Month: May 2022

Surrounded by family members, Jack Madsen died on Monday, April 18, 2022, after a brief illness with cancer. He was born in Willows on August 23,1955.

He grew up in Orland and then moved to Chicago for some time, but then came back to Orland in High School where he graduated and started his family. His work with neon took him to the State of Nevada, where he would work for almost 35 years.

Throughout his life, he loved going camping and fishing the lakes in Northern California. One of his favorite things was going striper fishing in the Sacramento River.

He worked and played hard all his life. He will be greatly missed by his family and many others.

He is survived by wife, Mariyln Madsen; daughter Linda Madsen; mother Lorraine Weiebrecht; brothers Harold Voaglie of Florida, Jeff Madsen of Oregon, Jim Madsen of Orland, Frank Madsen of Willows, Tim Madsen of Wisconsin, and Tom Madsen; and sisters Betty Voaglie of Wisconsin, Clara Thorton of Merced, April DeGuire of Wisconsin; and many grandchildren, nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles. He was proceeded in death by his father, Harold Madsen; son Mike Madsen; and granddaughter Kayley.

Here are the latest sentencings in the Glenn County Superior Court, period ending Friday, April 22, as reported by the Glenn County District Attorney’s Office and other sources.

People v. Jonathan Bryan – Defendant was convicted of felony attempted murder and two counts ofcriminal threats. He was sentenced to 15 years to life in state prison and two years concurrent.This case was prosecuted by District Attorney Dwayne Stewart, with assistance from Glenn County Sheriff’s Detective Barnes and Deputies Vargas, Sullivan, and McIntyre.

On May 19, 2020, Glenn County Sheriff’s deputies and Orland police officers responded to the 6300 block of County Road 14 on a report of Jonathan Bryan threatening his father, Michael Bryan. Deputy McIntyre arrived on scene and conducted an investigation. After further investigation, Jonathan Bryan, now 45, was arrested on charges of threatening to commit a crime resulting in great bodily injury, and cruelty to an elder or dependent adult with possible great bodily injury or death (both felonies). The latter charge was later dropped.

Jonathan Bryan’s mental health came into question by the court as early as July of 2020. In September of that year, he was declared incompetent to stand trial. According to court records, in early October, 2020, he was committed to Napa State Hospital. He was at Napa until early 2021.

In March of 2021, Glenn County Jail staff requested assistance from deputies with a physical altercation in the jail involving Jonathan Bryan. Deputies responded and assisted jail staff until they were no longer needed. According to court documents, it was this incident that brought about the attempted murder charges.

People v. Kelly Mullins Moore – Defendant was convicted of felony second degree burglary, automobile theft with a prior, failure to appear on a felony while released on his own recognizance, and a prior strike. He was sentenced to nine years, four months in state prison. This case was prosecuted by District Attorney Stewart, with assistance from Officers Carmon (retired), Fullmore, and Sergeant Johnson, from the Orland Police Department; Glenn County Sheriff’s Deputy McIntyre; and Willows CHP Officers Vasquez and Pennell.

On Nov. 10, 2019, Orland police officers responded to 745 Paigewood Drive for a report of theft from a vehicle. Gilberto Garcia-Aguirre, 45, reported that his 1998 Nissan Frontier had been broken into. The steering column was damaged and several items stolen from the vehicle. The investigation led to Orland police officers serving a search warrant at 262 Gable Drive, where stolen property was recovered. Kelly Moore was arrested and booked for vehicle burglary.

On Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020, Moore was taken into custody for the theft of a trailer and generator. James Ellis Lamb told a reporter that the trailer and generator were stolen from his business, All American Emergency Services of Corning, about a week earlier. Then, on Dec. 15, he spotted the trailer being towed by a pickup being driven by a white man.

Lamb followed the pickup into a walnut orchard, where it became stuck in the area of County Roads MM and 6. The driver fled the scene on foot through the orchard, while responding law enforcement units from the California Highway Patrol and Glenn County Sheriff’s Office arrived and began looking for him. About three hours later, CHP Officer Cody Pennell and Deputy Clinton Turner spotted a man who matched the description of the suspect. Scanner chatter indicated he attempted to hide in a ditch alongside the road, but the officers were able to take him into custody.

On the scanner, a man’s voice could be heard asking excitedly, “What’d I do? What’d I do?” Later in the afternoon, Moore was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging possession of stolen property. Lamb put the value of the trailer and generator at about $20,000.

On July 21, 2021, Moore was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a warrant for failure to appear on a felony charge, and committing a violent or serious crime that qualifies one for sentencing to aggregate and consecutive terms (both felonies), and a Merced County warrant alleging tampering with a vehicle (a misdemeanor). He was taken into custody at Eighth Street and Almond Way by an Orland police officer.

People v. Zachary Ryan Boster – Defendant was convicted of felony corporal injury to a cohabitant and violation of a restraining order. He was found in violation of felony domestic violence probation for the fourth time. He was sentenced to three years in prison and probation was terminated. This case was prosecuted by Deputy District Attorney Michael Coffey, with assistance from Glenn County Sheriff’s Deputy Huichapan and Glenn County Probation Officer Pfyl.

On August 25, 2020, Mark Entz requested to speak with a deputy regarding his daughter being a victim of domestic violence. Deputy Ayres contacted Entz and the confidential victim. A report was taken and an investigation initiated. Deputies later contacted suspect, Zachary Brown-Boster, at 600 North Humboldt Avenue, apt. #190, Willows. Brown-Boster was arrested for felony domestic battery, false imprisonment and post-release community service violation. Brown-Boster was booked into the Glenn County Jail. Brown-Boster was later served with an emergency protective order.

People v. Crystal Rothgery – Defendant was previously convicted of felony arson, false evidence of registration to defraud, and smuggling controlled substance into a jail, and was found in violation of probation for the eighth time. She was sentenced to two years, eight months in prison. This case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Ruby Neumann, with assistance from Glenn County Probation Officer Moize.

Rothgery was booked into the Glenn County Jail and found to be in possession of methamphetamine there following a GLINTF arrest on Oct. 25, 2016. She was also booked into the jail on May 23, 2017, on a warrant for arson.

People v. Juan Medina – Defendant was convicted of felony possession of a concealed dirk or dagger and was found in violation of post-release community supervision. He was sentenced to eight months in prison, consecutive to his two-year prison sentence from Colusa County. This case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Neumann, with assistance from Glenn County Sheriff’s Deputy Ayres and Glenn County Probation Officer Perry.

On June 14, 2021, Deputy Ayres observed a vehicle parked on the wrong side of the road in the 600 block of North Butte Street. The suspect vehicle left southbound from this area towards Green Street. When the deputy passed by this vehicle he recognized the driver as Carmen Garcia and the front passenger had his head tilted down. The deputy turned around and observed the suspect vehicle turn west onto Vine Street, accelerating and then turning down the alley behind the Tobacco Man store. The suspect vehicle drove through the Tobacco Man parking lot and then was seen turning northbound on North Shasta Street, accelerating. The deputy observed the suspect vehicle abruptly pull towards the east shoulder of North Shasta Street in front of a residence, without signaling. The suspect vehicle came to a stop and a man exited the passenger door and ran onto the property, later identified as 454 North Shasta Street. The suspect vehicle fled after this.

The deputy observed a man trying to get over the backyard fence and he lost sight of him. Deputy Ayres located this man hiding on the other side of the house. This man was identified as Juan Medina and was known to have a local warrant for his arrest. Medina was arrested and allegedly found to be in possession of a dirk/dagger concealed on his person. Medina was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging resisting or obstructing a peace officer in his duties, a post-release community supervision violation, and possession of a dirk or dagger, and for his felony no bail warrant.

People v. Rudolph Alvarez Romo – Defendant was convicted of felony false imprisonment. He was sentenced to 180 days on a TAD (ankle monitor) device, 52 weeks of batterer’s treatment classes, and three years of probation. This case was prosecuted by Deputy District Attorney Coffey, with assistance from Glenn County Sheriff’s Deputy Tuma.

On July 1, 2021, deputies were dispatched to Glenn Medical Center for a report of an assault. Deputies contacted the victim, whose identity was kept confidential. She reported her boyfriend, Rudolph Romo, assaulted her. Deputy Tuma began an investigation. Romo was contacted later that day and he was ultimately arrested for felony domestic violence, false imprisonment, and criminal threats. Romo was transported to the Glenn County Jail, where he was released to jail staff for booking.

People v. Joshua Everett Vallerga – Defendant was convicted of felony battery on a correctional officer, and vandalism of the Glenn County Jail, and was found in violation of felony probation for the first time. He was sentence to 150 days in jail and two years’ probation. This case was prosecuted by Deputy District Attorney Coffey, with assistance from the Glenn County Sheriff’s Deputies Sheldon, Reynolds, Beckett, and Ramos, and Sgt. Melgarejo.

On April 26, 2021, Deputy Sheldon responded to investigate an inmate assaulting a correctional deputy in the Glenn County Jail. After an investigation, it was learned that inmate Joshua Vallerga assaulted a correctional deputy

People v. Jeffrey Brandon McMahon – Defendant was convicted of felony elder abuse. He was sentenced to 137 days in jail with 43 days stayed, drug court, 52 weeks of batterer’s treatment classes, and three years’ probation. This case was prosecuted by District Attorney Stewart, with assistance from Glenn County Sheriff’s Deputies Tuma and Lemmon.

On Feb. 13, 2022, deputies were dispatched to 275 Sixth Street, Artois, for a report of an assault. Deputies contacted the victim, whose identity was withheld, and initiated an investigation. After the on-scene investigation, Jeffery McMahon, 30, was placed under arrest for arson and elder abuse.

People v. Scott Lee Bayles – Defendant was convicted of felony corporal injury to mother of child, and failure to appear on a felony charge while released on his own recognizance, and was found in violation of probation for driving while under the influence. He was sentenced to 128 days in jail with 52 days stayed and an additional 60 days stayed, drug court, 52 weeks of batterer’s treatment classes, and three years of probation. This case was prosecuted by Deputy District Attorney Coffey, with assistance from Orland Police Officer Roenspie.

On Jan. 17, 2019, Orland police officers responded to a report of a domestic violence incident that just occurred. Officers contacted Chentel Rios, 28, who reported that Scott Bayles, 38, assaulted her. Officers contacted Bayles, who admitted to the assault, but was then assaulted with a “bat” by Joshua Sligar, 32. Bayles was transported to the hospital via ambulance for medical treatment.

People v. Michael Perez – Defendant was convicted of felony resisting a police officer with force or violence. He was sentenced to 120 days in jail, drug court, and two years’ probation. This case was prosecuted by Deputy District Attorney Coffey, with assistance from Glenn County Sheriff’s Deputy Sheldon.

On Feb. 12, 2022, deputies were dispatched to a report that 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.

People v. Latsamy Kangmeuang – Defendant was previously convicted of felony evasion of a peace officer, and possession of a stolen vehicle and was found in violation of probation for the first time. He was sentenced to 48 days in jail and probation was reinstated. This case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Neumann, with assistance from Glenn County Probation Officer Moize.

On Nov. 27, 2021, Deputy Turner conducted a records check on a 2001 Subaru Outback, Nevada license plate #099R95, that was traveling on County Road 9, near County Road O. Glenn County Communications said the vehicle came back stolen out of Reno, Nevada. Deputy Turner conducted a traffic enforcement stop on the vehicle, at which point the vehicle fled the area. Speeds at times reached over 100 miles per hour. On more than one occasion, objects that appeared to be bags of marijuana could be seen being thrown from the vehicle. Glenn County Sheriff’s deputies and Orland police officers pursued the vehicle over 18 miles and into two counties. Law enforcement officers were able to apprehend the two suspects inside the vehicle. The two suspects were David Ryan Sumahit and Latsamy Kangmeuang, both of Orland.

By Larry Judkins

Glenn County Observer

“This is more than just a roadside vegetation fire,” commented Orland Fire Chief Justin Chaney as he approached a blaze alongside northbound Interstate 5 Sunday morning.

Actually, there were two separate fires burning at the same time. One was along I-5, a little south of the Glenn County Sheriff’s Posse Arena, while the other (the larger of the two) was near the northeast corner of I-5 and County Road 27.

The first fire was initially reported to be along northbound Interstate 5, somewhere between County Road 25 and County Road 16 (South Street in Orland), but was soon clarified to be between County Roads 20 and 24. It was called in shortly after 9 a.m.

Chief Chaney was the first firefighter to respond. It was he who realized there were two separate fires. He saw that there were structures involved in the fire off Road 27 and immediately had the Corning fire dispatcher call for mutual aid from the Artois Fire Department.

He noted that the Road 27 fire was in the Artois Fire Department’s jurisdiction, and he asked the fire dispatcher to also request mutual aid from the Willows Fire Department. By the time The Observer arrived at the Road 27 fire, Orland, Artois, Willows, Capay and Bayliss were either already at the scene or were soon to arrive.

Orland police, California Highway Patrol, and Glenn County Sheriff’s personnel were also at the scene.

Chief Chaney notified the Corning dispatcher that shed buildings were on fire at the Road 27 blaze. These “Old Hickory” sheds are stored and sold at this location.

Chief Chaney informed arriving Artois firefighters that “multiple sheds [were] on fire, probably approximately three acres right now and a rapid rate of spread.” At this time, there was a strong wind coming from the north.

At 9:24 a.m., additional manpower was requested for the Orland Volunteer Fire Department. Firefighters began responding immediately.

Artois volunteers responded at 9:24 a.m. At about 9:27 a.m., Chief Chaney commented that 10 to 15 sheds were now on fire, and he asked that Capay and Bayliss firefighters be requested for mutual aid.

A minute or two later, Chaney said, “We’re probably up to 20 sheds on fire at this time.”

At 9:29 a.m., the Corning dispatcher asked Capay and Bayliss firefighters to respond. Chaney remarked, “Be advised, we have a dozer cutting lines through the sheds.”

At about 9:34 a.m., Chief Chaney announced that the fire was contained on the north and west, and, he believed, on the east. He was not sure about the south.

He added that between 25 and 40 sheds were on fire.

At 9:43 a.m., mop-up of the fire near the posse arena was completed. The firefighters from there said they would be responding to the County Road 27 incident.

At about 10:16 a.m., the following update was provided: “We got the fire knocked down on approximately 30 sheds; mopping up with water tenders at this time; the fire’s been contained. We’ll start releasing equipment in 10 or 15 minutes.”

At this time, it is unknown if the two fires were related, and what caused them.