A Williams man died Saturday afternoon after he crashed his Toyota into a power pole and several walnut trees.
At 2 p.m. on April 9, California Highway Patrol officers, Glenn County Sheriff’s deputies, and fire volunteers responded to the accident on Highway 45, north of County Road 61. Daniel Ramirez, 25, of Williams, was driving a 2003 Toyota south on Highway 45, north of County Road 61, at an unknown speed.
For an unknown reason, the Toyota veered to the right onto the gravel shoulder. Ramirez turned the vehicle’s steering wheel to the left, causing the Toyota to travel out of control across both lanes of traffic.
The Toyota left the roadway on the east side of northbound Highway 45 and collided with a power pole and several walnut trees. According to CHP Officer Vasquez, Ramirez was not wearing his seatbelts and sustained fatal injuries (blunt force head trauma) as a result of the collision.
Ramirez was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The accident was reported by Zane Amaro of the Willows area.
While the CHP handled the accident investigation, Glenn County Sheriff’s Deputy Goodwin handled the coroner’s investigation. The decedent was later released to the care of F.D. Sweet and Son Mortuary, Willows.
The Colusa County Sheriff’s Office assisted with notifying the next of kin, Hermilo Ramirez of Williams.
Here are some selected incident reports from early February from the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office. More to come later this week.
Tuesday, Feb. 1:
12:07 p.m., Glacier Water employee Samantha Strange-Reyes reported a Glacier Water dispenser in Willows being broken into at an unknown date and time. Money taken and damage done totaled about $2,000 to $3,000.
12:26 p.m., Pattie Skidmore of Orland contacted the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office to report finding her neighbor, Elsie Vogt, possibly deceased in her apartment. Deputy Rasmussen responded and initiated a coroner’s investigation. The next of kin, Johnny Vogt, was notified of the death.
1:53 p.m., Deputy Ayres contacted Shawn Van Gieson inside of Circle K, 210 West Wood Street, Willows. Van Gieson was known to have a local warrant for his arrest. Van Gieson was taken into custody and his dog was turned over to a friend. Van Gieson was booked into the Glenn County Jail.
2:13 p.m., the sheriff’s office was contacted regarding a suspicious person at the vacant business located at 400 South Tehama Street, Willows. Deputy Sanzone was dispatched and contacted a man identified as Lucky Wyatt, 39, who had three warrants for his arrest. Wyatt was arrested by Deputy Sanzone without incident and transported to the Glenn County Jail and booked.
2:23 p.m., Gabe Martinez from Enloe Hospice reported the expected death of Cristie Brackett, 60, of Oroville, at the Willows Care Center. The decedent suffered from several pre-existing illnesses and had been under hospice care since Jan. 25. Her family was not present at the time of death. Alana Dorty (mother) of Medford, Ore., was identified as the next of kin. The decedent was released to the care of F.D. Sweet & Son Mortuary, Willows.
9:37 p.m., Lloyd Goodwin contacted the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office to report his brother, Bobby Goodwin, had called him to tell him there was a disturbance involving a man and woman at his residence. Deputy Chavez responded to 6704 County Road 33, Artois, and contacted Dave Campbell, Heather Beath-Alvarez, and Bobby Goodwin. After an on-scene investigation, Campbell was placed under arrest and transported to the Glenn County Jail.
11:39 p.m., Cicely Hammock contacted Glenn County Communications and reported Ruben Cruz was causing a disturbance at her residence, 243 West Walnut Street, Willows. Deputies arrived at the location and contacted Hammock, who said the disturbance was verbal only. Cruz returned to the area and was contacted along the sidewalk to the west of the residence. Cruz allegedly displayed objective signs and symptoms of being under the influence of alcohol and was detained. Cruz was found to be on probation with search/test and no alcohol stipulations. Cruz was arrested for alleged public intoxication and transported to the Glenn County Jail, where he refused to submit to a Preliminary Alcohol Screen.
Wednesday, Feb. 2:
4:36 p.m., Amanda Marshall from the Willows Care Center reported the expected death of Rebekah Tibessart, 93, of Orland. The decedent suffered from several pre-existing illnesses and had been under hospice care since Jan. 11. Her family was not present at the time of death. Janice Copeland (granddaughter) was identified as the next of kin and notified by the deputy. The decedent was released to the care of Sweet-Olsen Family Mortuary of Orland.
Thursday, Feb. 3:
8:41 a.m., Murray Ward of Durham called the sheriff’s office and reported that his catalytic converter was stolen from his 2012 Dodge 5500. Ward said the vehicle was being serviced (apparently at 3058 Highway 45) and believed the theft occurred on Dec. 27, 2021. Ward could not provide any suspect information and could not provide a time frame. Ward was informed the damage to the vehicle and the item stolen was approximately $14,000.
1:14 p.m., Michell Wagenman reported a suspicious white female adult wearing a white shirt and black leggings tried to steal her trash can in the area of Cherry Street and First Street in Willows. Wagenman said the woman was also talking to a tree and pointed a needle at her. Deputy Goodwin conducted a check of the area and located a woman matching the description on Wood Street at Ventura Street. The woman was identified as Brenda Kerwood, of Willows, who allegedly showed obvious signs of being under the influence of a stimulant. Kerwood reportedly admitted to smoking methamphetamine earlier in the morning. Kerwood could not follow directions during field sobriety tests. Kerwood was ultimately arrested for allegedly being under the influence of drugs in a public place and unable to care for her own safety or the safety of the public. Kerwood was transported to the Glenn County Jail, where she was booked, to be released when sober. While at the jail, a PAS breath test indicated Kerwood’s blood alcohol content was 0.109 percent.
7:49 p.m., deputies were dispatched to a reported domestic violence incident in or near Orland. Deputies arrived on scene and conducted an investigation. At the completion of the investigation, the suspect, Carolina Lopez-Hernandez, of Orland, was arrested for alleged domestic violence. Lopez-Hernandez was ultimately transported and booked into the Glenn County Jail.
Here are the latest sentencings in the Glenn County Superior Court, period ending Friday, April 1, as reported by the Glenn County District Attorney’s Office and other sources.
People v. Raymond Eddie Valles – Defendant was previously convicted of felony possession of firearm by a felon, and maintaining a place for controlled substances, and was found in violation of probation for the third time. He was sentenced to two years, 8 months in state prison. This case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Ruby Neumann, with assistance from Glenn County Probation Officer Moize.
At 7:04 a.m. on Sept. 8, 2020, the Glenn Investigations and Narcotics Task Force (GLINTF) executed a search warrant at 255 Sierra Avenue, Hamilton City. During the execution, an active marijuana growing operation was located. Several firearms as well as methamphetamine were also located. Kathina Dorothea Rodriguez and Raymond Eddie Valles, both of Hamilton City, were arrested and booked into the Glenn County Jail on numerous charges.
People v. Nathan John – Defendant was convicted of felony assault with a deadly weapon (a glass bottle). He was sentenced to two years in state prison. This case was prosecuted by District Attorney Dwayne Stewart, with assistance from Glenn County Sheriff’s Deputy Garcia.
At 7:58 a.m. on June 17, 2021, deputies responded the Mar-Val market, 517 South Tehama Street, Willows, for a report of a man assaulting an employee. Deputies responded, contacted the victims at the store and initiated an on-scene investigation.
After further investigation, it was determined Nathan John battered two employees and assaulted another with a full glass bottle of alcohol. John fled the store on foot prior to arrival of deputies.
At about 12:58 p.m., deputies responded to the area of West Cedar Street and South Shasta Street for a report of a man looking into vehicles. Deputies responded and contacted the man, Nathan John, in the 400 block of South Lassen Street. John was taken into custody regarding the assault.
People v. Adrian Aumont Lee – Defendant was convicted of felony grand theft, and violation of probation. He was sentenced to 16 months in prison. This case was prosecuted by Deputy District Attorney Michael Coffey, with assistance from Orland Police Sergeant Johnson and Orland Police Officers Lowery and Roenspie.
People v. Vadim Sergeyevich Petriakov – Defendant was convicted of felony possession of a stolen vehicle. He was sentenced to 125 days in jail, drug court, and two years’ probation. This case was prosecuted by District Attorney Stewart, with assistance from Glenn County Sheriff’s Deputy Huichapan.
On August 15, 2021, deputies responded to the Walmart parking lot in Willows for a report of a stolen vehicle being there with two occupants inside. Glenn County Communications said the stolen vehicle was a Nissan Sentra with an Oregon license plate number of 144LHD. Deputies responded and found Jessica Napier of Redding in the driver’s seat and Vadim Petriakov of Redding in the front passenger seat.
Napier and Petriakov were escorted out of the vehicle and detained in handcuffs. After on-scene investigation and subsequent search of the vehicle, deputies located suspected methamphetamine and suspected fentanyl. Deputies spoke with Napier and Petriakov, who stated the substances found were methamphetamine and fentanyl. Napier and Petriakov both claimed ownership of the suspected methamphetamine and fentanyl. Napier and Petriakov were placed under arrest and booked into the Glenn County Jail for being in possession of stolen property and drug charges.
People v. Lyle Leroy Cheever II – Defendant was previously convicted of felony intimidation of a witness, and domestic violence with a prior, and was found in violation of probation for the first time. He was sentenced to 120 days in jail, drug court and probation was reinstated. This case was prosecuted by Deputy District Attorney Coffey, with assistance from Glenn County Probation Officer Pfyl.
People v. Steven Mitchell Butler – Defendant was previously convicted of felony assault with a deadly weapon, and misdemeanors violation of a restraining order, for the fourth time. He was sentenced to 120 days in jail, drug court, and probation was reinstated. This case was prosecuted by Deputy District Attorney Coffey, with assistance from Glenn County Probation Officer Pfyl.
People v. Lolita Burd – Defendant was convicted of misdemeanor driving under the influence with a prior DUI. She was sentenced to 60 days in jail, with an additional 180 days suspended upon successful completion of three years’ probation. This case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Neumann, with assistance from Orland Police Officers Martindale and Andrade.
People v. Joshua Morris – Defendant was previously convicted of felony possession of a firearm by a felon, and possession of ammunition by a felon, and was found in violation of probation for the second 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 Van Eck.
People v. Stephen James Grant – Defendant was convicted of misdemeanor battery. He will not practice medicine during the term of his year of probation. This case was prosecuted by District Attorney Stewart, with assistance from Orland Police Officer Fullmore.
On or prior to June 29, 2020, Grant, a physician’s assistant, was charged with two counts of misdemeanor sexual battery and one count of battery. On March 15, 2022, the two counts of sexual battery were dismissed and Grant was found guilty of misdemeanor battery.
People v. Sarah Lynn Nugent – Defendant was convicted of felony possession of an unregistered firearm. She was sentenced to 120 days, stayed upon successful completion of two years’ probation. This case was prosecuted by District Attorney Stewart, with assistance from Willows CHP Officer Cushman and former Willows Fire Chief Peabody. (For more information, see the item for James Lee Smith, below.)
People v. James Lee Smith – Defendant was convicted of felony possession of an unregistered firearm. He was sentenced to 120 days, stayed upon successful completion of two years’ probation. This case was prosecuted by District Attorney Stewart, with assistance from Willows CHP Officer Cushman and former Willows Fire Chief Peabody.
On September 14, 2021, Sarah Lynn Nugent, 23, a laborer who lives in Redding, and James Lee Smith, 33, a forklift operator who lives in Redding, were taken into custody on the southbound side of Interstate 5, south of County Road 57, by a California Highway Patrol officer. Nugent was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging carrying a loaded firearm on her person or in a vehicle (a misdemeanor). Her bail was set at $10,000. Smith was booked into the jail on charges alleging possession of an assault weapon (a felony), carrying a loaded firearm on his person or in a vehicle (a misdemeanor), and possession of a high-capacity magazine (a misdemeanor). His bail was set at $20,000.
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, April 1:
12:51 p.m., Jose Alfredo Marmolejo, 28, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail without bail on charges alleging violation of parole (a felony). He was taken into custody at Walgreens, 828 Newville Road by an Orland police officer.
3:46 p.m., Jennifer Augusta Bracewell, 47, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging assault with a deadly weapon other than a firearm (a felony). Bail was set at $25,000. She was taken into custody at 920 Fourth Street by an Orland police officer.
8:54 p.m., Marcelo Gutierrez Lopez, 55, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging resisting or obstructing a public service officer (a misdemeanor), infliction of corporal injury on a spouse or cohabitant (a felony), and a special allegation of committing a secondary offense while released from custody for a primary offense (a felony). Bail was set at $50,000. He was taken into custody at 459 North Butte Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
11:41 p.m., Amilcar Lopez Santiz, 24, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, and driving while under the influence of alcohol (both misdemeanors). Bail was set at $10,000. He was taken into custody at South Street and Papst Avenue (following a collision with a power pole that knocked out the electricity to a large part of the Orland area) by an Orland police officer.
11:50 p.m., Ivan Gabriel Luna Jimenez, 25, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging public intoxication (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at zero. He was taken into custody at South Street and Papst Avenue (following a collision with a power pole that knocked out the electricity to a large part of the Orland area) by an Orland police officer.
Saturday, April 2:
12:15 a.m., Alvaro Torres, 39, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on warrants alleging failure to appear after being released on bail (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $10,000. He was taken into custody at 4185 County Road F, Orland, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
1:50 a.m., Lawrence Chagolla, 55, of Marysville, 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 222 West Walnut Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
5:49 p.m., Albert Pulido, 52, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging battery on a spouse, ex-spouse, date, etc. (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $5,000. He was taken into custody at 6308 County Road 17 by an Orland police officer.
10:52 p.m., Paul Everette Choquette, 40, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging infliction of corporal injury on a spouse or cohabitant (a felony), and violation of a court order to prevent domestic violence (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $30,000. He was taken into custody at 8100 County Road 39, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
Sunday, April 3:
1:20 a.m., Jesus Apolinar Nazario, 41, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging public intoxication, and giving false identification to a peace officer (both misdemeanors), and a warrant alleging failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge. Bail for the fresh charges was set at zero, but bail for the warrant was set at $5,000. He was taken into custody at South Street and County Road K 1/2 by an Orland police officer.
1:56 a.m., Daniel Macias Flores, 21, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging resisting or obstructing a public service officer (a misdemeanor), and a warrant alleging driving while under the influence of a drug (a misdemeanor). Bail for the fresh charge was set at zero, but bail for the warrant was set at $3,000. He was taken into custody at 435 Second Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
5:44 p.m., Abigail Ann Hawes, 33, of Redding, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging possession of a controlled substance, possession of a narcotic controlled substance, and possession of controlled substance paraphernalia (all misdemeanors), and warrants alleging driving while under the influence of any drug, driving a vehicle while addicted to a drug, possession of a controlled substance, using or being under the influence of a controlled substance, driving with a license suspended for driving while under the influence, possession of controlled substance paraphernalia, petty theft, and failure to appear after giving a written promise (all misdemeanors). Bail for the fresh charges was set at zero, but total bail for the warrants was set at $46,000. She was taken into custody at the Pilot Travel Center, 4444 Commerce Lane, by an Orland police officer.
5:44 p.m., Brandon Casey Heaton, 30, of Redding, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging possession of burglary tools (a misdemeanor), and warrants alleging driving while under the influence of any drug (a misdemeanor), driving with a suspended license (a misdemeanor), vehicle theft (a felony), possession of a stolen vehicle (a felony), and failure to appear on a felony charge. Bail for the fresh charge was set at zero, but total bail for the warrants was set at $55,500. He was taken into custody at the Pilot Travel Center, 4444 Commerce Lane, by an Orland police officer.
6:28 p.m., Sabrina Marie Palmer, 42, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging misdemeanor violation of probation. Bail was set at $10,000. She was taken into custody at 4684 Sixth Avenue, Orland, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
Monday, April 4:
No one was booked into the Glenn County Jail on this date.
Tuesday, April 5:
7:58 p.m., Noel Deanda Diaz, 18, of Sacramento, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging one count of robbery, conspiracy to commit a crime, and accessory to a crime (all felonies). Bail was set at $210,000. He was taken into custody at Newville Road and Ninth Street by an Orland police officer.
7:58 p.m., Roshawan EarlwestleyTroupe, 20, of Sacramento, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging two counts of robbery, conspiracy to commit a crime, and accessory to a crime (all felonies). Bail was set at $310,000. He was taken into custody at Newville Road and Ninth Street by an Orland police officer.
8:40 p.m., David Charles Owens, 62, of Chico, 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 Glenn Medical Center, 1133 West Sycamore Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
Wednesday, April 6:
11:14 a.m., at the Glenn County Jail, Scott Charles Verry, 32, of Orland, was found to have a Sonoma County Superior Court warrant alleging failure to appear on a felony charge, and infliction of corporal injury on a spouse or cohabitant (both felonies). Bail was set at $50,000.
8:53 p.m., Zachary Alan Arendell, 25, of Willows, 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 Sycamore Street at Shasta Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
9:21 p.m., Michael Lawrence Allan, 60, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging using or being under the influence of a controlled substance (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at zero, but he was also held without bail on charges alleging violation of parole (a felony). He was taken into custody at Third and Mill Streets by an Orland police officer.
11:20 p.m., Xavier Meshaq Jeannis, 27, of Laveen, Ariz., 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 Interstate 5, south of County Road 57, by a California Highway Patrol officer.
11:22 p.m., Veronica Herrera, 42, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging battery on a spouse, ex-spouse, date, etc. (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $5,000. She was taken into custody at 879 Sherwood Way, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
Thursday, April 7:
11 a.m., Kevin Dwayne Johnson, 33, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail without bail on charges alleging violation of post-release community supervision (a felony. He was taken into custody at the Glenn County Probation Department, Willows, by a probation officer.
3:09 p.m., Gilberto Medauday Rubio, 45, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging causing harm or death of an elderly or dependent adult (a felony). Bail was set at $20,000. He was taken into custody in the 1200 block of West Wood Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
5:40 p.m., Austin Perry Young, 20, of 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 Highway 99 at County Road 20 by a California Highway Patrol officer.
10:54 p.m., James Robert Carpenter, 34, of Santa Cruz, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on warrants alleging violation of probation, driving while under the influence of alcohol, driving with a license suspended for driving while under the influence, a civil assessment, infliction of corporal injury on a spouse or cohabitant, and failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge (all misdemeanors). Total bail was set at $13,500. He was taken into custody in the 900 block of Newville Road by an Orland police officer.
The Orland City Council wants to take a bite out of graffiti.
At the Tuesday, April 5, city council meeting, Orland City Manager Pete Carr pointed out that in 2012 and 2013, Orland had an overabundance of graffiti in its city limits. The City then began aggressively enforcing Orland Municipal Code Chapter 8.28 concerning graffiti abatement, and within about two years graffiti almost completely ceased to be a problem.
“If graffiti vandals … spray painted at night,” commented Carr, “by noon the next day it was gone.”
He continued, “In fact they’d wake up and go out in the light and they they’d see their art was gone. We made an aggressive campaign for keeping graffiti out of Orland.”
The anti-graffiti ordinance, passed in 1996, reads as follows:
Chapter 8.28 – GRAFFITI ABATEMENT
Sections:
8.28.010 – Graffiti defined.
“Graffiti” means any drawing, inscription, figure or mark which alters or defaces any real or personal property of another through the use of paint, spray paint, markers, or other objects, without the consent of such person, or the act of altering or defacing any real or personal property of another through the use of paint, spray paint, markers, or other objects capable of leaving a drawing, inscription, figure or mark on any surface, which is offensive to a reasonable person of normal sensitivities.
(Ord. 96-10 § 1 (part): prior code § 6800)
8.28.020 – Graffiti prohibited.
It is unlawful for any person:
A. To apply graffiti without the permission of the owner, lessee or person in legal possession of the real or personal property in question; or
B. To have graffiti on property which can be seen from the public right-of-way or adjacent or neighboring property; or
C. To have graffiti on property which causes a depreciation of property values or is detrimental to the health and welfare of neighborhoods.
(Ord. 96-10 § 1 (part): prior code 5 6801)
8.28.030 – Removal of graffiti.
A. Private property owners shall remove graffiti from their property within fifteen (15) calendar days after notification to the property owners by the city to remove such graffiti. Failure to remove graffiti within the time allowed shall automatically cause the building or property to be deemed a nuisance.
B. Notice to private property owners by the city shall be addressed to the name and address as it appears on the last tax assessment role or in other records maintained by the public agencies, by depositing a copy of the notice in the United States mail, certified with postage fully affixed, or personally delivering a copy of the notice to the owner of the property. The service is complete at the time of deposit in the mail or when personal service is effectuated. The failure of any person to receive such notice shall not affect the validity of any legal proceedings regarding removal of the graffiti.
C. In the event that the property owner fails to remove the graffiti after notice has been sent, the city may abate the graffiti as a nuisance as provided in this chapter.
D. The city may remove the graffiti of a property owner with the consent of the property owner and shall 098 charge the property owner for the cost of removal.
E. In the event that the city removes graffiti with the consent of the property owner and the property owner fails to reimburse the city for the cost of removal within thirty (30) calendar days of notice of the amount of the cost, such amount shall become a special assessment or lien against the property as provided in Section 8.24.120 of this code.
(Ord. 96-10 § 1 (part): prior code § 6802)
8.28.040 – Nuisance declared.
The existence of graffiti is declared to be obnoxious and a nuisance, and may be abated pursuant to Chapter 8.24 of this code, in addition to and not in lieu of any other available remedies.
(Ord. 96-10 § 1 (part): prior code § 6803)
8.28.050 – Reward.
The city may pay to any person who provides information which leads to the arrest and conviction of any person who applies graffiti a reward as established by council resolution. (Ord. 96-10 § 1 (part): prior code 5 6804)
8.28.060 – Authorization of entry and release of liability.
Prior to the entry onto private property by the city for the purpose of graffiti removal, written consent in a form acceptable to the city attorney shall be obtained from the property owner or designated agent for authorization of entry and release of liability. Notwithstanding the foregoing, consent of the property owner shall not be required if the city is authorized by court order to enter the property for the purpose of graffiti removal.
(Ord. 96-10 § 1 (part): prior code § 6806)
3.28.070 – Administrative fee.
A reasonable administrative fee may be imposed against any person found in violation of this chapter as a part of any abatement hereunder in addition to and not in lieu of any other fine, charge, fee, cost, assessment or payment imposed in connection with any violation of this chapter.
(Ord. 96-10 § 1 (part): prior code § 6807)
3.28.080 – Violation—Penalty.
A. The violation of any section of this chapter shall be a misdemeanor.
B. Community service in the city may be imposed in lieu of any penalties and punishments where there has been a conviction of guilty or nob o contendere plea to a misdemeanor.
This gang graffiti, which has been at the above location much longer than 24 hours, has an ambiguous message. Is it pro-Sureno (and possibly covering up some black Norteno graffiti), or is it suggesting that the Surenos should be stopped? Glenn County Observer photo by Larry Judkins.
“Just in the last couple of months, there’s been a surge [in graffiti] – it tends to go in waves,” Carr explained on Tuesday. “The biggest concern is not scribble or artwork, it’s vandalism to private property that is gang-related; it’s outdoor advertising for criminal gangs, they can read it and it’s a message that they threaten each other with; and [it can be] hate speech.”
So, with the current surge, it has been recommended that the anti-graffiti ordinance from last decade be beefed up. Suggested revisions and additions to the city code include:
1. The definition of graffiti should be expanded to include displays of gang insignia such as colored bandanas and gang-related art displays.
2. Graffiti indicating gang references or hate speech must be removed from private property within 24 hours, after which it is deemed a public nuisance presenting a real and present danger and thus subject to immediate removal or covering by the City at the property owner’s expense. Under the ordinance as it presently reads, property owners have up to 15 days to eliminate graffiti (section 8.28.030).
3. Graffiti on any fence or building facing and proximate to the public right-of-way to include alleys ways and streets may be removed or covered immediately by the City without prior notice to the property owner except that one attempt will be made to notify the property owner immediately in person.
4. Rewards may be paid at the discretion of the city manager/chief of police up to $1000 per occurrence and the informant may remain anonymous as to City disclosure of identity. Presently, the ordinance permits awards, but does not specify an amount (section 8.28.050).
The city council had a number of questions regarding the recommendations. It was asked if there was agreement about how much time a private property owner should have to abate graffiti.
Carr responded, “Let me know if you agree with 24 [hours]. I totally understand if you think it [should be] 48 or 72 … but I hope it’s a lot less than 15 days.”
Mayor Dennis Hoffman asked who takes care of the graffiti. Carr answered, “If it’s on public property, it’s [Orland] Public Works.”
He continued, “Most of it is identified by our police department when they are out on patrol at night. Public works [then] goes out in the morning to get it.
“But if it’s on private property, either the police or public works or our code enforcement officer will knock on the door or call people and tell them and ask them to get rid of it right away. Most of the time we get a good response but sometimes we have trouble finding, getting ahold of them.
“Sometimes they are not very responsible and quite frankly I can’t tell them, ‘You have to remove it in 24 hours,’ because they don’t. They have two weeks.”
A councilman asked if there is a way to change the code so the City of Orland can paint over the graffiti even if it is on private property, using any color of paint, “just to block it out.” It was recognized that this might violate private property rights, but no one seemed to consider that a quick fix might be no more aesthetically better than the graffiti was in the first place.
In the end, the council directed staff to come back to them at a future meeting with a variety of proposals from which they could pick and choose.
At about 7:51 p.m. on Tuesday, April 5, Orland police officers were dispatched to a report of a suspicious black 2007 Toyota Camry occupied by several males between the Dollar General store and the CVS pharmacy in the 800 block of Newville Road.
The Toyota was stopped for having an expired registration and officers contacted the driver, Noel Diaz, 18, of Sacramento. During the traffic stop, dispatch gave updated information that two subjects from the Toyota had just robbed the CVS pharmacy and ran from the store with a large sack.
Roshawan Troupe
Assisting California Highway Patrol officers located and detained Roshawan Troupe, 20, of Sacramento, near the intersection of Walker and Eighth Streets. The third suspect, a 16-year-old boy from Sacramento, was later found and detained behind Dollar General.
During the investigation, officers recovered stolen medication from the pharmacy and an undisclosed amount of cash stolen from the register. Diaz and Troupe were booked into the Glenn County Jail, and the juvenile was taken into custody by a Glenn County probation officer.
Noel Diaz
At 7:58 p.m., Noel Deanda Diaz, 18, of Sacramento, was booked into the jail on charges alleging one count of robbery, conspiracy to commit a crime, and accessory to a crime (all felonies). His bail was set at $210,000.
At 7:58 p.m., Roshawan Earlwestley Troupe, 20, of Sacramento, was booked into the jail on charges alleging two counts of robbery, conspiracy to commit a crime, and accessory to a crime (all felonies). His bail was set at $310,000.
The juvenile was also charged with robbery, conspiracy to commit a crime, and accessory to a crime.
At the end of its press release, the Orland Police Department thanked the citizens of Orland, the CHP, and the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office for their assistance in this case.
The above incident has a lot of similarities to a robbery from 2018. At about 5:33 p.m. on Thursday, April 12, 2018, Orland police officers responded to a robbery that just occurred at the Orland CVS Pharmacy, 869 Newville Road.
Witnesses reported three black male adults entered the store, then rushed the pharmacy counter, where they stole an undisclosed amount of controlled prescription narcotics and medication. The three fled the store to a nearby red 2016 Ford Fusion, where a fourth black male suspect was waiting.
The four suspects fled the area southbound on Interstate 5. The Ford was located in south Glenn County, but failed to yield when officers and deputies attempted to stop it.
The Ford was pursued into Colusa County until it crashed on Delevan Road near Sutton Road. The four suspects fled the crashed vehicle on foot and were chased through neighboring fields until they were all caught and apprehended.
The stolen narcotics and prescription medication, along with other evidence of the robbery, was recovered.
The three adults were identified as Brandon Dion Bailey, 30 years old at the time, from Citrus Heights; Rasheed Jamale Muhammad, Jr., 19 at the time, from Sacramento; Robert Michael Brady, also 19 at the time, from Alameda; and the 16-year-old from Fresno.
Bailey was found guilty of second-degree burglary and a couple of special allegations. He was sentenced to six years in state prison, and victim restitution of $7,306.
Muhammad was also found guilty of second-degree burglary. He was sentenced to 60 months’ probation, fines, 241 days in jail, no alcohol, no firearms or ammunition, and no entering CVS property.
And Brady was also found guilty of second-degree burglary. He was sentenced to three years in state prison, 227 days (already served), counseling, and $7,306 restitution.
Here are the latest incident reports from the Orland Police Department.
Thursday, March 24:
12:46 a.m., an Orland police officer observed a man and two dogs at the entrance of the Carnegie Center in Library Park. Officers contacted Dewayne Wonderling, 56, who was admonished for trespassing and advised of the park hours. Wonderling complied and left the area.
1:17 a.m., on South Street at East Street, an Orland police officer marked a red 1990 Buick Century for abatement.
6:52 a.m., Orland police officers responded for a report of a stolen catalytic converter. Chris Ollenberger, 60, reported someone stole the catalytic converter off his work truck while parked in town.
7:03 a.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to 140 East Shasta Street for a report of a suspicious vehicle with someone staying in it for several days. Officers contacted Gabriel Vega, 40, of Orland, who resides at a nearby residence and was resting in his vehicle.
6:53 p.m., Orland police officers responded to the 300 block of Kyle Court for a report of multiple juveniles shooting Orbeez gel guns at vehicles. Officers contacted the children and counseled them. All of the children were picked up by parents or guardians and they were also told of the complaint.
8:04 p.m., Juan Santos, 42, of Orland, reported an unknown juvenile threw a rock at his residence windows at 1506 Paigewood Drive. No damage was observed and the incident was documented.
Friday, March 25:
8:31 a.m., Jaime Lopez, 45, of Orland, reported that some personal items were taken from her unlocked vehicle over the night. The incident was documented at Lopez’s request.
8:37 a.m., Tracy Nunez, 20, of Orland, reported that her wallet was taken from her unlocked vehicle last night in the 300 block of Byron Way.
9 a.m., James Allen, 47, reported he found a jacket by his truck in the 800 block of Date Street, his gas cap was opened, and he was missing about a quarter tank of fuel. The incident was documented at Allen’s request.
9:25 a.m., on Tehama Street at Third Street, an Orland police officer initiated a traffic stop on a grey 2015 Ford Focus. The 16-year-old Orland driver was cited for expired registration and no proof of insurance.
12:03 p.m., Orland police officers responded to the North Valley High School for a report of a physical disturbance. Officers contacted a 15-year-old boy, who said that he and a 16-year-old boy were involved in a physical altercation. The 16-year-old left prior to the officers’ arrival. The incident will be handled by school administration.
1 p.m., Orland police officers responded to an anonymous report of loud music in the area of South and Marin Streets. Officers found the area quiet.
1:52 p.m., Mellisa Rosasco, 41, of Orland, reported that a juvenile shot an Orbee/Airsoft at her son while he was driving, causing some damage to the window on their vehicle. Rosasco requested that officers not contact the other child and requested that the incident be documented only.
2:21 p.m., Lorena Rincon, 34, reported she is being followed and harassed by several subjects in the 900 block of Woodward Avenue. Rincon was provided with information.
3:05 p.m., Orland police officers responded to the Grocery Outlet parking lot for a report of a person trespassing. Officers contacted a person who was obtaining signatures for a petition in a lawful manner. The manager of the business was provided with information regarding public parking.
3:33 p.m., an Orland police officer investigated a smoke column and located an outbuilding on fire at 426 First Street. Officers assisted the Orland Fire Department with traffic control until no longer needed.
4 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to the Orland Stop and Shop, 10 Walker Street, for a report of a suspicious person. Officers contacted Thomas Macias, 53, of Oroville, who agreed to leave.
4:20 p.m., Orland police officers responded to Sixth Street at Walker Street for a report of a reckless driver. Officers searched the area but were unable to locate the involved vehicle.
4:37 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to the Speedway on Hoff Way for a report of two intoxicated people associated with a red sedan. Officers contacted the reporting party, who said the vehicle left prior to the officers’ arrival. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate the vehicle.
5:54 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a panic alarm at Orland Food and Liquor, 160 East Walker Street. While officers were responding, they were notified there was a person harassing customers and employees. Officers contacted Thomas Macias, 53, of Oroville, who was admonished for trespassing and left the property.
8:59 p.m., Orland police officers responded to the Orlanda Inn Motel, 827 Newville Road, for a report of a disturbance between neighbors. Nicole Smith, 68, said she was in an argument with Misty Lawrence, 51, who had allegedly thrown an unknown beverage at her vehicle. Smith requested Lawrence be counseled and the issue be documented. Officers contacted Lawrence, who was counseled and agreed to stay away from Smith.
Saturday, March 26:
5:36 a.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a burglary alarm at 338 Woodhaven Drive. Officers contacted the homeowner and determined the alarm was set off in error.
10:08 a.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a traffic hazard on Newville Road at Interstate 5. Officers stood by while the vehicle was removed from the roadway.
11:54 a.m., Orland police officers responded to 817 Newport Avenue for a report of a suicidal subject. Officers contacted a 45-year-old man who requested to speak with mental health personnel. The man was transported to Glenn Medical Center to speak with mental health personnel.
12:20 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a possible gunshot in the area of Library Park. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate any cause of the sound or disturbance.
4:32 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a civil issue regarding a tenant not moving her vehicle at the Orlanda Inn Motel, 827 Newville Road. Officers contacted Oscar Moore, who requested information regarding a vehicle that was parked in the way of a cleaning project. Moore was provided with information.
5:43 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a burglary alarm at Tri Counties Bank, 100 East Walker Street. Officers checked the business and found it secure with no signs of entry.
8:06 p.m., Orland police officers responded to the report of a possible intoxicated driver at CVS Pharmacy, 869 Newville Road, who appeared to have someone tied up inside of their vehicle. Officers contacted Gregory Wageman, 74, of Orland. Wageman was told of the complaint and the reported issue was unfounded.
9:36 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a female down at the Dollar General store, 851 Newville Road. Officers contacted Marlene Lara, 41, of Orland. She was arrested for alleged public intoxication, but subsequently medically released to Glenn Medical Center due to her high level of intoxication.
11:54 p.m., Orland police officers responded to the report of possible fireworks heard in the area of Sixth Street at Trinity Street. Officers found the area quiet on arrival. No signs of fireworks or suspicious activity was found.
Sunday, March 27:
12:02 a.m., Orland police officers responded to an anonymous report of a disturbance in the 1000 block of Cortina Drive. Officers checked the area and spoke with residents who had not seen or heard any disturbance.
12:30 a.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of loud music in the area of 918 Cortina Drive. Officers contacted the homeowner, who agreed to turn the music off for the night.
2:24 a.m., Orland police officers responded to the report of a man inside the Pilot Travel Center, eating food and refusing to pay for it. Officers contacted Jose Marmalejo, 28, of Orland. He was subsequently arrested and booked for alleged shoplifting and trespassing.
10:32 a.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a disturbance at 1101 Cortina Drive. Celia Garza reported Juan Herrera wouldn’t leave her residence. Both parties were out of the residence and were counseled.
9:27 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to check the welfare of a woman at 326 Swift Street. Officers contacted Chenelle Henderson, 34, of Orland by phone. Henderson said she was in an argument with her boyfriend earlier in the night and she left her residence to stay with a friend for the night.
Monday, March 28:
2:32 a.m., Orland police officers responded to an anonymous report of a disturbance heard in the area of 928 Woodward Avenue. Officers found the residence quiet on arrival and no signs of a disturbance. Officers were unable to make contact with anyone inside the residence.
5:32 a.m., Orland police officers responded to the report of a motion alarm activation within a residence at 113 Central Street. Officers arrived at scene and found the residence secured with no signs of forced entry. Officers checked the property and did not locate any signs that anyone had entered the fenced in area.
12:10 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to a welfare check at 337 Tehama Street. Officers contacted Jetonne Olney, 59, and Reggie Olney, 64, both of Orland. Following an investigation, Reggie Olney was arrested and booked for alleged domestic violence.
12:30 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to a report of a disturbance between two men and a woman at 1307 Fairview Street. Officers contacted Karla Ortega, 20, of Orland, who stated she had an argument with a man, whom she declined to identify. Ortega stated the man left prior to the arrival of Orland police, and she declined any assistance.
1:06 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to a report from Patrease Fields, 32, of Orland, that her cousin, Desiree Hopkins, 28, of Orland, was missing.
2:46 p.m., Orland police officers responded to the report of an alarm sounding from a residence at 927 A Street. Officers located a fire alarm in the backyard that had gotten wet and malfunctioned. Orland firefighters deactivated the fire alarm.
2:49 p.m., the Orland Police Department was contacted by Emma Stephens, unknown age, of Redding, who wanted to report a civil issue with a roommate in Redding. Stephens was advised to contact the Redding Police Department for a civil standby to retrieve her personal belongings.
3:10 p.m., the Orland Police Department was asked by Glenn County Mental Health to conduct a welfare check on a 59-year-old woman. Officers found her to be fine and not in need of Orland police assistance. She was advised to contact mental health personnel.
6:17 p.m., Orland police officers responded to the report of a disturbance at the Orlanda Inn Motel. Officers contacted Summer Arnold, 37, who reported her ex-husband, Curtis Arnold, came to her residence, causing a disturbance, and left in a dark-colored Mustang in an unknown direction prior to officers’ arrival.
6:31 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a disturbance at 725 Sacramento Avenue. Officers contacted Jesse Weatherby, 32, of Orland. Following an investigation, Weatherby was arrested and booked for alleged public intoxication and violation of probation.
9:15 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to 1316 Walters Street to check the welfare of Laura Drake, 54. Officers contacted Drake, who was well and declined assistance.
9:53 p.m., Orland police officers responded to Sixth Street at Almond Way for a report of a physical altercation in progress. Officers contacted Ma Lee, 35, of Orland, and Jayme Barrera, 44, of Willows, hiding behind a vehicle in the area. Following an investigation, Barrera was arrested for a misdemeanor arrest warrant and Lee was arrested for alleged misdemeanor domestic violence. Both parties were transported and booked into the Glenn County Jail.
Gloria Jean Barrett Feeney of Willows died at the Willows Care Center on Thursday, March 31, 2022. The third of six children, she was born in Colusa to Georgiana Carpenter and Manuel Barrett on July 26, 1932.
She lived in Princeton and went through high school there. Her father was a farmer and grew fruit trees and later rice.
Her father also had a crew that tended other orchards in the area and everyone had jobs to do keeping the crew fed.
Upon graduating from high school, she married Patrick Feeney from Willows. They built a home on the family ranch, where they lived and raised six children.
They would have been married 72 years on June 26.
She worked as a secretary for the Willows Planning Department and Glenn County Department of Education, where she enjoyed working and made many friendships. She was very generous and loving to family and giving to friends and strangers in need.
She loved cooking and trying new recipes. Her family and all their friends enjoyed everything she ever cooked.
She was the epitome of a farm wife and helpmate. As her family grew and needed her less, she enjoyed going to jazz festivals several times a year, first with one or two of her sisters, and then drawing her daughters into the fun.
Her loved ones agree, “She leaves a hole in our hearts that can’t be filled.”
Survivors include her husband, Pat; children Cheryl Busby (and Stuart), Patrick (and Mikki), Thomas (and Tami), Theresa Thurman (and Larry), Mark, and Andrea; 12 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; brother Manuel Barrett; sisters Elizabeth Wilkins, Virginia Northrup (and Dennis), and Lila Barrett; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her youngest brother, Lloyd.
She died at the Willows Care Center after a long illness. The family thanks the caring staff there for the kindness and compassion they showed their mom, not to mention the quality care, and the kindness they showed the family during this difficult time.
They give special thanks to Christine, Courtney, Michele, Darian, and the night nurse who helped, and others. (You know who you are, say family members.)
A Rosary is scheduled to be recited at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, April 8, at St. Monica’s Catholic Church, followed by a Mass at 10 a.m.
F.D. Sweet and Son, Willows, is handling all arrangements.
Here are the latest bookings from the Glenn County Jail. Remember: Everyone accused of a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Wednesday, March 23:
1:49 a.m., Jose Alfredo Marmolejo, 28, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging using or being under the influence of a controlled substance, and possession of a controlled substance (both misdemeanors). Bail was set at zero. He was taken into custody at 10 Walker Street by an Orland police officer.
3:31 a.m., John Anthony Collet, 19, of Vacaville, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging carrying a concealed weapon in a vehicle, and owning a firearm without a serial number (both misdemeanors). Bail was set at zero. He was taken into custody at Sixth and Sacramento Streets by an Orland police officer.
3:31 a.m., Owen James Hutsell, 18, of Chico, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging carrying a concealed weapon in a vehicle, and owning a firearm without a serial number (both misdemeanors). Bail was set at zero. He was taken into custody at Sixth and Sacramento Streets by an Orland police officer.
3:31 a.m., Jayson Timothy Krum, 19, of Chico, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging carrying a concealed weapon in a vehicle, and owning a firearm without a serial number (both misdemeanors). Bail was set at zero. He was taken into custody at Sixth and Sacramento Streets by an Orland police officer.
12:45 p.m., Timothy David Warren, 50, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a warrant alleging driving with a suspended license (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $2,000. He was taken into custody at 711 Sixth Street, Orland, by a Glenn County probation officer.
1:27 p.m., Brandon Edward Lee, 35, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging violation of a court order to prevent domestic violence, and violation of probation (both misdemeanors). Bail was set at $39,000. He was taken into custody at the Motel 6, 452 North Humboldt Avenue, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
Thursday, March 24:
1:09 a.m., Brady Phillip Blanusa, 31, of Hamilton City, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging threatening to commit a crime with intent to terrorize (a felony), and exhibition of a deadly weapon other than a firearm (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $155,000. He was taken into custody at 240 Sacramento Avenue, sp. #29, Hamilton City, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
12:16 p.m., David Guadalupe Gallegos, 31, of 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 158 Fern Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
3 p.m., Vivian Leanissa Cruz, 26, of Orland, was returned to the custody of the Glenn County Jail without bail on charges alleging battery (a misdemeanor), resisting or obstructing a public service officer (a misdemeanor), felony violation of probation, and battery on a custodial officer (a felony). She was taken into custody at Napa State Hospital by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
10:21 p.m., Nicholas Carl Wylie, 42, of Red Bluff, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, and driving while under the influence of alcohol (both misdemeanors). Bail was set at $10,000. He was taken into custody at Highway 162, west of the airport, Willows, by a California Highway Patrol officer.
Friday, March 25:
10:53 p.m., Jose Alfredo Marmolejo, 28, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging using or being under the influence of a controlled substance (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at zero. He was taken into custody at 4786 Highway 99, Orland, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
Saturday, March 26:
7:35 a.m., at the Glenn County Jail, Marshall Mills, 40, of Chico, was found to have a Butte County Superior Court warrant alleging violation of post-release community supervision (a felony). He was held without bail.
Sunday, March 27:
2:34 a.m., Jose Alfredo Marmolejo, 28, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging shoplifting, and trespassing (both misdemeanors). Bail was set at zero. He was taken into custody at the Pilot Travel Center, 4444 Commerce Lane, by an Orland police officer.
2:53 p.m., Ronald Irving Filkins, 45, of Butte City, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging public intoxication (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at zero. He was taken into custody on Highway 162 at Eureka Street, Butte City, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
5:12 p.m., Lindy Joann Kelly, 44, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging battery on a spouse, ex-spouse, date, etc. (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $5,000. She was taken into custody at 4737 County Road FF by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
9:01 p.m., Carlos Arthur Gonzalez, 51, of Chico, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging possession of a controlled substance, and possession of controlled substance paraphernalia (both misdemeanors). Bail was set at zero. He was also arrested for a pair of Butte County Superior Court warrants. Bail for one of the warrants was set at $40,000, but the other was a no-bail warrant. He was taken into custody at Highway 45 and County Road 24 by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
9:04 p.m., Charles Adam Rohde, 47, of Chico, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a Solano County Superior Court warrant. Bail was set at $10,000. He was taken into custody at Highway 45 and County Road 24 by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
10:27 p.m., Wyatt Deniz, 19, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging infliction of corporal injury on a spouse or cohabitant (a felony). Bail was set at $25,000. He was taken into custody at 600 North Humboldt Avenue, apt. #112, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
10:28 p.m., Seige Liliana Gonzales, 19, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a Glenn County Superior Court bench warrant. Bail was set at $20,000. He was taken into custody in front of 600 North Humboldt Avenue, apt. #158, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
Monday, March 28:
12:45 p.m., Kyle Blake Alarcon, 24, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a warrant alleging making an annoying telephone call (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $2,000. He was taken into custody in the alley behind 143 North Yolo Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
1 p.m., Reginald Ernest Olney, 64, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging battery on a spouse, ex-spouse, date, etc. (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $5,000. He was taken into custody at 337 Tehama Street, apt. #1, by an Orland police officer.
1:32 p.m., Latsamy Kangmeuang, 45, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging felony violation of probation. Bail was set at $55,000. He was taken into custody at the Glenn County Probation Department, Willows, by a probation officer.
6:40 p.m., Jesse George Brooks Weatherby, 33, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging disobeying a court order, and public intoxication (both misdemeanors). Bail was set at zero. He was taken into custody in the 700 block of Sacramento Street by an Orland police officer.
10:03 p.m., Jayme Jawn Barrera, 44, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a warrant alleging failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge. Bail was set at $10,000. She was taken into custody in the 200 block of West Monterey Street by an Orland police officer.
10:29 p.m., Ma Lee, 35, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging battery on a spouse, ex-spouse, date, etc. (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $5,000. She was taken into custody in the 200 block of West Monterey Street by an Orland police officer.
Tuesday, March 29:
11:15 a.m., Jason Lee Benson, 44, of Tehama, 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 Tehama County Jail by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
1:15 p.m., at the Glenn County Jail, William Donald Jarman, 32, of Willows, was found to have a Colusa County Superior Court warrant alleging failure to appear after giving a written promise, and driving with a license suspended for driving while under the influence (both misdemeanors). Bail was set at $3,000.
3:45 p.m., Manuel Anthony Villarrial-Magana, 22, of Arbuckle, was remanded to the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging assault with a deadly weapon resulting in possible great bodily injury, infliction of corporal injury on a spouse or cohabitant, and a special allegation of aggregate and consecutive terms for multiple convictions (all felonies). Bail was set at $85,000. He was taken into custody at the jail by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
11:24 p.m., Kristin Nicole Pettigrew, 33, of Oroville, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a Butte County Superior Court warrant alleging battery, and willful cruelty to a child (both misdemeanors). Bail was set at $10,000. She was taken into custody at Walker and East Streets by an Orland police officer.
Wednesday, March 30:
6:21 a.m., at the Glenn County Jail, William Donald Jarman, 32, of Willows, was found to have a Butte County Superior Court warrant alleging failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge, possession of controlled substance paraphernalia, and driving with a license suspended for driving while under the influence (all misdemeanors). Bail was set at $5,000.
1:14 p.m., Maria Concepcion Paniagua, 42, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging trespassing (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at zero. She was taken into custody at 160 North Butte Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
1:15 p.m., Andy Kao Saechao, 27, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging trespassing, vandalism, and possession of controlled substance paraphernalia (all misdemeanors). Bail was set at zero. He was taken into custody at 160 North Butte Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
Thursday, March 31:
10:05 p.m., Andy Kao Saechao, 27, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging assault with a deadly weapon other than a firearm, threatening to commit a crime with intent to terrorize, and a special allegation (all misdemeanors). Bail was set at $200,000. He was taken into custody at 160 North Butte Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
A young woman suffered major injuries in an accident on Interstate 5 late Monday afternoon, March 28.
According to the Willows area office of the California Highway Patrol, at about 5:48 p.m., Samantha Flynn, 18, was driving her 1997 Dodge Ram pickup north in the fast lane of Interstate 5 at County Road 68 at an unknown speed.
Flynn was said by the CHP to be from Walnut Creek but was apparently attending school in Cottonwood.
Armandeep Singh, 53, of Manteca, was driving his 2020 Kenworth south in the slow lane of I-5, approaching Road 68 at about 62 miles per hour.
For an unknown reason, Flynn allowed her vehicle to travel off the west roadway edge and onto the gravel shoulder, then made an unsafe turning movement to the right.
As her vehicle reentered the roadway, she made another turning movement back to the left. As a result, Flynn lost control of the Dodge, which traveled across the dirt and grass median and began crossing the southbound lanes of I-5, directly into the path of the Kenworth.
Singh applied his brakes and steered to the right but was unable to avoid a collision. The front of the Kenworth broadsided the pickup.
According to CHP Officer Cushman, Flynn was not wearing her seatbelts at the time of the accident. She suffered major injuries and was transported by the Enloe FlightCare helicopter to U.C. Davis Medical Center.
Singh was wearing his seatbelts and was not injured.
According to a GoFundMe drive by Willie Church, varsity softball coach at West Valley High School in Cottonwood, Flynn “is currently in ICU at UC Davis Medical Center.” Church’s statement was posted on the Facebook page of Adam Flynn on March 30.
Church writes, “Sammy is suffering from multiple fractures in her spine, a broken collarbone, a broken sternum, a punctured lung and some internal bruising along with other injuries.”
Church continues, “Sammy was new to our team this year and has only played in our first seven games. She was on her way to having a great senior year with her new team.
“Most recently, in a game against Yamhill, Ore., Sammy was named the ‘Player of the Game’, going 3 for 3 with three RBI’s.
“No one knows what the future holds for our Sammy,” writes Church, “but I know she will fight to get better and to get back with her team.”
He concludes, “All donations will go straight to Sammy and her family, to be put towards medical expenses, hotels, gas, and for a new vehicle for Sammy to drive when she gets well.”
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