Day: September 5, 2021

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

Thursday, August 12:

12:36 a.m., Deputy Ramirez conducted a traffic stop on a black 2000 Chevrolet Impala on Highway 99, north of County Road 45, in Willows, for an expired registration. The deputy contacted Adrian Contreras-Iniguez of Willows, who was driving the vehicle and was the sole occupant. Adrian allegedly said there was drug paraphernalia and drugs in the vehicle. Deputy Ramirez conducted a search of the vehicle and allegedly found a meth bong, several meth pipes and two twisted off pieces of plastic from a Ziploc bag containing unknown substances. Adrian allegedly admitted ownership of the contraband and said the unknown substances were methamphetamine. Adrian was ultimately placed under arrest and the Impala was towed by A+ Towing.

4:04 a.m., Deputy Turner responded to a residence on County Road E near Orland for a report of an unresponsive male. At 4:16 a.m., the man, Larry Leach, was pronounced deceased. Deputy Turner initiated a coroner’s investigation. The next of kin, Sheila Leach (wife), was present at the time of passing. The decedent was released to the care of Sweet-Olsen Family Mortuary in Orland.

6:43 a.m., Deputy Ayres saw Brian Ross Jr. of Orland driving a black Chevrolet Avalanche east on County Road 20 from Highway 99. The deputy was familiar with Ross and believed him to have a local warrant. The warrant was confirmed by the Glenn County Sheriff’s Dispatch Center. The deputy conducted a vehicle stop at 6514 County Road 20 (gravel road) and took Ross into custody. After an on-scene investigation, Ross was arrested for alleged possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance, and possession of a imitation firearm in public view. Ross was booked into the Glenn County Jail.

12:09 p.m., Deputy Alves was dispatched to contact George Ruiru regarding a person who was deceased at 320 North Crawford Avenue (the Willows Care Center). Upon contact, Ruiru told Deputy Alves that Gregory Saucier, 57, had died. The decedent was placed on comfort care and suffered from a pre-existing illness. Next of kin, Wesley Saucier of Orangevale, was notified. F.D. Sweet and Son Mortuary of Willows was notified and would be taking possession of the decedent.

12:31 p.m., Scott McArthur contacted the sheriff’s office reporting a suspicious person in the area of Lake School and Wyo Road (County Road 9) in Orland. Deputies conducted a check of the area and located Allen Lindell, 49, of Corning, who matched the description. Glenn County Communications said Lindell was on Glenn County Probation with search and test stipulations and was not to possess weapons. Lindell was allegedly found to be in possession of a machete and a concealed fixed blade knife. Lindell was placed under arrest and transported to the Glenn County Jail, where he was released to jail staff for booking.

8:51 p.m., deputies responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle parked on the north side of Saint Monica’s Catholic Church, 1129 West Wood Street, in Willows. Deputies located a white Ford F250 rental vehicle behind the church. The occupants of the vehicle were identified as Jennifer Woolstencroft and Michael Deniz. After an on-scene investigation, Woolstencroft was arrested for alleged drug charges and Deniz was released from the scene. The F250 was towed by L&T Towing. Woolstencroft was transported to the Glenn County Jail, where she was booked.

Friday, August 13:

8:49 a.m., deputies responded to Walmart, 470 Airport Road, Willows, for a report of a man and woman in a verbal dispute in the parking lot of the business. Upon arrival, Deputy Lourenzo contacted Paul Martins and Jessica Martinez. An on-scene investigation was initiated and a records check revealed Martinez had three outstanding warrants for her arrest out of Shasta County. A consent search of Martinez’s vehicle was conducted and Deputy Lourenzo allegedly found suspected methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia inside that was allegedly determined to belong to Martins. Martinez was subsequently arrested for her warrants in Shasta County, transported, and booked into the Glenn County Jail. Martins was issued a misdemeanor citation for the drug related charges and released from the scene with a signed notice to appear. Martinez’s vehicle was towed and stored.

12:08 p.m., Robert Worthington of Willows requested to speak with a deputy regarding his neighbor, Dewayne Crawford of Willows, allegedly shooting a pellet gun at Worthington’s cat near his residence. Deputy Lourenzo responded and spoke with both parties about the incident. No physical evidence was provided or located regarding the incident, and witnesses did not see Crawford with, or shoot, the pellet gun. Crawford denied all allegations surrounding the incident. Both parties were provided with information and Crawford was counselled on his alleged behavior regarding his reported dislike of the neighborhood pets in the area, and how to handle any problems should they arise in the future.

5:05 p.m., Joshua Reed reported his dark grey 2002 Ford F350 (Calif. license plate #12622P1) was stolen from his residence at 141 County Road 53, Willows. Deputy Lourenzo responded and took a report. Video of the crime was captured and illustrated a man entering the vehicle and driving away from the residence. Deputies searched the nearby area, but were unable to locate the vehicle. The Ford was entered into the stolen vehicle system and a report was taken. See narrative

10:35 p.m., due to their units being busy with an arrest, the CHP requested a deputy respond to a report of a stolen vehicle being found in Hamilton City. Deputy Goodwin responded to 318 Main Street, Hamilton City. Deputy Goodwin stood by with the vehicle until the CHP arrived and recovered it.

Saturday, August 14:

11:07 a.m., an employee at Glenn Medical Center, 1133 West Sycamore Street, Willows, reported a male patient was in the emergency room after he was physically assaulted. Deputy Garcia contacted the reported patient and initiated an investigation. The patient reported three unknown men exited a pickup truck (unknown make or model) and assaulted him on South Villa Avenue, Willows, for an unknown reason the night prior. The patient, Dennis Poncia of Orland, suffered visible injuries to the face and head and was unable to provide any further information. The patient declined to pursue the matter criminally.

4:33 p.m., deputies were dispatched to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 810 North Humboldt Avenue, Willows, after Glenn County Communications received a report of a man yelling and breaking items. Deputies responded and discovered the man had left prior to their arrival. It was reported the man was wearing a straw hat and riding a bicycle north on North Humboldt Avenue. Deputies contacted a man matching the description on the railroad tracks, just west of North Humboldt Avenue. The man was identified as Lucky Bob Wyatt. While deputies were investigating the call for service at 810 North Humboldt Avenue, Wyatt allegedly fled on foot on the railroad tracks and into a nearby orchard. Deputies initiated a foot pursuit and subsequently apprehended Wyatt in the Walmart parking lot. Wyatt was taken into custody on numerous charges and booked into the Glenn County Jail.

6:29 p.m., Westside Ambulance, the Orland Fire Department and Glenn County Sheriff’s deputies responded to 6896 County Road 19, Orland, regarding an unconscious male adult. Upon arrival, life-saving measures were performed on Terry Simonetti, 75. After all options were exhausted, Westside paramedics pronounced Simonetti’s death. Next of kin (wife), Donna Simonetti, was present at the time of death. Sweet-Olsen Family Mortuary of Orland responded and took possession of the decedent.

11:15 p.m., the CHP initiated a vehicle pursuit on a black sedan traveling at a high rate of speed on Interstate 5 near County Road 68. The vehicle exited the freeway at County Road 57 and drove north on Highway 99. The CHP canceled pursuit of the vehicle when it entered Willows. Deputy Goodwin observed a vehicle matching the description traveling at a high rate of speed on North Tehama Street and running the red light at Wood Street. Deputy Goodwin caught up to the vehicle and pursued it to County Road 27. The CHP took over the pursuit at County Road 27 and the vehicle went northbound on I-5. Deputies assisted with the pursuit until Corning. The driver of the vehicle was ultimately arrested in Tehama County for various fresh charges and warrants.

Sunday, August 15:

3:53 a.m., deputies responded to the Orlanda Inn, 819 Newville Road, room #5, Orland, for a report of a woman who was not breathing. Upon arrival of the deputies, Lisa Scharpp of Corning was pronounced deceased. Deputies initiated an on-scene investigation and notified the next of kin, Geraldine Sandoval of Corning. The decedent was released to the care of Sweet-Olsen Family Mortuary, in Orland.

2:28 p.m., deputies responded to the Walmart parking lot in Willows for the report of a stolen vehicle being there with two occupants inside. Glenn County Communications reported the stolen vehicle was a Nissan Sentra with Oregon license plate #144LHD. Deputies responded and located Jessica Napier of Redding in the driver seat and Vadim Petriakov, also of Redding, in the front passenger seat. Napier and Petriakov were escorted out of the vehicle and detained in handcuffs. After on-scene investigation and subsequent search of the vehicle, deputies allegedly located suspected methamphetamine and suspected fentanyl. Deputies spoke with Napier and Petriakov, who allegedly stated the substances located were methamphetamine and fentanyl. Napier and Petriakov both allegedly claimed ownership of the suspected methamphetamine and fentanyl. Napier and Petriakov were placed under arrest and transported and booked into the Glenn County Jail for allegedly being in possession of stolen property and drug charges.

9:33 p.m., the Colusa County Sheriff’s Office contacted the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office and reported they had deputy in pursuit of a vehicle northbound on Highway 45, entering Glenn County. The Colusa County Sheriff’s Office requested assistance with the pursuit. Deputies responded to the area of Butte City, where the pursuit went eastbound on Highway 162. The pursuit led Colusa County Sheriff’s deputies into Butte County, where they received assistance from the California Highway Patrol.

Monday, August 16:

6:26 a.m., Ruby Khoury, a registered nurse from Enloe Home Health and Hospice, reported the expected death of Joyce Sarmento, 87, at WestHaven Assisted Living, 1440 Fairview Street, Orland. The decedent suffered from several pre-existing illnesses and had been under hospice care since July 22, 2021. Kathy Paslay (daughter) was identified as the next of kin and was present with her mother at the time of death. The decedent was released to Sweet-Olsen Family Mortuary of Orland.

9:57 a.m., Deputy Tuma observed Joshua Pence of Willows driving in the City of Willows. Deputy Tuma was aware Pence had two outstanding warrants for his arrest out of Glenn County. At West Wood and North Butte Streets, Deputy Tuma conducted a traffic enforcement stop for vehicle code violations and contacted Pence. Glenn County Communications confirmed the warrants, and Pence was placed under arrest and transported to the Glenn County Jail, where he was released to jail staff for booking. Pence’s vehicle was left on scene per his request.

11:49 a.m., Deputy Tuma contacted Maria Paniagua of Willows in the area of Butte and Vine Streets in Willows. Paniagua was found to have an active parole warrant out for her arrest. Glenn County Communications confirmed the warrant and Paniagua was placed under arrest. Paniagua was also allegedly found to be in possession of a glass methamphetamine smoking pipe. Paniagua was placed under arrest and transported to the Glenn County Jail, where she was released to jail staff for booking.

2:49 p.m., Kelly, an employee with Tractor Supply, 811 North Humboldt Avenue, Willows, contacted the sheriff’s office, reporting William Jarman of Willows and an unknown woman were in the store and shoplifted items. Kelly estimated approximately $200 worth of items were taken. Kelly declined to pursue criminal charges and requested the incident be documented. Kelly said both Jarman and the unknown woman were advised to not return to the store and admonished for trespassing.

Tuesday, August 17:

3:14 a.m., deputies responded to the area of West Wood and North Lassen Streets for a report of a vehicle colliding into a residence. Deputies arrived and initiated an investigation. Deputies discovered a Superior Product truck had collided into a parked Ford pickup, then continued into the residence located at 463 West Wood Street. Deputies contacted the driver, Jeno Yang of Willows, who was not injured and declined medical attention. It was determined Yang was not under the influence of any substance and was attempting to dodge loose dogs.

7:36 a.m., Roseanne Buckley of Glenn contacted the sheriff’s office, alleging her daughter, Reannun Buckley of Glenn, had been assaulted by her boyfriend, Marcus Jackson of Glenn. Deputy Tuma was dispatched and initiated an investigation. Jackson was subsequently placed under arrest for alleged felony domestic violence. He was transported to the Glenn County Jail, where he was released to jail staff for booking.

11:16 a.m., Deputy Alves was dispatched to contact Andrew Devincenzi of 720 Fourth Street, Orland, regarding a civil issue over a donkey. Upon contacting Devincenzi, he said Briana Yoho of 329 Yuba Street, Orland, had given his donkey away. Contact was made with Yoho, who said she had told Devincenzi to come get the donkey and he did not so she found it a more suitable home.

5:10 p.m., Gene Goodrich contacted the sheriff’s office reporting a woman named Bridgette Nunes allegedly poured an unknown type of fluid over his vehicle while at the Blue Gum Motel, 2637 Highway 99, Willows. Deputy Tuma was dispatched and contacted Goodrich, who also alleged Nunes was jumping on his vehicle. Goodrich was not sure if any damage was done to the vehicle and was advised to contact the sheriff’s office if he discovered any damage. Nunes was found to be on pretrial supervision out of Glenn County and on Glenn County probation. Nunes was allegedly determined to be in violation of her pretrial supervision contract per the Glenn County Probation Department and was placed under arrest. Nunes was transported to the Glenn County Jail and released to jail staff for booking on a return to custody.

8:30 p.m., Glenn Medical Center (GMC) staff contacted the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office to report a 23-week gestation was stillborn and pronounced deceased by GMC staff. Deputy Chavez responded and deputies conducted a coroner’s investigation. The remains were released to the care of F.D. Sweet and Son Mortuary, Willows.

Wednesday, August 18:

12:18 p.m., the Colusa County Sheriff’s Office reported a suspicious person on the levee between County Roads 66 and 69 on Highway 45, who was shooting a crossbow. The man was associated with a camo Ford Crown Victoria and was apparently thought by Colusa County law enforcement as possibly being involved in a burglary in that county. Deputy Tuma located the described vehicle that was towing a fishing boat at the Mennonite Church. Deputies contacted Steven Hodges and Samantha Black, both of Eureka. They were both cooperative and determined not to be associated with the burglary at Kittles in Colusa County.

6:47 p.m., Deputy Turner was driving east on West Wood Street near Pacific Avenue in Willows and observed Ricardo Gonzalez walking on West Wood Street. Glenn County Communications said Gonzalez had an outstanding felony warrant for his arrest. Deputy Turner contacted Gonzalez and Glenn County Communications confirmed the $15,000 bail warrant. Gonzalez was placed under arrest and transported to the Glenn County Jail, where he was turned over to jail staff for booking.

Thursday, August 19:

1:14 a.m., deputies responded to Glenn Medical Center regarding a man who appeared to have been shot. Deputies arrived on scene and met with the involved party, Jonathan Hanson of Willows. Deputies initiated an investigation regarding the shooting.

9:32 a.m., deputies were dispatched to the Double EE Market, 575 Sacramento Avenue (corner of Highway 32 and Sacramento Avenue), Hamilton City, for a report of Michele Urrutia causing a disturbance. A records check showed Urrutia had an outstanding misdemeanor warrant out of Glenn County. Deputies responded and discovered Urrutia had left the business prior to their arrival. Deputies searched the immediate area and determined Urrutia was hiding inside a portable bathroom next to the business. Subsequently, Urrutia was arrested for her outstanding warrant and booked into the Glenn County Jail.

2:28 p.m., Glenn Medical Center staff reported the expected death of Steven Woods, 63. Woods was placed on comfort care and suffered from pre-existing medical conditions. Next of kin Joan Storrs (mother) was notified of Woods’ death and responded to the hospital. The decedent was released to the care of F.D. Sweet and Son Mortuary in Willows.

6:07 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop on a black 2002 Honda Civic near the intersection of County Road 306 and Highway 162, in Elk Creek, for vehicle code violations. Deputies contacted Nina Martin of Willows seated in the rear driver’s side seat and conducted a check for wants or warrants via Glenn County Communications. Glenn County Communications reported Martin had two outstanding Glenn County misdemeanor warrants issued for her arrest. Deputies confirmed the warrants and placed Martin under arrest without incident. Martin was transported and booked into the Glenn County Jail. Her total bail was set at $24,000.

9:15 p.m., fire department personnel, medics, and deputies responded to the Cedar Hills apartments, 600 North Humboldt Avenue, Willows, for a report of a three-month-old not breathing. The infant was transported to Glenn Medical Center. Life-saving efforts were exhausted and the baby was pronounced deceased at about 10:15 p.m. Next of kin was present at the hospital. A coroner investigation was initiated.