Here are some selected incident reports from the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office.
Monday, Nov. 22:
3:57 p.m., Enloe Prompt Care reported a victim of domestic violence was at their facility. Deputy Rasmussen made contact with the confidential victim, who alleged her husband had grabbed her wrist and hit himself in his face with her hand. The victim said this caused pain to her wrist that radiated up her arm and made her seek medical care. Deputy Rasmussen contacted the husband at a residence on County Road 67, who admitted to committing the act described by the confidential victim. He was placed under arrest for alleged domestic violence and was transported to the Glenn County Jail for booking. This case will be referred to the Glenn County District Attorney’s Office for prosecution.
Tuesday, Nov. 23:
4:57 p.m., an anonymous person alleged Jeremy Bem was leaving the Willow Oaks Apartments, 1201 West Wood Street, while intoxicated and driving a white Ford focus to his residence. Deputy Goodwin located Bem and his vehicle parked at the ampm mini market. After an on-scene investigation, Bem was determined to allegedly be driving while under the influence and arrested. Bem’s vehicle was left on scene and secured. Bem was transported and booked into Glenn County Jail.
5:48 p.m., Deputy Lourenzo responded to the intersection of Wood Street and Pacific Avenue, Willows, for a report of a traffic collision involving four vehicles. Upon arrival, Deputy Lourenzo contacted Brian Brothers in his 2010 Ford F150, Randall Ladd in his 2019 Ford F250, Maniela Soneouthay in her 2018 Chevy Tahoe, and Jesus Esparza in his 2004 Chevy Silverado. All parties reported the accident occurred while Brothers was traveling west on West Wood Street behind Esparza as they approached Pacific Avenue, and both Ladd and Soneouthay were parked at the stop sign on Pacific Avenue, north of W. Wood Street. It was reported that Esparza attempted to turn his vehicle north onto Pacific Avenue from West Wood Street, but while doing so, the front end of Brothers’ vehicle collided with the rear end of Esparza’s vehicle, resulting in major damage to both vehicles. The initial collision caused Esparza’s vehicle to collide with Ladd’s vehicle, which then collided with Soneouthay’s vehicle, resulting in moderate damage to both vehicles. It was later learned that the rear tail lamps and brake lights on Esparza’s vehicle were not operational at the time of the collision. No injuries were reported as a result of the collision. Deputy Lourenzo assisted all parties in exchanging information.
Wednesday, Nov. 24:
2:28 a.m., the Glenn County Sexual Assault Felony Enforcement (SAFE) team conducted an investigation on a sex registrant, Jonathon Frank Krantz of Orland, who was found to be in violation of his registration requirements. Deputy Lemmon completed the investigation and submitted his report to the Glenn County District Attorney’s Office for criminal charges.
3:58 a.m., the Glenn County SAFE team conducted an investigation on a sex registrant, Lester Elmer Crouch of Willows, who was found to be in violation of his registration requirements. Deputy Lemmon completed the investigation and submitted his report to the Glenn County District Attorney’s Office for criminal charges.
2:04 p.m., Deputy Ramirez contacted Jayna Young at 415 East Oak Street in Willows. Deputy Ramirez had prior knowledge Young had an outstanding Glenn County misdemeanor warrant. Glenn County Communications confirmed the warrant was active. Deputy Ramirez placed Young under arrest and transported her to the Glenn County Jail without further incident.
10:17 p.m., Deputy Goodwin located a vehicle parked in front of Murdock Elementary School off French Street in Willows. The vehicle was parked in a no parking zone after school hours. Deputy Goodwin contacted the occupant of the vehicle, who had been sleeping in the rear passenger area. The occupant was later identified as Sourisack Senephansiri out of Oakland. Senephansiri was allegedly uncompliant and refused lawful orders. A records check of Senephansiri showed he had a citable warrant for his arrest out of Siskiyou County. Senephansiri eventually agreed to exit the vehicle and was taken into custody for allegedly disobeying a lawful order from a peace officer. Senephansiri was transported to the Glenn County Jail, where he was booked on the fresh charge and cited for his warrant.
Thursday, Nov. 25:
12:46 p.m., Deputy Thompson was dispatched to a report of a woman who was unresponsive and not breathing. Emergency medical personnel responded to the scene and attempted lifesaving efforts on Leila Thomas, 95, of Orland. All lifesaving efforts were exhausted and Thomas was pronounced deceased by an emergency doctor from Enloe. The decedent’s next of kin was present at the time of her death.
Friday, Nov. 26:
10 a.m., while on routine patrol, Deputy Huichapan contacted Michele Urrutia at the Sinclair gas station on Highway 32 in Hamilton City. A records check on Urrutia through Glenn County Communications revealed an active misdemeanor warrant out of Glenn County. Deputy Huichapan informed Urrutia of the active misdemeanor warrant and placed her under arrest. Urrutia was transported and booked into the Glenn County Jail without further incident.
12:29 p.m., deputies were dispatched to 775 Southgate Drive, Willows, for a report of Maria Paniagua allegedly violating a restraining order. Paniagua was reported to have left the area via Green Street. Sergeant Draper located Paniagua at 810 North Humboldt Avenue. After investigation, Paniagua allegedly admitted she was within the 100 yard stay away order of the residence on Southgate Drive. Glenn County Communications confirmed the served domestic violence restraining order. Paniagua was taken into custody, transported and booked into the Glenn County Jail for allegedly violating the restraining order.
7:25 p.m., Deputy Turner was on routine patrol and observed Christopher Simpson walking into the Willows Walmart. Glenn County Communications said Simpson had an outstanding warrant for his arrest. Glenn County Communications confirmed the $10,000 bail misdemeanor warrant. Deputy Turner located Simpson and placed him under arrest. Simpson was transported to the Glenn County Jail, where he was turned over to jail staff for booking.
Saturday, Nov. 27:
7:56 p.m., Deputy Turner conducted a records check on a 2001 Subaru Outback, Nevada license plate #099R95, that was traveling on County Road 9, near County Road O. Glenn County Communications said the vehicle came back stolen out of Reno, Nevada. Deputy Turner conducted a traffic enforcement stop on the vehicle, at which point the vehicle fled the area. Speeds at times reached over 100 miles per hour. On more than one occasion, objects that appeared to be bags of marijuana could be seen being thrown from the vehicle. Glenn County Sheriff’s deputies and Orland police officers pursued the vehicle over 18 miles and into two counties. Law enforcement officers were able to apprehend the two suspects inside the vehicle. The two suspects were David Ryan Sumahit and Latsamy Kangmeuang, both of Orland.
Sunday, Nov. 28:
2:48 a.m., Tylor Knight of Joliet, Ill., contacted the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office to report he was lost and could not find his aunt’s house. Deputy Chavez responded to the area of North Plumas and Vine Streets. Deputy Chavez contacted Knight, who allegedly displayed objective signs and symptoms of being under the influence of alcohol, including slurred speech, red watery eyes, and an unsteady stance. Deputy Chavez determined Knight was unable to care for himself due to his alleged level of intoxication, and was subsequently placed under arrest for public intoxication. Knight was transported to the Glenn County Jail. While at the jail, Knight submitted to a preliminary alcohol screening (PAS), which allegedly displayed he had a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .225 percent, almost three times the legal limit for drinking and driving. Knight was to be released when sober.
8:14 a.m., emergency medical and fire personnel were dispatched to 1021 Washington Street in Willows for a report of an unresponsive man who was not breathing. The man was later identified by his California ID as Vernon Vierra. Fire personnel were first on-scene and declared Vierra dead. Deputy Huichapan arrived shortly after and confirmed the decedent’s death. The next of kin, Chad Vierra, was on-scene and was notified of the death. Deputy Huichapan initiated an investigation and learned the decedent suffered from preexisting medical conditions, was under the care of a doctor, and his death was expected. The decedent was released to the care of F.D. Sweet and Son Mortuary, Willows.
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