Here are some selected incident reports from the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office.
Monday, Nov. 29:
1:36 a.m., deputies and Orland police officers responded to 4663 County Road E in Orland for a report of an unresponsive man in the bathroom of the residence. CPR was in progress. Orland police officers arrived on scene and began rendering medical aid. The man was determined to have a pulse but remained unresponsive. He was given three doses of Narcan. A BestWhip whipped cream dispenser with a CO2 cartridge was found in the bathroom. Westside Ambulance and Orland fire volunteers responded and the man was ultimately transported to Glenn Medical Center. Deputies collected the whipped cream dispenser and CO2 cartridge, which were later booked into GCSO Evidence in Willows for destruction. [Editor’s Note: Whip-Its usually involve whipped cream dispensers and N2O2 (a.k.a. nitrous oxide or laughing gas) cartridges rather than CO2 cartridges. I am not suggesting the sheriff’s office was wrong about what kind of cartridge was found. I am just saying a CO2 cartridge wouldn’t produce the effect that most people who do Whip-Its look for.]
2:42 p.m., Gustavo Gomez requested to report the theft of a pressure washer. Deputy Rasmussen contacted Gomez in the administration lobby. Gomez reported sometime between 4:30 a.m. and 8 a.m. on Nov. 25, an unknown suspect stole his unknown model 5.5hp John Deere 2600 PSI pressure washer from the back of his pickup. The pickup was parked behind the apartment complex at 219 North Culver Street. Gomez valued the pressure washer at $600. Gomez did not know the serial number for the item. Gomez will be attempting to locate the serial number and recontact if he finds it.
5:02 p.m., Deputy Lourenzo responded to a report of a traffic collision at Wood Street and Pacific Avenue. Upon arrival, Deputy Lourenzo contacted Daisy Rodriguez in her 2014 Jeep and Jesse Becker in his 2017 Ford. Involved parties and witnesses reported Rodriguez was turning east on Wood Street from Pacific Avenue, and while doing so, the driver’s side of her vehicle was struck by the front end of Becker’s Ford. No injuries were reported. Deputy Lourenzo assisted both parties in exchanging information and assisted until no longer needed.
Tuesday, Nov. 30:
8:33 a.m., deputies responded to a report of a non-injury traffic collision in the area of South Villa Avenue and Birch Street, Willows. Upon arrival, deputies contacted the drivers of both vehicles, Rachelle Williams and Casey West, and initiated an on-scene investigation. It was determined Williams drove her 2014 Nissan Versa east out of the parking lot of 451 South Villa Avenue. As Williams entered the northbound lane of South Villa Avenue, she struck the driver’s side of West’s 2019 Honda Accord. Deputies photographed the damage to both vehicles and assisted both parties with a traffic collision information exchange.
12:57 p.m., Marie Grandeen reported a man and woman arguing in front of 555 Main Street in Hamilton City. Deputies responded and contacted the involved parties, Jennifer Tejeda Galvez and Brian Mclain. There is a served criminal protective order where Mclain is the restrained party and Galvez is the protected party. The order does allow for peaceful contact. An investigation was conducted and it was determined Mclain violated the protective order by arguing with Galvez and attempting to physically pick her up. Mclain was arrested and transported to the Glenn County Jail for booking. A complaint was sent to the district attorney.
2:48 p.m., Glenn County Sheriff’s deputies, Enloe Ambulance and Willows Fire Department personnel responded to 714 North Humboldt Avenue, apt. #804, Willows, for a report of an unresponsive male who was not breathing. Upon arrival, Enloe Ambulance personnel observed obvious signs of death and pronounced 48-year-old Chad Davidson deceased. The decedent was identified by his California Driver’s License and his mother/next of kin, Jenean Davidson, was present at the time of death. Deputies initiated a coroner’s investigation and the decedent was released to the care of F.D. Sweet & Son Mortuary, in Willows.
3:57 p.m., Michael Murdock requested to report the violation of a served restraining order. Murdock said Gregory Lewis is the restrained party in a served criminal protective order that protects he and his grandmother, Gloria Lewis. Gregory Lewis has moved a travel trailer into the driveway of Gloria Lewis’ residence, 7628 Capay Avenue in the Orland area (Capay District). Deputy Rasmussen and Sgt. Corbin responded to the residence. Gregory Lewis was contacted in a travel trailer parked in the driveway. Gregory Lewis was aware of the restraining order. Gregory Lewis was arrested for the violation and transported to the Glenn County Jail for booking. This incident will be forwarded to the district attorney’s office for prosecution.
7:40 p.m., Deputy Ayres responded to a vehicle fire on Interstate 5 in the area of County Road 68. The deputy attempted to extinguish the fire with a handheld fire extinguisher, but the truck was leaking fuel onto the ground and kept reigniting. The Willows Fire Department responded and the deputy assisted until no longer needed.
Wednesday, Dec. 1:
8:44 a.m., Deputy Lourenzo responded to the alley between Fourth and Fifth Streets, south of Tehama Street, in Orland, after Orland Police Department personnel found a deceased man. Upon arrival, Deputy Lourenzo confirmed the death of a 33-year-old Bernabe Trenado Cruz, of 367 Stonycreek Drive, Orland, and a coroner’s investigation was initiated. Next of kin was notified of the decedent’s death. Sweet-Olsen Family Mortuary of Orland responded and the decedent was released to their care.
8:55 a.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop on a 1999 Mitsubishi Mirage in 3100 block of Highway 99, near County Road 31, for vehicle code violations. Deputies contacted the driver of the vehicle, John David Brown of Corning, and conducted a records check via Glenn County Communications. Brown was found to have a confirmed misdemeanor warrant issued for his arrest out of Tehama County. Deputies arrested Brown without incident and transported him to the Glenn County Jail, where he was turned over to jail staff for booking. Bail was set at $25,000.
11:01 a.m., deputies observed Angel Bush walking along the sidewalk near 650 North Butte Street, Willows. Deputies had prior knowledge Bush had an outstanding felony warrant issued for her arrest out of Glenn County. Deputies contacted Bush and confirmed the warrant via Glenn County Communications. Deputies arrested Bush without incident and transported her to the Glenn County Jail, where she was turned over to jail staff for booking. Bail was set at $20,000.
1:19 p.m., Elizabeth Squire reported finding a firearm on her property at 4762 County Road O, Orland. Deputy Lourenzo responded and retrieved the weapon, which was booked into Glenn County Sheriff’s evidence for safekeeping. An investigation was initiated to determine the owner of the firearm.
2:57 p.m., while in the area of Wood Street and North Shasta Street, Deputy Rasmussen heard the sound of a vehicle collision. The deputy looked out to Wood Street and observed two vehicles that had collided at the intersection of Wood and North Shasta Streets. Both vehicles drove out of the roadway and parked. The deputy contacted a 16-year-old driver and Casara Fragoso. The 16-year-old was driving her 2008 silver Ford Focus east on Wood Street in the left lane. The girl stopped on Wood Street at the intersection of North Shasta and was waiting for the traffic to clear so she could make the northbound turn onto North Shasta. Casara Fragoso was driving her black 2018 Chrysler 200 east on Wood Street. Fragoso did not realize the girl’s vehicle was stopped in front of her and she collided with the rear end of the vehicle. No one was injured during the collision. The girl’s vehicle had moderate damage to the right rear area and was parked in an area parking lot. Fragoso’s vehicle had minor front end damage and was driven away. An exchange of insurance was completed. [Editor’s Note: The girl’s name was improperly withheld by the sheriff’s office. She apparently was not involved in any legal wrongdoing, so her name should have been included.]
Thursday, Dec. 2:
5:59 a.m., Deputy Thompson was dispatched to a report of an unknown male trespassing and trying to enter a residence at 6379 County Road 200, Orland. Hailene Cisneros was inside the residence and called 911 to report the man was ringing her doorbell and rattling her door handle. Deputies and an Orland police officer responded to the scene and contacted a man, later verbally identified as Pascual Colima-Pineda. Colima-Pineda allegedly showed objective signs of being under the influence of alcohol and/or other drugs. Colima-Pineda could not or would not follow lawful orders provided in both English and Spanish. Colima-Pineda was detained in handcuffs. Colima-Pineda was far underdressed for the conditions. For his safety, the deputy had Colima-Pineda take a seat in the rear of a patrol car with the heater on. The deputy contacted Cisneros, who, after reviewing her security video, said Colima-Pineda had entered her unlocked Kia SUV at about 2:18 a.m., before attempting to get into the residence and ringing the doorbell. Cisneros declined to pursue a criminal complaint. Due to Colima-Pineda’s lack of clothing (no shoes, socks, jacket) and his confusion over where he was, Deputy Thompson determined Colima-Pineda was unable to care for himself while allegedly under the influence of alcohol or other drug. Due to his extended exposure to the elements, the deputy requested emergency medical service personnel respond to assess Colima-Pineda. He was then transported and booked into the Glenn County Jail, to be released when sober.
8:10 a.m., Deputy Lourenzo responded to Dr. Hani Radaideh’s dental office, 1248 West Sycamore Street, Willows, after receiving a report of two air compressors being stolen. Upon arrival, Deputy Lourenzo contacted Patricia Ibarra, an employee at the office. Ibarra said two large air compressors were stolen sometime during the night of Dec. 1 from outside of the business. Radaideh valued each of the items at about $6,000, totaling a monetary loss of about $12,000. An investigation was initiated.
1:52 p.m., Luis Esquivel Harris reported his 2019 Kawasaki Ninja 650 (Calif. license plate #24E5745) was stolen from the Cedar Hills apartment complex during the morning of Dec. 2. Deputy Lourenzo responded and contacted Esquivel Harris and took a report. The vehicle was entered into the stolen property system and an investigation was initiated.
4:17 p.m., Deputy Lourenzo responded to the Cedar Hills apartment complex after receiving a report of Joseph Corona harassing residents. Upon arrival, Deputy Lourenzo contacted Corona, who allegedly displayed several signs and symptoms of being under the influence of a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant. Corona was subsequently placed under arrest for allegedly being under the influence. During a search of Corona’s person, Deputy Lourenzo located suspected methamphetamine in his pocket. A records check revealed Corona was also on CDC Parole, and Parole Agent Brady was contacted and he requested a hold be placed on Corona for violating his terms of Parole. Corona was transported to the Glenn County Jail, where he was later booked for his charges.
Friday, Dec. 3:
9:54 a.m., Registered Nurse Bintu Kurian from Glenn Medical Center reported the expected death of Darshawn Bhardwaj, 72. The decedent suffered from pre-existing illness and was entered into comfort care on Dec. 2. Next of kin, Amit “AJ” Bhardwaj (son), was present at the time of death. The decedent was released to the care of F.D. Sweet and Son Mortuary, Willows.
10:11 a.m., Deputy Thompson was dispatched to a report of fraud. Larry Drewry, an employee at Walmart, reported an unknown man entered the store on Dec. 1 and confused the cashier into giving him $1,500 with a credit/debit card that had been declined. The unknown suspect left the store and the incident was not discovered until Dec. 3. Drewry said this has been an ongoing issue in several of the Walmart stores in California. Surveillance footage showed a black male adult wearing a face mask as the suspect. No other identifying features were noted due to the use of the face mask. Drewry requested documentation of the incident.
12:40 p.m., Deputy Huichapan received secondhand information that Marty Yracheta was at 4222 County Road JJ in Orland and had two outstanding warrants for his arrest. Deputy Huichapan confirmed the warrants through Glenn County Communications and responded to the address on Road JJ. Deputy Huichapan contacted Yracheta and informed him of the warrants. He was placed under arrest and transported to the Glenn County Jail without further incident.
1:35 p.m., deputies responded to the Orland Mobile Home & RV Park, 4265 Highway 99, sp. #10, for a report of a possible deceased woman. Upon arrival, deputies located the reported woman and noted obvious signs of death. The woman was later identified as a 54-year-old Cynthia Bellar. Deputies initiated a Coroner’s investigation. The decedent’s next of kin, Andrea Bellar (daughter), was notified.
7:35 p.m., Gene Goodrich contacted the sheriff’s office, reporting a intoxicated man stumbling around in the area of French and Tehama Streets in Willows and requested a welfare check. Deputy Tuma was dispatched and contacted Jason Herr at Gandy and Staley. Herr allegedly showed objective signs and symptoms of being under the influence of alcohol and admitted to drinking alcohol. Herr refused to blow into a PAS and was making odd statements. Deputy Tuma determined Herr was unable to care for himself and placed him under arrest. Herr was transported to the Glenn County Jail, where he was released to jail staff for booking. He was to be released when sober.
10:36 p.m., Deputy Chavez was dispatched to Highway 99 and County Road 3 to meet with Corning Police Officer R. Garcia, who had Tara Bessmer of Orland in custody for two Glenn County warrants. Glenn County Communications conducted a records check and confirmed the two local warrants. Deputy Chavez met Officer Garcia and Bessmer was arrested and transported to the Glenn County Jail, to be booked by jail staff for the two warrants.
Saturday, Dec. 4:
11:03 a.m., deputies responded to Crestwood Way at Green Street in Willows for a report of a traffic collision involving a green sedan colliding into a parked vehicle. Deputies arrived and discovered a 1999 Honda Civic had collided into a parked maroon 2006 Ford F150 pickup. Deputies contacted the driver of the Honda, who was identified as Rebecca Crabtree of Willows. She did not sustain injuries during the collision and refused medical attention. Crabtree allegedly showed signs of being under the influence of a controlled substance. Crabtree was put through field sobriety tests. She was ultimately placed under arrest for allegedly driving while under the influence of drugs. She was transported to the Glenn County Jail.
3:32 p.m., Sacramento Valley Mirror photographer Michael Maddalena reported reckless driving at a car show near the Carte Blanche restaurant in Willows. Deputies responded and discovered the get together was a toy drive for Glenn County foster children. Deputies did not observe any reckless driving and the people in attendance were told of the complaint.
4:44 p.m., deputies responded to 600 North Humboldt Avenue, apt. #271, Willows, for a report of a disturbance. The caller reported her boyfriend, Alexander White, had arrived at the residence intoxicated and was causing a disturbance. Deputies were told White was on Glenn County Probation and prohibited from consuming alcohol. White was also the restrained party in a peaceful contact criminal protective order, protecting the caller. Deputies arrived and contacted both parties. Deputies discovered White had become verbally aggressive towards the caller and chest bumped her approximately three times during the altercation. White allegedly showed obvious signs of intoxication and was ultimately placed under arrest for alleged domestic violence, a violation of probation, and a violation of the protective order.
Sunday, Dec. 5:
6:46 a.m., Deputy Lourenzo responded to the Willows Market, 156 South Butte Street, for a report of a burglary. Upon arrival, Deputy Lourenzo contacted business owner Basem Basbous, who reported someone had forced entry into the business. Basbous estimated about $2,000 worth of merchandise had been stolen from the business. An investigation was initiated.
3:22 p.m., deputies responded with members of the Willows Fire Department to 407 East Oak Street, Willows, for a report of a possible deceased man. Upon arrival, deputies located the man and noted obvious signs of death. The decedent was identified by his California Driver’s License as 55-year-old Milo Tutsch. Tutsch’s next of kin, Melynda Spence (daughter) was notified of the death. Deputies initiated a coroner’s investigation.
11:18 p.m., Nicholas Ross contacted the sheriff’s office, reporting the catalytic converter was removed from his 2004 Honda Accord sometime between 5:30 p.m. and 10 p.m., while it was parked in the Walmart parking lot. Deputy Tuma was dispatched and initiated an investigation. Ross said he was an employee with Walmart and already spoke with a manager about viewing camera footage. Deputy Tuma requested Ross contact the sheriff’s office after he received the camera footage. An investigation is ongoing.
Monday, Dec. 6:
5:58 a.m., Glenn County Communications informed deputies of a traffic collision CHP was responding to at the Sinclair Gas Station in Hamilton City. The reporting party reported colliding with the crossing arms on County Road 203, north of Highway 32. Deputies responded and found the crossing arms in the down position and they were also unlit. Deputies assisted with traffic control until no longer needed.
8:53 a.m., while on scene for the previous incident, the CHP said California Northern Railroad personnel were requesting to report vandalism and theft from the crossing arm controller cabinet on County Road 203, north of Highway 32. Deputy Rasmussen responded and contacted California Northern Maintainer Travis Taylor. Taylor reported a controller board valued at approximately $3,000 had been removed from the controller. The controller cabinet was entered by cutting a padlock, valued at $40.
11:55 a.m., Deputy Thompson was dispatched to a report of two suspicious males who ran out of Walmart and were possibly stealing items. Deputies contacted the two men, along with two women, in the Walmart parking lot. After investigation, all four were arrested for various charges ranging from alleged possession of a stolen vehicle to narcotics violations. The two men were Justin Gregory Collins and Glenn Devon Daniels, and the two women were Priscilla Marie Macias and Sherece Whitfield-Welch, all of Bakersfield.
6:37 p.m., Deputy Goodwin was dispatched to contact a confidential victim in Hamilton City regarding a suspicious circumstance. Deputy Goodwin contacted the victim via telephone, as requested, but later met with her in person. The victim told of an incident that took place earlier in the day at her residence in Hamilton City. The victim stated a man came to her residence and knocked on the door. The victim answered and the man stated his name was Samuel. The victim recognized Samuel as a neighbor but did not know him personally. The man told the victim he was there to inspect her roof and asked if she was home alone. The victim told the man he could not come in the residence and she was alone. The man entered the residence and shut the door behind him. The man grabbed the victim by the shoulders and unzipped the jacket she was wearing. The victim was able to free herself and run outside. The man tried to call the victim back into the residence. The woman called her friend and the man eventually left. The victim left to a friend’s house. During the investigation, deputies were able to identify the suspect as Samuel Robles. Deputies attempted contact with Robles, but he was not at his residence. Deputies were able to locate and contact Robles at a nearby residence. Robles was ultimately arrested for charges alleging false imprisonment, burglary, sexual battery and resisting arrest. He was transported to the Glenn County Jail, where he was booked.
6:37 p.m., an LVN from Willows Care Center reported the expected death of Alvin Partain, 80, of Chico. The decedent suffered from several pre-existing illnesses and had been under comfort care since Nov. 18. Charlene Partain (spouse) was identified as the next of kin and had been notified of his death. The decedent was released to the care of Ramsey Funeral Home of Oroville.
Tuesday, Dec. 7:
7:41 a.m., Deputy Sheldon was dispatched to investigate an alleged sexual assault that occurred in the Glenn County Jail. An investigation was initiated and a report was forwarded to the Glenn County District Attorney’s Office. The alleged suspect is Jennifer May Shockley. The victim is a Hamilton City woman.
Wednesday, Dec. 8:
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Joel Vaquera reported grand theft out of his vehicle located at 6286 Canella Drive in Orland. Vaquera reported his .45 caliber Glock had been stolen out of his unlocked 2007 Chevrolet pickup sometime during the night. While Deputy Ramirez was investigating the theft, he discovered several unlocked vehicles located on Canella Drive, Huggins Drive and County Road G had been rummaged through and several items had been stolen throughout the night. Deputy Ramirez canvased the area and continued his investigation. Other victims included John Miranda Jr., 6258 Canella Drive; Douglas Raymond Hopkins Jr., 6249 Canella Drive; Susana Prado, 6274 Huggins Drive; Cody Wayne Frailey, 6277 Huggins Drive; Mely Negrete-Aldaz, 4549 County Road G; and Sorren Demetrye Lynn and Donna Harlene Hecox, both of 6287 Canella Drive.
11:54 a.m., Deputy Ramirez was informed Barbara Mundell had several firearms she did not want. Deputy Ramirez contacted Mundell, who said her deceased boyfriend, Gregory Charles Appel, had left several firearms at their residence. Mundell was reportedly given responsibility of her partner’s estate. Mundell was leaving the county and did not want to be responsible for the firearms. Mundell requested to turn over the firearms and relinquish all responsibility. Deputy Ramirez met with Mundell at 6266 Newville Road in Orland and recovered 11 firearms and other miscellaneous items. All recovered property was booked into the Glenn County evidence room for safekeeping.
12:39 p.m., deputies responded to a traffic collision that occurred on West Sycamore Street at Murdock Avenue. Ashton Awad was traveling east on West Sycamore Street in the area of Murdock Avenue. A 17-year-old girl was traveling south on North Murdock Avenue and came to a stop at the southbound stop sign. The girl continued south and collided with the driver’s side of Awad’s vehicle. Awad’s vehicle then collided with a parked vehicle on the south side of West Sycamore Street, just east of South Murdock Avenue. The girl received minor injuries and was transported to Glenn Medical Center for treatment. No other injuries were reported at the time of the accident. Both vehicles received moderate damage with the parked vehicle receiving minor damage. Awad’s vehicle was towed from the scene by A+ Towing. The girl’s vehicle was moved and parked on South Murdock Avenue and the third parked vehicle was left parked on West Sycamore Street.
10:11 p.m., while on patrol, Deputy Lemmon observed a vehicle stopped in the traveling lane of County Road E, near County Road 11. Deputy Lemmon observed the vehicle’s hazard lights on. Deputy Lemmon contacted the driver, Juan Cedeno of Wenatchee, Wash., and asked him if he needed assistance. During the contact, Cedeno allegedly admitted to being in possession of methamphetamine. Deputy Lemmon determined Cedeno was allegedly under the influence of a central nervous system stimulant. Cedeno was ultimately arrested and booked into the Glenn County Jail.
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