Stephen Sailsbery died at his home in Willows on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022. He was born in Willows to Robert and Laura (Falk) Sailsbery on Jan. 16, 1961.
Outside of serving his country proudly in the United States Army, with stations in Missouri, Texas, and Germany, his roots started and remained in northern California, where he, and his wife, Nancy, built a life of education and service.
He graduated from Orland High School in 1979, and, following three years of Army service, returned to graduate from California State University, Chico, in 1990, and received his teaching credential the following year. He enjoyed a prosperous career with the Willows Unified School District, serving as a history teacher for a number of years before moving to principal positions at Willows Community High School and Willows Intermediate School, retiring in June, 2022.
He also served for a number of years as an administrator in the Butte Community College Night Class Program. He was loved and respected for his devotion to his students and his sense of fairness.
His sense of service did not end with his honorable discharge from the Army. He served the VA while in college, providing transportation for veterans to medical appointments.
He also supported local VFW activities for a number of years.
As committed as he was to educating young people and honoring veterans, his joy was even greater in serving his family. Steve and Nancy loved helping raise their “Pride and Joy,” their grandson, Matthew.
Steve beamed as he loved hanging out with his buddy, Matthew.
Survivors include his wife of 31 years, Nancy, daughter Charisse Stava, and grandson Matthew Buren, all of Willows. He is also survived by his brother, Tim (Tracy) Sailsbery, of Orland.
A memorial service is planned for 10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 14, at Open Gate Christian Fellowship, 950 West Laurel Street, Willows. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made in Steve’s honor to VFW Post 1770, 525 West Sycamore, Suite 5A, Willows, CA 95988.
Firefighter Bruce Bennett and his companion keep watch at a structure fire in northwest Orland some years back. Glenn County Observer photo by Larry Judkins.
By Larry Judkins
Glenn County Observer
Longtime Orland Firefighter Bruce Bennett died unexpectedly at his home south of town late Wednesday morning.
At about 11:14 a.m. on Dec. 21, Glenn County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the 61-year-old Bennett’s home on County Road M for a report of an “unresponsive male.” At 11:27 a.m., the Orland Fire Department was also dispatched to the scene.
Glenn County Sheriff’s Deputy Vargas arrived at about 11:40 a.m. and was informed that Bennett had died a few minutes earlier. Deputy Vargas initiated a coroner’s investigation and spoke with the next of kin, Kimberly Bennett (daughter), who was on scene.
The body of the decedent was later released to Sweet-Olsen Family Mortuary of Orland.
Persons listed in the sheriff’s log for this incident include Orland Assistant Fire Chief John McDermott, Orland Firefighter and Glenn County Sheriff’s Deputy Grant Lemmon, and daughter Nicole Ordaz. The reporting party was Teresa Lamb of Corning.
On its Facebook page on Thursday, the Orland Fire Department posted the following message:
“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of one of our own. Bruce Bennett passed away yesterday unexpectedly. Bruce served with the Orland Fire Department for 25+ years.
“Bruce worked on strike teams and volunteered countless hours at our station. He loved sharing his knowledge with the younger generation and loved nothing more than seeing his children share in what he loved.
“Bruce will be greatly missed and may he R.I.P.”
Bruce Bennett’s daughter, Kimberly Bennett, included the following message with the GoFundMe account she opened to raise money to cover funeral expenses:
“As many of you may have heard, we tragically and unexpectedly lost our Dad today. Our Dad was Bruce Bennett.
“He was the most amazing father and grandfather. He also dedicated the better part of the last 25 years serving his community as a firefighter.
“At this time, we thank everyone who has given their condolences. We are currently just trying to process this sudden loss.
“We would greatly appreciate any help that can be given to cover end of life/funeral costs for our Dad. Unfortunately, we were not in any way prepared for this.
“He is survived by myself, Kimberly Bennett; his daughter, Nicole Ordaz; and his son, Patrick Bennett.”
Marybeth Lucille Culp died on Oct. 18, 2022. The fourth child of Orville Leo and Jean Aloha Culp, she was born in Oakland on Nov. 19, 1954.
She attended St. Elizabeth Elementary and High Schools in Oakland, and was a proud graduate of Holy Names University (BA) in Oakland. She received her MA in English Literature from the University of the Pacific in Stockton.
She went on to become a professor in the English department at Marymount College University in Palos Verdes for over two decades.
She is fondly remembered by her friend and former Marymount colleague, Jane Gabriel, whose support over the years is greatly appreciated. She was a skilled and prolific writer, and she loved literature and animals.
She is survived by sisters Nora of Willows, and Kathryn and Lorrie of Alameda; sisters-in-law Barbara Jean of Hayward and Barbara Joan of Willows; nieces and nephews Mark, Timothy, Christopher, Rebecca, Beverly, Elizabeth, and Jean; cousins Sally Theriault, Karen Jesser and Wayne Jesser; and many great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; two older brothers, James and Richard; and nephew, Matthew.
Services are scheduled at St. Monica’s Catholic Church in Willows on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, with a Rosary set to begin at 10 a.m., followed by Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. Her loved ones ask that in lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Marybeth’s name to your local animal shelter.
At least for the time being, Sacramento Valley attorney Stephana Femino has been deemed “not eligible to practice law in California.”
This determination was made on Thursday, Dec. 15, when her attorney license status was changed from “active” to “not eligible to practice law.” Should the charges against Femino be dropped for whatever reason, it is conceivable her license status could be restored to “active.”
As reported previously in The Glenn County Observer, Femino was arrested Friday, July 29, 2022, by investigators from the Butte County District Attorney’s Office and charged with harboring her fugitive boyfriend, who was also her client. She was taken into custody outside the Butte County Superior Court Friday morning after a warrant for her arrest was issued by a Butte County judge Thursday night, July 28.
According to a July 29 press release, Butte County District Attorney Mike Ramsey said his office began investigating Femino in June after it was discovered she was allegedly assisting her boyfriend, Adam Ashford, 49, in remaining a fugitive on several felony arrest warrants. Ramsey said Ashford is a convicted felon and was on probation in several serious cases, including possession of drugs while armed with a firearm, assault with a deadly weapon, and felony evading the police.
Ramsey said Ashford had violated the terms of his probation earlier this year and failed to appear in court on May 11. At that time, a Butte County judge issued “no bail” warrants for his arrest for the probation violations.
Ramsey said Femino represented Ashford on those cases and was in court when Ashford failed to show up and the warrants were issued. In the weeks that followed, law enforcement became aware of evidence that showed Femino was assisting Ashford in remaining free and avoiding the warrants.
Ramsey said that in late June his office began a formal investigation into Femino and Ashford, and learned that Femino was allegedly allowing Ashford to stay in her law office in Chico. It also became apparent that Femino and Ashford were engaged in a romantic relationship.
Law enforcement personnel from multiple agencies participated in the investigation, and on June 24 located and arrested Ashford, who was with Femino in a car near Butte College. Ashford was taken into custody and booked into the Butte County Jail without bail.
Ramsey said after Ashford’s arrest, investigators seized his cell phone and obtained a specialized search warrant designed to protect the privacy of Femino’s other clients, as there was a claim that Ashford had worked as an office manager for Femino for a time. A download of Ashford’s cell phone yielded hundreds of texts between Femino and Ashford.
Ramsey said those texts confirmed Femino was providing Ashford with money and shelter to assist him in remaining a fugitive. He said that after his investigative team concluded that portion of their investigation, they determined there was sufficient evidence to arrest and charge Femino for harboring a fugitive, which is a felony in California.
Investigators then obtained an arrest warrant for Femino, which resulted in her being taken into custody on July 29 and being transported to the Butte County Jail. Ramsey said the information surrounding Femino’s arrest was shared with the California State Bar.
In addition to now listing Femino’s license status to “not eligible to practice law in California,” the bar association also includes this consumer alert:
“This attorney has been charged with a felony. The felony matter is pending in Butte County Superior Court (Case No. 22CF04021). For more information, contact the court in the jurisdiction where the case is pending. The State Bar posts consumer alerts online when lawyers are charged in a criminal court with a felony or felonies. Anyone who believes they have been the victim of attorney misconduct is urged to file a complaint with the State Bar.
“DISCLAIMER: The filing of criminal charges does not constitute a finding of guilt or professional misconduct. Criminal defendants are presumed to be innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.”
Femino attended Orland High School. She began studying at California State University, Chico, in 1994, majoring in political science.
She began studying law at Cal Northern School of Law in 2001.
Before becoming an attorney, she worked as a courtroom clerk at the Butte County Superior Court. She was admitted to the State Bar of California on Jan. 4, 2010, and opened her law offices in Chico in that year.
She was a resident of Paradise and is a survivor of the Camp Fire of November, 2018.
Adam Ashford has a very long criminal history. In Butte County alone, between 1994 and 2022, the court’s website lists seven misdemeanor cases and 11 felony cases against him.
Ashford has also been arrested in Yuba, Colusa, Shasta, Glenn, and Placer Counties. Femino was relieved as Ashford’s attorney on July 27, two days before her arrest.
On Nov. 16 of this year, Ashford was sentenced to state prison for four years and eight months. The crimes for which he was convicted date from 2019.
Femino is scheduled for court for “Further Arraignment/Entry of Plea” on Jan. 6, 2023.
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, Dec. 9:
2:06 a.m., Christopher James Dunn, 36, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on warrants alleging driving with a license suspended for driving while under the influence, and failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge (both misdemeanors). Total bail was set at $42,000. He was taken into custody at the Pilot Travel Center, 4444 Commerce Lane, by an Orland police officer.
8:57 a.m., Kenneth Wayne Roberson, 61, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging threatening to commit a crime with intent to terrorize (a felony). Bail was set at $150,000. He was taken into custody at Glenn Medical Center, 1133 West Sycamore Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
1:15 p.m., Hermelindo Gonzalez Salgado, 33, 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. He was taken into custody in the 400 block of A Street by an Orland police officer.
3:29 p.m., Paul Douglas Blake, 32, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a warrant alleging failure to appear on a felony charge. Bail was set at $40,000. He was taken into custody on County Road G near Orland by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
8:57 p.m., Robert John Suarez, 71, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a warrant alleging possession of a controlled substance, and possession of controlled substance paraphernalia (both misdemeanors). Bail was set at $14,000. He was taken into custody on South Yolo Street at Laurel Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
10:54 p.m., Nancy Carolyn Garcia, 45, of Corning, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging child endangerment, and battery on a spouse, ex-spouse, date, etc. (both misdemeanors). Bail was set at $10,000. She was taken into custody at 135 Capay Avenue, Hamilton City, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
Saturday, Dec. 10:
No one was booked into the Glenn County Jail on this date.
Sunday, Dec. 11:
11:45 a.m., Joseph Elwin Robert Workman, 38, 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 on Villa Court, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
Monday, Dec. 12:
6 a.m., at the Glenn County Jail, Jason Joseph Mitchell, 44, of Sebastolpol, was booked on an order of production for warrants alleging failure to appear on a felony charge. Total bail was set at $40,000, but he was also held without bail on an out-of county detainer.
9:35 a.m., Kaelene Elizabeth Scritchfield, 31, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging misdemeanor violation of probation. Bail was set at $17,000. She was taken into custody at the Glenn County Probation Department, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy. The following day, she was remanded to the jail without bail for misdemeanor violation of probation (two counts).
10:34 a.m., David Lee Triplette-Jackson, 31, of Sacramento, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging driving while under the influence of alcohol (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $5,000. He was taken into custody on the southbound side of Interstate 5, south of County Road 57, by a California Highway Patrol officer.
9:31 p.m., Don Richard Hart, 63, of Shingletown, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging possession of controlled substance paraphernalia (a misdemeanor), possession of a stolen vehicle (a felony), possession of ammunition by a prohibited person (a felony), possession of a controlled substance (a misdemeanor), and driving with a suspended license (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $20,000. He was taken into custody at Sixth and Colusa Streets by an Orland police officer.
Tuesday, Dec. 13:
12:11 a.m., Seth Dasan Dominguez-Feathers, 28, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a warrant alleging failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge. Bail was set at $2,000. He was taken into custody at 505 North Humboldt Avenue, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
10:58 p.m., Chentel Marie Rios, 32, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging possession of a controlled substance (a misdemeanor), and warrants alleging getting credit, etc., from another’s identification (a felony), and driving while under the influence of any drug (a misdemeanor). Total bail was set at $33,000. She was taken into custody at Sixth Street and Jacquelyn Drive by an Orland police officer.
10:58 p.m., Sean Adam Talmadge, 32, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging possession of a controlled substance (a misdemeanor), and warrants alleging getting credit, etc., from another’s identification (a felony), conspiracy to defraud a person (a felony), vehicle theft (a felony), driving with a suspended license (a misdemeanor), using or being under the influence of a controlled substance (a misdemeanor), and misdemeanor violation of probation. Total bail was set at $66,000. He was taken into custody at Sixth Street and Jacquelyn Drive by an Orland police officer.
Wednesday, Dec. 14:
3:05 a.m., Benjamin Jonathan Burt, 20, of Snohomish, Wash., was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging evading a peace officer with wanton disregard for safety (a felony). Bail was set at $35,000. He was taken into custody on the southbound side of Interstate 5 at the Glenn-Colusa county line by a California Highway Patrol officer.
9:08 a.m., William Conley Bird II, 34, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging battery on a spouse, ex-spouse, date, etc., false imprisonment, and damaging or destroying a wireless communication device (all misdemeanors). Bail was set at $15,000. He was taken into custody at 1245 West Sycamore Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
11:11 a.m., Joseph Blair Ahlin, 36, of Redding, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on warrants alleging failure to appear after giving a written promise (a misdemeanor), and failure to appear on a felony charge. Bail for one of the warrants was set at $10,000, but the other was a no-bail warrant. He was taken into custody at the northbound Interstate 5 exit at Newville Road, Orland, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
3:23 p.m., Aric Joseph Brown, 29, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a warrant alleging possession of metal knuckles (a felony), possession of a switchblade in a vehicle (a misdemeanor), grand theft (a felony), possession of stolen property (a felony), possession of a controlled substance (a felony), and possession of a narcotic controlled substance (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $27,000. He was taken into custody at 600 North Humboldt Avenue, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
4:10 p.m., Loren Dale Skidmore, 62, of Red Bluff, was booked into the Glenn County Jail without bail on an order of production and out-of-county detainer for charges alleging bringing a controlled substance into a jail or prison (a felony). He was taken into custody at the Tehama County Jail by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
4:58 p.m., Bridjet Simone Reed-Nutter, 26, of Artois, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging felony violation of probation. Bail was set at $20,000. She was taken into custody at the Glenn County Probation Department, Willows, by a probation officer. At the jail Thursday evening, Dec. 15, she was found to have warrants alleging felony violation of probation, failure to appear on a felony charge, and failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge. Total bail for these warrants was set at $54,000.
5:32 p.m., Odilon Perez Hernandez, 34, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, and driving without a license (both misdemeanors). Bail was set at $5,000. He was taken into custody on Sixth Street, south of Tehama Street, Orland, by a California Highway Patrol officer.
Thursday, Dec. 15:
8:12 a.m., Chad William Bauska, 35, 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. He was taken into custody at 35 East Walker Street, Orland, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
2:22 p.m., Choua Vang, 36, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging using or being under the influence of a controlled substance, possession of controlled substance paraphernalia, and possession of a controlled substance (all misdemeanors). Bail was set at zero. He was taken into custody at 600 North Humboldt Avenue, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
10:30 p.m., Sarah Jane Hoxie, 37, of Chico, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a bail bond surrender for charges alleging using or being under the influence of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance, possession of a narcotic controlled substance, and possession of controlled substance paraphernalia (all misdemeanors). Bail was set at $20,000. She was taken into custody at 2875 Morrison Avenue, sp. #209, Chico, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
10:34 p.m., Carlos Prentice Hill, 30, of Elk Creek, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a warrant alleging possession of a firearm by a felon (a felony). Bail was set at $40,000. He was taken into custody at 3600 County Road 305, #27, Elk Creek, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
August (Art) Rose died at his home in Willows on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022. He celebrated turning 100 years of age in May of this year.
The oldest of seven children, he was born in Hamilton City to Manuel and Rosie (Borba) on May 22, 1922. He was raised on the family farm in Los Molinos in Tehama County, where he learned the love of horses and was given the job of “breaking and saddling” the horses.
He joined the Merchant Marines and served one year in the Philippines. He returned home on leave, whereupon he had a motorcycle accident, breaking his back and ending his service career.
He met the love of his life, Barbara Cecilia Smith, and they were married on Sept. 14, 1949, in the old St. Monica’s Catholic Church on the corner of Sycamore and Plumas Streets. The couple celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary in September of 2019.
He was a hard, conscientious worker and family provider, working in the agricultural field. He worked for William Lohse at Lohse Mills for over 50 years, and was a faithful, well-respected employee until his retirement.
He was a life-long member of St. Monica’s Catholic Church and, along with his wife, was always a cheerful and happy presence at Mass every Sunday. He will truly be missed by all those who loved him, both family and friends, and will forever be remembered, as his family believes, “He is home now with Barbara and his family.”
He is survived by children, Eileen Wilkins (Bill) of Sacramento, Janita Welling (Michael) of Vacaville, Clifford Rose (Diane) of Oregon, and Deanna Johnson (Leroy) of Idaho; grandchildren Gus Wilkins, Maranda Berry (Ray), Jason Welling (Allison), Keetra Welling-Upton (Bob), Jenna Rose, Tabitha Cessna (Kyle) and Zachary Johnson; 11 great-grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews, who were proud to call him “Uncle Art” and loved to listen to his many stories.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Barbara (Smith) Rose, who died on April 1, 2020; his brothers, William (Bill), Manuel, Anthony (Tony), Alfonso, and Frank; sister Emily (Rose) Steenburgen; and daughter-in-law Lanita Rose.
A viewing is scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 21, at F.D. Sweet and Son Funeral Home in Willows. Graveside services are to follow at 1 p.m. at the Catholic Cemetery.
Former Willows Intermediate School Principal Stephen Sailsbery died unexpectedly early Thursday morning, Dec. 15.
At about 5 a.m., Glenn County Sheriff’s Deputy Vargas and other emergency responders were dispatched to the Sailsbery home on Glennwood Lane in Willows for a report of an unresponsive man.
Upon arrival, deputies found Stephen Sailsbery, 61, unresponsive.
According to the sheriff’s log, paramedics exhausted all life-saving measures and Sailsbery was declared deceased at 5:42 a.m.
Deputies initiated a coroner’s investigation and notified the decedent’s next of kin, wife Nancy Sailsbery, who was on-scene.
The body of Stephen Sailsbery was ultimately released to the care of F.D. Sweet and Son Funeral Home, Willows.
Ruthanne Soeth died at her home in Willows on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022. She was born in Willard, Ohio, to John D. and Bonnie R. Minniear.
She graduated from South Central High School in Greenwich, Ohio, in June of 1969. She moved to California in 1973 and spent the past 43 years in Willows, where she enjoyed living on the family farm.
Her passion in life was her love for animals and the country life. She began and ended her life in a saddle.
Although she was skilled in bookkeeping, self-employment as a horse trainer best suited her for over 20 years. She worked with friends from the “ground to the saddle.”
When she wasn’t training or at a horseshow, you would find her on her mule, Charlotte, in the mountains, “enjoying God’s beauty with her friends.” She was very successful in the horse industry from the show saddle to the ranch saddle and her home is filled with memorabilia from her accomplishments.
She was a force to be reckoned with in the industry.
She was blessed with creativity and at one point in time had a business called The Farmer’s Daughter, where she hand-crafted wood décor. She could sew intricate show horse attire and make flower arrangements for family weddings.
She would be characterized by her friends as a true cowgirl, fiercely independent and tough as nails.
She is survived by her loving spouse of 41 years, David R. Soeth of Willows; daughter Leslie R. Culp of Willows; stepdaughter Amy Soeth of Scottsdale, Ariz., and her children, Jake and Skye; brother Steve Minniear (Rose) of Auburn; sister Linda Joseph (Jeff) of Artois; grandson Taylor Collins of Willows, CA, granddaughter Emma Jane (Pedro) Sanchez; great-grandchildren Treston, Ava, Bentley, and Audrina Sanchez of Willows; and extended family members in California, Ohio, Florida, Arizona, and Illinois, who will miss her.
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.
Monday, Dec. 5:
2:45 p.m., Ian Thomas Alves, 36, of Corning, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on warrants alleging failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge. Total bail was set at $25,000. He was taken into custody at Highway 99 and County Road 8 by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
3:37 p.m., Julian Arturo Martinez, 34, of Orland, was committed to the Glenn County Jail without bail for charges alleging felony violation of probation. He was taken into custody at the Glenn County Probation Department, Willows, by a probation officer.
4:09 p.m., Angel Michele Bush, 33, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging public intoxication (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at zero. She was taken into custody at 210 West Wood Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
8:46 p.m., Hailley Rannae Crawford, 26, of Corning, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging possession of tear gas, possession of controlled substance paraphernalia, possession of a narcotic controlled substance, giving false identification to a peace officer, and giving false information to a peace officer (all misdemeanors, and warrants alleging failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge, and failure to appear on a felony charge. Two of the warrants were no-bail warrants, but total bail for the other warrants and charges was set at $145,000. She was taken into custody on Highway 32, east of Interstate 5, by a California Highway Patrol officer.
Tuesday, Dec. 6:
10:20 a.m., Hector Miguel Mora, 40, of Hamilton City, 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.
11:18 a.m., Amilcar Lopez Santiz, 25, of Stockton, was committed to the Glenn County Jail without bail for charges alleging driving while under the influence of alcohol, transporting an extralegal load without a permit, and violation of probation (all misdemeanors). He was taken into custody at the jail by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
11:18 a.m., Neil William Schweitzer, 40, of Clearlake, was committed to the Glenn County Jail without bail for charges alleging misdemeanor violation of probation. He was taken into custody at the jail by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
2 p.m., Jesse Delgado Portillo, 49, of Willows, 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.
8:10 p.m., Kevin Alexander Lockwood, 48, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, driving while under the influence of alcohol, and violation of probation (all misdemeanors). Bail was set at $20,000. He was taken into custody on Highway 162, north of County Road 51, by a California Highway Patrol officer.
10:47 p.m., Ramiro Eri Torres, 41, 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 6466 County Road 5, Orland, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
11:05 p.m., Lupe Maria Aragon, 38, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging public intoxication (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at zero. She was taken into custody on Highway 99, north of County Road 8, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
Wednesday, Dec. 7:
5:15 p.m., Carrie Juanell Galbraith, 51, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail without bail on charges alleging misdemeanor violation of probation. She was taken into custody at the Glenn County Probation Department, Willows, by a probation officer.
7:22 p.m., Kenneth Wayne Mars, 59, of Elk Creek, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $5,000. He was taken into custody on County Road 308, west of County Road 306, by a California Highway Patrol officer.
Thursday, Dec. 8:
3:29 p.m., Markus Christopher Jackson, 22, of Glenn, was returned to the custody of the Glenn County Jail without bail on charges alleging using or being under the influence of a controlled substance (a misdemeanor). He was taken into custody at Marshall Avenue and Oak Street, Willows, by a Glenn County probation officer.
While on her way home from her favorite restaurant, Elenita’s on West Wood Street in Willows, Marsha Dian Carvalho of Willows was tragically hit by a truck late Friday afternoon, Dec. 2, 2022. She died after being transported by a medical helicopter to Saint Elizabeth Community Hospital in Red Bluff.
She was born in Oakland to John and Dorothy Carvalho on May 13, 1941. Shortly after her birth, she moved with her parents to Willows, where she grew up and graduated from Willows High School.
Shortly after graduation, she married and moved to Sacramento, where she raised four children and then went back to school to earn her Psychiatric Technician License by her 50th birthday. She went on to work in her field at a number of facilities until she reluctantly retired at the age of 67, prompting her to move back to her hometown.
She loved to take daily walks around Willows both with and without Francine – her little Chihuahua dog. She spent her days crafting while enjoying her favorite TV shows: “90 Day Fiancé” and the Kardashians. She could often be heard commenting on the choices the TV personalities made.
She was always brutally honest, never one to be anything but direct.
Elenita’s was her home away from home. They treated her like the queen she was, and became an adoptive grandma to Tyson Lowe, who was very protective of her and always walked her home from the restaurant.
She touched so many lives with her wit and easy conversation. The loss has left a devastating void in the lives of those who had the good fortune to be in her life.
She is survived by her daughters Kim Orsi and Quincie Pratt; son John Forbes; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren whom she had yet to meet; sisters Cindy Purinton and Debbie Weist; brother Jay Carvalho; and numerous other relatives and good friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Dorothy Carvalho; and her son, Kevin Winter.
A viewing is scheduled from 2 to 4 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 16, at the F.D. Sweet and Son Funeral Home, 114 North Shasta Street, Willows.
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