Day: October 13, 2021

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Here are the latest sentencings in the Glenn County Superior Court, period ending Friday, Oct. 8, as reported by the Glenn County District Attorney’s Office and other sources.

People v. Martha Chavera – Defendant was previously convicted of felony resisting a police officer with force or violence, and misdemeanor being under the influence of a controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia, and was found in violation of probation for the fourth time. She was sentenced to two years in prison with one year of that time on Mandatory Supervision and 90 days in jail, with probation terminated. This case was prosecuted by Deputy District Attorney Michael Coffey, with assistance from Glenn County Probation Officer Moize.

On April 22, 2019, Zenon Tinoco called 911, reporting Martha Chavera was inside his residence at 305 Sacramento Avenue, Hamilton City, causing a disturbance. Glenn County Sheriff’s Dispatch said Chavera was on probation and was the restrained party in a served restraining order with Tinoco being the protected. The deputy located Chavera in the front yard. Chavera was detained. It was determined the order had expired a few days earlier. Chavera was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia and violation of probation. Chavera was booked into the Glenn County Jail.

Later, on June 13, 2019, Deputy Alves and Sgt. Holley responded to 155 Sacramento Avenue, Hamilton City, to a report from Rosendo Gonzalez that Martha Chavera was inside the residence illegally and was refusing to leave. Upon arrival, Chavera barricaded herself in the residence. The door was forced open and Chavera threw a beer at Sgt. Holley, striking him with the beer. Chavera resisted arrest and was taken into custody. She was medically cleared and booked into the jail.

People v. Michael Brian Sullivan – Defendant was convicted of felony endangerment of his two-week-old baby girl andfailure to register as a sex offender. He was sentenced to four years, eight months in prison. This case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Ruby Neumann, with assistance from Glenn County Sheriff’s Deputy Ayres.

On May 13, 2021, at about 5:51 p.m., the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office received information from an anonymous man regarding Michael Sullivan, a registered sex offender, being out of compliance and living on the property at 3992 Highway 99, Orland. Sullivan was reported to be living in a large white trailer on the back of the property, with a black Mitsubishi associate with it. Sgt. Corbin was notified of this call. He deemed it beat information and advised dispatch to email Sgt. Draper and Deputy Lemmon regarding this information.

At about 9:01 p.m., Cassidy Rios said she is a neighbor requesting a welfare check on a one-year-old child due to Rios believing the parents being under the influence. Rios said the family was living in a white trailer in the back with a black Mitsubishi outside. Deputies responded to the property, where they contacted Summer Arnold, Michael Sullivan, and their three-week-old daughter.

After an on-scene investigation, Sullivan and Arnold were both arrested. Their daughter was detained by the deputy and released to Child Protection Services. Sullivan was booked on two different types of failing to register as a sex offender (felonies), felony possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, and felony child endangerment, and a no-bail felony warrant out of Tehama County. Arnold was booked on being under the influence of a controlled substance and felony child endangerment.

People v. Raymond Walston III – Defendant was convicted of misdemeanor corporal injury on the mother of his child. He was sentenced to 365 days concurrent to his current four-year prison sentence from Tehama County. This case was prosecuted by Deputy District Attorney Coffey, with assistance from Glenn County Sheriff’s Deputy Turner.

On August 19, 2019, Maria Bernal reported her child’s father, Raymond Walston, took her keys. She requested a deputy. Deputy Turner responded and contacted Bernal and Walston. Deputy Turner initiated an on-scene investigation. Deputy Turner was able to determine Walston struck Bernal. He was placed under arrest for misdemeanor domestic violence. Walston was transported to the Glenn County Jail, where he was turned over to jail staff for booking.

People v. Mark Douglas Johanningsmeier – Defendant was convicted of felony driving while under the influence, with a prior felony. He was sentenced to 240 days in jail and three years of probation. This case was prosecuted by Deputy District Attorney Coffey, with assistance from Orland Police Department Sgt. Johnson and Glenn County Sheriff’s Detective Johnsen.

On April 23, 2021, Orland police officers responded to a report of a grey 2010 Chevy Equinox driving erratically while westbound on Highway 32 towards Orland. Officers located and stopped the Chevy near Papst Avenue. Following an investigation, Mark Johanningsmeier, 46, of Orland was arrested and booked for driving while under the influence of alcohol.

People v. Sammy Lee Keller II – Defendant was convicted of felony failure to appear on a felony charge while released on a bail bond, and misdemeanor corporal injury on a cohabitant. He was sentenced to 178 days in jail, a 52-week batterers treatment program, and three years on probation. This case was prosecuted by District Attorney Dwayne Stewart, with assistance from Glenn County Sheriff’s Deputy Tuma and Willows CHP Officer Baxter.

On Dec. 6, 2020, deputies were dispatched to the Ord Bend Boat Launch for a report of a domestic disturbance. Deputies contacted the involved parties who were identified as Sammy Keller and Jessica Bailey. After an on-scene investigation, Keller was placed under arrest for felony domestic violence. He was transported to the Glenn County Jail, where he was released to jail staff for booking.

In May of 2021, he was charged with failure to appear on a felony charge while released on bail.

People v. Mark Steven Kelley – Defendant was convicted of felony possession of stolen property valued at more than $950. He was sentenced to 120 days in jail and two years on probation. This case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Neumann, with assistance from Glenn County Sheriff’s Detectives Johnsen and Barnes, and Butte County Sheriff’s Detective Parson.

People v. Allen Jeff Lindell – Defendant was convicted of felony carrying a concealed dirk or dagger. He was sentenced to 101 days in jail and two years on probation. This case was prosecuted by Deputy District Attorney Coffey, with assistance from Glenn County Sheriff’s Deputies Tuma and Ayers.

On August 12, 2021, Scott McArthur contacted the sheriff’s office, reporting a suspicious person in the area of Lake School and Wyo Avenue (County Road 9), north of Orland. Deputies conducted a check of the area and located Allen Lindell, 49, who matched the description. Glenn County Communications reported Lindell was on Glenn County probation with search and test stipulations and was not to possess weapons. Lindell was 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.

People v. Bridget Simone Reed-Nutter – Defendant was previously convicted of felony identity theft and was found in violation of probation for the first time. She was sentenced to 90 days in jail and probation was reinstated. This case was prosecuted by Deputy District Attorney Coffey, with assistance from Glenn County Probation Officer Pfyl.

People v. Jose Ambriz-Aparicio – Defendant was convicted of misdemeanor driving on a suspended driver’s license, and misdemeanor violation of probation probation. He was sentenced to 40 days in jail and one year on probation. This case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Neumann, with assistance from Glenn County Sheriff’s Deputy Chavez.

On Jan. 29, 2021, while driving south on Villa Avenue towards Sycamore Street in Willows, Deputy Chavez observed a blue minivan with an inoperable rear brake light. Deputy Chavez initiated a traffic stop and contacted the driver, Jose Ambriz-Aparicio, who was found to have a suspended driver’s license. Deputy Chavez issued a citation for the brake light and the suspended license. Ambriz-Aparicio was released on a signed promise to appear.

People v. Bambi Ramirez – Defendant was convicted of misdemeanor welfare fraud of CalFresh. She was sentenced to one year on probation and paid back the full restitution of $2,653. This case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Neumann, with assistance from Glenn County Health and Human Services Special Investigator McClain.