Here are some selected incident reports from the last week of January, as provided by the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office.
Monday, Jan. 24:
7:15 p.m., Orland Fire Department personnel contacted the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office to report the death of Victor James Thompson of Orland. Deputy Chavez responded and initiated a coroner’s investigation. The next of kin, Lydian Cartrette, was notified of the death. The decedent was turned over to the care of Sweet-Olsen Family Mortuary of Orland.
10:51 p.m., Deputy Tuma observed a vehicle parked at the Ord Bend boat launch and went to conduct a suspicious vehicle check. When Deputy Tuma approached the vehicle, the vehicle drove away and exited the parking lot. As the vehicle drove away, Deputy Tuma observed vehicle code violations and conducted a traffic enforcement stop on the vehicle. The vehicle failed to yield and fled at a high rate of speed, in excess of 100 miles per hour. Deputy Tuma pursued the vehicle west on County Road 32 from Highway 45. As the vehicle approached County Road W, it failed to navigate a turn in the roadway and a vehicle collision occurred. Deputy Tuma detained the two occupants, identified as Ehab Saeidah and Mohammed Sharaf. After an on-scene investigation, Saeidah was placed under arrest for alleged felony eluding and driving with a suspended license. Sharaf was released and transported by Westside Ambulance for a complaint of head pain.
Tuesday, Jan. 25:
2:29 a.m., an employee from Baymont Inn, Willows, reported a man was standing outside the property and was currently not staying at the hotel. The employee requested the man be moved along. Sergeant Draper was dispatched and contacted Jason Stewart on the south side of the property. Stewart said he was waiting to meet “Brooke” to stay at the hotel but did not know her last name. A records check confirmed Stewart had an active misdemeanor arrest warrant out of Glenn County. Steward was taken into custody, transported, and booked into Glenn County Jail without incident.
2:31 p.m., Walmart loss prevention called Glenn County Sheriff’s dispatch in regards to a woman allegedly stealing a shopping cart full of items. Deputy Sanzone responded to the scene and located Savanah King of Woodland, with the shopping cart of merchandise. King was placed under arrest for the crime and given a citation to appear by Deputy Sanzone. Arrangements were made for King to get a ride back to the Woodland area.
Wednesday, Jan. 26:
1:09 p.m., Glenn Medical Center staff reported the unexpected death of Milton Rickards, 82. Next of kin Raymond Mertle was present at the time of death and notified. Deputy Lourenzo responded and a coroner’s investigation was initiated. The decedent was turned over to the care of F.D. Sweet and Son Mortuary, Willows.
9:07 p.m., deputies were dispatched to a reported disturbance during a child custody exchange at 208 Main Street, Hamilton City. Deputies arrived on scene and contacted the involved parties, Coryn Jordan and Guillermo Gallegos. After an on-scene investigation, Jordan was placed under arrest for alleged domestic violence.
Thursday, Jan. 27:
12:56 a.m., Teresa with Enloe Hospice contacted the sheriff’s office, reporting the expected death of Jaime Corona Torres, 66, of Hamilton City. The decedent entered hospice care on Jan. 21 and suffered from a pre-existing medical condition. The decedent’s wife and next of kin, Azucena Torres, was present at the time of the decedent’s death. Sweet-Olsen Family Mortuary of Orland was contacted and the decedent was released into their care.
12:07 p.m., Nesly Platadelrio reported receiving information from a friend who was involved in a non-injury vehicle collision in the area of North Humboldt Avenue and Wood Street. Platadelrio requested an area check. Deputy Rasmussen responded and located the vehicle. Both parties said they had already exchanged insurance information and required no law enforcement assistance. Both parties declined to make a report.
10:45 p.m., deputies were dispatched to Walmart in Willows for a reported suspicious vehicle. Deputy Chavez contacted Kaitlyn O’Grady and Spencer Taylor, both of Redding, in the Walmart parking lot. O’Grady and Taylor allegedly showed signs of being under the influence of a controlled substance. After an on-scene investigation, O’Grady and Taylor were placed under arrest, transported to the Glenn County Jail and booked by jail staff.
Friday, Jan. 28:
12:15 a.m., deputies responded to a report of a suspicious person at 257 North Butte Street, Willows. Deputies contacted a person who identified himself as James Galbraith. The person was later identified as James Thomas. He was found to have five active felony warrants for his arrest. He was placed under arrest and booked into the Glenn County Jail for the warrants, as well as allegedly providing a false name to law enforcement and possession of a controlled substance.
6:43 a.m., Deputy Thompson was detailed to a report of a transient male sleeping in the lobby of the Willows Post Office, 315 West Sycamore Street. The deputy responded to the scene and contacted John Bush asleep in the lobby. A records check showed Bush had an outstanding misdemeanor warrant for his arrest in Glenn County. He was arrested and later transported to the Glenn County Jail. While at the jail, it was determined Bush required medical treatment for a pre-existing medical condition. He was transported to Glenn Medical Center for treatment and later released on his signed promise to appear.
12:28 p.m., Deputy Turner contacted Enloe hospice and spoke with Nurse Manager Jill, who reported the expected death of Agnes Trimble, 97, of Orland. The decedent suffered from a preexisting illness and was placed in hospice care on Dec. 27. Next of Kin, Linda Trimble, was present at the time of death. The decedent was released to the care of Sweet-Olsen Family Mortuary of Orland.
2:50 p.m., deputies were dispatched to a report of a suspicious man at a residence in Willows. Deputies responded to 314 North Shasta Street and contacted the occupants, who said a man had been on the property for about an hour. Deputies contacted Andy Saechao, who allegedly displayed objective signs of being under the influence of a controlled substance. Saechao submitted to a series of tests to determine if he was under the influence. Saechao performed poorly on said tests. Saechao was arrested and later booked into the Glenn County Jail for allegedly being under the influence of a controlled substance.
5:49 p.m., Registered Nurse Frawley from Enloe Home Hospice reported the expected death of Theresa Forrest, 65, of Willows. The decedent suffered from pre-existing illness and was entered into hospice care on Jan. 14. Her next of kin, Bruce Forrest, was present at the time of death. The decedent was released to the care of F.D. Sweet & Son Mortuary, Willows.
Saturday, Jan. 29:
11:41 p.m., deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle in the 100 block of Walsh Avenue in Hamilton City. Upon arrival, deputies contacted William Rowley and Carole Thompson. They were told of the complaint and agreed to leave the area. Deputies later responded to a report of a woman causing a disturbance in the 100 block of Walsh Avenue in Hamilton City. Upon arrival, deputies again contacted William Rowley and Carole Thompson. After and on-scene investigation, Thompson was arrested for alleged felony domestic violence. Thompson was transported to the Glenn County Jail, where she was booked.
Sunday, Jan. 30:
2:06 a.m., deputies and the CHP responded to the area of 7455 County Road 9 for a report of a vehicle collision. Deputy Tuma located a single vehicle rollover and the vehicle’s occupant, Christine Jones of Hamilton City. Deputy Tuma discovered the occupant was deceased and initiated a coroner’s investigation. Sweet-Olsen Family Mortuary was contacted and the decedent was released into their care. Next of kin, Larry Jones, was contacted and notified of the decedent’s death.
6:15 a.m., while on patrol in the City of Willows, Deputy Goodwin observed a white Ford Ranger run the stop sign at Pacific Avenue and Green Street. The vehicle continued south on Pacific Avenue at a high rate of speed and was swerving. The vehicle ran the stop sign at Pacific Avenue and Wood Street. Deputy Goodwin caught up to the vehicle and initiated a traffic enforcement stop. The vehicle failed to yield and a pursuit was initiated. The vehicle came to a stop at West Ash Street at South Shasta Street. The driver of the vehicle was taken into custody and identified as Justin McGlothin. McGlothin was subsequently booked on charges alleging failing to yield to a peace officer, driving while suspended for DUI, and DUI.
5:10 p.m., deputies responded to the Marval market in Willows, for multiple text to 911 calls with no answer back. Deputies later learned a man stole groceries from the business and left in a gray Toyota sedan. Deputies located the vehicle and the suspect, who was identified as Ricardo Garcia of Artois. Garcia allegedly disobeyed lawful orders during contact and was subsequently arrested. After further investigation, it was determined Garcia allegedly committed robbery by fear. Garcia booked into the Glenn County Jail.
Monday, Jan. 31:
4:06 p.m., Deputy Ayres was flagged down by an man who reported a woman threatened to assault him while at the Pilot truck stop, 4444 Commerce Lane, Orland. The deputy searched the backside of the property where the woman was reported to be. While doing so the reporting party flagged the deputy down again, saying the woman was now near the fuel pumps, harassing two woman who were associated with a convertible Camaro. Deputy Ayres contacted the described suspect. This woman was later identified as Sarah Smith of Red Bluff. Orland police officers arrived and took over. Smith was ultimately given a trespass admonishment from the business.
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