Here are some selected incident reports from February, as provided by the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office.
Thursday, Feb. 10:
11:11 a.m., the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office was contacted regarding a suspicious person in the area of Starbucks, 505 North Humboldt Avenue, Willows. Deputy Sanzone responded to the scene and contacted a man identified as Khamsone Boualinthong, 48, of Willows. Boualinthong was allegedly found to be under the influence of a controlled substances and unable to care for himself or others. Boualinthong was arrested by Deputy Sanzone and transported to the Glenn County Jail.
11:45 a.m., Gabriel Martinez from Willows Care Center reported the expected death of Herbert Shute, 78, of Redding. The decedent suffered from several pre-existing illnesses and had been under hospice care since Jan. 20. Family was not present at the time of death. Beverly Allison (niece) was identified as the next of kin. The Redding Police Department attempted contact at her address listed on her driver’s license but was not able to contact anyone. The decedent was released to the care of F.D. Sweet and Son in Willows.
8:43 p.m., the California Highway Patrol was dispatched to a possible drunk driver in a gray Honda Civic in the area of North Colusa and Garden Streets in Willows. Deputy Ramirez responded to the area and conducted a traffic stop on the Honda Civic in front of 422 North Colusa Street. Deputy Ramirez contacted the Hispanic male driver, who was later identified as Jose Juan Rodriguez. A CHP officer arrived on scene and took over the investigation. Rodriguez was ultimately placed under arrest for allegedly driving while under the influence.
Friday, Feb. 11:
1:22 a.m., while assisting with a call for service at Cedar Hills Manor, Deputy Chavez saw Michael Deniz, whom he knew from previous contacts, in the parking lot. Deputy Chavez asked Glenn County Communications to conduct a records check. Communications confirmed a local felony warrant and a local misdemeanor warrant. Deputy Chavez contacted Deniz and placed him under arrest. Deniz was transported to the Glenn County Jail, to be booked by jail staff.
Saturday, Feb. 12:
1:16 a.m., deputies were dispatched to a report Michael Perez was walking to the Willows Trailer Park, 6155 Highway 162, and was planning on shooting a family member. Deputy Sheldon contacted Perez just west of North Airport Road, on Highway 162. An investigation was initiated. During the course of the investigation, Perez kicked Deputy Sheldon and was placed under arrest for assaulting a peace officer. Perez was booked into the Glenn County Jail.
7:28 p.m., deputies were dispatched to 235 West Wood Street, The Tobacco Man, for a report of a man who was inside of the store and refusing to leave. Deputies contacted Joseph Burke Gilpin of Weaverville outside of the store. Burke Gilpin allegedly showed objective signs and symptoms he was under the influence of a controlled substance. Burke Gilpin was not making sense, identified himself as a bear, was verbally aggressive, and had a pulse of 115 beats per minute. Deputy Tuma determined Burke Gilpin was unable to care for himself and placed him under arrest for alleged public intoxication. Burke Gilpin was transported to the Glenn County Jail, where he was released to jail staff for booking, to be released when sober.
10:23 p.m., Deputy Tuma contacted Angel Bush at Circle K in Willows after Bush requested an ambulance for difficulty breathing. Fire personnel arrived and determined Bush did not have a medical need. Deputy Tuma was aware Bush had an active warrant for her arrest out of Glenn County. Bush was placed under arrest for the warrant and transported to the Glenn County Jail, where she was released to jail staff for booking.
Sunday, Feb. 13:
10:15 a.m., deputies responded to 3028 Highway 99 regarding a trespassing incident. William Horning of Artois alleged that Kaelene Scritchfield of Willows was on the property and refusing to leave. Deputies arrived on scene and contacted Scritchfield inside her vehicle. Deputies attempted to get Scritchfield to step out but she refused. Deputies were able to get Scritchfield out of the vehicle and placed her under arrest.
12:33 p.m., Deputy Thompson was dispatched to a report of a possibly deceased person. The deputy responded to 228 West Oak Street, where he contacted family members who had forced their way into the residence and found their elderly female family member, who was not responding. The deputy determined the patient, Davene Beck of Willows, was breathing and had a pulse. The deputy assisted emergency medical personnel until no longer needed. The patient was later transported via ambulance for treatment.
2 p.m., David Daughtry reported a cold burglary of storage trailers at 6585 County Road 21 in the Orland area. Deputy Goodwin responded. Daughtry said several used tools were stolen and four locks had been cut. The total value of the stolen property was estimated to be $1000. Daughtry did not have any suspect information.
2:21 p.m., deputies were dispatched to a report of a man wearing a burgundy shirt and black pants acting erratic and running into traffic. Deputies responded to the area and contacted Timothy Walker of Orland lying on the sidewalk with his legs in the roadway of West Wood Street. Walker had ripped most of his pants off and was yelling about snakes. Walker allegedly showed objective signs of being under the influence of an intoxicating substance. Walker was later arrested for being unable to care for himself or others while under the influence of an intoxicant. Walker was transported and booked into the Glenn County Jail, to be released when sober.
6:13 p.m., deputies were dispatched to 275 Sixth Street, Artois, for a report of an assault. Deputies contacted the confidential victim and initiated an investigation. After the on-scene investigation, Jeffery McMahon, 30, of Artois, was placed under arrest on charges alleging arson and elder abuse.
7:13 p.m., deputies were dispatched to a report of a man vandalizing vehicles in the Casa Ramos parking lot, 247 North Humboldt Avenue, Willows. After an on-scene investigation, it was determined Kristopher Vaughn, of Redding, had vandalized vehicles and was arrested for alleged felony vandalism. Vaughn was booked into the Glenn County Jail.
8:43 p.m., registered nurse Wilkey from Glenn Medical Center, 1133 West Sycamore Street, Willows, reported the expected death of 74 y/o Davene Beck, 74, of Willows. (See log item for 12:33 p.m., above.) The decedent suffered from pre-existing illness and was entered into comfort care earlier this day. Next of kin, Vyette Mossman of Willows, was present at the time of death. The decedent was released to the care of F.D. Sweet and Son Mortuary, Willows.
Monday, Feb. 14:
4:15 p.m., Marrisol Currington of Hamilton City reported shoplifting and petty theft that just occurred at the Dollar General in Hamilton City. Deputy Rasmussen responded and contacted employee Julian Westmoreland. Westmoreland said two women had been shopping in the store when one of the women pushed a full shopping cart of merchandise out of the business without paying. Westmoreland attempted to verbally stop the women but they did not stop and loaded the items into a black Dodge pickup. The women left the area in an unknown direction. Westmoreland estimated the loss at about $400 in merchandise.
10:08 p.m., an anonymous caller requested a welfare check on a man sleeping inside of the Artois Post Office, 357 Front Street. Deputy Ramirez arrived and contacted Robert Dingman of Willows inside of the post office. Dingman said he was resting on his way back into Willows. Dingman agreed to move along and left the property without any further incident.
Tuesday, Feb. 15:
1:46 p.m., Virginia Freeman requested to report vandalism to her vehicle. Deputy Rasmussen met with Freeman outside the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office administration lobby. Freeman believed that sometime between 10:45 a.m. and 12:08 p.m., an unknown suspect scratched her vehicle on the driver’s door and driver’s rear door. Freeman’s vehicle was parked in the Northern Valley Indian Health parking lot, 207 North Butte Street, at the time of the incident. Freeman will be reporting the incident to her insurance. The damage was estimated between $500 and $1,000.
6:35 p.m., Deputy Ramirez contacted Giovanna Meza of Corning in a gray Lexus sedan with her juvenile daughter on Highway 99, south of County Road 8, near Orland. Glenn County Communications discovered Meza had an outstanding Butte County misdemeanor warrant. Glenn County Communications confirmed the warrant was active and Butte County was willing to extradite. Meza was ultimately placed under arrest. CPS services responded to the scene, along with Meza’s friend, Elizabeth Medina of Corning. The juvenile and vehicle were both ultimately released to the care of Medina. Meza was ultimately transported to the Glenn County Jail without further incident.
Wednesday, Feb. 16:
5:06 a.m., Patty Guzman from the Willows Care Center reported the expected death of Vivian Marie Lutz, 77, of Willows. The decedent suffered from several pre-existing illnesses and had been under care since Jan. 5, 2021. Next of kin, Patricia Boyd of Eureka, was notified. The decedent was released to the care of F.D. Sweet & Son in Willows.
11:23 p.m., Deputy Ramirez conducted a traffic stop on a gold GMC Yukon on Wood Street at Marshall Street in Willows. Deputy Ramirez contacted the driver, Jayna Young, of Willows. Deputy Ramirez had prior knowledge that Young had an outstanding Glenn County felony warrant. Glenn County Communications confirmed the warrant was active. Deputy Ramirez ultimately placed Young under arrest for the warrant. The GMC Yukon was towed and stored by A+ Towing. Young was transported to the Glenn County Jail and turned over to jail staff.
Thursday, Feb. 17:
10:31 a.m., deputies responded to Glenn Medical Center regarding a coroner’s investigation. Deputies met with Dr. Moses, who said Ronald Hanks, 61, of Willows, died. Deputies conducted a coroner’s investigation and later contacted next of kin, Alice Smith of Willows. Smith was notified of the death and wished to use F.D. Sweet & Son Mortuary in Willows.
1:41 p.m., Brandy Maldonado at 6412 County Road 14 near Orland reported Noah Coats broke into her residence, took her car keys, and stole her blue Honda Civic. Deputy Goodwin and officers with the Orland Police Department responded. The vehicle and Noah were unable to be located after an initial search of the area. Contact was made with Maldonado and an investigation was initiated. During the investigation, Coats was located at a nearby residence. It was discovered the two parties lived together and were in a dating relationship. Coats was found to be the restrained party in a peaceful contact restraining order, with Maldonado as the protected party. Domestic violence was alleged by both parties. Based on statements and injuries, it was determined Coats allegedly violated the terms of the restraining order prior to the incident turning physical. It was also determined Maldonado was allegedly the primary and dominant aggressor of the domestic violence. Coats was arrested for alleged violation of a domestic violence restraining order and Maldonado was arrested for alleged felony domestic violence. Both were booked into the Glenn County Jail. A report was to be sent to the Glenn County District Attorney’s Office for review and prosecution.
Friday, Feb. 18:
10:16 a.m., deputies responded to 466 First Street in Willows regarding threats. Kassandra Sanchez of Willows alleged her neighbor, Alfonso Loza of Willows, threatened to shoot her house if the she called law enforcement. Deputies arrived on scene and met with Sanchez, who said she wanted to pursue charges. Deputies went to 470 First Street to contact Loza. Deputies were able to locate Loza on the property. Loza was subsequently placed under arrest on charges alleging making a criminal threat and violation of probation.
Saturday, Feb. 19:
8:47 a.m., Glenn County Sheriff’s deputies responded to 1270 Brennan Place, Willows, for a report of a unresponsive woman. The woman was identified as Aurora Mora De Limon, 69, of Willows. Willows Fire and Enloe emergency personnel responded to the scene. After all life-saving measures were spent, the woman was pronounced deceased by Dr. Umber with Enloe Medical Center. The decedent suffered from pre-existing medical conditions. Next of kin was identified as Higinio Limon of Willows and was notified by Deputy Sanzone on the scene of the decedent’s death. The decedent was released to the care of F.D. Sweet & Son Mortuary, Willows.
11:38 a.m., Glenn Medical Center called Glenn County Sheriff’s dispatch to state that their 1995 tan Ford Ranger had been stolen from the parking lot at Glenn Medical Center, 1133 West Sycamore Street, Willows. Deputy Sanzone contacted the reporting party, Christopher McCloud, who is an employee with GMC. Deputy Sanzone had McCloud sign a CHP-180 form, indicating the vehicle as stolen. The vehicle’s information was entered into the system as stolen and a BOLO was sent to surrounding agencies.
3:21 p.m., deputies from the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a report of a non-injury traffic collision at West Sycamore Street and North Villa Avenue, Willows. On arrival, Deputy Sanzone contacted the drivers, who were identified as Rebecca Stafford and Nora Coon, both of Willows. Deputy Sanzone learned that Stafford was driving a white 2009 Volkswagen south on North Villa Avenue when she was struck by Coon, who was driving a grey 2019 Honda Accord. Coon told Deputy Sanzone that she was turning north onto North Villa Avenue from West Sycamore Street when she collided with Stafford’s vehicle. Both drivers were uninjured in the accident and Deputy Sanzone assisted with an information exchange. Stafford’s vehicle was towed by L&T Towing on Stafford’s request.
7:50 p.m., Britton Bassetti of Willows contacted Glenn County Communications and reported a cold theft of her Lenovo laptop and fraudulent charges to her Capitol One credit card. Deputies responded and contacted Bassetti and initiated an investigation. Bassetti alleged her ex-boyfriend, Joshua Lee, stole her $700 laptop on Feb. 15 and has charged about $800 to her credit card over the past two weeks. Bassetti reported a cold physical domestic violence incident, where Lee pushed her with both of his hands, then placed both of his hands around her neck. Deputies were able to contact Lee, who returned the laptop and declined to provide a statement. The investigation is ongoing.
8:19 p.m., Mike Dacey alleged his girlfriend, Kaelene Scritchfield of Willows, had assaulted him at 6486 County Road 39, Willows. Deputies responded and contacted Dacey. Deputies discovered Scritchfield had arrived at the property and asked Dacey for money. Dacey refused to give Scritchfield money. Scritchfield got angry and allegedly began to throw items at him. Dacey was struck on the abdomen with a small electrical breaker box. Dacey did not receive any injuries. Scritchfield allegedly broke a window to a shop building on the property and fled the area in a white Mitsubishi SUV. Deputies later contacted Scritchfield at 600 North Humboldt Avenue, Willows. Scritchfield denied any wrongdoing and was ultimately placed under arrest for alleged domestic violence and vandalism.
Sunday, Feb. 20:
1:48 a.m., Glenn County Communications received an open line 911 call. Communications could hear a man and woman talking. The location of the call was in the area of County Roads HH and 18 near Orland. Deputies and Orland police officers responded to the area. Deputies located a white pickup truck parked in the roadway. Deputies observed a man standing outside the rear door and a woman sitting in the driver’s seat. The woman, Yanet Perez-Lopez of Orland, was contacted and said she was an Uber driver. Perez-Lopez said she picked the man, Jason Adams of Orland, and his friend, Zachary Barker of Willows (who was asleep in the back seat), in Chico. Perez-Lopez alleged when she got to their destination, they refused to leave the vehicle. When they refused to get out of the vehicle, she drove away and contacted law enforcement. Deputies contacted both men and noticed they were uneasy on their feet and had slurred speech. It was determined Adams and Barker were unable to care for themselves due to their alleged intoxication. At the completion of the investigation, Adams and Barker were taken into custody and transported to the Glenn County Jail, to be released when they are sober pursuant.
9:09 a.m., Deputy Turner contacted Bryan Boone near the bamboo at Elm and Tehama Streets in Willows. Glenn County Communications said Boone had an outstanding warrant for his arrest. Glenn County Communications confirmed the felony no-bail warrant out of Glenn County. Deputy Turner placed Boone under arrest for his warrant and transported him to the Glenn County Jail.
4:31 p.m., deputies responded to the 130 South Yolo Street, Willows, on a report of an unresponsive male. Glenn County Sheriff’s deputies and Willows fire personnel arrived on-scene, where they pronounced the death of Francis Boyle, 75. Next of kin, Kathy Boyle, was present at the time of death.
6:47 p.m., Luana Brewer contacted the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office and requested to speak with a deputy regarding her grandson, Michael Perez. Deputy Turner spoke with Brewer, via telephone. She alleged Perez assaulted her while she was trying to give him a ride home. Deputy Turner responded to her residence and met with Brewer, who wished to pursue charges against Perez for assaulting her. Deputy Turner was able to locate Perez at the Cedar Hills Apartments and placed him under arrest for alleged elder abuse.
10:36 p.m., Jeremiah Woodward of Willows called and requested to speak with a deputy regarding his pet dog that was hit by a motor vehicle in Willows. Deputy Lemmon was dispatched and contacted Woodward. Woodward reported that at about 6 p.m., a vehicle that possibly matched a nearby neighbor’s had struck and killed his dog. Woodward said his dog had exited his residence at 1128 Elm Street and chased a cat into the roadway, when the collision occurred. Woodward said his dog was not leashed at the time of the incident. The vehicle left the area. Woodward could not identify the driver of the vehicle. Woodward was informed of the leash laws in Glenn County and was told of the civil process.
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