Month: November 2021

By Larry Judkins

Glenn County Observer

At its Tuesday, Nov. 3, meeting, the Glenn County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a resolution opposing state-imposed vaccine mandates.

According to an executive summary to the members of the board, on Oct. 19, “the board of supervisors reviewed a draft resolution related to local concerns regarding vaccination mandates. Among the concerns voiced were the impacts that vaccine passport requirements or vaccination mandates would have on children, families, and the local economy.”

During the board’s discussion at the October meeting, staff was directed to return on Nov. 2, “with the draft resolution for possible adoption. This item and the proposed resolution reflect the board’s direction.”

The summary continues, “The board of supervisors, as elected officials, have a sworn oath to support the health and welfare of the people of Glenn County. The COVID-19 pandemic emergency has placed an unprecedented burden on health care systems and the local economy.

“The availability of COVID-19 vaccines is crucial to alleviating the impact of this disease on our local health and well-being. The board has consistently supported the efforts of our local health community, including Glenn County staff, in providing accurate information and access to vaccines.

“However, the public solicited the board to take up a resolution … that states no individual should be forced to be vaccinated against [his or her] wishes. Some feel that vaccine mandates are divisive and will not ultimately achieve the goal of recovery from the impacts ‑ physical, social, and economic ‑ of COVID-19 in our community.”

The summary concludes, “The drafted resolution stresses the importance of individual choice in determining whether to receive a vaccine and would establish the board’s position that vaccination for COVID-19 should not be mandated.”

The resolution reads:

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, COUNTY OF GLENN, STATE OF CALIFORNIA RESOLUTION NO: 2021-________ RESOLUTION OPPOSING STATE IMPOSED COVID-19 VACCINE MANDATES

WHEREAS, the members of the Board of Supervisors, as elected officials, have solemnly sworn an oath to support the Constitution of the United States of America and the Constitution of the State of California which includes providing for the welfare of the general public; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors believes that scientific data overwhelmingly shows that vaccines are safe and effective at preventing diseases and that vaccination is a key component in responding to the significant health and economic effects of COVID-19; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors supports efforts to ensure that every Glenn County citizen who wants a COVID-19 vaccine has access; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors recognizes each individual’s right to refuse the vaccination based on their own religious or medical reasons; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors is aware of COVID-19 vaccine mandates imposed by public and private entities throughout the State of California and United States.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors, County of Glenn, State of California, hereby:

1. Formally expresses its disapproval of any State or Federal policy or law that would create a COVID-19 vaccine mandate or seeks to limit or deny due process of law or equal protection of the laws because of an individual’s COVID-19 vaccination status; and

2. Strongly encourages all Glenn County citizens to discuss COVID-19 vaccination with their personal physician; and

3. Continues to support the Glenn County Department of Public Health in its efforts to educate our community on health implications of COVID-19 and effectiveness of vaccinations in preventing severe COVID-19 disease.

Although this and the other “whereas statements” have no binding legal effect, the fourth recital, “the Board of Supervisors recognizes each individual’s right to refuse the vaccination based on [his or her] own religious or medical reasons”, touches upon a difficulty: California is one of six states that do not accept religious exemptions for required medical treatments, the other five being Connecticut, Maine, New York, Mississippi, and West Virginia.

In California, exemptions are permitted only for medical reasons.

The first three recitals are at least implicitly pro-vaccination. The last two, however, suggest an animosity to COVID-19 vaccinations, especially state and federal vaccine mandates.

The first of the three resolved statements, in which the County of Glenn “[formally] expresses its disapproval of any State or Federal policy or law that would create a COVID-19 vaccine mandate or seeks to limit or deny due process of law or equal protection of the laws because of an individual’s COVID-19 vaccination status”, seems potentially problematic.

Medical mandates have a long history in California, so as long as county officials do not go beyond mere expressions of disapproval, the county should be safe from the state taking legal action against it; but, if county officials openly defy the state, it seems there could be serious legal ramifications.

State legislation imposing medical mandates include Division 105 of the California Health and Safety Code, passed by the California legislature in 1995. Chapter 2 of this law states in part that “it is the intent of the Legislature to provide … [a] means for the eventual achievement of total immunization of appropriate age groups against the following childhood diseases …”

These diseases include diphtheria; hepatitis B; haemophilus influenzae type b; measles; mumps; pertussis (whooping cough); poliomyelitis; rubella; tetanus; varicella (chickenpox); and “[any] other disease deemed appropriate by the [California Department of Health Services], taking into consideration the recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the American Academy of Family Physicians” (Glenn County Observer emphasis).

The chapter further states, “The governing authority [the governing board of each school district or the authority of each other private or public institution responsible for the operation and control of the institution or the principal or administrator of each school or institution] shall not unconditionally admit any person as a pupil of any private or public elementary or secondary school, child care center, day nursery, nursery school, family day care home, or development center, unless, prior to his or her first admission to that institution, he or she has been fully immunized.”

Prior to voting on the resolution, Thomas Arnold, Chairman of the Glenn County Board of Supervisors, asked the members of the public in the room, “Does anyone have anything to bring forward?” The first to speak was Andrea (no last name given), a resident of Orland.

Andrea said that the coronavirus pandemic has been “grotesquely politicized.” In what seems to be a self-contradictory claim, she stated, “The proof lies in the legislation bills that were passed in 2019 here in California.

“Those bills have made it possible for unlawful and unconstitutional mandates to sweep our state at the hands of Gavin Newsom and the California Department of Public Health.”

Andrea did not give any additional information regarding these bills passed in 2019. However, if they were “passed” and, as she implies, signed by Governor Newsom, then they cannot be “unlawful” or “unconstitutional” unless a court ruled them to be, and The Observer, in checking California Supreme Court rulings from 2018 to the present, could find no evidence that this ever happened.

Andrea made a number of additional claims. (Note: She consistently refers to the COVID-19 vaccines in the singular. In the United States, there are three separate vaccines that have been approved for emergency use by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC.)

Claim: The COVID-19 vaccine is a “liability-free product.”

This is mostly true. There are very strong limits on the ability to sue manufacturers of emergency products, not just vaccines, thanks to a 2005 law. This legislation was passed in order to not discourage manufacturers from developing emergency products and treatments that may provide protection to the public in the case of, say, a deadly worldwide pandemic.

Claim: The COVID-19 vaccine (or “so-called vaccine,” Andrea would likely prefer to call it) is “an injection [which] by definition is not even a vaccine as it does not provide immunity.”

It is true that the Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson vaccines do not provide total immunity. It is false that this means they are not really vaccines. Very few, if any, vaccines provide total, or “sterilized immunity.” In fact, many scientists maintain that sterilized immunity is a scientific myth.

The MMR Vaccine is about 97 percent effective in preventing measles, about 88 percent effective against mumps, about 89 percent for rubella, and 95 percent for chicken pox. Two doses of inactivated polio vaccine are 90 percent effective, while three doses is between 99 and 100 percent effective. The smallpox vaccine, now considered eradicated worldwide, was “only” 95 percent effective. By comparison, two doses of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are about 95 percent effective, while the J&J vaccine, after its single dose, is about 74 percent effective.

This issue regarding the definition of “vaccine” may be due to a recent change in the definition made by the CDC. Some members of the CDC were of the opinion that the center’s previous definition was outdated due to changes in the technology of manufacturing vaccines and how these new vaccines effect responses in the body. They were also aware that opponents of vaccinations were using the old definition against the advocates of vaccinations. So, the CDC changed the definitions of “vaccine” and “vaccination.”

However, vaccine opponents then began claiming that this change in definitions was part of a conspiracy to hide the “fact” that the new products allegedly aren’t really vaccines. This is like arguing that changing the definition of “automobile” so that it includes electric vehicles like Teslas is part of a conspiracy to hide the “fact” that these new vehicles aren’t really automobiles. Webster’s Seventh New Collegiate Dictionary, published in 1972, defines “automobile” as a “[usually] 4-wheeled” vehicle “designed for passenger transportation and propelled by an internal-combustion engine using a volatile fuel.” Today, the Merriam-Webster online dictionary omits the words, “and propelled by an internal-combustion engine using a volatile fuel.” Is this change a part of a conspiracy to deceive the public and discredit opponents of automobiles? No, the change in the definition of “automobile” was done simply in order to reflect the evolution of automobile technology. Likewise, the change in the definition of “vaccine” was done simply in order to reflect the evolution of vaccine technology.

Claim: The COVID-19 vaccine “does not prevent hospitalization nor death.”

Of course, there are other aspects of vaccines besides whether or not they provide sterilized immunity. For example, a vaccine may dramatically reduce the severity of the symptoms of a disease after it is contracted. After the onset of the Delta COVID variant, unvaccinated people were about 30 times more likely to end up in the hospital as vaccinated people who contracted the disease. Deaths among unvaccinated people also far outnumber deaths among vaccinated people.

Claim: The COVID-19 vaccine is a “product that does not prevent transmission.”

While it may not “prevent” transmission, a British study published last month indicates that people who received the Pfizer vaccine but then experienced a “breakthrough case” of COVID-19 were less likely to transmit the disease to others.

The next speaker gave her name as Joyce Davis and stated she is “a resident of Glenn County.” She also said she has a degree in biological science, attended USC, and has a radiology license. She further stated, “I work with advanced medical technology that involves quantum physics.”

Davis claimed, “One of the things that you all may not know is when you have a disease – any kind of disease – if you have treatments, it’s unlawful to develop a vaccine. And what we saw was a censorship and an absolute suppression of the treatments that were out there. And I know this because what I did is I joined America’s Frontline Doctors.”

Davis did not cite the alleged law that prohibits the development of vaccines if a treatment already exists. The Glenn County Observer could not find any such law or even a law that could be misinterpreted as having this meaning, and thinks a law preventing the development of vaccines under such conditions strains all credibility. Consider influenza. Decades (at least) before the first flu vaccine was developed by Jonas Salk in 1938, treatments for the flu existed, including drinking lots of fluids, getting plenty of rest, and eating healthy foods. This, however, did not prevent the Salk vaccine from being developed for Influenza-A, nor did it prevent a vaccine from being developed for all three strains of influenza (A, B, and C) in 1978, nor did this vaccine prevent the live attenuated influenza vaccine from being developed in 2003 ‑ even though a vaccine for all three strains of influenza already existed!

Regarding America’s Frontline Doctors (AFDs), this group is associated with the right-wing groups, the Council for National Policy and the Tea Party Patriots. The name was first used at a Tea Party Patriots event in Washington, D.C., in late July, 2020. Two months earlier, a conference call with members of the Council for National Policy disclosed that a coalition of doctors was being created to push for reopening the economy.

Dr. Simone Gold is the nominal founder and leader of AFDs. In April of 2020, a video of Gold began circulating in which she is shown standing in front of the emergency room entrance of the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles while wearing a white lab coat with the words “Emergency Department” embroidered on it. A viewer of the video could reasonably infer that Gold is or was affiliated with the hospital.

This prompted Cedars-Sinai to issue this statement on July 29, 2020: “Simone Gold, MD, has not worked with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center or any of its offices or affiliates since 2015. For three weeks in late-2015, Dr. Gold was employed on a per diem basis by Cedars-Sinai Medical Network, a component of Cedars-Sinai. She worked during this brief time in a network urgent care clinic.

“Dr. Gold is not authorized to represent or speak about any information on behalf of Cedars-Sinai,” the statement concludes.

On January 6 of this year, Gold and John Strand, Creative Director of America’s Frontline Doctors, took part in the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. They are accused of illegally entering the rotunda of the capitol building, where, standing in front of the statue from Kansas of General Dwight D. Eisenhower, Gold used a megaphone to promote her ideas regarding COVID-19, its real and imagined treatments, and vaccines. Less than two weeks later, she and Strand were charged with alleged obstruction of an official proceeding; aiding and abetting; entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds; disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted building or grounds; disorderly conduct in a Capitol building; and parading, demonstrating, or picketing in a Capitol building.

Another of America’s Frontline Doctors is Stella Immanuel, from Katy, Texas. She has a clinic in a strip mall, Rehoboth Medical Center, and the church she leads, Fire Power Deliverance Church, is also located in that strip mall. Immanuel was another of the doctors present at the Tea Party Patriots event in Washington, D.C., in July, 2020. President Trump watched a video of the demonstration, and was very impressed with Immanuel. At a press conference a day or two after the Tea Party protest, Trump sang the praises of Immanuel:

“She was on air along with many other doctors. They were big fans of hydroxychloroquine. I thought she was very impressive in the sense that from where she came ‑ I don’t know which country she comes from [Editor’s Note: She was born in Cameroon, in west-central Africa.] ‑ but she said that she’s had tremendous success with hundreds of different patients. I thought her voice was an important voice but I know nothing about her.”

Besides advocating COVID-19 treatments that have been discredited by the vast majority of scientists and doctors, Immanuel has also promoted some truly bizarre ideas. For instance, she maintains that doctors make medicine using DNA from aliens, and that some physical problems, such as ovarian cysts and endometriosis, occur when demons have sex with humans in their dreams. She called cysts “evil deposits from the spirit husband” in a 2013 video. After Trump’s press conference in 2020, she told The Houston Chronicle, “Yes, demons sleep with people. Yes, if you pray for them, they get better.”

These ideas were apparently too much even for America’s Frontline Doctors. Immanuel, if she can be found at all on AFDs’ website, is no longer the shining star that she once was.

Davis claimed, “Fauci, our modern-day [Josef] Megele [the Nazi SS officer and physician at the Auschwitz death camp who performed deadly experiments on prisoners, selected victims to be killed in the gas chambers, and sometimes personally administered the gas], has a 51 percent share in Moderna.”

It is false that Fauci has a 51 percent share in Moderna. This notion seems to have evolved from a 2020 allegation from Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that Fauci “owns half the patent for the Moderna vaccine and will get royalties on it.”

In April of 2020, PolitiFact stated that “there is no publicly available evidence that Fauci personally stands to profit from a vaccine.” In June of that same year, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) explained that it was seeking patents related to the vaccine because its scientists created the “stabilized coronavirus spike proteins for the development of vaccines against coronaviruses, including SARS-CoV-2,” but that means that the agency would have a stake in the Moderna vaccine, not Fauci personally. (Fauci is the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, one of the institutes of the NIH.)

Davis also referred to Dr. Robert Malone as the inventor of mRNA technology – as does Malone himself. This is inaccurate, however. In reality, he is just one of many researchers who contributed to the development of this technology.

Regarding mRNA, Davis claimed that “every animal, from a mouse to a chimpanzee, on which this has been tried, has died.” This is also false. It seems to be derived from a Facebook post alleging that all animals used in COVID-19 vaccine trials died months later from immune disorders, sepsis and/or cardiac failure. The study upon which this claim is actually based is one from 2012 and involved SARS, not COVID-19. There have been many advances in mRNA technology in the past decade, and animals are not dropping like flies after mRNA-based vaccines are administered to them. Furthermore, chimpanzees have not been used in any mRNA COVID-19 trials. As for mice, they are routinely euthanized after such trials; they have not died from immune disorders, sepsis and/or cardiac failure.

After dropping the names of several doctors who are against COVID-19 vaccines, Davis started to say, “My colleagues at UCLA tested …”, but she was interrupted by Board Chairman Thomas Arnold, who asked her to wrap it up. She did so a few minutes later.

Greg Michael of Willows was much more brief in his remarks to the board: “Thank you, guys. A couple of months ago, I said there was a storm coming. It’s here. People are waking up. I hope you do your job.”

The last speaker was Kortni Shockley of Orland. She explained that her youngest son has heart condition. After consulting with his medical team at Stanford, including his cardiologist, “they agreed with the choice not to get the vaccine.”

She continued, “We aren’t anti-vaccine. We are pro-freedom, pro-Constitution, pro-body-autonomy, pro-America. I believe in everyone’s right to choose and make the best medical decision for themselves and their children.

“We hope that the board votes today to support Glenn County residents in their freedom of choice. COVID vaccines do not make you immune to COVID. You can still catch it, still spread it, still be hospitalized, and still die as a fully vaccinated person. So why are businesses and schools requiring [un]vaccinated staff and students to be tested, but not the vaccinated? It makes zero sense and sounds a lot like discrimination and segregation to me….”

She further stated, “My entire family has had COVID, including my grandparents, my four children, including my son with his heart condition, and my fully vaccinated aunts. We all got through it, we all took proactive measures, and inexpensive and effective drugs such as Ivermectin. And we all survived. Yes, my fully vaccinated family members also tested positive and had just as severe symptoms as the rest of my family.”

She then touched upon conspiracy theory, saying, “I know we are very fortunate but I also think this plandemic [sic] and its members have been extremely manipulated and politicized. All of us are tired of being caught up in the B.S. We believe those who want the vaccine should have it and those who don’t shouldn’t have to….”

She concluded, “So, I just want to encourage this board and thank you guys because I know you guys have taken a lot of time and energy and listened to us all over the last few meetings and I hope you guys vote yes and stand with us and I appreciate you guys for coming and fighting with us and for our kids. Thank you.”

The motion to adopt the resolution was made by Supervisor Grant Carmon and seconded by Supervisor Kenneth Hahn. A vote was then taken and the resolution was passed unanimously.

The room erupted in applause.

Here are the latest bookings from the Glenn County Jail. Remember: Everyone accused of a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Wednesday, Nov. 10:

12:12 a.m., William James Hunter, 39, a landscaping worker who lives in Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging battery against a spouse or cohabitant (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $5,000. He was taken into custody at 1185 Hoff Way by an Orland police officer.

2:26 p.m., Brian Jeffery Tindall, 48, a laborer who lives in Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on warrants alleging disobeying a lawful order of the court (a felony). Total bail was set at $50,000. He was taken into custody at 127 East Walker Street by an Orland police officer.

2:39 p.m., Michele Evelyn Urrutia, 47, a laborer who lives in Hamilton City, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a warrant alleging disobeying a court order (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $13,000. She was taken into custody at 340 Sierra Avenue, Hamilton City, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

3:34 p.m., Ira Neil Bennett, 54, a trash hauler who lives in Chico, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging using or being under the influence of a controlled substance (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at zero. He was taken into custody at 1062 South Street by an Orland police officer.

Thursday, Nov. 11:

1:40 p.m., Francisco Lopez Llamas, 57, a laborer who lives in Chula Vista, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on warrants alleging disobeying a lawful order of the court, and failure to appear on a felony charge (both felonies). Total bail was set at $105,000. He was taken into custody at the Tehama County Jail by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

4:14 p.m., Matthew James Fleming, 58, a laborer who lives in Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging attempted first degree burglary (a felony), obstructing or resisting a public service officer (a misdemeanor), trespassing (a misdemeanor), and felony violation of probation. Bail was set at $60,000. He was taken into custody in the 700 block of Seventh Street by an Orland police officer.

4:47 p.m., Arturo Barba, 31, a laborer who lives in Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a warrant alleging committing a lewd act upon a child (a felony). Bail was set at $50,000. He was taken into custody at 459 North Butte Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

8 p.m., Sabina Alvarado, 21, a laborer who lives in Chico, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, driving while under the influence of alcohol, and driving without a license (all misdemeanors). Bail was set at $10,000. She was taken into custody on Highway 32 at Shasta Avenue, Hamilton City, by a California Highway Patrol officer.

Friday, Nov. 12:

10:05 a.m., Leonel Emilno Gutierrez-Rodriguez, 26, a laborer who lives in Butte City, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging misdemeanor vandalism. Bail was set at zero. He was taken into custody at 661 County Road Y, #6, Afton, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

10:15 a.m., Lyle Leroy Cheever II, 53, a musician who lives in Artois, was remanded to the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging assault with force likely to produce great bodily injury, corporal injury with a prior of a person in a domestic relationship, and committing a crime which could result in aggregate and consecutive terms in prison (all felonies). Bail was set at $50,000. He was taken into custody at the Willows branch of the Glenn County Superior Court by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

9:24 p.m., Krishnakant Hasmukhlal Ramdas, 33, a clerk who lives in Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging second degree robbery (a felony), and possession of metal knuckles (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $35,000. He was taken into custody at Eighth Street and Newville Road by an Orland police officer.

10:18 p.m., Katherine McKenzie Powell, 70, a beekeeper who lives in Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging public intoxication (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at zero. She was taken into custody at 725 South Tehama Street, #11, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

Saturday, Nov. 13:

4:43 a.m., Tony Alexander Rangel, 20, a stocker who lives in Corning, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging public intoxication (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at zero. He was taken into custody 364 Chapman Street by an Orland police officer.

4:46 p.m., Melissa Sharon Parrish, 38, a waitress who lives in Oroville, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging public intoxication (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at zero. She was taken into custody in the 300 block of North Sacramento Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

5:09 p.m., Brittnie Michelle Fonseca, 31, a cleaner who lives in Chico, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging grand theft (a felony), and petty theft of retail merchandise (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $10,000. She was also arrested for two no-bail warrants out of Tehama County alleging possession of a false driver’s license (a felony), and failure to appear on a felony charge; two warrants out of Shasta County alleging failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge, and failure to appear on a felony charge (total bail: $60,000); and a warrant out of Contra Costa County alleging failure to appear on a misdemeanor warrant, with bail set at $15,000. She was taken into custody at Walmart, 470 North Airport Road, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

6:26 p.m., Michael Anthony Deniz, 24, a laborer who lives in Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging threatening to commit a crime with intent to terrorize (a felony), possession of a controlled substance (a misdemeanor), and possession of drug paraphernalia (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $150,000. He was taken into custody at 600 North Humboldt Avenue, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

11:43 p.m., Miguel Tambriz-Lopez, 19, a laborer who lives in Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging public intoxication (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at zero. He was taken into custody 6772 Highway 32, Orland, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

11:53 p.m., Marco Antonio Lomeli, 22, a farmer who lives in Artois, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging battery with serious bodily injury (a felony). Bail was set at $50,000. He was taken into custody at 685 Main Street, Artois, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

Sunday, Nov. 14:

The bookings for this date were not available at the time for publication.

Monday, Nov. 15:

1:29 a.m., Ronald James Triano, 59, a construction worker who lives in Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a warrant alleging failure to appear after giving a written promise (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $10,000. He was taken into custody at 4444 Commerce Lane, Orland, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

9:09 a.m., Cheynne Renee Heavrin, 27, a food service worker who lives in Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on warrants alleging disobeying a lawful order of the court (a felony). Total bail was set at $75,000. She was taken into custody at the Butte County Jail by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

9:09 a.m., William Barry Heavrin, 47, a laborer who lives in Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a no-bail warrant alleging violation of post-release community supervision (a felony). He was taken into custody at the Butte County Jail by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

9:09 a.m., Taylor Austin Barrera, 23, a laborer who lives in Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a warrant alleging failure to appear after giving a written promise (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $20,000. He was taken into custody at the Butte County Jail by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

9:19 a.m., Ismael Ortiz Soliz Jr., 25, a dish washer who lives in Madera, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a warrant alleging disobeying a court order (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $30,000. He was taken into custody at the Glenn County Probation Department, Willows, by a probation officer.

2:32 p.m., Matthew James Fleming, 58, a laborer who lives in Orland, was remanded to the Glenn County Jail for alleged felony violation of probation. Bail was set at $60,000. He was taken into custody at the jail by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

4:45 p.m., Fermin Montes Salgado, 48, a laborer who lives in Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, and driving while under the influence of alcohol (both misdemeanors). Bail was set at $10,000. He was taken into custody at 160 East Walker Street by an Orland police officer.

“I am just thankful that no one was hurt,” stated homeowner Pomali Thitphaneth Sunday evening. She added that “everyone was still awake” when the fire started. The call regarding a structure fire at 1065 Date Street in northwest Orland went out at about 7:30 p.m. The Willows and Artois fire departments were called for mutual aid almost immediately, but when the Orland Volunteer Fire Department arrived at the scene the mutual aid was cancelled. Law enforcement officers got to the home very quickly and made sure everyone was out of the house. Orland firefighters removed many items from the residence. It appeared that the fire may have started in the attic. Glenn County Observer photo by Larry Judkins.

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

Monday, Nov. 8:

12:30 a.m., Orland police officers responded to a medical aid call at 315 Eighth Street. Officers contacted a 54-year-old woman who had sustained a head injury due to a fall. She was transported to an area hospital by Westside Ambulance. [Editor’s Note: The OPD logs do not give the name of this woman, but this address is the home of Lolita Burd, 54.]

9:11 a.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to a report of possible drugs found at the Paigewood Village Apartments, 745 Paigewood Drive. Officers collected the suspected drugs for destruction.

10:24 a.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to 132 Eighth Street to check the welfare of Henry Huggins, 80. Officers contacted Huggins, who said he fine and wasn’t requesting any assistance.

12:04 p.m., Orland police officers responded for reported numerous 911 hang-up calls. Officers checked the school but were unable to locate any problems. School administration is investigating the incident.

2:52 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a non-injury traffic collision on Sixth Street at Walker Street. Officers determined the collision involved a school transportation van that had students on board. The investigation was turned over to the CHP.

4:36 p.m., on Fifth Street at Colusa Street, an Orland police officer initiated a traffic enforcement stop on a gray 1998 Honda Accord. Following an investigation, Maria Gomez, 34, of Orland, was arrested and booked on charges alleging violation of a court order, driving on a suspended driver’s license, and possessing a switchblade knife.

6:20 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to a report of a 13-year-old boy who left home without permission. Officers were unable to find the boy and the parents declined to file a missing person report. Officers later found the child and transported him to his parents. The boy was counseled, and a report was taken for documentation.

11:28 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to 1316 Brookside Drive to attempt to contact Rafael Ruvalcaba, 31, for the Red Bluff Police Department. Officers were unable to locate Ruvalcaba.

Tuesday, Nov. 9:

8:29 a.m., Orland police officers responded to the Rancho de Soto Apartments, 1003 Newport Avenue, for a report of several vehicles that had been burglarized over the night. Officers contacted several people who reported vehicles had been either damaged or entered, with numerous items stolen.

9:48 a.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of an attempted burglary at Galaxy Marble and Granite, 212 East Walker Street. Officers contacted Mustafa Ilian, 25, of Orland, who reported an unknown person forced open a door to the business. Nothing was taken. Ilian requested extra patrol.

10:42 a.m., Orland police officers responded to assist CHP with checking the area for dogs running at large on Interstate 5, north of County Road 16. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate the dogs.

1:37 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to a report of petty theft at 305 Yolo Street. Officers contacted Esther Carrillo, 88, of Orland, who alleged that Sonia Lopez stole $110 worth of personal belongings from her residence. Carrillo requested documentation only.

3:18 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a deceased 97-year-old woman at 721 East Street. The scene was turned over to Glenn County Sheriff’s deputies. Officers assisted with the coroner’s investigation. [Editor’s Note: According to the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office, the decedent was Beatrice Schroer.]

6:38 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to 55 Fair Court for a report of an eight-year-old assaulting a daycare provider. Officers contacted Jessica Raygoza, 30, who reported being hit by the eight-year-old. The child was counseled, and the father took the child home.

7:34 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a vehicle that was revving its engine near the Orlanda Inn Motel, 827 Newport Avenue. Officers contacted Nicole Smith, 68, of Orland, who said that one of her neighbors was revving their engine. The involved party departed the area prior to the officers’ arrival.

8:35 p.m., Orland police officers conducted an area check on Salomon Drive for a report of a constant beeping noise. Officers located the noise and found it was coming from a RV. Officers attempted to contact the homeowners, but they were not home.

9 p.m., Orland police officers responded to 801 Watts Avenue for a report of an at-risk missing child. Officers contacted Maria Perez, 41, who reported her 11-year-old daughter missing.

11:28 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a domestic dispute at the Black Butte Mobile Home Park, 6386 County Road 200. Following an investigation, William Hunter, 39, of Orland, was arrested and booked for alleged domestic battery.

Wednesday, Nov. 10:

3:33 a.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to 321 South Street to check the welfare of Trisha Smith. Officers contacted Smith, who said she was fine and did not know why her mother had called.

12:21 p.m., Orland police officers responded to the 400 block of Fifth Street for a report of a cold sexual assault. An investigation was initiated.

2:03 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to a report of shoplifting at the Autozone, 711 Sixth Street. Officers contacted an employee who said that two people stole about $80 of merchandise. Officers were unable to locate the involved people. The incident was documented.

2:27 p.m., at 127 East Walker Street, an Orland police officer contacted Brian Tindall, 48, of Orland. Tindall was arrested and booked for two felony warrants.

3:30 p.m., at the Orland Inn, 1052 South Street, an Orland police officer contacted Ira Neil Bennett, 54, of Chico. Following an evaluation, Bennett was arrested and booked for allegedly being under the influence of a controlled substance.

4:11 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a possible burglary at Vinsonhaler Park, 100 Shasta Street. Officers contacted a group of children and determined no burglary occurred. The children were all counseled.

6:11 p.m., Orland police officers received a report of a domestic disturbance. Officers determined the crime was not occurring in the City of Orland. The proper jurisdiction was notified.

11:10 p.m., on South Street at Sixth Street, an Orland police officer conducted a traffic enforcement stop on a 2015 yellow Kia Sol. Cara Carpenter, 18, of Red Bluff, was cited for allegedly running a red light.

Thursday, Nov. 11:

1:59 a.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to 949 Date Street to check the welfare on a woman. Officers attempted contact but determined she no longer lives at the residence.

3:35 a.m., the Orland Police Department received a report of a suspicious person walking around in the area of 130 Fifth Street, wearing a gray sweatshirt. Officers searched the area but were not able to find anyone matching the description.

8:21 a.m., at O’Reilly Auto Parts, 304 East Walker Street, Alejandro Ramos, 32, reported two delivery vehicles had been damaged over the night and fuel was stolen.

10:19 a.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to the Newport Village Seniors Apartments, 110 Newport Avenue, to check the welfare of Kelli Paillon, 62. Officers contacted Paillon, who stated she was having a family issue. She was provided with information.

11:24 a.m., at the Orland Inn, 1052 South Street, an Orland police officer observed a gray 2007 Honda Civic parked with a license plate belonging to a BMW. Officers contacted the owner of the vehicle, who stated he recently bought the vehicle at auction and did not know the license plate did not belong on the vehicle. The license plate was removed, to be returned to the DMV.

12:25 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of an overdose of heroin at 1309 Brookside Drive. Officers were unable to locate anyone overdosing and determined the report was unfounded.

4 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of an attempted burglary in progress at 812 Seventh Street. Officers contacted Matthew Fleming, 58, of Orland. Following an investigation, Fleming was arrested and booked on charges alleging attempted burglary, probation violation, trespass, and resisting arrest.

6:26 p.m., Jessica Mojica, 29, of Orland, reported that several children were knocking on residents’ doors of the apartments at 819 Newport Avenue. The children had already departed the scene and Mojica was provided with information.

9:40 p.m., Orland police officers assisted Glenn County Sheriff’s deputies with a report of suspicious circumstances at 4771 County Road P. Officers remained on scene until no longer needed.

Rocky, just under a year old, is a Chihuahua-terrier-mix. He recently underwent surgery and is no longer as rocky (wink, wink) as he once was. If you are interested in adopting this wonderful, neutered dog, call (530) 517-1754 to arrange to see him in person. The Town and Country Humane Society shelter is located on Highway 99 between County Roads 21 and 23, south of Orland. It is a nonprofit run by volunteers committed to the idea of making life better for our furry friends. Glenn County Observer photo by Larry Judkins.

Here are some selected incident reports from the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office.

Friday, Nov. 5:

12:48 a.m., an anonymous person contacted the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office to report he saw three people entering an apartment at the Cedar Hills complex, 600 North Humboldt Avenue, Willows. The apartment, apt. #225, belonging to Seth Dominguez-Feathers, who was in custody, was supposed to be empty. Deputy Chavez responded and contacted Jonathan Hanson of Willows, Narciso Garcia of Williams, Leslie Lach of Willows, Mcevoy Jackson of Willows, and Damon Dosty of Marysville in the apartment. Glenn County Communications conducted a records check and confirmed Garcia had two local warrants. After speaking with all parties, Dominguez-Feathers confirmed no one was allowed in the apartment. All remaining people were admonished for alleged trespassing and moved along. Garcia was placed under arrest and transported to the Glenn County Jail, to be booked by jail staff.

1:12 a.m., Deputy Tuma contacted Zackariah Hammock at 1333 West Sycamore Street, apt. #31, Willows. Deputy Tuma was aware Hammock had an outstanding felony warrant for his arrest out of Glenn County. Glenn County Communications confirmed the warrant, and Hammock was placed under arrest and transported to the Glenn County Jail, where he was released to jail staff for booking.

1:58 a.m., Deputy Tuma contacted Jonathon Hanson on a call for service at 600 North Humboldt Avenue, apt. 225, Willows. Hanson was found to be on CDC parole with search stipulations. Deputy Tuma conducted a search of Hanson’s person and located a white crystalline substance consistent with methamphetamine. Hanson was placed under arrest and transported to the Glenn County Jail, where he was released to jail staff for booking.

5:42 a.m., an employee at the post office in Willows, Jessica Rosaura Ilharreguy, contacted the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office and reported a cold vandalism to one of their mail delivery vehicles. Deputy Huichapan responded to the post office at 315 West Sycamore Street and contacted the employee. The employee told Deputy Huichapan that an unknown suspect broke the driver’s side window of a delivery truck sometime over the night. The employee estimated the cost to repair the window at about $300 and did not believe anything was missing. The door to the delivery truck was still locked and the employee only requested documentation at this time. Deputy Huichapan did not observe any evidence in the area leading to a potential suspect.

10:17 a.m., Loren Koehn contacted Glenn County Communications and reported his red 2012 Honda 500 (ATV) was stolen from his property in the 6400 block of County Road 43, Willows. Deputies contacted Koehn, who reported his ATV was taken sometime between Oct. 21 and Nov. 4. Koehn did not have surveillance cameras installed and did not have any possible suspect information. The ATV was entered into the Stolen Vehicle System (SVS).

Saturday, Nov. 6:

9:06 a.m., Silvia Newhall reported the father of her children, George Dunlop, was causing a disturbance at their residence at 1056 County Road Z, Butte City. While en-route, Deputy Huichapan was told by Glenn County Communications there was a peaceful contact order between the two parties. Deputy Huichapan learned Newhall was the protected party and Dunlop the restrained party. Deputy Huichapan arrived on-scene and contacted the involved parties. After an on-scene investigation, Dunlop was placed under arrest for alleged violation of the criminal protective order and a cold domestic violence incident that was reported by Newhall.

10:23 a.m., Kenneth Hahn requested assistance with his brother, Lawrence Hahn, of Hamilton City, who was unresponsive and cold to the touch. Hamilton City Fire Department personnel responded, determined Lawrence Hahn was deceased, and requested a deputy coroner. Deputy Rasmussen responded and conducted a coroner’s investigation. The decedent was released to the care of Sweet-Olsen Family Mortuary of Orland.

2:46 p.m., deputies responded to 911 West Cedar Street, Willows, for a report of a disturbance. An anonymous caller could hear a man and woman yelling at one another in the area. Deputies arrived and Alexander Salas and the victim were in a white Toyota Corolla in the parking lot of the residence. Salas was allegedly observed on top of the victim with his hands in the area of the victim’s neck and yelling at her. The victim had injuries to her neck. Deputies detained Salas and conducted an investigation. Salas was ultimately placed under arrest for alleged domestic violence, false imprisonment, and a violation of probation.

7:50 p.m., Sergeant Draper responded to KFC, 226 North Humboldt Avenue, Willows, for a report of a domestic violence incident between a woman and Jesus Garcia of Willows. Upon arrival, Sergeant Draper attempted to contact Garcia, but he allegedly attempted to leave the area and refused to remove his hands from his coat pocket. Garcia was ultimately detained for allegedly resisting a law enforcement officer. After investigation, it was learned Garcia allegedly attempted to steer a vehicle off the roadway with his two children in the vehicle, battered the female driver, and made threats towards law enforcement on scene. Garcia was arrested for a number of felonies and booked into the Glenn County Jail.

8:53 p.m., Deputy Tuma conducted a traffic enforcement stop on a 2005 PT Cruiser in the area of Walker Street and Interstate 5 in Orland. Deputy Tuma contacted the female driver, who identified herself as Amanda Crosier. After an on-scene investigation, Crosier was determined to be Amanda Gunn, 34, of Orland. Communications reported that Gunn had an outstanding misdemeanor warrant out of Butte County. Gunn was placed under arrest for the warrant and later released on a signed promise to appear. Deputy Tuma took a report for allegedly giving false identification to a peace officer.

11:48 p.m., Leodegario Paniagua of 775 Southgate Drive, Willows contacted the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office to report Maria Concepcion Paniagua, a Willows transient, was in the residence, breaking things. Deputies responded and contacted Maria in the residence bathroom. Glenn County Communications confirmed a served restraining order listing Leodegario as the protected party and Maria as the restrained party. Deputy Chavez placed Maria under arrest for the alleged restraining order violation and transported her to the Glenn County Jail, where she was booked by jail staff.

Sunday, Nov. 7:

1:44 a.m., Red Bluff CHP officers were in pursuit of a stolen vehicle on southbound Interstate 5, approaching the Glenn County Line. When the pursuit entered Glenn County, CHP officers requested a K9 unit to respond for assistance. Deputy Lemmon and K9 Orion were dispatched and assisted with the vehicle pursuit. Glenn County Sheriff’s Office units assisted the CHP officers until they approached Chico on Highway 32, where other Chico units proceeded to assist the pursuing CHP unit. (See Glenn County Observer story, “Early morning high-speed/low-speed chase passes through county”, published on Nov. 7.)

3:50 a.m., Salvador Chavez requested a welfare check on his mother, Jennifer Peevey, of Willows. Chavez said he had not spoken to his mother in about a week. Deputies were dispatched to the Blue Gum Motel, 2637 Highway 99, Willows, and contacted Peevey, who said she was okay and that she would call her son. While speaking with Peevey, deputies found Lyle Cheever in the room. Deputies had prior knowledge of an active emergency protective order with Cheever listed as the restrained party. Cheever was taken into custody and booked into the Glenn County Jail.

8:52 a.m., Sherry Rogers of Torrance and David Choate of Oakland, Ore. contacted Glenn County Communications to report a hit-and-run traffic collision at Motel 6, 452 North Humboldt Avenue, Willows. Deputies responded and spoke with Choate and Rogers, who reported their blue 2000 Ford Explorer sustained moderate damage along the driver’s side. Deputies reviewed video footage and learned Jay Graves of Glen Burnie, Maryland, allegedly struck Choate’s vehicle in his 2013 Freightliner truck at 7:13 a.m. Deputies contacted Graves and assisted all parties with an information exchange, at the request of Rogers and Choate, who declined to pursue the matter criminally.

6:19 p.m., Amber Pangborn, 600 North Humboldt Avenue, apt. #201, Willows, contacted the sheriff’s office, requesting to speak to a deputy regarding her grandmother’s death and believing the IHHS worker was involved. Deputy Tuma was dispatched and contacted Pangborn, who reported it was her mother-in-law who died in February and said she had a “feeling” the IHHS worker was involved because the worker was not a nice person. Pangborn could not provide any other substantial claims for her beliefs. Communications reported Pangborn had an active misdemeanor warrant for her arrest out of Glenn County. Communications confirmed the warrant, and Deputy Tuma placed Pangborn under arrest for the warrant. She was transported to the Glenn County Jail, where she was released to jail staff for booking.

10:59 p.m., while conducting a walk through of 600 North Humboldt Avenue in Willows, Deputy Tuma found three people in a verbal disturbance. Deputy Tuma contacted the involved parties, Andrew Hogan of Willows, Colin Hogan of Orland, and Aubree Olson of Magalia. Olson stated Andrew was her boyfriend and she did not want him at the apartment because he had been drinking. Andrew said he was leaving for the night. Both parties said the disturbance was verbal only.

Olson later contacted the sheriff’s office and reported Andrew returned to the apartment and they were in another verbal disturbance. Deputy Tuma contacted Andrew in front of an apartment. Andrew allegedly showed signs of being intoxicated but agreed to stay in for the night and no longer cause a disturbance.

Olson contacted the sheriff’s office again, reporting Andrew returned to their apartment and kicked the door in after she would not let unlock the door for him. Deputy Tuma contacted Olson, who said Andrew lived at the apartment. Deputy Tuma provided Olson with restraining order information and advised her to contact the sheriff’s office if Andrew returned. Deputies searched the area for Andrew but were unable to find him.

Deputy Tuma stayed in the area and contacted Andrew in front of apt. #165. Deputy Tuma determined Andrew was unable to care for himself, there was a reasonable probability of Andrew continuing to cause a disturbance, and his behavior was escalating. Deputy Tuma placed Andrew under arrest for public intoxication. After having to be carried to the patrol car, Andrew was transported to the Glenn County Jail, where he was released to jail for booking.

Monday, Nov. 8:

7:51 a.m., Deputy Alves was dispatched to 2580 County Road I to a report of a domestic assault that occurred. Upon arrival, contact was made with the involved parties. After an investigation was conducted, Jewels Lambert, 24, of Fairbanks, Alaska, was subsequently arrested for alleged domestic violence and booked into the Glenn County Jail. Three juveniles were also detained and released to Glenn County Child Protective Services.

1:04 p.m., Deputy Ramirez responded to Ace Hardware, 255 North Tehama Street, Willows, for a report of fraudulent checks. Sean Amsden reported a woman had used two fraudulent checks, one on Oct. 1 and the second on Oct. 5. Deputy Ramirez initiated an investigation and identified the female as Jayna Young of Willows. The total loss for the business was $1103.12. Ace Hardware wished to pursue criminal charges against Young. Deputy Ramirez later contacted Young, who admitted she had used the checks and was aware she did not have the funds for the transactions. The case was forwarded to the Glenn County District Attorney’s Office for prosecution.

Tuesday, Nov. 9:

3:17 p.m., Levonda Tracy from Sparrows Landing, 721 East Street, reported the expected death of Beatrice Schroer, 97. The decedent suffered from pre-existing illness. Next of kin, Donald Schroer, was present at the time of death. According to the sheriff’s log item, John McDermott, a physician’s assistant and family nurse practioner, was to sign the death certificate. The decedent was released to the care of Sweet-Olsen Family Mortuary of Orland.

Wednesday, Nov. 10:

8:54 a.m., Scott Rindahl of Corning reported a cold theft at the Orland Airport, 4115 County Road P, Orland. Deputy Ramirez contacted Rindahl and discovered several tools had been stolen from a work truck stored on the property sometime throughout the night. The cost to replace the tools was estimated to be $1150. Rindahl was unable to provide any possible suspects.

12:27 p.m., Kimberly Eggleston of 663 County Road Y, Afton, called the sheriff’s office and reported fraud. Deputy Lemmon was dispatched and contacted Eggleston, who said her Social Security debit card was hacked and $974 was removed from the account. Eggleston said she contacted the debit card company (Direct Express) and reported the incident. Eggleston said Direct Express refunded her the money and initiated an investigation. Eggleston said she no longer suffered any monetary loss.

2:11 p.m., Deputy Ramirez was dispatched to an ongoing trespassing issue at the Double EE Market, 575 Sacramento Avenue, Hamilton City. Gursewak Singh alleged Michelle Urrutia was at the market, yelling at customers. Singh requested to speak to a deputy in regards to the matter. Urrutia was last seen walking south on Sacramento Avenue. While en route, Deputy Ramirez was told Urrutia had an outstanding Glenn County misdemeanor warrant. Deputy Ramirez found Urrutia at 340 Sierra Avenue. Urrutia was ultimately placed under arrest for the warrant and admonished for trespassing. Urrutia was transported to the Glenn County Jail and turned over to jail staff.

Here are the bookings for Thursday, Nov. 4, from the Glenn County Jail, which the sheriff’s office accidentally deleted from its online list and mistakenly replaced with three bookings from Friday, Nov. 5. Also included are the bookings from Tuesday, Nov. 9. All the bookings in between these dates were published in The Glenn County Observer on Tuesday, Nov. 9. Remember: Everyone accused of a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Thursday, Nov. 4:

12:45 a.m., Scott James Severin, 34, a painter who lives in Chico, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging possession of controlled substance paraphernalia (a misdemeanor), and warrants alleging trespassing (a misdemeanor). Bail for the fresh charge was set at zero, but total bail for the warrants was set at $15,000. He was taken into custody on Highway 32 at County Road S by a California Highway Patrol officer.

1:54 a.m., Felipe Joaquin Cortes, 43, a laborer who lives in Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail without bail on a warrant alleging disobeying a lawful order of the court (a felony). He was taken into custody at Circle K, 210 West Wood Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

11:55 a.m., Pedro Quin Cuin, 23, a construction worker who lives in Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging felony violation of probation. Bail was set at $165,000. He was taken into custody at the Glenn County Probation Department, Willows, by a probation officer.

3:28 p.m., Lucky Bob Wyatt, 39, a laborer who lives in Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on warrants alleging failure to appear on misdemeanor charges. Total bail was set at $62,000. He was taken into custody at French and North Butte Streets, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

Tuesday, Nov. 9:

8:31 a.m., Bryan Lynn Boone, 43, a cook who lives in Willows, was remanded to the Glenn County Jail without bail for felony violation of probation.

3:30 p.m., Elizabeth Lynn Armenta, 33, a laborer who lives in Chico, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a warrant alleging felony violation of probation. Bail was set at $20,000. She was taken into custody at the Butte County Jail by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

Here are the latest bookings from the Glenn County Jail. Remember: Everyone accused of a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Thursday, Nov. 4:

The Glenn County Sheriff’s Office mistakenly posted three bookings from Nov. 5 as bookings for Nov. 4. The Glenn County Observer hopes to post the correct bookings in the next day or two.

Friday, Nov. 5:

1:12 a.m., Zackariah Joshua Hammock, 34, a delivery driver who lives in Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a warrant alleging multiple welfare fraud, and perjury (both felonies). Bail was set at $35,000. He was taken into custody at 1133 West Sycamore Street, apt. #31, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

1:26 a.m., Narciso Garcia, 42, a construction worker who lives in Red Bluff, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on warrants alleging disobeying a court order (a misdemeanor). Total bail was set at $40,000. He was taken into custody at 600 North Humboldt Avenue, apt. #225, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

1:46 a.m., Jonathan Scott Hanson, 30, a mechanic who lives in Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging possession of a controlled substance (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at zero. He was taken into custody at 600 North Humboldt Avenue, apt. #225, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

9 a.m., Fred Andrew Sprague, 45, a mechanic who lives in Clipper Mills, Calif., was remanded to the Glenn County Jail without bail for failure to register as a sex offender (a felony). He was taken into custody at the Willows branch of the Glenn County Superior Court by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

9:39 a.m., William Lloyd Coats, 54, a laborer who lives in Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on warrants alleging failure to appear after being released on bail (a misdemeanor). Total bail was set at $9,000. He was taken into custody at Yolo Street and Woodward Avenue by an Orland police officer.

10:30 a.m., Debra Elizabeth Shoemaker, 42, a certified nursing assistant who lives in Willits, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a warrant alleging disobeying a court order (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $10,000. She was taken into custody at the Glenn County Probation Department, Willows, by a probation officer.

10:30 p.m., Rebecca Elyce Devlin, 38, a caretaker who lives in Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging possession of a narcotic controlled substance, driving while under the influence of drugs, carrying a concealed switchblade knife in a vehicle, and unlawful possession of tear gas (all misdemeanors). Bail was set at $5,000. She was taken into custody at Walker and East Streets by an Orland police officer.

Saturday, Nov. 6:

10:13 a.m., George Malcolm Dunlop, 33, a laborer who lives in Butte City, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging violation of a court order to prevent domestic violence, and battery on a non-cohabitating former spouse (both misdemeanors). Bail was set at $10,000. He was taken into custody at 1056 County Road Z, Butte City, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

3:10 p.m., Alexander Javier Salas, 33, a carpenter who lives in Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging infliction of corporal injury on a spouse or cohabitant, false imprisonment, and violation of probation (all felonies). Bail was set at $70,000. He was taken into custody at 911 West Cedar Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

4:55 p.m., Katrina Opal Amore Solorio, 34, a certified nursing assistant who lives in Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging assault, and battery (both misdemeanors). Bail was set at zero. She was taken into custody at 817 Newport Avenue, apt. #10, Orland, by an Orland police officer.

8:11 p.m., Jesus Alejandro Garcia, 28, a stocker who lives in Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging infliction of corporal injury upon a spouse (a felony), willful cruelty to a child resulting in possible injury or death (a felony), obstructing or resisting an executive officer (a felony), destroying a wireless communication device (a felony), obstructing or resisting a public service officer (a misdemeanor), and public intoxication (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $110,000. He was taken into custody at 226 North Humboldt Avenue, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

11:57 p.m., Maria Concepcion Paniagua, 42, a laborer who lives in Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging violation of a protective order (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $5,000. He was taken into custody at 775 Southgate Drive, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

Sunday, Nov. 7:

4:05 a.m., Lyle Leroy Cheever II, 53, a musician who lives in Artois, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging violation of a court order to prevent domestic violence (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $5,000. He was taken into custody at 2637 Highway 99, rm. #123, Artois, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

1:46 p.m., Antonio Ubalde Mendoza, 35, a tree trimmer who lives in Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a warrant alleging failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge. Bail was set at $8,000. He was taken into custody at Sav-Mor Market on East Walker Street by an Orland police officer.

6:35 p.m., Amber Reyanne Pangborn, 41, a paralegal who lives in Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a warrant alleging disobeying a court order (a misdemeanor), and a Butte County warrant alleging battery against a spouse or cohabitant (a misdemeanor). Total bail was set at $21,500. She was taken into custody at 600 North Humboldt Avenue, apt. #201, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

7:15 p.m., Nikolas Lee Nott, 33, a contractor who lives in Sacramento, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, driving while under the influence of alcohol, and driving with a license suspended for driving while under the influence (all misdemeanors). Bail was set at $15,000. He was taken into custody on the southbound side of Interstate 5 at County Road 68 by a California Highway Patrol officer.

Monday, Nov. 8:

12:34 a.m., Andrew John Hogan, 26, a cashier who lives in Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging public intoxication, and obstructing or resisting a public service officer (both misdemeanors). Bail was set at zero. He was taken into custody at 600 North Humboldt Avenue, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

8:37 a.m., Jewels Marie Lambert, 24, a retail worker who lives in Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging infliction of corporal injury on a spouse or cohabitant (a felony). Bail was set at $25,000. She was taken into custody at 2580 County Road I, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

10 a.m., Reuben Daniel Barba, 35, a laborer who lives in Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a warrant alleging disobeying a lawful order of the court (a felony), and a Redding Police Department warrant alleging failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge. Total jail was set at $30,000. He was taken into custody at the Sutter County Jail by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy. At 1:13 p.m. at the jail, Barba was found to have three more Redding Police Department warrants, two of them for alleged failure to appear on a felony charge, and one for alleged failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge. All three of these were no-bail warrants.

5:02 p.m., Maria Montalvo Gomez, 34, a janitor who lives in Corning, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging carrying a concealed switchblade knife in a vehicle, driving with a license suspended for driving while under the influence, and disobeying a court order (all misdemeanors). Bail was set at $5,000. She was taken into custody at 700 block of Fifth Street by an Orland police officer.

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

Tuesday, Nov. 2:

6:38 a.m., Orland police officers responded to the report of a traffic collision on Walker Street at Sixth Street. Officers contacted Alicia Reyes, 58, who was driving west on Walker Street when she collided with the railroad guard.

7:20 a.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a non-injury traffic collision in the 1000 block of South Street. Officers contacted Juan Vargas, 37, of Gerber, and William Irvin, 64, of Orland. Officers assisted both parties exchange information.

1:54 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of shoplifting. Officers contacted Orland Hardware employee Tim Ross, 47, who reported an unknown man entered the store at 820 Fifth Street and Ross recognized him from a theft on Oct 24. Ross said he tried to keep the man there until police arrived but the man left. Ross said while taking a picture of his license plate the man backed into him with his vehicle and fled the scene.

6:21 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to 322 Central Street for a request for a welfare check. Officers were unable to locate anyone at the given address. A short time later, a deputy contacted the woman in the county and reported she did not require any assistance.

Wednesday, Nov. 3:

12:39 a.m., at 1309 Brookside Drive, Alex Padilla reported Rafael Ruvalcaba, 31, borrowed his white pickup truck and had not returned the vehicle. It was determined to be a civil matter and Padilla was provided with information.

3:11 a.m., the Orland Police Department assisted the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office with a report of a suspicious person at 6742 County Road 13. Officers assisted until no longer needed.

3:42 a.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to the report of a suspicious person at the Pilot Travel Center, 4444 Commerce Lane. Officers contacted Brandie Mansfield, 42. At the employee’s request, officers admonished Mansfield for trespassing. She agreed to leave.

7:15 a.m., Brian Warden, 49, reported his landlord was trying to make him leave the property at 408 East Street without proper notification. Warden was provided with information regarding the civil process.

9:48 a.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a person who got locked out of her residence at 243 Stony Creek Drive. There was no emergency and the homeowner contacted a locksmith.

12:50 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to a report of a suspicious person in the 900 block of Walker Street. Officers contacted Brandie Mansfield, 42, who agreed to stay off private property and leave.

5:30 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to a report of a suspicious person sitting on the loading dock at CVS, 869 Newville Road. Officers contacted Brandie Mansfield, 42. She was provided with a courtesy ride to Willows.

9:07 p.m., Donovan Householder, 18, reported that his mother’s ex, Scott Severin, 34, of Chico, has been coming to his residence knocking on his door, asking to see his son. The incident was documented and Householder was provided with information on how to obtain a restraining order.

10:15 p.m., Orland police officers responded to the report of an alarm activation at the Subway sandwich shop, 839 Newville Road. Officers checked the business and found the building to be secured.

10:42 p.m., Orland police officers responded to the report of a non-injury traffic collision on East Street at Walker Street. Officers contacted Daniel Gayle, 26, and Agapito Gamboa, 24, both of Orland. Officers assisted both parties exchange information.

Thursday, Nov. 4:

7:35 a.m., Brian Cone, 42, reported a person was in the lot next to his business acting suspicious. Officers checked the area around 122 Sixth Street but were unable to locate anybody matching the description.

8:53 a.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a vehicle versus pedestrian traffic collision on Colusa Street at Fourth Street. Officers contacted James Chamberlin, 69, and Thomas Kilker, 73, both of Orland. Officers determined no contact was made with the vehicle and there was no damage or injuries reported.

2:13 p.m., an anonymous person came into Orland Police Department to turn in a found EBT card. The name holder was located and the card was returned.

2:45 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a disturbance at Orland High School. Officers searched the area, but no disturbance was found.

4 p.m., Orland police officers responded to report of fraud at Hibdon Auto Center, 246 East Walker Street. Officers contacted Pablo Campos, 18, of Orland, who reported after losing his wallet, somebody tried to purchase a vehicle online with his information. Campos reported there was no monetary loss and requested documentation.

4:55 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a possibly suicidal person at the Paigewood Village Apartments, 745 Paigewood Drive. Officers contacted the person and determined he or she did not meet the criteria for detention.

Friday, Nov. 5:

12:32 a.m., Orland police officers responded an alarm activation at Round Table Pizza, 302 East Walker Street. Officers checked the business and found it secure, with no signs of forced entry.

9:39 a.m., on Yolo Street at Woodward Avenue, an Orland police officer contacted William Coats, 54, of Orland. Coats was arrested and booked for two misdemeanor Glenn County warrants.

9:56 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a possible intoxicated driver in a red Nissan truck. Officers located the Nissan and conducted a traffic enforcement stop at the Orland Stop and Shop, 10 Walker Street. Following an investigation, Rebecca Delvin, 38, of Orland, was arrested and booked on charges alleging driving while under the influence of drugs, possession of a controlled substance, possession of a switchblade, and possession of tear gas by a felon.

9:56 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to a report of an unknown person who put a shopping cart on the porch of the residence at 9 East Mill Street, rang the doorbell, and then fled. The incident was documented and extra patrol was requested.

Saturday, Nov. 6:

3:11 a.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to 614 Second Street for a report of a man complaining of parasites in his body. Officers provided assistance until no longer needed by paramedics.

7:55 a.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to a report of found property 819 Newport Avenue. Officers were able to locate the owner and return the property.

8:35 a.m., Orland police officers responded to 633 East Street for a report of a traffic collision between a grey Honda Accord and a grey GMC Acadia. Officers contacted Carrie Ramos, 51, of Orland, who said she was at the stop light when she was rear-ended by Michelle Mercado, 28, of Orland. Officers assisted both parties exchange information.

9:16 a.m., Orland police officers responded to a panic alarm at 614 Lynn Drive. Officers contacted the homeowner, who said it was set off in error.

11:22 a.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to 1443 Holly Drive for a missing or runaway juvenile. Officers contacted the family, who reported Haim Hernandez, 16, ran away on Nov. 6 and has not returned home. Officers took a report and entered the child into into the Missing and Unidentified Persons System.

11:53 a.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to check the welfare on a person at 321 South Street. Officers determined the person no longer resides at that address.

4:26 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to a reported assault at 817 Newport Avenue. Officers contacted James Hansen Jr, 23, of Orland, who alleged he was punched by Katrina Solorio, 34, of Orland. Solorio was arrested and booked for alleged assault and battery.

9:23 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a disturbance at the Orlanda Inn Motel, 827 Newville Road. Officers contacted the residents, who stated they were only in an argument. The residents were counseled.

9:30 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of gunshots heard in the area around Burger King, 901 Newville Road. Officers conducted a search of the area but were unable to locate any signs of gunshots or suspicious activity.

10:40 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to a report of loud music in the 600 block of Jacquelyn Drive. Officers contacted the homeowner, who was told of the complaint and agreed to turn it down.

10:57 p.m., on Sixth Street at Salomon Drive, an Orland police officer initiated a traffic enforcement stop on a silver 2019 Volkswagen Jetta. Jose Siordia-Mendez, 19, of Orland, was cited for allegedly speeding.

Sunday, Nov. 7:

12:22 a.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of loud music playing at 76 Chapman Street. Officers contacted Veronica Jimenez, 40, of Orland, who was told of the complaint and she agreed to turn off the music.

8:04 a.m., on Walker Street at Third Street, an Orland police officer initiated a traffic enforcement stop on a silver 2010 Chevy Cobalt. Jose Hernandez, 18, of Orland, was cited for allegedly using a cell phone while driving.

9:48 a.m., on Mill Street at Fifth Street, an Orland police officer initiated a traffic enforcement stop on a white 2019 Ford F-150. Alejandro Mojica Ranjel, 26, of Orland, was allegedly found to be in possession of an illegal firearm part.

12:59 p.m., at 800 Woodward Avenue, an Orland police officer issued a parking citation to a black 2008 BMW for improper parking.

1:37 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a man who was intoxicated and attempting to fight people at the laundromat near Sav-Mor Foods, 35 East Walker Street. Officers contacted Jose Ugalde-Mendoza, 34, of Orland, who was subsequently arrested and booked for a Glenn County misdemeanor warrant.

2:13 p.m., on Colusa Street at Fourth Street, an Orland police officer initiated a traffic enforcement stop on a white 2015 Nissan Rogue. Daniel Moreno, 48, of Orland, was cited for allegedly failing to stop at a posted stop sign and having no proof of insurance.

5:15 p.m., Orland police officers responded to 6712 County Road 13 for a report of trespassing. Officers contacted James Blair, 56, who stated people were riding off-road vehicles on his property. He was provided with information and agreed to call back if the individuals returned.

6:42 p.m., in the 1000 block of Eighth Street, an Orland police officer initiated a traffic enforcement stop on a tan 2007 Honda Civic. Alvin Espino-Punzo, 21, of Orland, was cited for allegedly driving while unlicensed, speeding, and no proof of insurance. The vehicle was turned over to a licensed driver.

7:31 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to the Orlanda Inn Motel, 827 Newville Road, for a report of fraud. Officers contacted Nicole Smith, 68, of Orland, who stated she lost money over an online account.

9:30 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a cold domestic disturbance on Fifth Street at Tehama Street. The reporting party stated that about an hour earlier, he heard a man and a woman arguing in the area. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate any type of disturbance.

By Larry Judkins

Glenn County Observer

An early Sunday morning pursuit that started out at well over 100 miles per hour slowed to a crawl after it reached Glenn County, then sped back up to about 50 miles an hour as it approached Butte County.

The driver’s slowing likely had something to do with a flat tire. A certain reporter who lives on Walker Street (Highway 32) in Orland was awakened by the police scanner chatter concerning the pursuit, then stepped out his front door when he heard the chase had gotten off the southbound Interstate 5 and had headed east on 32.

The reporter witnessed a silver car pass his home, followed closely by about a half-dozen law enforcement vehicles – all with lights flashing and sirens blaring ‑ from at least three agencies (California Highway Patrol, Glenn County Sheriff’s Office, and Orland Police Department). As the lead car went by, it was obvious from the noise it was making that at least one of its tires was almost flat.

At some point between Orland and the pumpkin patch (Country Pumpkins), the vehicle gradually slowed down and almost came to a stop. Then, the driver apparently had second thoughts and began accelerating again, but, probably because of his tire problem, never went much over 50 miles per hour.

After passing Country Pumpkins, the dispatcher told deputies the vehicle was a “10851 [stolen] out of Eureka.”

As the pursuit continued eastbound on Highway 32 toward Hamilton City, a sheriff’s deputy told the Glenn County dispatcher that the driver was “all over the roadway.” The driver and officers passed through Hamilton City at about 2:11 a.m.

A Glenn County Sheriff’s sergeant stated that he would be pulling his people out of the pursuit if it continued into Butte County. He asked the dispatcher to make sure that Butte County law enforcement was aware of this so that they would be ready to take over.

The chase did indeed continue into Butte County, and into Chico. At Meridian Road, at about 2:17 a.m., Glenn County Sheriff’s units pulled out of the pursuit and headed back to Glenn County, arriving there at about 2:21 a.m.

According to Joetta Ferguson’s comprehensive posting on the Redding Crime and Community Alert/Shasta County Facebook page, the chase began in Redding on East Cypress when the driver failed to yield to Redding police officers for a 10851 violation (vehicle theft). The driver and pursuing officers turned onto southbound Interstate 5, traveling at speeds ranging from 80 to 115 miles per hour.

They entered Tehama County at about 1:38 a.m., reaching speeds of up to 125 miles per hour. Fortunately, traffic was light at this early morning hour.

At about 1:41 a.m., the CHP took over the pursuit at Antelope Blvd. in Red Bluff. At some point, the CHP helicopter also became involved in the incident.

The driver began to yield in Chico at about 2:23 a.m. However, the suspect failed to comply with law enforcement’s commands made over their public address systems.

The suspect reportedly told the CHP in a cell phone call that he had a knife but had thrown it on the floorboard. Law enforcement officers removed the suspect from the vehicle at 2:29 a.m. and detained him a minute later.

Ferguson reported that at some point during the next 40 minutes or so, law enforcement agencies discussed who would handle this incident, since it took place in “3 counties” (actually, it was four: Shasta, Tehama, Glenn, and Butte) and the theft of the vehicle took place in a “fourth” county (actually, a fifth: Humboldt County).

Ferguson commented in her post, “It sounds like the Redding Police Department will manage it with Butte County adding their 148 (resisting arrest) charges into the case.”

According to Josey Bones and several other commentators on the Butte County Fires, Accidents, Crimes Facebook page, the pursuit came to an end on Nord Avenue, not far from West Sacramento Avenue. A couple of postings mentioned the CHP helicopter “hovering” and “spotlighting” the area.

Numerous posts referred to two very loud bangs – loud enough to set off car alarms – that were heard while law enforcement was taking the suspect into custody. Some thought that they were gunshots, but law enforcement reportedly said on their radios that they were fireworks, and one person remarked that someone in the area has a fireworks mortar, and fireworks in the area are a regular event.

This report will be updated when more information, such as the name of the suspect, is acquired.