he believed it was over a personal issue.

Humphrey could tell from the time Oliveira wanted to join the Crossroads Motorcycle Club that he wanted to a “shot caller.” He felt Oliveira used the club to do his dirty work.

Humphrey explained that Oliveira was supposed to collect some money from Dawson. Dawson owed Oliveira money, and Oliveira owed the club money for a motorcycle.

On May 23, 2019, Investigator Cushman submitted a request to the FBI, apparently for help with cell phone data, and on June 3, 2019, he authored four search warrants for the major cellphone carriers (Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, and T-Mobile). On July 24, 2019, Cushman received a return from FBI Special Agent Michael Easter, breaking down geographical locations of cell phones when those devices made or received calls.

The report appeared to show Grundy’s cellphone traveling north on Interstate 5 from Colusa County. This is consistent with statements made by witnesses alleging that Grundy and Walker traveled back from Colusa County after disposing of Dawson’s body.

Data from Humphrey’s cellphone indicate that Humphrey was traveling south in the early morning hours of March 9. Humphrey was in Orland at 3:21 a.m., 3:36 a.m., and 3:42 a.m.

There were cellphone hits in Willows at 3:43 a.m., 3:53 a.m., 4:26 a.m., and 4:27 a.m. There was a hit in Maxwell at 7:52 a.m., which appears to be on the return trip due to the fact that the next hit was in Corning at 8:29 a.m.

This information confirms Humphrey’s statement of being recruited by Grundy to travel back to the location where Grundy and Walker allegedly dumped Dawson’s body.

Very early in the morning of July 29, 2019, 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. Oliveira had reportedly arrived at the Barbeiro residence unexpectedly, something Barbeiro said was not unusual, but 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.

Some law enforcement officers have said the Oliveira murder was not connected to the Dawson murder, but the baby bassinette strongly suggests this is not true. As one Facebook user, apparently Ashley Heitland, 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 it was believed 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….”

On Sept. 3, 2019, Detective Lopeteguy and Investigator Cushman met with Lance Wayne Son Jr., President of the Crossroads Motorcycle Club. Before meeting with Son, Lopeteguy spoke with the Tehama County District Attorney’s Office regarding the cooperation of Son.

Arrangements were made with the Tehama County D.A.’s Office, the Tehama County Sheriff’s Office, the Glenn County District Attorney’s Office, and investigators from the Glenn Investigations and Narcotics Task Force (GLINTF). In exchange for Son’s written and spoken statements, as well as his possible testimony during trial, the arrangement would allow Son to be released from custody and placed on an ankle monitor until he was sentenced to county prison for his pending charges.

Since then, Son was convicted of transportation of methamphetamine with a prior conviction, possession of a billy club, and possession of a controlled substance for sale (all felonies). Son had been arrested during a probation search of a residence, in which several ounces of methamphetamine, a digital scale, and various other drug paraphernalia were found.

Son stated he owned the methamphetamine. Another quarter-pound of meth was found in the kitchen.

He was on formal probation in other cases and violated the terms of probation by possessing controlled substances for sale.

Son told Detective Lopeteguy and Investigator Cushman that he had known Dawson for about a year, maybe less. He said he first met Dawson in Orland, when he was introduced to him by a girl named Skye (also known as “Twisted”), who was staying with the Skidmores.

Skye told Son that Dawson needed help. Son said he spent a couple of days running around with Dawson, and after that they would occasionally hang out together.

Son said the history between Oliveira and Dawson was that they would bicker back and forth at each other all the time. Son said one day Dawson would be upset with Oliveira and the next day Oliveira would be upset with Dawson.

Son said it would always work itself out and they would be friends, like brothers. Son never saw them fight physically.

Son said he was released from jail in late February, 2019, and Dawson had called him. Son said the phone call took place shortly before Dawson was murdered.

Dawson called to ask Son if he could borrow a Tech 9 pistol. Son told him no, but Dawson then asked for an AR-15.

Son again told him no, then asked Dawson how he even knew about the AR-15. Dawson said he had seen it at Oliveira’s house.

Dawson said, “I am just going to take it.”

Son told him, “No, don’t just take it.”

Later that evening, Dawson showed up at Son’s house. Son said they were just hanging out, “chopping it up,” talking about life.

Dawson was harping about a gun, so Son gave him a small caliber handgun and Dawson left.

The next day, Brittany Douglas, Oliveira’s live-in girlfriend, called Son and yelled at him. Douglas told Son that Dawson went into their house and took the AR-15.

Douglas wasn’t home at the time but Oliveira’s friend, Rob, was at the house when Dawson came over and took it. Douglas told Son that Oliveira was “pissed.”

Son called Dawson several times before he finally answered. Dawson said, “Don’t worry about it. I’ll bring it back.”

Dawson told Son he needed a large caliber gun because he had a job to do that night. Son said he didn’t know who or what Dawson was planning to rob.

Oliveira called Son and was ranting and raving about Dawson always taking stuff from his house. Son told Oliveira not to worry about it because Dawson will bring it back.

Later that night or early the next morning, Dawson called Son, telling him, “I got it. I got him.”

Son told Dawson to take the gun back to Oliveira, but Dawson said he couldn’t because Oliveira was still mad at him. Dawson called again and asked Son again what he should do with the gun.

Son again told him to take it back to Oliveira, and “bless him with a little bit. If you came up like that, just bless him a little bit and give him a peace offering.”

The next afternoon, Oliveira called Son and said Dawson was at his residence, but he would not come in the driveway. Son told Oliveira to tell Dawson to come in the driveway.

Son could hear Oliveira call to Dawson, and he heard Dawson answer, “Fuck that. You’re still pissed. I know you. You’re mad. I’m leaving it at the gate.”

Dawson then called Son and told him he left everything by the gate. Son did not see Dawson again for a few days.

Dawson eventually called Son, all “jacked up,” saying he was late and Heitland was “up his ass” again. Dawson was going to go get Heitland and himself a hotel room.

Dawson told Son he was going to stop by afterwards. Son said Dawson did not come by and he never heard from him again.

Son spoke to Heitland about what had happened that day. Heitland told Son she was with Dawson the morning he went missing.

Heitland also said she was worried about Dawson that morning because there were guys in Oliveira’s house standing around in the kitchen, smoking meth, and it made her uncomfortable. Heitland said Dawson got up and was being “one of the boys” and it made her mad.

Because of the dim lighting, she could not identify any of the people.

She told Son she tried to get Dawson to leave with her but he decided to stay because she had to go to work. That was the last time she saw him.

After Heitland left, the guys got “good and high,” and Oliveira picked a fight with Dawson. Oliveira was getting beat up so John Poldervaart jumped in to help him.

Oliveira stood back and Poldervaart got pinned against the wall. Poldervaart asked the others to help him and from there, it was a free-for-all in Oliveira’s living room.

They handcuffed Dawson and took turns beating him. Son said Poldervaart was the one who put the handcuffs on Dawson.

Son said he did not know how long they beat Dawson. He said Dawson was still conscious and “talking shit.”

Son said they did not know what to do with Dawson after the fight. Son said there was mention of taking Dawson to Glenn Medical Center in Willows.

They put down plastic and bed sheets in the van. Dawson was hogtied, handcuffed, and covered up when they put him in Grundy’s van. Grundy, Walker, and Poldervaart got in the van and, with Oliveira following them in Dawson’s BMW, they started driving.

Son said that they were just driving around at first, without a destination. Poldervaart got out of the van and walked away without saying anything at one of the truck stops in Orland or Willows (Son wasn’t sure which town it was).

They would park the van away from the gas stations in order to keep the van off the video, and would walk up to the station to get a can of gas. They did this at several gas stations, buying a can of diesel at one of them.

At some point, Oliveira turned around and headed back to the house. Grundy and Walker noticed he was gone, so they called him.

Oliveira told Grundy and Walker he was going back to the house to get the backpacks and he would meet with them later and help with cleanup. Son said Oliveira told the guys that he (Son) told Oliveira to “peel” Dawson because Dawson took Oliveira’s gun and had pockets full of cash.

Son said he never discussed Dawson with Grundy of Walker. Son said he never even met Walker and never knew he existed.

Son never introduced Grundy and Dawson and never saw them together. Grundy would not know anything about his, Son’s, relationship with Dawson.

Grundy, Walker, and Dawson had been on the mountain in Colusa County since the early morning hours of March 8, 2019. Son did not know why they picked that particular spot.

By 10:30 or 11 a.m., everyone was distraught. Dawson was still conscious and threatening their lives, so they pulled him out of the van.

Walker was going to shoot Dawson, but his Tech 9 jammed. So, Grundy got his Glock 40 and shot Dawson.

They then poured diesel on him, lit him on fire, and drove away, leaving Dawson in the middle of the road. As Grundy and Walker drove away, they watched the smoke dissipate.

Later, Son was at the Tehama County Probation Day Reporting Center, working. His wife picked him up and told him he was needed at the clubhouse as soon as possible.

Son told Detective Lopeteguy and Investigator Cushman that he and his wife were supposed to have church that night, but when he got to the clubhouse, it was only Grundy and someone he had never met before, who turned out to be Walker.

Son said when he got to the clubhouse, he unlocked the door and walked in. Grundy and Walker followed him into the kitchen.

Son asked, “What’s up?”

Grundy answered, “That job in Orland is done.”

Son asked what job they were talking about.

Walker replied, “The kid with the AR-15.”

Son asked, “You mean Brandon? What do you mean, ‘job’?”

“He’s dead,” Grundy and Walker answered at the same time.

Son said he became very upset and asked, “What are you talking about?”

Grundy told him that Oliveira had said “this,” apparently meaning that Son had ordered the “job.”

Son told them, “I didn’t say any of that. It’s not true.” He then asked, “Are you fucking with me?”

They both answered, “No, I am not fucking with you. Dawson is dead.”

Son said he continued to get more and more upset. He said he considered shooting both of the men right there.

He grabbed a pistol off the counter and made the two men clarify what happened. Son said it took about 15 minutes for them to lay everything out.

Grundy and Walker told Son that Dawson’s body was up on the mountain above Stonyford, laying up there with handcuffs on.

Son then began thinking about what he needed to do with his members. Son had a full patch member (Grundy), his friend (Walker), and Oliveira.

Nobody had seen Oliveira since that morning and, Son said, “The hopes of all those drugs and that money Dawson died for, the guys that killed him got none of it. Oliveira drove away with it.”

Son thought he needed to protect his members and his club.

Son began worrying about the condition in which Dawson’s body had been left. He could not handle thinking Dawson was just up there in the middle of the road.

He did not want the animals or elements to get to Dawson, so Son asked Grundy if he could find the location again.

Grundy reportedly told Son he could, then asked him, “Why?”

Son answered, “[Because] you are going to go and bury my friend.”

Grundy asked, “Can’t I just move him?”

Son responded, “You can do whatever the fuck you want to do. I don’t care, but before the day is done, or whenever you’re done doing whatever with Dawson, he better be buried.” Son said Dawson did not deserve to die, and while he couldn’t give him a proper burial, he could at least make sure he was buried.

Son said Humphrey and Grundy went up to bury the body. Walker could not go because his hands were broken and had major swelling.

Grundy picked up Humphrey and they went to the mountains. Grundy and Humphrey cut off Dawson’s hands to get the handcuffs back and then they buried him.

Son said Humphrey is one of his favorite people and he did something nobody else could do. Humphrey drew a map and gave it to the Skidmores.

The map was to the location of Dawson’s body. Son said when he first found out about the map, he was upset because he was still trying to protect people.

After the murder, several people asked Son about Dawson, but he denied knowing him. However, when Jimbo Skidmore, Brandon Dawson’s grandfather, came up to his house, Son told him what happened.

He did not tell him who did what but he told him because he thought Jimbo deserved to know the truth.

Son said he did not know Dawson was hogtied until he talked to Humphrey in the jail. When he learned he was hogtied, Son became upset and that was when he realized Grundy and Walker were liars and he (Son) needed to talk to law enforcement.

As stated above, Michael Paul Oliveira, 45, was himself murdered on July 29, 2019, in Willows.

On July 28, 2021, Clayton Shane Humphrey, 39, was arrested in Red Bluff and booked into the Glenn County Jail. He was released from jail after posting bail.

On the same day, Stanley Scott Grundy, 45, was also arrested in Red Bluff and booked into the Glenn County Jail without bail.

On July 30, 2021, John Cornelis Poldervaart, 52, was arrested on Forest Road M2, Tehama County, and was booked into the Glenn County Jail. His bail was set at $600,000.

On August 24, 2021, Lane Cleo Walker Jr., 44, was arrested in Corning and booked into the Glenn County Jail without bail.

Lance Wayne Son Jr., 44, was sentenced to eight years, four months in the Tehama County Jail, although the Tehama County Jail website states that his scheduled release date is Jan. 29, 2022.

Brandon Dawson was killed at the age of 26.

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

Thursday, Sept. 16:

8:24 a.m., Ivy Moreno, 30, of Orland reported an unknown person vandalized her vehicle at 129 Fourth Street. Officers were unable to develop further investigative leads.

12:03 p.m., Orland police officers responded to 1309 Brookside Drive for a report of a disturbance. Officers contacted Asucena Guillen, 40, of Orland, who alleged Glenda McDaniel, 57, of Orland, assaulted her and took her cell phone. McDaniel was arrested and booked for alleged robbery, assault, and battery.

2:33 p.m., Orland police officers responded to Liberty Food and Gas, 506 Sixth Street, for a report of a non-injury collision. Officers contacted both parties, who had already exchanged insurance information and requested no assistance.

3 p.m., an Orland police officer contacted a 39-year-old Orland woman at Orland High School regarding issues with her 15-year-old son. Following an investigation, the boy was cited for possession of marijuana.

8:04 p.m., a 38-year-old Orland woman reported her 17-year-old son was out of control, assaulted and threatened her. Following an investigation, the boy was arrested for battery, criminal threats, and battery on a peace officer.

8:25 p.m., in the 400 block of Colusa Street, an Orland police officer initiated a traffic enforcement stop on a green 1996 Dodge Ram. Vernon Beeton Jr., 60, of Chico, was cited for allegedly driving while suspended for driving while under the influence, expired registration, and no proof of insurance.

8:50 p.m., Orland police officers responded to 131 East Mill Street for a report of a disturbance. Officers contacted Dale Askeland, 59, of Orland, and counselled him.

11:25 p.m., the Orland Police Department received a report of suspicious persons in the area of Orland High School. Officers searched the area but were unable to locate anyone on campus.

Friday, Sept. 17:

12:44 a.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to 804 Cherry Circle for a welfare check. Officers contacted the residents, who said they were okay and not in need of any assistance.

4:41 a.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to 745 Paigewood Drive for a reported disturbance. Officers contacted Steven Fisher, 34, and Christina Fisher, 38, both of Orland. Following an investigation, Christina Fisher was arrested and booked for alleged domestic violence.

7:46 a.m., Orland police officers were dispatched for a reported vehicle versus pedestrian collision on Walker Street at Third Street. Officers contacted a 17-year-old Orland girl, who was driving a white 2007 Lexus east on Walker Street, and Walker Wright, 21, of Orland, who was reportedly running north across Walker Street at Third Street, when struck by the Lexus.

12:17 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to a report of an assault that occurred during school hours. Officers contacted Veronica Gomez, 31, who said her 14-year-old sister was assaulted by another student during lunch. Gomez stated Orland High School already suspended the student but she was concerned the family would retaliate. Officers provided Gomez with information on restraining orders.

1:05 p.m., Margaret Beegle, 30, of Orland, reported having an issue over a gaming console. Beegle was provided with information.

1:22 p.m., at the Orland Police Department, an officer signed off a correctible citation at the department.

9:30 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to 1034 Harryman Street for a report of a child custody issue. Officers contacted Miguel Baltazar, who alleged his ex-wife was not letting him take his daughter. Officers verified the child custody paperwork and released the daughter to Baltazar.

9:58 p.m., on Sixth Street at Almond Way, an Orland police officer initiated a traffic enforcement stop on a silver 2018 Toyota Camry. A 15-year-old Corning boy was cited for speeding and driving while unlicensed. The vehicle was released to a licensed driver.

11:16 p.m., on East Walker Street at Linwood Drive, an Orland police officer initiated a traffic enforcement stop on a black 2005 Volvo XC80. Nevaeh Statham, 18, of Orland, was cited for allegedly driving while unlicensed.

11:51 p.m., on Newville Road at Eighth Street, an Orland police officer initiated a traffic enforcement stop on a silver 2001 VW Golf. Joseph Broussard Jr, 41, of Orland, was cited for allegedly driving with a suspended license.

Saturday, Sept. 18:

12:11 a.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to 514 Fourth Street for an anonymous report of a man hitting a woman in front of a residence. When officers arrived, a man fled into the alley and was not found. Officers contacted a woman inside the residence, who denied any type of assault.

12:30 a.m., Roberto Gomez, 28, reported his sister, Lisette Gomez, 27, took his 2012 Toyota Camry without permission. During the investigation, officers determined Lisette Gomez was in the Colusa County area. With the assistance of the Colusa County Sheriff’s Office, the Toyota was recovered and Lisette Gomez was placed under arrest.

1:18 a.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to 120 Woodhaven Court for a report of strange noises heard behind the residence. Officers found that an unknown person(s) had thrown rocks through several of the rear windows of the residence and left prior to the officers’ arrival.

4:07 a.m. Orland police officers responded to a report of a burglary alarm at the Burger King restaurant. Officers found the business secure with no signs of forced entry.

6:30 a.m., Orland police officers responded to 320 Stony Creek Drive for a report of vandalism. Officers contacted the homeowner, who stated an unknown person had thrown rocks at her home and broke a window.

8:07 a.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to Penners Auto Service, 528 Fourth Street, for a report of stolen license plates. Officers contacted Dominique Buring, 35, of Orland, who reported that both of the license plates were stolen from her 2007 GMC Yukon (Calif. license plate #EFH233).

11:35 a.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a male walking in the roadway on Newville Road at Commerce Lane. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate anyone in the roadway.

2:31 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to Bell Way for a report of an abandoned vehicle. Officers found the vehicle was legally parked and current on the registration.

7:05 p.m., Christina Fisher, 38, reported that a juvenile who has a restraining order against her has been touching her property near her parking spot.

11:55 p.m., Orland police officers responded to Almond Way at Sixth Street for a report of a reckless driver in a newer white Jeep Grand Cherokee. Officers found the Jeep illegally parked and unoccupied. A parking citation was issued.

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, Sept. 14:

1:05 a.m., Khamchan Sayyaphom, 28, a laborer who lives in Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging using or being under the influence of a controlled substance (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at zero. He was taken into custody on Wood Street at Humboldt Avenue, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

2:49 a.m., Tony Alexander Rangel, 19, an assistant manager (of what is not specified) who lives in Corning, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging assault with a deadly weapon (not a firearm) with great bodily injury likely (a felony), and public intoxication (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $25,000. He was taken into custody at Shasta and East Streets by an Orland police officer.

9:56 a.m., Leo Phillip Jacobson, 41, an in-home healthcare provider who lives in Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on warrants alleging disobeying a court order, and failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge (both misdemeanors). Total bail was set at $34,000. He was taken into custody in the 6300 block of County Road 16, Orland, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

10 a.m., Maria Concepcion Paniagua, 41, a laborer who lives in Willows, was remanded to the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging possession of drug paraphernalia (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $4,000. She was taken into custody at the Willows branch of the Glenn County Superior Court by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

11:01 a.m., Arlo Wayne Little, 32, a construction worker who lives in Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging possession of a narcotic controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia (all misdemeanors). Bail was set at zero. He was taken into custody at 817 Newport Avenue by an Orland police officer.

5:12 p.m., James Scott Beegle, 32, a laborer who lives in Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a warrant alleging violation of a court order to prevent domestic violence (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $7,000, but he was also held without bail for alleged violation of parole (a felony). He was taken into custody on County Road 9, west of County Road 203, Hamilton City, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

5:50 p.m., Sarah Lynn Nugent, 23, a laborer who lives in Redding, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging carrying a loaded firearm on her person or in a vehicle (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $10,000. She was taken into custody on the southbound side of Interstate 5, south of County Road 57, by a California Highway Patrol officer.

6:20 p.m., James Lee Smith, 33, a forklift operator who lives in Redding, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging possession of an assault weapon (a felony), carrying a loaded firearm on his person or in a vehicle (a misdemeanor), and possession of a high-capacity magazine (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $20,000. He was taken into custody on the southbound side of Interstate 5, south of County Road 57, by a California Highway Patrol officer.

Wednesday, Sept. 15:

1:29 a.m., Otto James Chrestensen, 22, a laborer who lives in Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, and driving while under the influence of alcohol (both misdemeanors). Bail was set at $10,000. He was taken into custody in the 300 block of North Butte Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

6:01 p.m., Fernanda Zuleyma Del Valle-Rubio, 18, a grocery clerk who lives in Madera, 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 southbound side of Interstate 5, south of County Road 39, by a California Highway Patrol officer.

10:40 p.m., Sean Adam Talmadge, 30, a cook who lives in Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on warrants alleging disobeying a court order (a misdemeanor), and disobeying a lawful order of the court (a felony). Total bail was set at $58,000. He was taken into custody on County Road 7 at Highway 99 by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

Thursday, Sept. 16:

9:50 a.m., Vidal Chavez, 28, a cashier who lives in Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging cultivation of marijuana, possession of marijuana for sale, manufacture of a controlled substance, and child endangerment (all felonies). Bail was set at $200,000. He was taken into custody at 6138 County Road 8, Orland, by a GLINTF agent.

12:40 p.m., Glenda Diane Jimenez-McDaniel, 57, a caretaker who lives in Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging first degree robbery (a felony), and battery (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $100,000. She was taken into custody at 1309 Brookside Drive by an Orland police officer.

Friday, Sept. 17:

5:24 a.m., Christina Maureen Fisher, 38, a waitress who lives in Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging battery on a noncohabitating former spouse (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $5,000. She was taken into custody at 745 Paigewood Drive, apt. #32, by an Orland police officer.

12:12 p.m., Joseph Ryan Corona, 27, a laborer who lives in Arbuckle, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging obstructing or resisting a public service officer (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at zero, but he was also held without bail on charges alleging violation of parole (a felony). He was taken into custody at 600 North Humboldt Avenue, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

3:43 p.m., Shawn Dale Van Gieson, 48, a care provider who lives in Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs (a misdemeanor), driving while under the influence of alcohol (a misdemeanor), driving with a license suspended for driving while under the influence (a misdemeanor), assault with a deadly weapon (not a firearm) with great bodily injury likely (a felony), and obstructing or resisting a public service officer (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $40,000. He was taken into custody at 672 North Murdock Avenue, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

8:06 p.m., Lloyd David Hickman, 63, a laborer who lives in Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging peeking into an inhabited building (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at zero. He was taken into custody at 442 West Ash Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

Saturday, Sept. 18:

11:20 a.m., William Donald Jarman, 32, a beekeeper who lives in Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging driving with a license suspended for driving while under the influence, possession of a controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia (all misdemeanors). Bail was set at $5,000. He was taken into custody on Ash Street, east of South Shasta Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

4:16 p.m., Mark Eugene Middleton, 23, a customer service representative who lives in Chico, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, and driving while under the influence of alcohol (both misdemeanors). Bail was set at $10,000. He was taken into custody on Highway 162 at County Road WW by a California Highway Patrol officer.

8:14 p.m., Lloyd David Hickman, 63, a laborer who lives in Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging trespassing (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at zero. He was taken into custody on South Shasta Street at Birch Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

11:13 p.m., Nicholas Allen Ruiz, 20, a dish washer who lives in Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on warrants alleging disobeying a court order (a misdemeanor). Total bail was set at $24,000. He was taken into custody at 600 North Humboldt Avenue, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.