Here are some selected incident reports from the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office.
Friday, August 20:
6:06 a.m., deputies were dispatched to the Willows Care Center, 320 North Crawford Avenue, for a report of a patient assaulting a staff member. Deputies responded, contacted all of the involved parties, and initiated an on-scene investigation. It was determined the victim did not want to pursue the matter criminally. Subsequently, the patient was determined to pose a threat to other and placed on a mental health hold. The patient was transported to Glenn Medical Center, where he was turned over to Glenn County Behavioral Health personnel.
8:23 a.m., Manuel Bernardo requested to speak with a deputy regarding a civil issue. Deputy Huichapan contacted Manuel Bernardo via telephone, as requested. Manuel Bernardo told Deputy Huichapan that his son, Daniel Bernardo, lived with him and he would constantly allow his girlfriend, Sunni Stogsdill, to visit and stay over. Manuel Bernardo did not agree with Daniel Bernardo’s and Stogsdill’s relationship and requested a deputy respond and kick Stogsdill out of the residence. Glenn County Communications informed Deputy Huichapan there was a served criminal protective order (CPO) where Daniel Bernardo was the restrained party and Stogsdill the protected party. The CPO was a 100-yard stay-away and Daniel Bernardo had been served. Deputy Huichapan responded to 4976 Fifth Avenue, Orland (Capay District), and contacted Daniel Bernardo and Stogsdill. Both parties had knowledge of the CPO and Daniel Bernardo was placed under arrest. Daniel Bernardo was transported and booked into the Glenn County Jail without further incident.
10:51 a.m., while on routine patrol, Deputy Lourenzo observed a black Toyota Tacoma with a Calif. license plate number of 6E16063 driving on County Road 33 west of Highway 99 in Artois. The Toyota displayed a rear Calif. license plate number of 3VFE664 that a records check revealed did not belong to that vehicle. Deputy Lourenzo conducted a traffic enforcement stop on the Toyota and contacted the driver, Arturo Naranjo. Naranjo admitted to willingly switching the license plates on two of his personally owned vehicles because he had not paid the registration for the Toyota. Deputy Lourenzo placed Naranjo under arrest and transported and booked him into the Glenn County Jail. The vehicle was towed by Bambauer Towing.
1:58 p.m., while on routine patrol, Deputy Garcia saw Lucky Wyatt, who he recognized from previous contacts, near the intersection of North Villa Avenue and West Wood Street, Willows. Deputy Garcia had prior knowledge Wyatt had a warrant for his arrest and contacted Wyatt at 1212 West Wood Street. A records check confirmed there was an outstanding misdemeanor warrant out Glenn County. During the contact, Wyatt became combative and allegedly grappled with Deputy Garcia. Subsequently, Wyatt was taken into custody for his outstanding warrant and transported to the Glenn County Jail without further incident. His bail was set at $8,000.
2 p.m., Deputy Lourenzo responded to the alley behind 141 North Crawford Avenue, Willows, for a report of a woman who threw rocks at a moving vehicle. Upon arrival, Deputy Lourenzo contacted Carolyn O’Rourke (victim) and Ruth Word (suspect). O’Rourke and another witness reported that while driving north through the alleyway, they saw Word throw several rocks at their vehicle, which scratched the paint and caused several small dents. O’Rourke valued the damage to her vehicle to cost about $500 to repair. O’Rourke requested to pursue criminal charges against Word for vandalism and signed a private person’s arrest form, placing Word under arrest. Deputy Lourenzo took custody of Word and transported her to the Glenn County Jail, where she was booked for her charges.
Saturday, August 21:
7:28 a.m., Willows fire and ambulance personnel were dispatched to 125 Fern Street in Willows for a report of a possible overdose. Deputies responded and were first on-scene. Deputies contacted the involved juvenile, who was unconscious and displayed shallow breathing. Deputies were informed the child possibly overdosed on Percocet. Deputies administered three doses of Narcan nasal spray on the child. Each dose of Narcan was 4 mg. Fire and ambulance personnel arrived shortly after and took control of the situation. The child was ultimately transported to Glenn Medial Center by ambulance.
8:53 a.m., an employee at the Travel Plaza in Willows reported a suspicious van near the gas pumps. The employee stated the vehicle had been there since about 5:30 a.m. Deputies responded and located the vehicle. Deputies contacted the sole occupant of the vehicle, Dustin Shelton. Deputies informed Shelton of why he was being contacted. After an on-scene investigation, deputies discovered Shelton was allegedly in possession of methamphetamine. Shelton told the deputies the methamphetamine was his and admitted to last using at about 4 a.m. Shelton was ultimately placed under arrest for alleged drug violations. He was transported and booked into the Glenn County Jail. Shelton’s vehicle was impounded by L&T towing.
2:04 p.m., deputies were detailed to the Holiday Inn Express, 545 North Humboldt Avenue, Willows, for a report of unresponsive man who was believed to be deceased. Deputies responded, located the unresponsive man inside a room, and determined he was deceased. The decedent was positively identified as Justin Hilby, 43, from Oregon. The decedent’s wife, Shawn Mallon (next of kin), was notified. The decedent was turned over to the care of F.D. Sweet and Son Mortuary, Willows.
5:38 p.m., Matt Ajayi of Willows contacted Glenn County Communications and reported a Bobcat Series 500 was stolen from 650 North Butte Street. Deputies responded, contacted Ajayi, and conducted an on-scene investigation. It was reported the Bobcat was stolen from the driveway of 650 North Butte Street between 5 p.m., on August 14 and 5 p.m. on August 21. Ajayi was unable to provide the Bobcat’s VIN number, so deputies were unable to enter it into the stolen vehicle system. Deputies requested Ajayi re-contact the sheriff’s office if he located the VIN number.
6:12 p.m., Deputy Goodwin responded to Fourth Street and Capay Avenue in Hamilton City for the report of a white female adult throwing a rock at a vehicle and brandishing a knife. Jose Ramos reported he was driving in the area when the woman yelled at him to slow down, threw a rock at his car, and pulled out a knife. Deputy Goodwin contacted Ramos. There was damage to his vehicle from the rock being thrown at it. Ramos stated he saw the woman pull out a pocketknife but didn’t see her open the blade. Ramos was in his vehicle during the incident. Ramos stated he did want to press charges. The woman was identified as Kathalena Rodriguez. She denied throwing a rock at the vehicle or pulling out a knife. She did admit to yelling at Ramos to slow down. During the course of the investigation, Ramos changed his mind and no longer wished to pursue the matter criminally. Rodriguez was counseled on her behavior and told she should contact law enforcement regarding speeders, not start a confrontation.
10:25 p.m., Derrick Gaddis contacted Glenn County Communications and requested a deputy at 426 Fourth Street, Willows, due to Jill Jandebeur allegedly causing a disturbance. Deputies responded and contacted both parties at the residence. Jandebeur allegedly displayed objective signs and symptoms of being under the influence of alcohol and admitted to drinking beer earlier in the day. Deputies determined Jandebeur was unable to care for herself and placed her under arrest for alleged public intoxication. Jandebeur was transported and booked into the Glenn County Jail, to be released when sober.
11:08 p.m., Enloe Ambulance personnel, members of the Willows Fire Department and deputies responded to 889 Crestwood Way, Willows, for a report of an unconscious woman who was not breathing. Upon arrival, responding personnel located Melanie McAfee and administered aid. After all life-saving measures were exhausted, Dr. Samra (Enloe Hospital) pronounced McAfee deceased. The decedent’s husband, Scott McAfee, was present at the time of the death. The decedent was released to the care of F.D. Sweet and Son mortuary.
Sunday, August 22:
1:16 p.m., Michael Whitney contacted the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office to report found property. Deputy Huichapan contacted Whitney via telephone. Whitney told Deputy Huichapan he found a black bag in the area of M3 while he was hunting. Whitney said he looked through the bag and found sex toys and possible child pornography. At Deputy Huichapan’s request, Officer Crenshaw responded to the area and retrieved the property. Officer Crenshaw delivered the property to the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies searched the bag and located multiple sex toys but no child pornography was found. The property was properly booked into evidence.
4:28 p.m., Deputy Garcia was detailed to 6309 County Road 9, Orland, for a report a disturbance between a man and a woman. Deputy Garcia responded and contacted a man, Gary Helton, outside the residence. Helton admitted to being involved in an argument with his wife, Sunny Welmas. Deputy Garcia contacted Welmas, who had visible injuries to her face, and alleged Helton assaulted her during the disturbance. Deputy Garcia arrested Helton for alleged domestic violence and transported him to the Glenn County Jail, where he was booked.
6:39 p.m., deputies responded to 100 First Street in Hamilton City on a report of a woman asking for an ambulance due to her being assaulted. Deputies arrived on scene and contacted Tabitha Rubio, who had injuries to her face. Enloe Ambulance personnel arrived on scene. Deputies initiated an investigation that led them to the 300 block of Sierra Avenue, where Maaruris Gutierrez was arrested.
Monday, August 23:
6:14 a.m., CHP, fire, ambulance and Glenn County Sheriff’s personnel responded to a head-on collision in the area of Highway 45, south of County Road 56. Shawn Barbee was traveling north on Highway 45 when he collided head-on with Camerino Ramos. Three passengers in Barbee’s vehicle were provided with medical care and transported to area hospitals. Barbee and Ramos were both pronounced deceased at the scene due to their injuries. A coroner’s investigation was conducted and the decedents were released to F.D. Sweet and Son Mortuary in Willows. Next of Kin notification was made for both decedents.
12:36 p.m., Deputy Ayres responded to 4246 County Road K for a coroner’s investigation. The decedent, Kari Lynn Straight, was released to Sweet-Olsen Family Mortuary and a report was taken. The Glenn County Sheriff’s Office requested a next of kin notification be attempted from the Santa Rosa Police Department.
4:10 p.m., Matt Lima of the Glenn-Codora Fire Department reported receiving information regarding a suspicious man in the area of County Road V and Highway 162. The man was reportedly asking for water and information about the nearest jail. Lima said the man was last seen getting into a dark colored SUV and traveling west toward Willows. Deputy Rasmussen located Curtis Hart on Lassen Street, near the Glenn County Jail. Hart matched the description of the man reported by Lima. Hart said he believed he needed to turn himself in to the jail. Communications checked Hart for wants and warrants. Hart was clear. Deputy Rasmussen referred Hart to the Glenn County Superior Court to inquire about his case.
Tuesday, August 24:
2:39 a.m., Deputy Thompson was dispatched to contact Anthony Russo regarding his neighbors causing a disturbance. Deputies contacted Russo at his residence at 135 North Crawford Avenue, Willows. He wanted the occupants of the property at 141 North Crawford Avenue removed due to the house being condemned by the city. Russo said he had been in a physical altercation with one of the residents weeks prior to this incident and that night another man had yelled at him from in front of the residence. Deputies checked the area and contacted Andy Saechao standing in the roadway. Saechao was not making sense and said he could see people who were not present. Saechao allegedly admitted to using a controlled substance earlier in the day and yelling at the people inside the residence. After investigation, the deputy determined Saechao was too intoxicated to care for himself or others while allegedly under the influence of drugs. Saechao was arrested and later booked into the Glenn County Jail, to be released when sober.
8:45 a.m., Deputy Ayres contacted Riley Nelson, 19, of Orland after observing suspicious activity. Nelson was found to be on probation and allegedly being in possession of an alcoholic beverage while a minor. Nelson was released to the probation department.
9:49 a.m., Enloe Homecare and Hospice Registered Nurse Christine Adams reported the expected death of Mary Pergson, 89, of Orland, who died at home with her family by her side. The decedent suffered from preexisting medical conditions. Next of kin, Loren Bouldin, was present at the time of death.
12:03 p.m., Orland police officers and Westside Ambulance responded to 1022 East Street in Orland for a report of a possible deceased person. Westside Ambulance attempted life-saving measures but Sylvia Martinez, 84, was ultimately declared deceased. Deputy Rasmussen was dispatched and conducted a coroner’s investigation. Next of kin, Jack Wasenius, was present and notified of the decedent’s death. Sweet-Olsen Family Mortuary of Orland responded and the decedent was released into their care.
12:28 p.m., while on scene of a civil stand by call for service at 1333 West Sycamore Street, Willows, Deputy Ayres learned of a cold domestic violence incident that occurred during the night. Deputy Ayres interviewed Anthony Flores, Maria Fragoso, Seige Gonzales and Wyatt Deniz. After an on-scene investigation, Gonzales was arrested for alleged misdemeanor domestic battery. She was booked into the Glenn County Jail for alleged domestic battery and for felony probation violation.
Thursday, August 26:
8:48 a.m., Deputy Tuma contacted David Siler, 29, in the area of Elm Street and Murdock Avenue, Willows. Deputy Tuma was aware Siler had two outstanding warrants for his arrest out of the Glenn County. Glenn County Communications confirmed the warrants were still active. Siler was placed under arrest and transported to the Glenn County Jail for booking. Due to Covid restrictions, he was ultimately released on a signed promise to appear with a future court date and was not booked into the jail.
9:28 a.m., Michael Maddalena reported seeing Steven Hodges in the Blue Gum area. Maddalena said Hodges was in possession of a large machete. Maddalena also observed Hodges get a crossbow out of his vehicle. Maddalena did not see Hodges point the crossbow at him, he only observed Hodges get it out of the vehicle. At this time no crime was committed. Deputies attempted to contact Hodges but he had left the area and could not be located.
12:20 p.m., Deputy Ayres was dispatched to contact Daniel Neves of County Road 12 in Orland regarding a theft of firearm report. Deputy Ayres contacted Neves and a report was taken.
1:28 p.m., CHP officers, Glenn County deputies, Willows firefighters, and Enloe paramedics responded to a reported semi-truck rollover on northbound Interstate 5, north of Highway 162, near Willows. The occupant of the vehicle suffered major injuries and was declared deceased. The decedent was identified as David Cleveland, 54, of Sacramento. Deputy Tuma completed a coroner’s investigation and the decedent was released into the care of F.D. Sweet and Son Mortuary of Willows. Next of kin, Angelina Cleveland, was contacted and notified of the decedent’s death.
2:49 p.m., Teri Ernandes with Round Table Pizza in Willows contacted the sheriff’s office, requesting to speak to a deputy regarding claims of fraudulent charges being made at the restaurant on a deceased person’s credit card. Deputy Tuma was dispatched and contacted Ernandes, who requested documentation and was provided with information.
3:05 p.m., Carolynn Flowers of Orland requested to speak to a deputy regarding fraudulent charges to her bank account. Deputy Rasmussen contacted Flowers via telephone. Earlier in the day, an unknown suspect charged approximately $935 in online charges to her Chime bank account. Flowers contacted her bank and is disputing the charges. Flowers contacted some of the online retailers and was able to get about $300 immediately reinstated to her account. Flowers requested a case number for her bank. At this time, Flowers has not suffered any monetary loss as the bank is looking into the charges. Flowers has cancelled her debit card and changed her account.
5:16 p.m., Tamela Forster of Parts R Us, 3948 Highway 99, reported an employee calling her to say a blue Chevy Silverado is parked at the last gate on the north side of the property and the fence has been pulled down. Forster believed someone may have broken into the property. Forster said an employee named Todd would be standing by in a white Chevy Silverado. Deputy Ayres was dispatched to the call for service. While en route, the deputy was told that a person was seen running through the property. Deputy Ayres contacted Todd Conley, who said his 16-year-old son saw two people inside the business and chased after one of them. Deputy Ayres contacted the driver of the blue Chevy Silverado, who was uncooperative. The deputy searched the property and a perimeter was set up. The deputies did not locate the two suspects.
7:50 p.m., Deputy Thompson was dispatched to a report of a death the Willows Care Center, 320 North Crawford Avenue. Tony Xiong reported the expected death of Franklin Standard. The decedent entered comfort care on July 22 for pre-existing medical conditions. Next of kin, Bonnie Moreno (daughter) was notified of the death by staff. The decedent was later released to the care of Newton-Bracewell Mortuary of Chico.
Friday, August 27:
5:03 a.m., Deputy Thompson was dispatched to a report of a fraudulent $20 bill that had been used at the Chevron station on Wood Street in Willows. Deputies contacted Michael Deniz and employee Joshiah Heaward at the scene. Heaward reported Deniz had purchased several items from the store at about 1:50 a.m. Heaward later determined that the $20 bill used was fraudulent and contacted law enforcement when Deniz returned. Heaward declined to pursue a criminal complaint for the items lost in the transaction with Deniz and requested he be admonished for trespassing. Deniz denied knowing the bill was a fake and said he got it from an unknown Asian male at Cedar Hills. Deniz was ultimately released from the scene with the trespassing admonishment and the unused items were returned to the store. The deputy collected the fraudulent note and it was later entered into evidence, to be forwarded to the Secret Service.
4:40 p.m., an employee from Dollar Tree, 460 North Humboldt Avenue, Willows, requested a deputy respond to the business to turn over a counterfeit $20 bill. Deputy Garcia was dispatched, contacted the employee, and collected the counterfeit bill. Deputy Garcia booked the counterfeit bill into Glenn County Sheriff’s Office evidence and requested it be sent to the Secret Service.
6:09 p.m., deputies responded to Glenn Medical Center regarding the death of Frank Solórzano, 83. Next of kin, Kathy Bradford of Willows, was present at the time of death. Deputies initiated an coroner’s investigation.
Saturday, August 28:
9:01 a.m., deputies were dispatched to the Cedar Hills apartment complex for the report of a cold physical disturbance. The confidential victim (CV) told Glenn County Communications she was physically assaulted by her ex-boyfriend, Paul Choquette. The CV said Choquette left the area on foot and he was last seen wearing a black hat and black shirt. Deputies responded to the area and saw a man matching the description on West Wood Street near St. Monica’s Catholic Church. Deputies contacted the individual, who verbally identified himself as Paul Choquette. Deputies informed Choquette of why he was being contacted and detained him in handcuffs. Deputy Huichapan contacted the CV, who alleged Choquette struck her three times, leaving redness on her right arm. After an on-scene investigation, Choquette was arrested, transported and booked into the Glenn County Jail for alleged felony domestic violence.
4:29 p.m., deputies responded to 4511 County Road DD, Orland, for a report of a man who had been stabbed. Upon arrival, deputies contacted Jose Ramirez-Uribe and Octavio Montalvo. Ramirez-Uribe reported Montalvo allegedly stabbed his arm with a knife, causing non-life-threatening injuries. During the course of the investigation, Montalvo allegedly actively resisted and spit on a deputy. Montalvo was ultimately arrested, transported, and booked into the Glenn County Jail for several charges.
8:55 p.m., deputies responded to La Perla in Hamilton City for the report of a fight between customers. Three of the involved individuals were contacted at the restaurant. The three subjects verbally identified themselves as Antonio Rosendo, Freddy Estrada and Jose Edwardo Ramirez. Restaurant staff advised the three subjects were in a fight with four other unknown subjects at the restaurant. The four unknown subjects left in a white truck in an unknown direction. Estrada was found to have been stabbed during the fight. Ramirez also had visible injury but was not stabbed. Estrada, Ramirez and Rosendo showed obvious signs of intoxication and could not provide necessary details at the time of investigation. Estrada and Ramirez were ultimately transported to Enloe Hospital, via ambulance. Rosendo was released from the scene. The owner of La Perla did not want to pursue criminal charges for damages to the business. Restaurant staff did not know who any of the involved subjects were and were unable to provide identifying information. This incident is still under investigation.
Sunday, August 29:
9:34 p.m., Deputy Turner observed a red Ford pickup at the Graves Cemetery on County Road 200 near County Road 206. Deputy Turner contacted the driver, Jacob Deherrera of Orland, who was the sole occupant. A records check revealed Deherrera had an outstanding misdemeanor warrant for his arrest. Glenn County Communications confirmed the $9,000 bail warrant. Deherrera was placed under arrest and transported to the Glenn County Jail, where he was turned over to jail staff for booking.
Monday, August 30:
7:18 a.m., deputies were dispatched to 2470 Highway 45, sp. #12, for a report of an assault. Deputies contacted the involved parties, Sue Kemp and Juan Manuel Robledo. Both Kemp and Robledo alleged the other person assaulted them. After an on-scene investigation, Kemp was subsequently placed under arrest for alleged domestic violence. Kemp was transported to the Glenn County Jail, where she was released to jail staff for booking. Glenn County Jail staff allegedly located methamphetamine on her person during the intake process.
10:20 a.m., Orland Police Department personnel observed a vehicle vs. bicycle traffic collision that had just occurred and requested Glenn County Sheriff’s Office response. Glenn County Sheriff’s personnel responded and contacted Rafael Chavez and Francisco Salina Melena, both of Willows. Chavez had been traveling south on Pacific Avenue when he came to a stop at the southbound stop sign at Wood Street. As Chavez pulled forward to see traffic better, he did not see Salina Melena on his bicycle, eastbound on the westbound side of Wood Street. Salina was traveling on the north side of the westbound lane. Chavez struck Salina Melena, causing him to fall to the ground. Salina Melena had minor abrasion injuries to his right arm and left knee. Salina Melena declined any medical care. The estimated damage to Chavez’s vehicle was $50 (a bent license plate). The estimated damage to Salina Melena’s bicycle was $100 (a bent front wheel).
2:17 p.m., Judy Entedencia came to the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office lobby and requested to report a burglary that occurred on July 25. Unknown suspect(s) entered Entedencia’s residence and removed numerous items. The items included food, alcoholic beverages, electronics, and jewelry. The deputy had an extended response so Entedencia went home. Deputy Rasmussen responded to the residence at 1333 West Sycamore Street, Willows, and contacted Entedencia. No evidence was located at the scene. The estimated loss was approximately $16,000. Entedencia had already reported the theft to her insurance company.
5:45 p.m., Sergeant Draper responded to a report of a non-injury traffic collision at West Laurel and South Butte Streets in Willows. Contact was made with Maricruz Gonzalez of Kent, Wash., who was driving a Jeep SUV north on South Butte Street. Contact was also made with Yesenia Gonzalez of Willows, who was driving a silver Honda passenger vehicle east on West Laurel Street. Maricruz Gonzalez reported she stopped at the intersection and then proceeded north. The front of Yesenia Gonzalez’s vehicle struck the rear driver side of Maricruz Gonzalez’s vehicle. Both parties refused medical attention and Yesenia Gonzalez’s vehicle was towed from the scene by L&T Towing per her request. Sergeant Draper assisted the parties with exchanging information.
Tuesday, August 31:
3:23 p.m., Zachary Hansen reported a burglary to his residence on County Road V near Princeton. Deputies Rasmussen, Ayres, and Tuma responded. Deputies checked the interior of the residence but did not locate anyone inside. Unknown suspects forced entry into the residence and removed numerous items, including a small gun safe containing a 20g shotgun. Hansen was going to complete a list of the missing property.
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