Stanley Scott Grundy, one of five men believed to be involved in the murder of Brandon Dawson in 2019, was on Monday allegedly found to be in possession of an “improvised weapon” while in the custody of the Glenn County Jail.
Dawson was kidnapped, tortured, and murdered on March 8, 2019. On July 28, 2021, suspects Grundy and Clayton Shane Humphrey were arrested and booked into the Glenn County Jail, and two days later another suspect, John Cornelis Poldervaart, was taken into custody.
On August 24, 2021, the “fourth and final” suspect in the killing of Dawson was arrested. Lane Cleo Walker, Jr., was booked into the Glenn County Jail.
There was a fifth person believed to be involved in Dawson’s murder. However, Michael Paul Oliveira was himself murdered on July 29, 2019.
At about 9:45 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 1, Glenn County Sheriff’s Deputy Sheldon was dispatched to investigate a report that an inmate in the jail was in possession of a possible weapon. After an investigation, it was learned inmate Stanley Scott Grundy was in possession of an “improvised weapon” while in the custody of the Glenn County Jail.
Jail Commander Lt. Justin Gibbs informed The Glenn County Observer during a brief telephone conversation on Tuesday, Nov. 2, that the “improvised weapon” was a “sharpened object,” or “shank.” Inmates in jails and prisons have been known to sharpen items ranging from toothbrushes to plastic kitchen cutlery into offensive or defensive weapons.
Lane Cleo Walker
The sheriff’s log item for this incident names Lane Cleo Walker as a “witness.” Walker is known to have been in the proximity of Grundy when the shank was found.
According to Lt. Gibbs, neither man is talking to members of the sheriff’s office. The investigation is continuing.
A report was forwarded to the Glenn County District Attorney’s Office, however.
Here are the latest incident reports from the Orland Police Department.
Wednesday, Oct. 27:
2:08 a.m., the Orland Police Department received a report from an unknown man regarding shots heard with a woman screaming in the background. Officers checked the Shasta Garden Apartments, 226 East Shasta Street, but found no evidence of a shooting. Officers tracked the associated phone number and checked the welfare of residents on Brookside Drive, but no evidence of a shooting was found or anyone needing OPD assistance.
11:16 a.m., Paula Allen of Richfield Metal and Recycling alleged former employee Travis Butler, 34, stole cash and recycling from the business at 534 Fourth Street.
11:28 a.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to a report of loud music at 810 Second Street. Officers contacted the resident, who agreed to keep his music down.
12:08 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to the report of a juvenile issue at North Valley High School. Officers contacted two juveniles who were involved in a physical altercation. Both children were counseled on their behavior and disciplined through the school.
1:20 p.m., Pattie Harding, 55, of Orland, reported harassment. Harding was provided information on restraining orders.
2:10 p.m., Orland police officers contacted Lolita Burd, 54, of Orland, at 315 Eighth Street. Burd was arrested and booked for a misdemeanor Glenn County warrant.
2:15 p.m., Orland police officers contacted Eugene Reynolds, 71, of Orland, at 315 Eighth Street. Following an evaluation, Reynolds was arrested and booked for alleged public intoxication.
3:43 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to a welfare check on a person who lives on West Monterey Street. Officers determined the person was out of state and forwarded the information to the Boulder, Colo., Police Department.
8:05 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to a complaint that a white 2017 Ford van was possibly abandoned in the city parking lot next to the Pizza Palace, 704 Fifth Street, for over five weeks. Officers determined that the license plates on the van did not match the vehicle identification number. The license plates were seized and the van was marked for abatement.
10:29 p.m., on Woodward Avenue, an Orland police officer marked a gray 1998 Mazda 626 for abatement.
Thursday, Oct. 28:
1 a.m., in the 500 block of First Street, an Orland police officer issued a parking citation to a black 2012 Kia Sorento for expired registration.
1:12 a.m., at 413 Third Street, an Orland police officer issued a parking citation to a silver 2010 Chrysler 300 for expired registration.
1:30 a.m., at 425 Yolo Street, an Orland police officer issued a parking citation to a white 2007 Ford Econoline for expired registration.
1:40 a.m., at 50 East Central Street, an Orland police officer issued a parking citation to a gray 2013 Ford Focus for expired registration.
1:46 a.m., on East Central Street at Walnut Avenue, an Orland police officer issued a parking citation to a green 1995 Chevy 1500 for expired registration and marked it for abatement.
1:51 a.m., on Chapman Street at Marin Street, an Orland police officer issued a parking citation to a green 1993 Honda Accord for expired registration and marked it for abatement.
1:56 a.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to 610 First Street for a report of a possible break-in. Officers checked the property but did not locate anyone or any evidence of attempted forced entry.
9:24 a.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to 676 East Walker Street for a report of suspicious circumstances. An employee reported an unknown person attempted to steal gas from two Glenn County Officer of Education vehicles. Information was provided and extra patrol was requested.
10:10 a.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to 160 East Walker Street to check the welfare of a man and woman in an argument. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate the involved parties.
2:09 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to a report of a parking violation at Mill Street School, 835 Second Street. Officers cited a silver 2021 Toyota Corolla for parking in a handicap space.
9:10 p.m., the Orland Police Department received a report of suspicious social media messages circulating in Orland High School regarding threats of a school shooting on Oct. 29. The Orland Police Department and Glenn County Sheriff’s Office had investigated this earlier in the day and determined it originated in Florida and had nothing to do with Orland.
Friday, Oct. 29:
11:04 a.m., Orland police officers responded to William Finch Charter School, 607 East Tehama Street, for a reported cold assault. Officers contacted the principal, who reported that two girls had been involved in an altercation.
12:34 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a cold hit and run at 800 Pecan Circle. Alexis Padilla, 24, reported an unknown vehicle struck the driver’s side of his black 2015 Honda Accord.
3:26 p.m., the Orland Police Department was contacted by Jeff Paschall, 57, regarding an abandoned vehicle at Napa Auto Parts, 402 Walker Street. Information was provided.
4:34 p.m., Orland police officers responded to the report of suspicious man trying to flag down cars for a ride on East Mill Street. Officers contacted Steven Stoltenberg, 54, (not the Steven Stoltenberg of Artois Feed and Grain) and provided him with a ride home.
5:47 p.m., Orland police officers responded to 407 Fifth Street for a report of a suspicious person looking into unlocked cars. Itzel Ponce reported a man was allegedly opening and looking into her car. Officers contacted Benito Zuniga, 43, who was issued a trespass admonishment.
7:53 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a hit and run non-injury traffic collision. Officers contacted Ariana Cordova, 38, of Corning, who reported she was rear-ended at the stop sign at Newville Road and the northbound side of Interstate 5 by an unknown vehicle.
8:35 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a reckless driver. Officers located the vehicle on East Walker Street and conducted an enforcement stop. The driver, Aaron Anderson, 45, of Orland, was arrested for allegedly driving while under the influence of alcohol, and driving while under the influence of alcohol, with a blood alcohol content greater than .08 percent. Anderson was transported and booked into the Glenn County Jail.
10:33 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a suspicious person in the area of Orland High School. Officers contacted Raymond Auvigne, 33, who matched the description provided by the reporting party. After an investigation, Auvigne was arrested for alleged public intoxication and violation of probation. Auvigne was transported and booked into the Glenn County Jail.
11:55 p.m., Orland police officers assisted the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office with a report of a domestic assault on County Road 6. Officers assisted until no longer needed.
Saturday, Oct. 30:
11:08 a.m., Orland police officers responded to 1644 Linwood Drive for a reported alarm sounding. Officers arrived on scene and determined that the alarm was set off in error.
8:36 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a loud party on East Mill Street with a person shooting a firearm. Officers searched the area but were unable to locate a party or any evidence of a shooting. Officers spoke with several people who reported it was possibly fireworks.
11:56 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a noise complaint in the Walker Street area. Officers found the area quiet upon arrival.
Sunday, Oct. 31:
3:31 a.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of shots fired and an injured woman at 1309 Brookside Drive. Officers located a woman with a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital and an investigation was initiated.
11:37 a.m., Orland police officers responded to a traffic collision at 742 Salomon Drive. Officers assisted with an information exchange.
12:24 p.m., Orland police officers responded for a custody issue. Officers contacted Julianna Ramirez, 33, of Orland, who reported having an issue with her child custody exchange. Officers provided information and documentation.
3:24 p.m., Orland police officers responded to the Speedway gas station, 1021 South Street, for a child custody issue. Sara Vantol, 35, reported Jake Vantol, 35, hasn’t returned their children at the agreed upon time. Sara Vantol requested the incident be documented.
8:50 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a suspicious circumstances in the 900 block of Benson Drive. Officers contacted the homeowner, who reported finding property in her residence that did not belong to her. The incident was documented and extra patrol was provided.
9:15 p.m., Orland police officers responded to the Black Butte Mobile Home Park, 6386 County Road 200, for a report of a possible burglary. Officers contacted Sonia Vazquez, 47, who reported property had been stolen from her residence at an unknown time.
Monday, Nov. 1:
4:52 a.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to a report of a suspicious person near a vehicle at 311 Yolo Street. Officers conducted an area check but were unable to locate anyone.
11:16 a.m., Robert Burgoyne, 72, of Orland, came to the Orland Police Department regarding a scam. Burgoyne was provided with information and the incident was documented.
1:22 p.m., Oliva Jiron, 49, of Orland, reported she learned the location of her stolen 1988 Honda CRV. Officers found the vehicle and released it to Jiron.
7:03 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a request for an area check at 819 Newport Avenue. The anonymous reporting party said a man on a motorized bicycle threatened to shoot him. Officers searched the area, but were unable to locate anyone matching the description.
9:29 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a physical disturbance at 133 East Colusa Street. Officers contacted Roy Hawkinson, 40, and Alma Hawkinson, 39, both of Orland. Following an investigation, Roy Hawkinson was arrested and booked for alleged domestic violence and preventing someone from calling law enforcement.
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