Month: December 2021

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

Thursday, Dec. 16:

12:54 a.m., deputies responded to County Roads 60 and SS for a single vehicle rollover accident due to the CHP having an extended response. Deputies assisted until no longer needed.

10:34 a.m., Derik Gaddis requested to speak with a deputy regarding a road rage and reckless driving incident that occurred in Willows with another unknown man. Deputy Lourenzo contacted Gaddis and spoke with him about the incident. Gaddis reported an individual in a white utility truck cut him off while driving, and the two were involved in a mutual physical altercation following the incident. Gaddis said he did not know who the other male was, nor did he have any additional vehicle information. Deputy Lourenzo searched the area for the described vehicle, but was unable to locate it. The incident was documented, pending identification of the other involved parties.

11:08 a.m., Julia Sanchez reported a disturbance at the Sinclair Gas Station on Highway 32 in Hamilton City. Sanchez reported observing a man assault the victim behind the Subway counter in the business. The man then fled the business. Deputy Rasmussen responded and contacted the victim. An investigation was completed.

3:22 p.m., the Glenn Investigations and Narcotics Task Force (GLINTF) served a search warrant at 102 North Alpine Street in Willows as a result of a grand theft, forgery, and identity theft investigation. During the execution of the search warrant, narcotics and narcotics paraphernalia were allegedly found in the home and found to be accessible to the four small children who live there. Resident Bao Yee Lee was subsequently arrested for alleged narcotics violations and child endangerment charges and True Peter Yang was arrested for an outstanding warrant out of Fresno. Both suspects are pending charges for multiple counts of grand theft, forgery, and identity theft. This case is still under investigation.

3:52 p.m., deputies responded to 631 Edgewood Lane, Willows, for a report of a possible deceased man. Upon arrival, deputies located Jose Chavez, 55, who was pronounced deceased. A coroner’s investigation was initiated and conducted. Next of kin, Rosa Aurora Thompson of Willows, was on scene and notified of the decedent’s passing. The decedent was released to the care of F.D. Sweet and Son Mortuary, Willows.

Friday, Dec. 17:

2:34 a.m., Red Bluff California Highway Patrol officers were in pursuit of a vehicle traveling south on Interstate 5 from Gyle Road in Tehama County. The vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed and was traveling towards the Glenn County line. CHP officers requested a K9 unit respond to their location. Deputy Lemmon and his partner, K9 Orion, responded to the area. When Deputy Lemmon and K9 Orion arrived in the area, CHP officers had the vehicle stopped on southbound I-5, just south of County Road 7, near Orland. Deputy Lemmon utilized the presence of K9 Orion and assisted with a high-risk traffic stop. The suspect, Dale Paine, ultimately complied with officers and he was taken into custody. Paine was transported and booked into the Tehama County Jail.

10:19 a.m., deputies responded to the Sinclair gas station on Highway 32 in Hamilton City for a report of Bryan McLain Jr. returning to the business. Deputies had prior knowledge McLain was wanted for multiple felonies from an incident on Dec. 16 at the same location. While en route, deputies learned McLain left in a black pickup. Deputies arrived at the location and conducted an extensive area check, but were ultimately unable to locate McLain.

6:13 p.m., Raschell Wommack contacted the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office to report Eugene Reynolds was possibly deceased. Orland police officers and Glenn County Sheriff’s deputies responded to 315 Eighth Street, Orland. Reynolds was pronounced deceased at the scene. Deputies conducted a coroner’s investigation. The next of kin, John Reynolds of Susanville, was notified. The deceased was released to the care of Sweet-Olson Family Mortuary of Orland.

Saturday, Dec. 18:

6:41 a.m., deputies observed Byron Burrows of Elk Creek walking near the ampm, 1399 West Wood Street, Willows. Deputies had prior knowledge Burrows had an outstanding Glenn County warrant issued for his arrest. Deputies contacted Burrows and confirmed the warrant via Glenn County Communications. Burrows was arrested without incident and transported to the Glenn County Jail, where he was turned over to jail staff for booking. His bail was set at $7,000.

7:30 p.m., at South Street and Railroad Avenue in Orland, Deputy Tuma conducted a traffic enforcement stop for vehicle code violations. Deputy Tuma contacted the driver, who identified himself by his U.S. passport as Jose Manuel Marques Hernandez, 22, of Orland. Deputy Tuma conducted a records check through Glenn County Communications, who said Hernandez had an outstanding Glenn County misdemeanor warrant for his arrest. Hernandez was placed under arrest and transported to the Glenn County Jail, where he was released to jail staff for booking. Orland police completed a CHP-180 and Hernandez’s vehicle was released to Zips Towing.

Sunday, Dec. 19:

12:59 a.m., Glenn Medical Center staff contacted the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office to report a 16-year-old girl was receiving treatment from consuming alcohol. Deputy Chavez responded and contacted Maxwell man who said his daughter had gone to a family member’s residence and had consumed alcohol. The girl and her father were unable to provide information regarding the location of the family member’s residence. The father and daughter were counseled and provided options.

5:42 a.m., deputies were dispatched to an address in the 2500 block of County Road I near Willows for a report of a domestic violence incident that just occurred. While enroute, deputies located the suspect, Mike Dacey, at 115 North Villa Avenue, Willows, and detained him. Deputies contacted the victim and initiated an investigation. The victim alleged Dacey placed his right hand around the front of her throat and squeezed for 15 to 20 seconds. Deputies subsequently arrested Dacey and transported him to the Glenn County Jail.

11:09 p.m., Glenn Medical Center contacted the sheriff’s office, reporting the unexpected death of a one-year-old toddler. Deputy Tuma was dispatched and initiated a coroner’s investigation. The toddler’s parents were on scene and aware of the decedent’s death. The decedent was ultimately released into the care of F.D. Sweet and Son Mortuary of Willows.

Monday, Dec. 20:

1:38 a.m., an anonymous caller requested a welfare check for Nicholas Venditto at 6155 Highway 162, sp. #16, Willows. The caller alleged Venditto had been walking around the trailer park in his underwear, knocking on the doors and windows of neighboring residences earlier in the day. Deputies responded and contacted Venditto, who was found to be extremely intoxicated. Venditto had injuries caused from falling down while intoxicated. Venditto was ultimately transported by Enloe Ambulance to the Glenn Medical Center for treatment. Deputies were later called to the medical center for a disturbance Venditto was causing in the emergency room. Venditto was allegedly heavily intoxicated and showed the inability to care for himself. He was ultimately placed under arrest for alleged public intoxication and was transported to the Glenn County Jail, to be released once sober.

1:58 p.m., Martha Cano reported a hit and run traffic collision that occurred in the Walmart parking lot. Deputy Lourenzo contacted Cano and a report was taken. The investigation is pending the identification of suspect.

Tuesday, Dec. 21:

8:38 p.m., Deputy Ayres responded to the area of Highway 45 and Highway 32, Hamilton City, for a report of a woman stopped in the roadway who was not responsive, but breathing. Deputy Ayres contacted the driver and assisted until no longer needed by the CHP.

9:49 p.m., Deputy Ayres located an occupied stolen vehicle on County Road 8, east of Highway 99. The driver, Latisha Skidmore of Orland, was arrested for charges alleging possession of a stolen vehicle, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of a controlled substance. The stolen vehicle was recovered and towed from scene by Bambauer Towing.

Wednesday, Dec. 22:

9 a.m., Willows Care Center employee Mindy Hosier reported the expected death of Sandra Lasseter, 72, who suffered from pre-existing medical conditions and had been on comfort care for the last couple of weeks. The decedent’s son and next of kin, Warren Colvett of Sacramento, was notified by care home staff and this was confirmed by the deputy. The decedent was released to the care of F.D. Sweet and Son Mortuary of Willows.

3:45 p.m., Alan Kenyon reported a non-injury vehicle collision in the Walmart parking lot. Deputies responded and contacted the involved parties. Kenyon was traveling north in row 5 of the parking lot when Jose Pacheco was backing out of a parking spot on the west side of the row. Pacheco did not see Kenyon and backed into the left rear corner of his black 2006 Saturn Vue. Pacheco was driving a 2002 white Ford F350 pickup. Both vehicles received minor damage to the left rear corner areas. Deputies facilitated the exchange of insurance information between the parties.

Thursday, Dec. 23:

3:44 p.m., Elton Garner contacted Glenn County Communications and reported a cold vandalism to his building at 110 South Plumas Street, Willows. Deputies responded and contacted Garner at the location. Garner reported that sometime between Dec. 21 around 9 p.m. and Dec. 23 at 3 p.m., an unknown person spray painted the words “Panda” and “Santo” on the northern exterior wall of the building. Garner did not have surveillance footage or suspect information and estimated the cost to repair the damage at $300.

5:58 p.m., an employee with Glenn Medical Center contacted the sheriff’s office, reporting the expected death of Merrill Schoneman, 88, of Paradise. The decedent entered into comfort care on Dec. 21. The decedent suffered from a pre-existing medical diagnosis. The decedent’s daughter and next of kin, Robin Steagall of Paradise, was aware of the decedent’s death. Heritage Cremation was contacted and the decedent was released into their care.

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

Friday, Dec. 17:

1 p.m., on Colusa Street at Sixth Street, an Orland police officer initiated a traffic enforcement stop on a 1992 Ford F-150. Brett Enos, 59, of Orland, was cited for alleged expired registration.

1:32 p.m., Tina Watson, 51, of Orland, called regarding missing medication at 226 East Shasta Street.

3 p.m., at 417 Second Street, an Orland police officer marked a 1993 Honda Accord for abatement.

6:14 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of an unresponsive male at 315 Eighth Street. Officers arrived and found a deceased 71-year-old man. Officers determined there was no foul play involved and the scene was turned over to a Glenn County deputy coroner.

7:38 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a verbal disturbance in front of Walgreens, 828 Newville Road. Officers contacted Jose Cisneros, 27, and Marcos Malagon, 29, both of Orland, who said they were only in an argument. Both parties were told of the complaint and they agreed to go separate ways.

Saturday, Dec. 18:

12:04 p.m., on Railroad Avenue at Yolo Street, an Orland police officer initiated a traffic enforcement stop on a white Ford F-250. Jeramie Finch Jr., 24, of Orland, was cited for window tint.

12:12 p.m., Shawn Ross, 45, of Orland, called regarding a harassment issue with his foster children’s biological father at 238 Stony Creek Drive. Ross was provided with information.

12:40 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to the report of trespassing at 822 Third Street. Officers contacted Timothy Warren, 49, and Robert Hammond, 63, both of Orland, who were admonished for alleged trespassing.

4:46 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to a report of found property. The property was collected and the incident was documented

6 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to 315 Eighth Street for a request for a civil standby. Officers stood by while the reporting party collected property.

10:55 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to a report of loud music playing in the area of 117 Fifth Street. Officers contacted the homeowner, who was told of the complaint and agreed to turn off the music.

Sunday, Dec. 19:

7:28 a.m., on South Street at Fairview Street, an Orland police officer initiated a traffic enforcement stop on a 2005 Chevrolet 1500. Juan Pablo, 40, of Orland, was cited for allegedly driving while unlicensed and no proof of insurance.

8:28 a.m., Thomas Higginbotham, 80, of Orland, reported his 2013 Ford F150 was stolen sometime during the night from ampm, 902 Newville Road. The Ford was later found and recovered in the 100 block of East Walker Street.

9:37 a.m., Orland Public Works employee Gerald Rice turned in a found license plate. The plate was returned to registered owner Justo Martinez, 29.

10:10 a.m., Janet Oltjenbruns, 30, of Orland, reported her 11-year-old daughter ran away from home. Officers contacted the girl walking in the area and returned her to her mother on Rennat Way.

11:01 a.m., Jesse Venegas, manager of the Dollar General store at 851 Newville Road, reported an unknown man fled the area with unpaid items from the business.

4:30 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a burglar alarm at 501 Second Street. Officers contacted the homeowner, who said it was accidental.

Monday, Dec. 20:

9 a.m., Linda Lapointe, 71, of Orland, reported decorations were stolen from her garden at the Orland Arbor Apartments, 819 Newport Avenue. The incident was documented and extra patrol was requested.

6:20 p.m., Remy Bidstrup, 21, of Orland, reported ongoing harassment by her mother. Bidstrup was provided information on how to obtain a restraining order. The incident was documented at Bidstrup’s request.

Tuesday, Dec. 21:

7:43 a.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of an alarm activation at 301 Byron Way. Officers contacted the homeowner, who said he set the alarm off in error.

11:51 a.m., Orland police officers responded to the report of a stolen motorcycle that was found at the Tierra Del Sol Apartments, 73 East Walker Street. Officers contacted Corey Towe, 35, who had found his stolen motorcycle. Officers recovered the motorcycle and it was released to Towe.

1:40 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of fraud. Regina Sanchez, 51, of Orland, reported she purchased some clothing from a fraudulent website.

1:54 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of vandalism. Officers attempted to contact the reporting party, Perla Jimenez, but there was no answer and officers were unable to leave a message.

2:31 p.m., Orland police officers responded to 1317 Fairview Street for a report of a verbal dispute. Officers contacted Laura Vaquera, 62, and Margo Quesada, 58, who were involved in a tenant dispute. Quesada decided to leave for the remainder of the afternoon and officers assisted with a civil standby.

4:37 p.m., Orland police officers responded to the report of a missing juvenile. Officers contacted Tina Thomas, 49, of Orland, who reported her 15-year-old daughter ran away from home. An investigation was initiated.

9:49 p.m., Orland police officers responded to County Road 8 to assist Glenn County Sheriff’s deputies with a high-risk traffic stop on a stolen vehicle. Officers assisted until no longer needed.

11:04 p.m., Orland police officers responded to 140 Sixth Street for a request for a welfare check on children. Officers attempted contact at the residence, but the children were not there.

Here are the latest sentencings in the Glenn County Superior Court, period ending Friday, Dec. 17, as reported by the Glenn County District Attorney’s Office and other sources.

People v. Stephen Craig Green – Defendant was convicted of felony escape. He was sentenced to 16 months in state prison. This case was prosecuted by Deputy District Attorney Michael Coffey, with assistance from Glenn County Sheriff’s Deputy Sheldon.

According to the Glenn County Sheriff’s logs, at about 1:30 p.m. on May 12, 2021, at the Glenn County Jail, Deputy Sheldon was contacted by the Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center in Oakland. They told the deputy that Stephen Green of Willows had left the program without permission and had not returned. Green, who was released on the Alternative Custody Program, had not made contact with Deputy Sheldon. A report was forwarded to the Glenn County District Attorney’s Office.

People v. William Heavrin – Defendant was previously convicted of felony possession of firearm by a felon and was found in violation of post-release community supervision (PRCS) for the fifth time. He was sentenced to 180 days in jail and PRCS was reinstated. This case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Ruby Neumann, with assistance from Glenn County Probation Officer Perry.

People v. Shawn Brian Dearing – Defendant was convicted of felony violations of second-degree robbery, corporal injury on cohabitant, dissuading a witness, and failure to appear while released on a bail bond, and was found in violation of misdemeanor vandalism probation. He was sentenced to 180 days in jail, 52 weeks of batterer’s treatment classes, and three years’ probation. This case was prosecuted by Deputy District Attorney Coffey, with assistance from Glenn County Sheriff’s Deputy Ayres.

People v. Steven Mitchell Butler – Defendant was previously convicted of three counts of misdemeanor violation of a restraining order and a felony violation of assault with a deadly weapon. He was sentenced to 120 days in jail, 52 weeks of batterer’s treatment classes, and three years’ probation. This case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Neumann, with assistance from Glenn County Sheriff’s Deputies Lourenzo, Lemmon, Garcia, and Thompson.

According to the Glenn County Sheriff’s logs, on Oct. 19, 2021, deputies responded to Cedar Hills in Willows after Amy Heidrich reported Steven Butler came into her residence unannounced and unwelcome, stole her car keys, and left the area in the vehicle. Deputies later located Butler, with the vehicle, at a residence in Orland. Butler was found to have an outstanding warrant for his arrest, as well as be on felony probation in Glenn County. A records check also revealed Butler was the restrained party in a served restraining order in which Heidrich was the protected party. Butler was ultimately placed under arrest for the outstanding warrant, violating his probation, and several other charges. See narrative.

People v. George Hernandez – Defendant was convicted of felony corporal injury to a cohabitant. He was sentenced to 120 days in jail, 52 weeks of batterer’s treatment classes, and three years’ probation. This case was prosecuted by District Attorney Stewart, with assistance from Glenn County Sheriff’s Deputy Ramirez.

According to the Glenn County Sheriff’s logs, on Feb. 10, 2021, a Glenn Medical Center employee reported a woman had arrived at the hospital with injuries caused during a possible domestic violence incident. Deputies arrived and initiated an investigation. Deputies contacted the woman, who said her ex-husband, George Hernandez, had gotten into a physical altercation with her after an argument. The woman said she injured her arm as they fell to the floor during their altercation. Deputies contacted Hernandez and he was ultimately placed under arrest for domestic violence and assault with great bodily injuries.

People v. Dave Raymond Campbell – Defendant was convicted of misdemeanor violation of a criminal protective order and was found in violation of felony domestic violence probation for the fourth and fifth times. He was sentenced to 110 days in jail and probation was reinstated. This case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Neumann, with assistance from United States Fish and Wildlife Officer Kempf.

According to the Orland police logs, at about 11 a.m. on July 7, 2021, Orland police officers were dispatched to a physical disturbance at Les Schwab Tires, 1306 Sixth Street. Officers contacted Dave Campbell, 51, of Willows, and Heather Alvarez, 44, of Willows. After an investigation, Campbell was arrested for felony domestic violence, felony assault by force to likely to produce great bodily injury, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Campbell was booked into the Glenn County Jail.

People v. Annelisa Gomez – Defendant was found guilty by court trial of a felony attempted smuggling drugs to prison. She was sentenced to 90 days in jail and two years’ probation. This case was prosecuted by District Attorney Stewart, with assistance from former Valley View Conservation Camp Correctional Officers Wheeler, Whitford, Gonzalez, Silva, and Sergeant Flowerdew.

People v. Brian Tindall – Defendant was convicted of felony failure to appear while released on his own recognizance and misdemeanor automobile theft. He was sentenced to 76 days in jail, 24 hours of community service, drug court, and two years’ probation. This case was prosecuted by District Attorney Stewart, with assistance from CHP Officer Pozzi and Glenn County District Attorney’s Office Chief Investigator Knight.

People v. Pedro Cuin – Defendant was previously convicted of felony criminal threats, and violation of a restraining order, and was found in violation of probation for the sixth time. He was sentenced to 60 days in jail and probation was reinstated. This case was prosecuted by Deputy District Attorney Coffey, with assistance from Glenn County Probation Officer Permann.

According to the Orland police logs, on Nov. 10, 2018, at the Orlanda Inn Motel, 827 Newville Road, Orland police officers responded to a report of domestic violence. Officers contacted a 26-year-old Orland resident who stated she was struck by Pedro Cuin, 20, of Orland. After an investigation, Cuin was arrested and booked into the Glenn County Jail for domestic violence, robbery, criminal threats, vandalism, violation of a restraining order, public intoxication, and a warrant.

By Larry Judkins

Glenn County Observer

Raul Tito Perez was convicted on Friday, Dec. 17, of threatening a police officer (a felony), possession of ammunition by a prohibited person (a felony), and corporal injury to a former cohabitant (a misdemeanor).

His sentence: 90 days in jail, 52 weeks of batterer’s treatment classes, and three years’ probation.

On Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, Orland police officers responded to a disturbance in the 500 block of Monterey Street. While at 518 Monterey Street, Orland Police Officer Roenspie saw Raul Perez, “a known gang member and felon,” enter the residence where the officer had also seen two other women, Leilani Miller and Michelea Castro.

Perez was carrying a black and gray backpack.

Officer Roenspie was still investigating the original incident for OPD’s presence at the scene, which allegedly occurred in Tehama County, when he was contacted by Miller, who told the officer that Raul Perez had a firearm, a Glock 43, and had threatened to kill the police officers who were outside the residence. Officer Roenspie then saw Michelea Castro, who made a comment that Raul Perez had a gun.

The officer saw the door was now open and he saw Raul Perez walk from the kitchen towards the front door, where Officer Roenspie was speaking with resident Sara Perez. The officer was afraid that Raul Perez had the firearm and was going to try to fire upon him and the other officers.

Officer Roenspie ordered Raul Perez to show his hands. The officer noticed Michelea Castro fearfully walking her children out of the residence.

Roenspie did not see that Raul Perez was now in possession of the backpack. The officer asked Perez where he was living, and he said he wasn’t living anywhere.

Officer Roenspie asked Perez if he had a gun in his backpack. Perez said he did not have a gun and was not “searchable and testable,” and added that he was done talking to Roenspie.

The officer said he was trying to ask Sara Perez if he could come inside and search the items in her residence. Raul Perez told Officer Roenspie no, and he began to tell Sara Perez not to allow any police officers into the residence.

Sara Perez protested to Raul Perez that if he didn’t have anything to hide, then let the officers search his bag. Raul Perez turned around and began to walk back towards the kitchen, where he said his backpack was on the table.

Officer Roenspie was afraid Raul Perez was going to attempt to retrieve the firearm, so the officer entered the residence and ordered Perez to sit down.

Roenspie attempted to speak with Sara Perez, but Raul Perez continued to interrupt and ask why the officer was inside the residence. Officer Roenspie told Perez he did not want him to grab a gun and shoot the officers like he was alleged to have said.

Raul Perez reportedly responded that if he had wanted to shoot Officer Roenspie, he would have done it.

Sara Perez then began speaking with Raul Perez in mixed English and Spanish. While speaking with her, Raul Perez got up and became upset.

For officer safety, Perez was handcuffed and seated in a chair. Officer Katherine Lowery then seated him in the back of Officer Roenspie’s patrol vehicle while Roenspie remained in the residence with the backpack.

Officer Lowery returned to the residence and kept watch on the backpack while Officer Roenspie spoke with Leilani Miller, who told him that when Raul Perez walked in, she knew he was known to carry weapons. Miller said she asked him if he had anything on him, and he lifted his sweater and showed her his waistband.

She then asked him what was in his backpack, and he told her not to worry about it. Miller said she confronted Raul Perez and told him she knew he carried on him.

Miller allegedly told Perez she saw him flashing a firearm at the Dollar Store and she knew he was carrying. At the residence, Perez allegedly told her he had a Glock 43 and pulled it out of his backpack.

Miller later told Officer Roenspie the firearm was a compact and described it as having a gold slide and a silver grip.

Miller alleged that a little earlier Raul Perez had pulled out his phone and began to “snapchat,” saying he was going to kill the cops outside. She also said that Perez alleged he was a cop killer and that this was his “hood.”

Miller said she was afraid because of the weapon but was more afraid due to her niece and nephew being in the home.

Michalea Castro told Officer Roenspie she wanted to press charges against Perez for having a firearm in her house with her kids present. She alleged she heard Perez say he had a gun, and when she turned around, she saw him return a black firearm to his backpack.

She alleged she saw Perez recording himself with his phone, saying the cops were at the house and he was going to kill them. She also said that a few weeks previously, Perez had pulled out a gun in front of her and her kids at the Dollar General on Newville Road.

Based on Miller’s and Castro’s statements, Officer Roenspie placed Perez under arrest for allegedly making threats against peace officers (a felony). Sara Perez told Roenspie she wanted the backpack out of her house since it was Raul Perez’s property.

Due to Raul Perez being placed under arrest, Officer Roenspie collected the backpack and confirmed with Miller and Castro that it was the backpack from which Perez pulled the firearm. Roenspie then secured it in the back of his patrol vehicle and later secured it in an evidence locker.

Perez was transported to the Glenn County Jail and booked.

Following these incidents on Feb. 25, Officer Roenspie sought a warrant to search Raul Perez’s backpack. In his statement of probable cause, Roenspie expressed his belief “that a search of the above-described backpack will result in the seizure of evidence that will help determine if Raul [Perez] was committing a felony by being a felon in possession of a firearm.”

Based on the above information, Officer Roenspie applied for and was granted a warrant to search Raul Perez’s backpack. A Glock-style 9mm caliber firearm and 26 9mm rounds were found in the backpack.

The above incident appears to account for two of the charges for which Perez was convicted – threatening a police officer and possession of ammunition by a prohibited person. The third charge for which he was convicted, corporal injury to a former cohabitant, seems to be the result of an incident that happened on June 16, 2020.

At about 5 p.m. on that date, Glenn County Sheriff’s Deputy Ian Ayres saw a man aggressively yelling at a woman who was cornered up against a yellow Camaro in the alley behind what was reported to be the Orland Super Shopper. There is indeed an alley behind the Super Shopper, but the address given for this incident in the sheriff’s logs was 10 Walker Street, which, if correct, would make the associated convenience store the Orland Stop and Shop. There is also an alley behind, or next to, this business.

The man involved was later identified as Raul Perez, and the woman was later found to be in a relationship with him. The deputy saw Perez violently strangling the woman and then forcefully pushing her down into the driver compartment of the Camaro.

The deputy checked out these two subjects. Perez was reportedly hostile and aggressive towards the deputy and failed to comply with several orders while he was at Taser point.

Perez eventually complied and was detained in handcuffs. After an on-scene investigation, Perez was arrested by Deputy Ayres on charges alleging felony domestic battery, false imprisonment and resisting or delaying a peace officer.

Perez was booked into the Glenn County Jail.

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.

Friday, Dec. 17:

9:15 p.m., William James Hunter, 39, a landscaper who lives in Orland, was remanded to the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging felony vandalism, and resisting or obstructing a public service officer (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $12,000. He was taken into custody at the jail by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

Saturday, Dec. 18:

6:43 a.m., Byron Evan Burrows, 33, a laborer who lives in Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a warrant alleging failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge. Bail was set at $7,000. He was taken into custody at the ampm, 1399 West Wood Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

7:38 p.m., Jose Manuel Marques-Hernandez, 22, a laborer who lives in Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a warrant alleging disobeying a court order (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $9,000. He was taken into custody at South Street and Railroad Avenue, Orland, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

Sunday, Dec. 19:

6:27 a.m., Mike Chester Dacey, 39, a carpenter who lives in Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging battery with serious bodily injury, and infliction of corporal injury on a spouse or cohabitant (both felonies). Bail was set at $75,000. He was taken into custody at 115 North Villa Avenue, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

Monday, Dec. 20:

8:29 a.m., Krishnakant Hasmukhlal Ramdas, 33, a clerk who lives in Orland, was committed to the Glenn County Jail without bail on charges alleging possession of metal knuckles (a felony). He was taken into custody at the jail by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

4:18 p.m., Nicholas Charles Venditto, 61, a truck driver who lives in Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging public intoxication (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at zero. He was taken into custody at 1133 West Sycamore Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

By Larry Judkins

Glenn County Observer

Reporters generally try to avoid becoming part of the stories they cover.

Unfortunately, that can’t always be done. Consider this incident, for example:

At about 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 4, 2019, this reporter, who was still with The Sacramento Valley Mirror at the time, was alone in the newspaper office on West Sycamore Street in Willows. I had just finished typing up the Glenn County Jail’s booking reports for Saturday’s edition of the paper, and one of the entries read:

“Tuesday, April 2:

“2 a.m., Elizabeth Ashley Martin, 22, a laborer and transient, 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 $3,000. She was taken into custody at 745 Paigewood Drive by an Orland police officer.”

I had left my van in the parking lot directly across the street from The Valley Mirror office. As I applied the last few keystrokes to the booking reports, I heard a car door slam.

The noise had come from the direction of the parking lot. I looked out the office windows and saw what appeared to be a person sitting in the driver’s seat of my 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan.

Since no one should have been in my van, I did a “double-take,” wondering if this was indeed my vehicle, or if I had actually parked in a different location in the parking lot. Nope, I decided upon further inspection, this was definitely my van.

At about the same time that I stepped out the office door and started to walk across the street, the person in the van got out and raised the hood. The person, now seen to be a woman, attached the battery cable to the battery post (why it had been disconnected will be explained shortly), and walked back to the driver’s side door.

By this time, I was across the street. “What are you doing with my van?” I demanded to know.

“This isn’t your van,” the woman answered. “This is my van.”

I was absolutely, 100 percent certain that this was not her van, and I let the woman know this. As if she could somehow convince me that this was not the case, she stubbornly repeated her claim that it was her vehicle.

In fact, this exchange was repeated two or three times. At one point, she looked down at the license plate, read it aloud, and stated, “Yes, this is my car!”

She also claimed that someone had earlier told her that “her car” was in the parking lot, and she could “pick it up.” At about this time, I pulled out my cell phone and called 911.

She said something like, “Fine. I’ll just wait here for the cops to arrive and we’ll get this all straightened out.” She began to slowly walk away.

Interrupting my 911 call, I told her, “You stay right here!” I then asked her for her name.

I didn’t catch her first name, although I thought she said “Ellie,” but her last name she definitely gave as “Martinez.” As she walked farther away, she asked, “If this is your car, then why is it so fucked up?”

This question itself raises a couple of additional questions. First, why was the woman under the impression that I could not be the owner of a vehicle that was in less than pristine condition?

And second, why did the woman apparently believe that if a vehicle is in less than pristine condition, then it is hers for the taking?

Frankly, I am quite fond of my van. In fact, it is my second favorite vehicle I have ever owned, right behind my previous minivan. My first Caravan was (until it unexpectedly gave out on me) more reliable than my Grand Caravan, but the Grand Caravan has more “personality.”

Warped personality, yes, but personality nonetheless.

Claiming now that she had made a mistake, the woman walked rapidly away, around the north side of the old Daughtrey’s department store building. When she reached Tehama Street, she shouted some obscenities and began to run north.

As she disappeared around the corner of the Redding Bank of Commerce (formerly the Bank of America, presently the Merchants Bank of Commerce), I told the 911 dispatcher what direction the woman was headed, and what she was wearing. A moment later, I saw a Glenn County Sheriff’s patrol vehicle headed in that direction.

I had followed the woman only as far as the northwest corner of Daughtrey’s, then I walked back to my van and waited for a deputy. Deputy Ricardo Ramirez soon arrived and I told him what had happened.

During the recounting of the recent events, it was explained that after my previous van had “kicked the bucket,” the sympathetic owners of an area auto dealership had more or less given me my current van. The only catch with this extraordinary act of generosity was that the van had previously been stolen from the car lot and had been stripped by the thieves prior to the vehicle’s recovery.

At the time of the later attempted theft, the Caravan was missing its heating and air conditioning system, as well as its stereo. More importantly, the ignition system was damaged, along with much of the wiring in the vehicle – hence, the reason the battery cable had to be disconnected, so that the faulty electronics didn’t draw down the charge of the battery.

This, of course, is why the van was “so fucked up.”

Deputy Ramirez and Deputy Troy McIntyre said that they caught the woman on the other side of the bank. I asked who she is, and they answered, “Elizabeth Martin.”

They said that she had just been released from the jail, and that she tried to take my van in order to get back to Orland. Yes, this was the same Elizabeth Martin who was booked into the jail on Tuesday, April 2, 2019.

She was booked back into the jail on a felony charge of attempted vehicle theft.

I did not hear anything further about Elizabeth Martin and figured I probably never would. Then, a few weeks ago, a Glenn County probation officer called me.

He explained that Martin was scheduled to be sentenced for the attempted theft of my van on Friday, Dec. 17. He told me that I could attend the proceedings if I so desired.

On Dec. 17, she was convicted of felony attempted automobile theft. She was sentenced to four months in prison, consecutive to a Tehama County seven-year, four-month prison sentence she is currently serving. The Glenn County case was prosecuted by District Attorney Dwayne Stewart, with assistance from Glenn County Sheriff’s Deputy Ramirez.

After Martin attempted to steal my minivan, but before she was sentenced for the same incident, she engaged in other types of antisocial behavior.

The case began when Martin allegedly broke into an apartment in Corning and stole the victim’s Chihuahua. At the time of her arrest, she was in possession of a stolen vehicle.

Martin pleaded guilty to both charges and was sentenced to probation. She violated her probation by cutting off her ankle monitor and throwing it into a river and leaving the area, which led to her arrest for escaping custody, according to the Tehama County District Attorney’s Office.

On Dec. 21, 2019, Corning police arrested Martin after making a traffic stop on the vehicle she was driving because a stolen license plate had been placed on it. At that time, she was booked into the Tehama County Jail on the sentencing charges and $15,000 bail.

On March 26, 2020, Martin was sentenced in Tehama County Superior Court to seven years and four months in state prison. She was found guilty of felony first degree burglary, felony possession of a stolen vehicle, felony escape from custody, and felony falsifying a registration card/license plate or evidence of vehicle ownership.

Martin is currently serving her sentence in the women’s prison in Chowchilla.

Lynn Norman George, 59, died on Monday, Dec. 6, 2021, from COVID-19-related complications.

He worked hard all his life, starting at a young age for Baker Trucking. He was a diesel mechanic and truck driver.

He went on to work for Interstate Distributors. He was also employed at Glenn Medical Center as a maintenance man for about the last 10 years.

He was multi-talented and had many different skills and interests. He loved ocean fishing and family fish fries.

He loved visiting with his friends around the fire pit, camping, going out to the shooting range, and he was well known for his jerky-making skills and turkey smoking.

He lived life on his own terms and loved his family dearly. He was one of a kind and will be greatly missed.

He is survived by his loving wife, Dawn George; children Christopher, Levi, Catherine and Collin; grandchildren Dylan, Peyton, Remington and Blake George, and Adeline, Paisley and Kinsley Pacheco.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Norman and Joyce George; and his brothers Kevin George and Robbie Roberson.

Graveside services are scheduled for 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 29, at the Willows Cemetery.

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.

Friday, Dec. 10:

1:36 a.m., Rafael Ruvalcaba, 31, a laborer who lives in Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a warrant alleging felony robbery, and two felony special allegations. Bail was set at $140,000. He was taken into custody at North Butte and Green Streets, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy. At 7:47 p.m., he was also found to have a warrant alleging disobeying a lawful order of the court (a felony). Bail for this warrant was set at $52,000.

4:26 p.m., Carrie Juanell Galbraith, 50, a home care provider who lives in Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging battery against a spouse or cohabitant (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $5,000. She was taken into custody at 204 North Merrill Avenue, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

Saturday, Dec. 11:

9:57 a.m., Andrew Philip Salino, 36, a construction worker who lives in Marysville, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging petty theft of retail merchandise (a misdemeanor), and criminal conspiracy (a felony). Bail was not mentioned in the jail’s news release. He was taken into custody on the northbound side of Interstate 5, south of County Road 48, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

9:58 a.m., Kimberly Irene Winter, 42, a food service worker who lives in Marysville, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging possession of controlled substance paraphernalia (a misdemeanor), and criminal conspiracy (a felony). Bail was not mentioned in the jail’s news release. He was taken into custody on the northbound side of Interstate 5, south of County Road 48, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

1:58 p.m., Sisouphanh Salinthone, 40, a laborer who lives in Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging child abuse and endangerment (a felony), obstructing or resisting an executive officer (a felony), using or being under the influence of a controlled substance (a misdemeanor), and possession of drug paraphernalia (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $75,000. He was taken into custody at 600 North Humboldt Avenue, apt. #152, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

3:19 p.m., Juan Daniel Lopez Cedeno, 26, a tree climber who lives in Lodi, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging felony burglary. Bail was set at $30,000. He was taken into custody at 423 Fourth Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

Sunday, Dec. 12:

4 p.m., Jose Luis Cisneros, 27, a construction worker who lives in Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging possession of a large-capacity magazine (a misdemeanor), possession of an assault weapon (a felony), possession of a controlled substance (a misdemeanor), possession of a controlled substance while armed with a loaded firearm (a felony), possession of a firearm by a felon (a felony), and possession of ammunition by a prohibited person (a felony). Bail was set at $50,000. He was taken into custody in the 200 block of East Yolo Street by an Orland police officer.

4 p.m., Armando Garcia, 27, a construction worker who lives in Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging possession of a large-capacity magazine (a misdemeanor), and possession of an assault weapon (a felony). Bail was set at $10,000. He was taken into custody in the 200 block of East Yolo Street by an Orland police officer.

Monday, Dec. 13:

2:06 p.m., Amber Jean Howard, 36, a dietary aid who lives in Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a warrant alleging disobeying a court order (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $5,000. She was taken into custody at 600 North Humboldt Avenue, Willows, by a Glenn County probation officer.

8:05 p.m., Sierra Dawn White, 28, an in-home healthcare provider who lives in Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging first degree robbery (a felony), battery with serious bodily injury (a felony), threatening to commit a crime with intent to terrorize (a felony), and resisting or obstructing a public service officer (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $300,000. She was taken into custody at 4664 Third Avenue, Orland (Capay District), by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

Tuesday, Dec. 14:

9:45 a.m., Michelle Danielle Asche, 29, a laborer who lives in Orland, surrendered herself into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging multiple cases of welfare fraud, and multiple cases of perjury (both felonies). Bail was set at $170,000.

9:48 a.m., Ruth Haley Word, 35, a laborer who lives in Willows, was committed to the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging misdemeanor violation of probation. She was taken into custody at the Glenn County Probation Department, Willows, by a probation officer.

7:20 p.m., Katie Ellen Phillips, 36, a healthcare provider who lives in Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging assault with a deadly weapon (not a firearm) with great bodily injury likely, and infliction of corporal injury on a spouse or cohabitant (both felonies). Bail was set at $50,000. She was taken into custody at the Orland Police Department, 817 Fourth Street, by an Orland police officer.

9:30 p.m., Kenneth Alan Freeman, 64, disabled, of Colusa, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a warrant alleging transportation of a controlled substance for sale (a felony), possession of a controlled substance for sale (a felony), possession of a switchblade knife (a misdemeanor), possession of controlled substance paraphernalia (a misdemeanor), and possession of less than an ounce of marijuana (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $42,000. He was taken into custody on County Road 68 at Highway 99 by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

10:46 p.m., Brittany Danielle Glass, 33, 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). Bail was set at $44,000. She was taken into custody at 360 East Wood Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

Wednesday, Dec. 15:

2:55 p.m., Monica Lee Hammond, 32, a laborer who lives in Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging misdemeanor violation of probation. Bail was set at $9,000. She was taken into custody at the Glenn County Probation Department, Willows, by a probation officer.

Thursday, Dec. 16:

4:30 p.m., True Peter Yang, 32, a salesman who lives in Fresno, was booked into the Glenn County Jail without bail on a Fresno County warrant alleging theft or extortion of a motor vehicle (a felony). He was taken into custody at 102 North Alpine Street, Willows, by a GLINTF agent.

5:48 p.m., Bao Yee Lee, 28, a caregiver who lives in Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging possession of a controlled substance, and child abuse or endangerment (both felonies). Bail was set at $60,000. She was taken into custody at 102 North Alpine Street, Willows, by a GLINTF agent.

11:04 p.m., Ricardo Reyes-Reyes, 18, an “associate” (of what or with whom is not specified in the jail’s news release) 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 on County Road H at County Road 16 by a California Highway Patrol officer.

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

Friday, Dec. 10:

8:07 a.m., Orland police officers responded to 4454 County Road M 1/2 for a report of theft from an unlocked vehicle. Officers contacted Katherine Reed, 25, of Orland, who reported an unknown person took the items sometime during the night.

8:25 a.m., Orland police officers responded to 76 South Street for a report of theft from an unlocked vehicle. Esther Mcbride, 72, reported an unknown person stole a cell phone charger from her vehicle. The incident was documented and extra patrol was requested.

11:47 a.m., an officer was contacted at the Orland Police Department by Alan Armstrong, 57, of Orland, who reported that $1,000 was stolen from his wallet while he was at court.

3:37 p.m., on Colusa Street, an Orland police officer initiated a traffic enforcement stop on a 2002 Acura RSX for a moving violation. The driver, Victor Jauregui-Navarro, 24, of Willows, was issued a citation for allegedly failing to stop at a stop sign and not having proof of insurance.

4:05 p.m., on Monterey Street, an Orland police officer initiated a traffic enforcement stop on a 2005 Hyundi Sonata for an equipment violation. The driver, Jesus Salas, 61, of Orland, was issued a citation for alleged expired registration and no proof of insurance. The vehicle’s registration was expired since 2017 and it was towed and stored by Zips Towing.

6:45 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a non-injury traffic collision at the Pilot Travel Center, 4444 Commerce Lane. Officers contacted Michael Byer, 68, of Kelso, Wash., and Maynor Lopez, 55, of Van Nuys. It was determined that Byers was parked in his 2019 International Truck, when Lopez, who was attempting to park his 2013 Freightliner Truck, collided with the front end of Byers’ truck.

8:20 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to 322 Byron Way to contact Rosa Diaz, 32, regarding an ongoing issue with the father of her child, Daniel Gonzalez, 27. Diaz said Gonzalez had been continuously calling her phone and she requested that officers counsel him. Officers contacted Gonzalez, who was told of the complaint and counseled on his behavior. Diaz was provided with information regarding restraining orders.

8:50 p.m., on Newville Road, an Orland police officer conducted a traffic enforcement stop on a silver 2001 Acura MDX for a moving violation. The driver, Janine Nalbone, 58, of Chico, was issued a citation for allegedly driving with an expired driver’s license.

11:30 p.m., Orland police officers responded to the CFN gas pumps on South Street for a report of a possible intoxicated driver. Officers contacted the driver and determined he was not driving while under the influence.

Saturday, Dec. 11:

8:31 a.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of theft at 725 Sacramento Street. Benjamin Garibay, 35, of Orland, reported someone stole several tools from the bed of his pickup during the night.

9:50 a.m., Orland police officers responded to the Berry Patch Restaurant for a report of vandalism to a vehicle. William Ponciano, 58, of Orland, stated someone broke the front window of his 2018 GMC the previous night and stole medication.

4:17 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of vandalism to Christmas decorations at 714 Woodward Avenue. Yuridia Gonzalez, 32, of Orland, stated no damage occurred and requested documentation only.

6:03 p.m., Orland police officers responded to an anonymous report of individuals working on a white van in the area of Library Park. Officers contacted Richard Hicks, 50, and Jennifer Bracewell, 47, of Orland. No crimes were observed, and they were told of the complaint.

Sunday, Dec. 12:

8:11 a.m., on Sixth Street, an Orland police officer initiated a traffic enforcement stop on a 2003 Ford Expedition for an equipment violation. The driver, Jose Marquez Jr., 58, of Modesto, was found to allegedly be driving while his driver’s license was suspended for driving while under the influence. Marquez was arrested and released on a signed promise to appear. The vehicle was impounded by Bambauer Towing.

3:09 p.m., on East Yolo Street, an Orland police officer initiated a traffic enforcement stop on a 2014 Nissan for an equipment violation. After an investigation, the driver, Armando Garcia, 27, of Orland, and passenger, Jose Cisneros, 27, of Orland, were arrested for allegedly possessing an assault weapon and high-capacity magazine. Both men were booked into the Glenn County Jail.

5:05 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to Walker Street for a report of a man yelling at a woman. Officers contacted several people who had gotten a flat tire and were changing it. Officers didn’t observe any type of altercation and the parties contacted denied any altercation took place.

6:06 p.m., Orland police officers responded to 408 Woodward Avenue for a report of loud music. Officers contacted the homeowners and told them of the complaint.

9:02 p.m., Orland police officers responded to the Paigewood Village Apartments for a request for a welfare check. Shyla Perez, 29, of Orland, said she was safe and did not require any law enforcement assistance.

11:17 p.m., Orland police officers responded to Jacquelyn Drive for a report of a suspicious person who whistled at someone. Officers conducted an area check but were unable to locate anybody matching the description.

Monday, Dec. 13:

3:10 a.m., Orland police officers responded to the Orlanda Inn Motel, 827 Newville Road, for a report of an overdose. Officers contacted Hank Butterfield, 43, of Orland, who was subsequently taken to a local hospital for treatment.

9:34 a.m., the Orland Police Department received a call for a welfare check at 413 Third Street on a juvenile for being truant from school. Officers contacted the reporting party, who was referred to SARB.

10:44 a.m., Orland police officers responded to Papst Avenue for a report of a power line down. Officers found the line to be a phone line and the road was cleared.

1:30 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of fraud. Officers contacted 29 y/o Yesenia Cisneros, 29, of Orland, who reported that her debit card was fraudulently used.

2:51 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of theft at 414 Fourth Street. Deana Cufaude, 70, of Orland, reported several packages had been stolen from her porch. Officers attempted to contact the reporting party but there was no answer. A message was left and the incident was documented.

3:02 p.m., Orland police officers responded with a K-9 to assist the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office with a holdup alarm at the Sinclair gas station, 601 Sixth Street (Highway 32), Hamilton City. Officers assisted until no longer needed. (Editor’s Note: The alarm was a false alarm. A few hours later, there was another false alarm at the gas station.)

5:26 p.m., Orland police officers responded to assist the CHP with a report of a vehicle into a ditch on Newville Road. Officers assisted until no longer needed.

7:21 p.m., Orland police officers assisted the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office for a report of an assault at 4664 Third Avenue in the Capay District. Officers assisted until no longer needed.

8:44 p.m., Orland police officers responded to 57 East Central Street for a report of a civil matter. Officers contacted Luis Navarro, 23, and Mark Johanningsmeier, 46, of Orland. Navarro requested a civil standby to retrieve his vehicle. Officers assisted until no longer needed.

9:16 p.m., the Orland Police Department received a report of a vehicle alarm going off in the area of 221 East Swift Street. Officers searched the area but were unable to locate anything suspicious.

Tuesday, Dec. 14:

4:26 a.m., on Walker Street, an Orland police officer conducted a traffic enforcement stop on a white Chevy Trailblazer for an equipment violation. Juan Robledo, 66, was issued a citation alleging expired registration, no proof of insurance, no registration in the vehicle, and not being in possession of his driver’s license.

5:38 a.m., the Orland Police Department received a report of a suspicious motorcycle near Dutch Bros Coffee, 904 Newville Road. Officers checked the motorcycle, which was parked on private property and had not been reported stolen.

9:30 a.m., Orland police officers responded to assist SMART team members with a welfare check at the Paigewood Village Apartments. Officers assisted until no longer needed.

11:21 a.m., Orland police officers responded to the request for a welfare check at 428 Walker Street. Officers were unable to contact the person.

1:02 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a non-injury traffic collision on Newville Road. Officers contacted Frances Mitchell, 44, of Artois, and Terry Riegle, 36, of Corning. Officers assisted with an information exchange and stood by until the roadway was cleared.

1:50 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of fraud. Jose Mercado, 47, of Orland, reported be scammed out of $1,680 by an unknown person.

2:52 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of vandalism at Fairview School, 1308 Fairview Street. Kelly Valentine, 52, of Chico, reported that her red, 2010, Nissan was vandalized.

5:04 p.m., on South Street, an Orland police officer conducted a traffic enforcement stop on a blue Honda Civic for an equipment violation. Alee Granger, 35, of Corning, was issued a citation for allegedly talking on the cell phone while driving.

6:12 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of several vehicles driving reckless in the area of C.K. Price School, 1212 Marin Street. Officers checked the area, but the vehicles were gone.

6:56 p.m., an Orland police officer heard a verbal disturbance and contacted Timothy Slye, 41, and Katie Phillips, 36. After an investigation, Phillips was arrested for charges alleging domestic violence and assault with a deadly weapon. Phillips was booked into the Glenn County Jail.

7:35 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a suspicious person and vehicle on Shasta Street. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate anything or anyone suspicious in the area.

Wednesday, Dec. 15:

4:47 p.m., Orland police officers responded to the Speedway, 1021 South Street, for a reported phone scam. Tatyana Sandoval, 26, of Orland, reported she had been scammed via telephone.

10:11 a.m., Orland police officers responded to the report of fraud at Wrap It Up Wholesale, 1024 South Street. Brian Woffard, 31, alleged Jayna Young, 29, of Willows, paid for items with two checks that were returned for insufficient funds.

7:37 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a traffic hazard near 1148 East Walker Street. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate anything in the roadway.

Thursday, Dec. 16:

12:11 a.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of loud music in the area of 68 East Walker Street. Officers checked the area but found it quiet upon arrival.

12:07 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of suspicious circumstances. Officers contacted Orland Unified School District Superintendent Perry, who reported threats of violence on social media. Officers determined there was no credible threat to any of the schools in the Orland area and the incident was documented.

9:04 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a verbal disturbance in the area of 148 East Walker Street. Officers arrived on scene and the reporting party said that the man and woman left prior to the officers’ arrival. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate the people.

9:15 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a vehicle burglary in progress in the area of 419 Woodward Avenue. Officers learned one of the suspects was being held at gunpoint by a citizen. Officers arrived and contacted a 15-year-old boy, who was subsequently arrested for prowling and public intoxication.

11:10 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a loud motorcycle in the area of 117 South Street. The reporting party, Gail Schermer, 68, said that a motorcycle was driving up and down the roadway and was being loud. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate the vehicle.

11:25 p.m., Orland police officers contacted Heather Reed, 47, of Orland, who was allegedly causing a disturbance in Library Park. Reed was told of park hours and agreed to move along.

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

Thursday, Dec. 9:

12:47 p.m., Deputy Thompson was dispatched to a report of a traffic collision that occurred on East Sycamore Street near North Yolo Street in Willows. A USPS mail van driven by an employee was struck in the side by a Range Rover driven by Matthew Cardoza while the mail van was executing a U-turn on East Sycamore Street. Both parties declined medical attention and the driver of the mail van had superficial injuries.

Friday, Dec. 10:

1:32 a.m., while on routine patrol, Deputy Chavez observed a 2007 Jeep Liberty leaving the Circle K parking lot. Deputy Chavez had previous knowledge this vehicle was possibly being driven by Rafael Ruvalcaba. Deputy Chavez observed the vehicle make various vehicle code violations. Deputy Chavez conducted a vehicle traffic stop and contacted the driver, Letticia Cordero, and the passenger, Rafael Ruvalcaba. Glenn County Communications conducted a records check and confirmed Ruvalcaba had a local felony warrant. Deputy Chavez placed Ruvalcaba under arrest and transported him to the Glenn County Jail, to be booked by jail staff.

3:39 p.m., Sergeant Draper responded to a residence on North Merrill Avenue in Willows for a report of a verbal disturbance. Upon arrival, contact was made with William Cameron and Carrie Kiser. The two said they had been in an argument regarding Kiser not being allowed to get her belongings. During the investigation, an alleged domestic violence assault was indicated. After further investigation, Kiser was taken into custody for misdemeanor domestic battery. Kiser was transported and booked into Glenn County Jail without incident.

Saturday, Dec. 11:

9:12 a.m., Deputy Thompson was dispatched to a report of a shoplifting that had just occurred at Walmart in Willows. Deputies responded to the scene and located a blue and white Ford pickup leaving the area. The vehicle matched the description provided by the reporting party. An investigative stop was conducted and deputies contacted Andrew Salino and Kimberly Winters. After investigation, both were arrested for theft, conspiracy and possession of narcotics paraphernalia. The vehicle was towed from the scene for storage by A+ towing.

1:28 p.m., Deputy Thompson was dispatched to a report of a domestic violence incident. Deputies responded to 600 North Humboldt Avenue and located the disturbance inside an apartment. Deputies forced entry into the residence and contacted Sisouphanh Salinthone inside. After a short struggle, Salinthone was arrested for several offenses. After being cleared by Glenn Medical Center, Salinthone was booked into the Glenn County Jail.

3:15 p.m., deputies were dispatched to a cold burglary at 205 North Sacramento Street, Willows. Upon arrival, deputies contacted the victims, Holly and Dale Myers, and initiated an on-scene investigation. It was determined a man, later identified as Juan Cedeno, entered the residence between 12:30 p.m. and 1 p.m., and stole slippers, a key fob and prepared and ate food inside. Deputies were later dispatched to a nearby address, where a witness had Cedeno detained. Deputies contacted Cedeno, who admitted to entering the residence with the intent to commit theft and claimed ownership of the pair of boots and a shirt left at the residence. Cedeno was arrested and booked into the Glenn County Jail.

6:03 p.m., Deputy Tuma conducted a traffic enforcement stop for vehicle code violations at Adams and Wood Streets in Willows. Deputy Tuma contacted the driver, who was identified as Andrew Hunter, 23, of Chico. Glenn County Communications conducted a records check and said Hunter had a cite-only misdemeanor warrant for his arrest out of Yuba City. Hunter was placed under arrest for the warrant and released with a signed promise to appear.

Sunday, Dec. 12:

On this date, Glenn County Sheriff’s deputies had at least four trespass-related contacts in Willows with transient Richard Lee Russell. He was contacted at 610 South Tehama Street at 10:43 a.m.; at 414 North Tehama Street at 12:02 p.m.; at the ampm, 1399 West Wood Street, at 2:08 p.m.; and at Burger King, 455 North Humboldt Avenue, at 7:39 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 13:

10:48 a.m., Jyl Carney reported a hit and run traffic collision that occurred in the Walmart parking lot, in Willows. Deputy Lourenzo contacted Carney, who said while she was inside of the store, a red Dodge Ram pickup collided with the driver’s side of her parked 2019 GMC, resulting in moderate damage to her vehicle. Carney stated the Dodge Ram left the area prior to her exiting the store, but a witness provided Carney with a description of the suspect vehicle. An investigation was initiated.

7:20 p.m., Deputy Goodwin was detailed to a physical disturbance between a mother and daughter at an address on Third Avenue in Capay. After an on-scene investigation, the daughter, Sierra Davis White, was arrested for alleged felony battery, criminal threats, robbery, and resisting arrest. She was transported to the Glenn County Jail, where she was booked.

Tuesday, Dec. 14:

5:28 a.m., Cesar Solis contacted the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office to report the rear window of his 2011 Ford Explorer had been shot while he was waiting on the side of the roadway on County Road H, just south of County Road 68, for his hunting guide to arrive. Deputy Chavez responded. Solis heard a loud noise that he believed to be a shotgun blast from behind his vehicle. Solis said he saw the rear window was broken and he drove away from the area. Solis did not see anyone in the area and believed the shot came from the north of his vehicle. Solis stated a cost of $500 to replace the rear window. Deputy Chavez did not see any other damage to the vehicle. Deputies and CHP officers searched the area but were unable to locate anyone.

10:07 a.m., Jeri Dewit of Delevan reported the death of her mother, Shirley Volz, 69, of Willows. Deputy Rasmussen responded and conducted a coroner’s investigation. Next of kin, Robert Volz, was present at the scene. The decedent was released to the care of F.D. Sweet and Son Mortuary, Willows.

6:03 p.m., Butte Home Health and Hospice reported the expected death of Alberta Seeley, 85, of Orland. The decedent suffered from several pre-existing illnesses and entered hospice on Nov. 30. Next of kin, Virgina Dobson (sister), was present at the time of death. The decedent was released to the care of Sweet-Olsen Family Mortuary of Orland.

9:23 p.m., Deputy Goodwin was dispatched to meet with a sergeant with the Colusa County Sheriff’s Office, who had Kenneth Freeman of Williams in custody for a Glenn County warrant. The warrant was confirmed through Glenn County Communications. Deputy Goodwin met with the Colusa County sergeant at Highway 99 and County Road 68 and Freeman was arrested and transported to the Glenn County Jail, where he was booked on the warrant.

10:22 p.m., Larry Huffman of Willows contacted the sheriff’s office, reporting he saw an unknown person inside one of the storage units at 360 East Wood Street, Willows. Deputy Tuma responded and contacted Joseph Ortega of Willows and transient Britanny Glass inside of the storage unit. Ortega said the storage unit was his and he was getting items from it. Huffman confirmed Ortega was renting the storage unit and said there was an ongoing issue with Ortega coming onto the property outside of business hours. Ortega was counseled and advised to enter his storage unit during regular business hours. Deputy Tuma conducted a records check on Glass and Glenn County Communications said there was an outstanding warrant for her arrest out of Glenn County. Glass was placed under arrest and was transported to the Glenn County Jail, where she was released to jail staff for booking after being medically cleared from Glenn Medical Center. (Editor’s Note: The sheriff’s incident report does not indicate why Glass was taken to GMC.)

Wednesday, Dec. 15:

9:33 a.m., Enloe Hospice reported the expected death of Michael Iturreria, 75, at his home in Willows. Iturreria suffered from preexisting medical conditions and entered hospice on Nov. 2. Next of kin, Ellen Iturreria (wife), was present at the time of death. The decedent was released to the care of F.D. Sweet and Son Mortuary, Willows.

11:18 a.m., a Glenn County Public Works employee reported vandalism at the Ord Bend Boat Launch and requested a phone call from a deputy. Deputy Ramirez contacted the employee, who said three windows of the restroom building at the park had been shattered and there was new graffiti on the building. The employee, estimated the cost to repair the windows and remove the graffiti to be $1,300. The employee believed the vandalism had occurred sometime over the night, but was unable to provide any possible suspects.

3:04 p.m., while on patrol at West Wood and North Plumas Streets, Deputy Rasmussen located two vehicles that had just been in a non-injury vehicle collision. The deputy contacted both drivers and assisted with the exchange of insurance information. Tyson Lowe was traveling east on Wood Street, approaching North Plumas Street. Hunter Novack was traveling north on Plumas Street, south of Wood Street. As Lowe was negotiating a northbound turn from Wood Street onto North Plumas Street, Novack collided with Lowe in the intersection. The driver’s side of Novack’s vehicle collided with the passenger’s side of Lowe’s vehicle. Novack later drove his vehicle away from the scene. Lowe had L&T Towing tow his vehicle from the scene. A Glenn County Sheriff’s Office traffic collision information exchange form was completed and copies were given to the parties.

4:23 p.m., Deputy Lourenzo responded to a vacant lot near Nancy’s Airport Café after receiving the report of a man who attempted suicide by hanging, but was cut down prior to the arrival of emergency responders. Deputy Lourenzo located the man, who was conscious and breathing. The man was transported by ambulance to Glenn Medical Center for treatment of his injuries. He was then detained for a mental health evaluation.