Here are the latest sentencings in the Glenn County Superior Court, period ending Friday, Sept. 17, as reported by the Glenn County District Attorney’s Office and other sources.
People v. Manuela Gonzalez – The defendant was convicted of felony automobile theft and false imprisonment with violence. She was sentenced to three years, eight months in prison, with one year, eight months of that time on mandatory supervision. She must also pay $2,850 restitution. This case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Ruby Neumann, with assistance from Glenn County Sheriff’s Deputy Ayres.
On April 10, Deputy Ayres was dispatched to a report of Manuela Gonzalez causing a disturbance in the area of Sierra Avenue and Third Street in Hamilton City. Shortly after this report, the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office received information that a man was following Gonzalez who had stolen a white Chevy Colorado truck and a woman may possibly be in the truck who was kidnapped.
The reporting party was transferred to the CHP. Deputies searched the area, but did not locate the truck or Gonzalez. Deputy Ayres learned that the woman in the truck had been picked up out in the county by her boyfriend and they returned to Hamilton City to wait for law enforcement. The truck was still outstanding. Deputy Ayres was told that the California Highway Patrol was responding to contact the victim and would be handling the investigation.
Later, the sheriff’s office received a report that a white truck was in the middle of the road in the area of County Roads 39 and P. Deputy Ayres checked the area, but it was gone upon his arrival. The truck was then reported to be abandoned on County Road P near County Road 45. Deputy Ayres went to check the area, but saw Gonzalez walking north on County Road P, south of County Road 39. Gonzalez was detained. After an on-scene investigation, Gonzalez was arrested for vehicle theft, kidnapping and sexual battery. She was transported and booked into the Glenn County Jail.
People v. Jason Gary Donaldson ‑ On May 25, 2021, the defendant was convicted by jury trial of felony oral copulation by force, criminal threats, corporal injury on a cohabitant with a previous conviction within seven years, and committing a serious or violent felony with a prior serious or violent felony. He was sentenced to 26 years, eight months in state prison. This case was prosecuted by District Attorney Dwayne Stewart, with assistance from Glenn County Sheriff’s Deputy Goodwin.
People v. David Zuniga – The defendant was convicted of felony infliction of corporal injury to the mother of his child, andassault likely to product great bodily injury. He was sentenced to 364 days in jail, a 52-week batterer’s treatment program, a one-year rehabilitation program, and three years of probation. This case was prosecuted by District Attorney Stewart, with assistance from Glenn County Sheriff’s Deputy Thompson.
On June 18, deputies were dispatched to 872 North Butte Street for a report of an unknown type of disturbance. Upon arrival, deputies observed David Zuniga assaulting two females. Deputies intervened and detained Zuniga after a short struggle. After investigation, Zuniga was arrested for several felony assault charges.
People v. Angel Luis Urrutia – The defendant was convicted of felony identity theft. He was sentenced to a consecutive eight months to the four years, eight months prison sentence he is serving from Butte County. This case was prosecuted by Deputy District Attorney Michael Coffey, with assistance from Glenn County Sheriff’s Sergeant Draper.
People v. Jesus Saavedra Damian – The defendant was convicted of felony possession of firearm by a felon. He was sentenced to eight months in state prison, consecutive to a Butte County prison sentence. This case was prosecuted by District Attorney Stewart, with assistance from Glenn County Sheriff’s Deputies Ramirez and Turner, and Detective Lopeteguy.
At about 11:30 p.m., on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019, Deputy Ramirez located a Smith and Wesson revolver in plain view inside a black 2014 Camry parked on Third Street, east of Capay Avenue, in Hamilton City. Deputies later contacted the owner of the vehicle, Jesus Saavedra Damian, then 40, of 490 Shasta Avenue, Hamilton City, who was arrested. During an inventory search of the vehicle, two other firearms, ammunition, and miscellaneous firearm accessories were found in the vehicle.
Damian was booked into the Glenn County Jail at about 1:06 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 14, 2019, on charges alleging possession of a firearm by a felon, possession of ammunition by a prohibited person, possession of a high-capacity magazine, and possession of an assault weapon. All of these charges were later dropped except for the first one.
People v. Belinda Michelle Payton – The defendant was convicted of felony identity theft and misdemeanors battery on a peace officer, and cruelty to animals. She was sentenced to 192 days in jail and two years’ probation. This case was prosecuted by Deputy District Attorney Coffey, with assistance from Orland Police Officer Roenspie, and Glenn County Sheriff’s Deputies Lopez and Lemmon.
The date(s) and circumstances for the incidents involving battery on a peace officer and identity theft are difficult to nail down, but the animal cruelty incident apparently occurred on Oct. 17, 2016, at Moe’s Market, 228 Sixth Street. An employee of the store witnessed Payton kick a dog, causing injury to it. The incident was caught on camera.
People v. Jedediah Tyler Asbury – The defendant was previously convicted of felony possession of ammunition and was found in violation of probation for the fourth time. He was sentenced to 120 days in jail and probation was reinstated. This case was prosecuted by Deputy District Attorney Coffey, with assistance from Glenn County Probation Officer Van Eck.
People v. Travis Lance – The defendant was previously convicted of bringing drugs into a jail and was found in violation of mandatory supervision for the second time. He was sentenced to 90 days in jail and mandatory supervision was reinstated. This case was prosecuted by District Attorney Stewart, with assistance from Glenn County Probation Officer Van Eck.
People v. Dave Raymond Campbell – The defendant was previously convicted of felony corporal injury on a cohabitant and was found in violation of probation for the first time. He was sentenced to 30 days in jail and probation was reinstated. This case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Neumann, with assistance from Glenn County Probation Officer Permann.
At about 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 7, 2021, Orland police officers were dispatched to a physical disturbance at Les Schwab Tires, 1306 Sixth Street. Officers contacted Dave Campbell, 51, of Willows, and Heather Alvarez, 44, of Willows. After an investigation, Campbell was arrested for felony domestic violence, felony assault by force to likely to produce great bodily injury, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Campbell was booked into the Glenn County Jail.
People v. TJ Royce Morrison – The defendant was convicted of misdemeanor possession of methamphetamine and was found in violation of probation. He was sentenced to 30 days in jail and probation was reinstated. This case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Neumann, with assistance from Glenn County Probation Officer Moize.
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