Orland Police Logs

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.