Orland Police Logs

Here are the latest incident reports from the Orland Police Department.

Friday, Nov. 12:

7:30 a.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a burglary alarm at Ampla Health, 1211 Cortina Drive. It was determined the alarm was set off in error by an employee.

7:46 a.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a subject asleep in a car, blocking the parking lot at 125 East Walker Street. Officers contacted Kenneth Roberson, 60, who ran out of gas. Officers assisted with moving the vehicle.

2:25 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a civil issue at 232 East Yolo Street. Officers contacted Rafael Ramirez-Pacheco, 79, of Orland, who stated cats are coming onto his yard and causing a mess. Ramirez-Pacheco was provided with information.

3:07 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a disturbance at 806 Cherry Circle. Jason Rhoades, 36, reported Casey Bayles, 48, was causing a disturbance at the residence. Bayles left prior to the arrival of officers and Rhoades was provided with information.

4:03 p.m., the Orland Police Department was contacted by Stephanie Smith, 36, of Orland, who reported she found some property in the roadway. The owner of the property was notified.

4:25 p.m., on East South Street, an Orland police officer conducted an enforcement stop on a brown 2021 Chevrolet Traverse for a moving violation. The driver, Hector Almaguer, 37, of Orland, was cited for allegedly speeding.

8:40 p.m., Orland police officers responded to the report of a dispute between neighbors in the area of 76 Chapman Street. Officers contacted Veronica Jimenez, 40, of Orland, and Jose Cisneros, 27, also of Orland. Both parties were provided with information on how to obtain a restraining order.

9:06 p.m., Orland police officers responded to the report of a theft that had occurred at the Orlanda Inn Motel, 827 Newville Road. Officers contacted Raksha Ramdas, 60, who alleged her son, Krishnakant Ramdas, 33, stole money from her before leaving the scene. Officers located Krishnakant, who was subsequently arrested for alleged robbery and possession of metal knuckles. Krishnakant was transported to the Glenn County Jail, where he was booked.

9:58 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to a report of a truck who struck two separate trucks at the Pilot Travel Center, 4444 Commerce Lane. Officers contacted Reynaldo Caldera, 60, of Turlock, who was driving a white 2020 Freightliner semi-truck and collided with a parked white 2022 Volvo semi-truck operated by Christina Cruz, 28, of Orland, and then with a parked white 2012 semi-truck/trailer combination driven by Simranjot Rai, 21, of Yuba City. Officers assisted with information exchanges between the parties for the two collisions and Caldera was counseled regarding his driving.

Saturday, Nov. 13:

12:59 a.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of trespassing at 301 South Street. Officers searched the area but were unable to locate anyone who matched the description provided by the reporting party. The reporting party was told to call back if the person returned.

4:26 a.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of an unknown male who was found sleeping within the residence at 364 Chapman Street, who was unknown to the homeowner. Officers contacted Tony Rangel, 20, who allegedly showed objective signs of intoxication. Rangel was placed under arrest and transported to the Glenn County Jail for alleged public intoxication.

11:41 a.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a woman yelling in the roadway near 22 East Swift Street. Officers contacted Rosita Gois, 43, of Chico, who was counseled on her behavior.

11:48 a.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a disturbance at 819 Newport Avenue. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate any disturbance or anyone in the residence.

1:30 p.m., the Orland Police Department contacted Victor Zaragoza, 28, of Orland, via telephone. Zaragoza stated Rosa Garcia, 28, of Orland, was not meeting him for a child custody exchange.

1:50 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to contact Rosa Garcia. Garcia stated her baby’s father, Victor Zaragoza, failed to meet at the agreed upon time for a child exchange. (See the previous police log item.)

4:40 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a person possibly under the influence of drugs at Sav-Mor Foods, 35 East Walker Street. Officers conducted an area check but were unable to locate anyone matching the description.

6:51 p.m., Orland police officers responded to the report of loud music in the area of 245 East Colusa Street. Officers contacted Abel Zarco, 21, of Orland, who agreed to turn the music down. Officers received a second call for loud music at the same residence. Officers contacted Zarco and the music was turned off.

9:14 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of an unknown man on a bicycle, riding around the Rancho De Soto apartment complex. Officers contacted Marcus Godinez, 26, who said he was riding his bicycle for exercise.

9:31 p.m., on South Street, an Orland police officer initiated a traffic enforcement stop on a white 2015 Chrysler 200 for a moving violation. Officers contacted Elvia Espinoza, 48, of Orland, who was issued a citation for allegedly failing to stop at a posted stop sign, and not having proof of insurance.

11:06 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a noise complaint for loud music at 246 East Colusa Street. Alexis Zarco, 21, of Orland, was issued a citation for alleged violation of Orland’s noise ordinance.

11:21 p.m., Orland police officers responded to assist Glenn County Sheriff’s deputies with a reported disturbance at 6772 Highway 32. Officers assisted until no longer needed.

Sunday, Nov. 14:

12:18 a.m., Orland police officers responded to the report of loud music playing at 911 Third Street. Officers contacted Edgar Pureco, 42, of Orland. Officers told Pureco of the complaint and he agreed to turn off the music for the night.

3:54 a.m., Orland police officers responded to the Speedway, 1185 Hoff Way, for a report of an unknown man who attempted to purchase items with a counterfeit bill.

5:03 a.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to 1011 Cortina Court for a 911 hang-up call with a disturbance heard in the background. Officers contacted Juan Herrera, 39, and Celia Garza, 34, of Orland. Both parties said the disturbance was verbal only and agreed to separate for the night.

11:57 a.m., Orland police officers responded to 321 South Street for a report of a man brandishing a shotgun. Officers arrived and contacted Trisha Schmitt, 43, of Orland, who reported a domestic violence incident that occurred on Nov. 10 and an alleged brandishing of a shotgun on Nov. 14 by her ex-boyfriend Christopher Allen, 46, of Orland. During the investigation and with the assistance of Glenn County Sheriff’s deputies, Allen was located driving a silver Honda Accord just outside the city limits of Orland. Allen allegedly failed to stop his vehicle for officers and a vehicle pursuit ensued. Allen was eventually taken into custody and booked into the Glenn County Jail on multiple felony charges.

4:10 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle parked outside Walgreens. Officers contacted Joseph Grinceri, 61, of Fontana, who was allegedly found to have a suspended license. Grinceri was issued notice of his suspended license and agreed to move his vehicle.

4:54 p.m., Orland police officers responded to the Super Shopper, 1233 East Street, for a reported traffic collision. After an investigation, Antonio De La Cruz of Marysville was arrested for allegedly driving while under the influence and being an unlicensed driver.

10:34 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of loud music playing in the area of 153 East Mill Street. Officers contacted Odilon Guarnos, 33, of Orland. Officers told Guarnos of the complaint and he agreed to turn off the music.

Monday, Nov. 15:

3:44 a.m., the Orland Police Department received a report of a non-injury collision that occurred at Pilot Travel Center, 4444 Commerce Lane. Officers assisted the drivers with exchanging information.

7:02 a.m., Orland police officers responded to the Speedway, 1021 South Street, for a report of a person being followed. Officers contacted Johnathan Candy, 35, of Orange County, who reported he thought he was being followed. Candy was provided with information and the incident was documented.

12:57 p.m., Orland police officers responded to 848 Walker Street for a report of a suspicious vehicle parked outside. Officers contacted Joseph Grinceri, 61, of Fontana, who said that his vehicle would not start. Officers assisted Grinceri with moving his vehicle and a tow truck was called at his request.

4:07 p.m., Orland police officers responded to the report of a burgundy Toyota Camry driving recklessly on Colusa Street. Officers located the vehicle and contacted the driver, Fermin Montes-Salgado, 48, exiting Orland Food and Liquor at Walker Street and Woodward Avenue. After an investigation, Montes-Salgado was arrested for allegedly driving while under the influence of alcohol. Montes-Salgado was booked into the Glenn County Jail.

5:26 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a residential burglary at 501 Second Street. Officers contacted Nancy Ellis, 56, of Orland. Ellis reported that unknown suspects forced entry into her residence and burglarized it between 9:45 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 16:

1:10 a.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a burglary alarm at Orland Food and Liquor, 160 East Walker Street. After further investigation, officers found the business had been vandalized.

1:33 a.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of an alarm activation at Orland Liberty Food and Gas, 506 Sixth Street. Officers determined the front glass door was broken. The business and surrounding area were searched but nobody was located. After further investigation, it was determined that an unknown amount of alcohol bottles and lottery scratchers had been stolen. An investigation was initiated.

6:06 a.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of an alarm activation at Fairview School, 1308 Fairview Street. As officers arrived, the alarm company canceled the response as the proper code was provided.

11:20 a.m., Orland police officers responded to a request for a welfare check at 1210 East Street. Officers were unable to contact anyone at the residence and the incident was documented.

12:17 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a woman attempting to pass a fake bill at the Speedway, 1185 Hoff Way. Officers contacted Victoria Taylor, 61, who reported a person attempt to pay for gas with a fake $100 bill. Officers contacted Rafael Munoz, 57, who stated he found the money and believed it was real. Munoz was counselled and given a notice of suspension.

3:27 p.m., Orland police officers responded to 116 East Swift Street for a report of a child custody issue. Officers contacted Mayte Baca-Perez, 28, of Orland, who alleged that Jacinto Gutierrez-Perez, 25, violated her restraining order.

11:56 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a vehicle driving all over westbound Walker Street. Officers conducted an area check but were unable to locate the vehicle.

Wednesday, Nov. 17:

8:53 p.m., Orland police officers responded to Cortina Drive for a report of a possible restraining order violation. Officers contacted Humberto Santana-Cervantes, 44, of Orland. After an investigation, Santana-Cervantes was arrested for alleged possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. Santana-Cervantes was transported and booked into the Glenn County Jail.

Thursday, Nov. 18:

8:53 a.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of theft at 250 Roosevelt Avenue. Officers contacted a school employee, who reported theft of survey flags on the school farm. The incident was documented and extra patrol was requested.

10:16 a.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of Bridget Reed, 25, and TJ Morrison, 27, causing a disturbance at the Orland branch of the Glenn County Superior Court, 831 East South Street. Reed and Morrison were counselled and released.

11:04 a.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a suspicious Snapchat that was sent to students at Orland High School. Officers contacted Counsellor Sydney Wooldridge who reported two students got sent a Snapchat profile that contained possible child pornography. Officers could not view the images and the students could not find the profile in question. Wooldridge was referred to make an online report to the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.

2:20 p.m., at the Orland Police Department, an officer signed off a correctible citation.

3:45 p.m., an Orland police officer contacted Chico resident Jerry Norton by phone regarding someone who was mean to him while he was trying to sell solar. Norton declined to be a victim and the incident was documented.

4 p.m., Orland police officers responded to 510 Fourth Street for a report of a verbal disturbance. Officers contacted Bridget Reed, 25, and TJ Morrison, 27. Officers determined the disturbance was verbal only and the matter was settled by separation.

Friday, Nov. 19:

12:30 a.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to a report of a suspicious circumstance at the Paigewood Village Apartments. Officers contacted Angela Watts, 38, and her 17-year-old daughter. The girl reported that an unknown man entered her residence while she was home. Officers were unable to develop any other leads and Watts requested it to be documented.

8:10 a.m., Orland police officers contacted Jennifer Shockley, 30, of Orland, at 819 Newport Avenue. Shockley was arrested and booked for three Glenn County misdemeanor warrants.

10:40 a.m., on Third Street at Colusa Street, an Orland police officer initiated a traffic enforcement stop on a silver 2007 Honda Odyssey for an equipment violation. Raymond Auvigne, 33, of Orland, was cited for alleged expired registration and no proof of insurance.

12:34 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a non-injury traffic collision on South Street at Sixth Street. Officers assisted the parties exchange information.

1:44 p.m., an Orland police officer signed off a correctible citation at the Orland Police Department.

3:07 p.m., Orland Public Works turned in a cell phone found at Plumas and Shasta Streets. The cell phone was processed as found property.

3:16 p.m., at the Orland Stop and Shop, 10 Walker Street, Orland police officers arrived at the scene of a non-injury collision between two vehicles. The officers assisted the parties exchange information.

3:20 p.m., on Tehama Street at East Street, an Orland police officer initiated a traffic enforcement stop on a gray 1992 Toyota Tacoma for an equipment violation. The 17-year-old driver was cited for illegal window tint.

3:33 p.m., on Colusa Street, an Orland police officer initiated a traffic enforcement stop on a white 2004 Nissan Xterra. Samuel Erwin, 37, of Chico, was cited for allegedly using a cell phone while driving.

3:37 p.m., Claudia Nunez reported a student was harassing her daughter via email. Nunez was provided with information.

3:45 p.m., Orland police officers responded to 800 Almond Way for a report of a physical altercation. Officers contacted Ma Lee, 33, who stated he was in a dispute with Jaime Barbeiro, who left prior to law enforcement’s arrival. Officers were unable to contact Barbeiro.

7:35 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to 949 East Street to check the welfare of a 14-year-old girl. Officers contacted the juvenile who advised she was safe and did not require any law enforcement assistance.

9:10 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a security alarm activation at the Glenn County Office of Education, 676 East Walker Street. Officers conducted a search of the building and found all doors and windows secured. No signs of forced entry or suspicious activity were found.

Saturday, Nov. 20:

1:38 a.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a person asleep behind the wheel, blocking westbound traffic on East Walker Street at East Street. Officers contacted the driver, Luis Gutierrez, 35, of Orland. Following an investigation, Gutierrez was arrested and booked for allegedly driving while under the influence.

5:25 a.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of an unknown woman yelling and causing a disturbance at the Orlanda Inn Motel, 827 Newville Road. Officers contacted Misty Lawrence, 51, who said she was upset because her bicycle wheels had been taken. Lawrence requested documentation only at this time.

9:43 a.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a burglary that occurred sometime during the night at Westside Recycling, 532 Fourth Street. An investigation was initiated.

12:33 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a non-injury traffic collision in the 500 block of Walker Street. Officers found both parties were already exchanging information and didn’t require police assistance.

1:31 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a 911 hang-up at 226 East Shasta Street. Officers were unable to locate the source of the call and no assistance was needed by anyone in the area.

2:54 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to Ninth Street to check the welfare of a man on the sidewalk. Officers contacted Daniel Esturban, 38, who said he was fine and didn’t require police assistance. Esturban agreed to leave the area.

4:06 p.m., at the Speedway on 1185 Hoff Way, an Orland police officer made a traffic enforcement stop on a gold 2001 Honda Accord. Pedro Barajas-Mendoza, 39, of Orland, was cited for allegedly not having child passengers properly restrained while driving.

7:40 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to a report of a cold shoplifting at Walgreens. Officers contacted the manager, who reported three black women took items without paying.

9:09 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to a report of loud music in the area of Suisun and Fifth Streets. Officers contacted the homeowner, who was told of the complaint and agreed to turn the music down.

11:48 p.m., Orland police officers responded to Fifth Street at Monterey Street for a report of possible gunshots heard in the area. Officers conducted a search of the area, which was quiet on arrival. No signs of suspicious activity or evidence of gunshots fired were found.

Sunday, Nov. 21:

12:26 a.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of possible gunshots heard in the area. Officers conducted a search of the area of A Street at Colusa Street, which was quiet upon arrival. No signs of suspicious activity or evidence of gunshots fired were found. (Editor’s Note: The publisher of The Glenn County Observer heard the six to eight pops, which did not sound like fireworks, and thought they came from a location closer to Woodward Avenue.)

7:16 a.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to 299 Gable Drive for a report of a hit and run. Officers contacted Jose Hernandez of Orland, who was provided with information.

9:18 a.m., at 500 Fourth Street, an Orland police officer issued a parking citation to a red 1993 Ford F250 for expired registration.

9:27 a.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to a report of a suspicious person in the Dollar General, 851 Newville Road. Officers contacted Becky Falcon, 43, who was shopping with her daughter and declined any assistance.

9:42 a.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to 812 Walker Street for a report of a hit and run. Officers contacted Roberto Rosales, who reported an unknown vehicle hit his parked 2009 Honda Civic sometime during the night. Rosales was provided with information.

12:45 p.m., the Orland Police Department assisted the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office with a report of shots heard in the area of 4582 Highway 99. Officers assisted until no longer needed.

5:25 p.m., Kathleen Hernandez, 46, reported unknown subjects stole the plates off her 2005 Ford Mustang at 1003 Newport Avenue.

6:14 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a disturbance at the Paigewood Village Apartments. Officers contacted Lance Mooney, 52, who said there were no issues at his residence and he didn’t require assistance.

Monday, Nov. 22:

3:08 a.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a burglary alarm at Burger King, 901 Newville Road. Officers found an unlocked door to the business and conducted a building search. Nothing suspicious was found and the building was secured.

3:41 a.m., the Orland Police Department assisted the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office with a check of the area around County Roads 12 and FF 1/2 for a suspicious person. Officers assisted until no longer needed.

4:42 a.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to Tehama Street and Newville Road for a report of a suspicious vehicle. Officers located the vehicle and contacted Miguel Hernandez, 33, of Stockton, who said he was traveling to Redding and stopped to take a nap.

4:42 a.m., Orland police officers responded to the report of a burglary alarm activation at the former Berry Patch Restaurant, 900 Newville Road. Officers were cancelled on arrival.

9:25 a.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to 625 Third Street to check the welfare of Robert Sinclair, 61. Officers contacted Sinclair who declined assistance.

9:55 a.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to 924 Trinity Street for a civil standby for child custody. Officers contacted Daneen Torres, 57, who stated she was there to get her grandson. Officers then contacted Laura Bowman, 33, who provided officers with a good cause for with holdment form. Officers provided information to both parties.

11:08 a.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to a report of tampering with a vehicle at 713 Lynn Drive. Officers contacted Matthew Lacko, 30, of Orland, who reported an unknown suspect stole the catalytic converter from his white 2007 Honda Civic. The incident was documented and extra patrol was requested.

5:09 p.m., Orland police officers responded to 936 A Street for a report of a stolen vehicle. Officers contacted Juan Lopez, 25, of Fresno, who reported that his green 2000 Honda Civic was stolen this day around 4:30 p.m.