Month: March 2024

By Larry Judkins

Glenn County Observer

The third item in yesterday’s “Daisy’s News Briefs: The Long and Short of It” concerned a pickup that drove off northbound Interstate 5 and plunged into the Tehama-Colusa Canal.

Shortly after publishing this news brief, I discovered that the California Highway Patrol had sent out a press release regarding the accident. My original story had just used information I gathered from police scanner broadcasts, the CHP’s traffic incident website, and one or two phone calls I made to involved parties.

This update includes that information along with information from the CHP’s press release:

A pickup with five occupants traveled off the northbound side of Interstate 5 late Friday morning and plunged into the Tehama-Colusa Canal located between County Roads 25 and 27.

The incident happened at about 10:21 a.m. on March 29. According to the news release’s summary from CHP Officer T. Krueger, Daniel Ramos, 19, of San Lorenzo, Calif., was driving his red Nissan Titan pickup north on I-5, north of County Road 27 and south of the Tehama-Colusa Canal, which flows under the freeway.

However, the list of persons involved in the accident, just above the summary in the media release, names Alejandro Campana, 20, of San Leandro, as the driver and Ramos as one of the passengers.

Anyway, according to the CHP officer, the weather was cloudy and blustery, but not yet raining.

The driver of the pickup (whoever it was) was traveling at about 70 miles per hour. For reasons that have not yet been determined, he allowed the Nissan to steer to the right, onto the gravel shoulder.

Then he steered left, back onto the freeway. He then allowed the pickup to steer to the right again, completely off the roadway and onto the gravel shoulder.

The Nissan continued out of control in a northerly direction as it passed outside the bridge guardrail and onto the raised canal embankment, where the vehicle became airborne. The pickup struck the outside of the bridge rail as it was descending into the water-filled canal.

The Nissan entered the canal and immediately began to sink. All five occupants had been wearing their seatbelts, which they removed and then swam out of the vehicle through the broken front driver’s side window.

The pickup sank to the bottom and was completely submerged. A witness stopped and helped the occupants out of the canal by extending a shovel for them to hold as they climbed up the smooth, slick canal bank.

He also rendered medical aid. [Editor: Yay, unnamed witness!]

According to scanner broadcasts, Artois Fire Department volunteers began responding at 10:30 a.m.

On Highway 99, an Orland firefighter (he sounded like Jerry Kraemer, whose manufacturing facility is nearby) opened a gate to the north side of the canal, thereby giving Artois firefighters and others access.

The Orland firefighter temporarily assumed incident command.

At 10:33 a.m., the Orland volunteer reported that all five occupants were out of the water and their injuries were being assessed. [Editor: Again, yay, unnamed witness!]

Two minutes later, it was announced that all the accident victims were “walking wounded” and that Westside Ambulance was “about a minute out.”

Shortly thereafter, incident command was turned over to Artois.

At 10:51 a.m., an Artois firefighter reported that “patients were being transported” (see below) and Artois Fire units were being released at the scene.

“Additionally,” said the firefighter, “Fire cut the lock on the north side of the T-C Canal, north of Road 27.” The dispatcher was asked to try to make contact and “let the landowner know.”

According to the CHP’s press release, the five occupants of the Nissan were assisted at the scene by witnesses who stopped and immediately rendered aid [Editor: Yay, witnesses who got involved!], in addition to the CHP, Westside Ambulance personnel, Artois Fire Department volunteers, and an Orland volunteer firefighter. [Editor: Yay to all involved!]

All five occupants were forced to leave their belongings, including their phones and wallets, in the Nissan.

The Observer later learned that Bambauer Towing was called to remove the pickup but was cancelled just minutes later, as it was not immediately recoverable. According to the CHP, the Glenn County Sheriff’s Dive Team will remove it at a later date.

CHP Officers Krueger and Thaddeus Williams provided all the parties with a ride to the Walmart in Willows to obtain dry clothing. [Editor: Yay, Officers Krueger and Williams!]

The staff at Walmart was told of the circumstances and donated new clothing, shoes, and a hot meal. The CHP’s media release states, “The young men were very grateful to Walmart for its generosity.” [Editor: Yay, Walmart!]

The release names the five as Alejandro Campana, 20, of San Leandro; Daniel Ramos, 19, of San Lorenzo; Alberto Ramos, 19, of San Leandro; and Diego Ramos, 19, of San Lorenzo.

The fifth occupant was listed only as a 17-year-old boy. His name and even his city of residence were improperly withheld. [Editor: Boo!]

By Larry Judkins

Glenn County Observer

“Daisy’s News Briefs: The Long and Short of It” is dedicated to the memory of Daisy, the official newshound of The Glenn County Observer, who died on Jan. 22.

GCSO gets it right: In a county where officials tend to treat almost everything as if it is a threat to national security, it is refreshing that the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office recently got something right.

According to the Glenn County Sheriff’s log for Wednesday, March 27, “Deputy Robert Thompson was dispatched to 4540 County Road FF, Orland, for a report of a neighbor dispute. The deputy contacted Christopher Rivera, who reported a neighbor had put up a sign that had offensive language.

“As the sign was on private property, Rivera was provided with information on civil liberties as well as information on Glenn County Code Enforcement. No law enforcement action was warranted.”

The Free Speech Clause of the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects all speech, offensive and inoffensive speech alike. In fact, inoffensive speech does not even need constitutional protection; only offensive speech does.

So, good job, Deputy Thompson!

Now, if only authorities in the Cities of Willows and Orland and the County of Glenn could understand such things as:

HIPAA does not apply to law enforcement entities or volunteer fire departments;

The posting of booking photos on social media is legally forbidden (with some exceptions) only to law enforcement entities that have their own social media accounts, and booking photos are public records and must be released by anyone who makes a request, who can then do whatever they want with the photos;

Unless a juvenile is accused of committing a crime or is the victim of sexual abuse or domestic violence, the withholding of the child’s name is not permissible (for example, a child who was an occupant of a vehicle in a traffic accident must be identified just like the adult occupants); and

Unless it is a crime scene, reporters cannot legally be kept out of the proximity of events like fires or vehicle accidents, and even in the case of crimes, reasonable restrictions must be applied.

Thursday afternoon, the reporter for The Observer drove out to Road FF, looking for the offensive sign. However, he couldn’t find it.

Corning fire dispatcher Mura retires: Troy Mura, longtime fire dispatcher, retired on Thursday, March 28.

Mura was a dispatcher for many years for the Corning Fire Department and, following the retirement of Frances Pratt McCollum in December of 2007, the Orland and Capay Fire Departments.

He and the other Corning fire dispatchers stopped dispatching for Orland and Capay after all county fire dispatching was taken over by the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office earlier this month.

Mura was on duty on April 10, 2014, when a FedEx tractor-trailer collided with a tour bus on I-5 in Orland, killing 10 people. He handled an enormous number of calls that day, first from people reporting the accident, then from families desperately seeking information about the accident victims.

Late Thursday afternoon, an announcement was heard on the scanner, congratulating Mura on his retirement, thanking him for his service, and wishing him well in his new endeavors. Several Glenn County firefighters and others echoed the sentiments.

Pickup takes a plunge: A pickup with five occupants traveled off the northbound side of Interstate 5 late Friday morning and plunged into the Tehama-Colusa Canal located between County Roads 25 and 27.

The pickup became fully submerged, but all five occupants were able to get out.

The incident happened at about 10:23 a.m. on March 29. Artois Fire Department volunteers began responding at 10:30 a.m.

On Highway 99, an Orland firefighter (he sounded like Jerry Kraemer, whose manufacturing facility is nearby) opened a gate to the north side of the canal, thereby giving Artois firefighters and others access.

The Orland firefighter temporarily assumed incident command.

At 10:33 a.m., the Orland volunteer reported that all five occupants were out of the water and their injuries were being assessed.

Two minutes later, it was announced that all the accident victims were “walking wounded” and that Westside Ambulance was “about a minute out.”

Shortly thereafter, incident command was turned over to Artois.

At 10:51 a.m., it was reported that “patients were being transported” and Artois Fire units were being released at the scene.

“Additionally, fire cut the lock on the north side of the T-C Canal, north of Road 27.” The dispatcher was asked to try to make contact and “let the landowner know.”

Bambauer Towing was called to remove the pickup but was cancelled just minutes later as it was not currently recoverable.

By Larry Judkins

Glenn County Observer

“Daisy’s News Briefs: The Long and Short of It” is dedicated to the memory of Daisy, the official newshound of The Glenn County Observer, who died on Jan. 22.

Tuesday morning fire in Stony Creek basin: Shortly before 6 a.m. on Tuesday, March 26, the Orland Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a fire in the basin of Stony Creek, just north of Stony Creek Drive.

A column of dark smoke could be seen, and the Willows, Artois, and Capay Fire Departments were called to provide mutual aid.

The fire was found to be a fully involved homeless camp.

A few minutes after 6 a.m., the Artois and Capay Fire Departments responded.

At about 6:09 a.m., Orland Fire Chief Justin Chaney reported that forward progress of the fire had been stopped and clean-up had begun.

The Willows Fire Department’s response was cancelled, but Artois’s and Capay’s responses were continued.

At about 6:28 a.m., Chief Chaney requested an ambulance for a homeless man who was having difficulty breathing. Westside Ambulance responded from its Orland quarters, first as “Code 3” (lights and sirens), then reduced to “Code 2”.

Capay and Artois firefighters were released at about 7 a.m.

Just before 7:30 a.m., Chief Chaney reported that “mop-up” was complete and that the Orland units would be returning to the fire station.

Subways reopen: The Subway sandwich shops in Willows and Orland have reopened.

Eighteen shops from Willows to Redding, all with the same owner, closed up unexpectedly in January.

The Subway in Willows reopened on Friday, March 15. The Orland shop was scheduled to reopen on Wednesday, March 27.

Both fast food restaurants, as well as one in Corning, are under new ownership – one Mike Sharma, according to Action News Now.

The Subway in Hamilton City, inside the convenience store at the Sinclair gas station, has remained open.

Accused murderer’s prelim set: The preliminary hearing for Joseph Ryan Corona, accused of stabbing to death his wife at the Cedar Hills apartments in Willows on Sunday, March 17, has been scheduled for 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 3.

The hearing is to be presided over by Judge Alicia Ekland.

Corona pled not guilty to the murder charge on Friday, March 22, before Judge Donald Cole Byrd.

Glenn County Observer

Eduardo “Eddie” Rene Montes, 23, who was reported to be missing from the Orland area on Saturday, March 23, has made contact with his family.

This, according to Rachel Hernandez, who says she is Montes’s aunt.

Rachel Hernandez stated that Montes has been in contact with his family, but he is not home yet.

She posted the update at about 10 a.m. on Tuesday, March 26.

A call to the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office by The Observer to verify that Montes has spoken with his family was unsuccessful.

Amy Travis of the sheriff’s office said that an update would be sent out later.

However, earlier Tuesday morning, a broadcast on the police scanner was made to a deputy requesting a call be made to the “mother of a missing person.” Whether this was the mother of Eduardo Montes is unknown.

Stay tuned.

Glenn County Observer

The Glenn County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for help in locating a man who was last seen in Orland on Saturday, March 23.

At about noon on March 23, Maria De Jesus Mojica Hernandez of Orland requested to speak to a deputy regarding her adult son, Eduardo “Eddie” Montes, who was last seen around 9 a.m.

Deputy Rasmussen responded to 4405 County Road H 1/2. Hernandez said Montes left her a note saying he was leaving for a week.

Hernandez had been unable to reach Montes since receiving the note. She was concerned due to Montes recently struggling with mental health issues.

Hernandez requested to report Montes as missing. A missing person report was taken and Montes was entered into the Missing and Unidentified Persons System.

Eduardo “Eddie” Rene Montes, 23, is 5-feet, 10-inches tall and weighs 150 pounds. He has dark hair and brown eyes.

He drives a 4-door, black 2009 Toyota Camry, California license plate #6GVA562.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office at (530) 934-6431.

Shortly before 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 23, Orland firefighters were dispatched to a report of a vehicle fire on Fourth Street near Suisun. On the way to the fire, a dark cloud of thick smoke could be seen from blocks away. At the scene was a fully involved Chevy Silverado. Firefighters had the flames extinguished in a matter of minutes, but the pickup appeared to be a total loss. Glenn County Observer photo by Larry Judkins.

Cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend Richard Jerome Enck, fondly called Dick by those close to him, died at his home in Artois on Sunday, March 10, 2024. The youngest of six sons, he was born in Redding to Margaret Elizabeth Enck and Russel Wayne Enck on April 21, 1944.

A dedicated and hardworking individual, Richard Enck spent many years as a valued employee of Safeway, both in Red Bluff and Willows. Following his retirement, he embarked on a new adventure, establishing a successful screen-printing business that allowed him to explore his creativity and passion for meeting new people.

From the time he was a young boy hunting and fishing in the Northern California mountains with his older brother, to his later years that he spent at his cherished cabin in Canyon Dam, he found solace and joy in the serene beauty of nature.

He adored and treasured his faithful companion, Lucky, with whom he shared countless adventures. He loved nothing more than riding around the woods or his neighborhood in his side by side, accompanied by Lucky.

Richard Enck was a man whose magnetic personality drew people to him. With a gregarious spirit and an infectious charm, he seemed to know everyone; and in turn, everyone knew him.

His presence lingered long after he left a room, leaving an indelible mark on all he encountered. Countless are the stories shared by his family of chance encounters in far-flung corners of the country, where strangers would recall meeting him with fondness and warmth.

He was that kind of individual: unforgettable.

Known for his generosity and willingness to lend a helping hand, he forged lasting friendships wherever he went. His infectious smile, quick wit, and penchant for storytelling uplifted those around him, leaving a lasting impression on all who had the privilege of crossing paths with him.

He had a unique gift for making others feel valued and appreciated. His ability to connect with people from all walks of life was a testament to his genuine kindness and spirit.

He leaves behind a legacy of love and laughter that will forever be cherished. His life was marked by his unwavering devotion to his family.

He is survived by his loving wife, Joyce Enck; son Darin Enck (spouse: Nicole Enck); daughter Stacey Dulbecco (spouse: Lloyd Dulbecco); grandsons Stewart Enck and Taylor Enck (spouse: Madison Enck; and great-grandchildren Jantzen and Colbie); granddaughter Alia Dulbecco; and brother Patrick Enck.

As family and friends gather to celebrate Richard Enck’s life later this spring, they will undoubtedly share countless tales of his remarkable ability to touch the lives of those around him. While his physical presence may be gone, the memories he created and the connections he forged will continue to resonate in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.

His loved ones agree, Richard Jerome Enck may have left this world, but his spirit will live on in the countless lives he touched along his extraordinary journey.

By Larry Judkins

Glenn County Observer

“Have you gotten any calls about a fire near Lely Park?” an Orland police officer asked a Glenn County Sheriff’s dispatcher at roughly 11:20 a.m. on Tuesday, March 19.

“There’s a large column of smoke rising in the area,” the officer added.

Just seconds later, Glenn County communications called out the Orland Fire Department for a structure fire at the Paigewood Apartments, which very close to Lely Park and is on the east side of Orland, south of Highway 32 (East Walker Street).

Soon, calls for mutual aid were made to several fire departments, including Artois, Willows, Capay, Hamilton City, and Corning.

Orland police officers and Glenn County Sheriff’s deputies were called to the scene to assist with evacuating residents from their apartments and to help with crowd and traffic control.

Some dogs were also evacuated by an animal control officer. Fortunately, a later report on the police scanner indicated that most of these were reunited with their owners.

An ambulance was on-scene if needed, and one or two PG&E vehicles were seen in the area.

Firefighters were gradually released from the scene throughout the afternoon, with the final Orland volunteers leaving at about 4:30 p.m.

Thanks were extended to all the agencies that responded to this incident.

Damage to at least two of the buildings was extensive, and, reportedly, eight families were displaced. No one was injured, however.

The cause of the fire is not yet known.

By Larry Judkins

Glenn County Observer

Additional information has become available regarding the stabbing that took place Sunday morning at the Cedar Hills apartments in Willows.

As reported previously in The Observer, just before 7 a.m., first responders were dispatched to a reported stabbing at the apartment complex at 600 North Humboldt Avenue. The victim was transported to Glenn Medical Center by ground ambulance and the Enloe FlightCare helicopter landed in order to fly the victim to another hospital.

According to a March 18 press release from Sgt. Brandon Draper of the sheriff’s office, the woman ultimately succumbed to her injuries at Glenn Medical Center.

The Glenn County Jail’s news release for Sunday, March 17, indicates that at 9:48 a.m., Joseph Ryan Corona, 29, of Willows, was arrested at 838 College City Road, College City.

He was booked into the Glenn County Jail without bail on a charge alleging murder.

Over the years, Corona has had numerous encounters with law enforcement, both inside and outside of Glenn County. Some of the encounters in Glenn County from January, 2023, through January, 2024, include:

Jan. 11, 2023: “Glenn County Sheriff’s dispatch received a call from Adrian Murphy of Arbuckle requesting a welfare check on her daughter and boyfriend at 600 North Humboldt Avenue, apt. #207, Willows.

“Murphy was on the phone with her daughter during a domestic violence incident when the daughter said she was pushed. The involved parties were Caitlyn and Joseph Corona.

“During the time of the call, GCSO dispatch received a 911 hang-up from Caitlyn. Deputy Gonzalez was detailed to the address and contacted Caitlyn and Joseph.

“Per Joseph and Caitlyn, it was only an argument over a set of car keys, which were returned to Caitlyn and nothing physical occurred. Caitlyn said she initially dialed 911 while on the phone with Murphy but hung up after Murphy told her GCSO had been notified.

“Deputy Gonzalez called Murphy back and she had no details about Caitlyn being pushed. Negative domestic violence, the parties were counselled, and information was provided.”

Feb. 3, 2023: “Deputy Tuma contacted 28-year-old Joseph Corona in the area of North Tehama and Vine Streets in Willows. Deputy Tuma observed objective signs and symptoms that Corona was under the influence of a controlled substance.

“Deputy Tuma conducted a Drug Abuse Recognition evaluation and determined Corona was under the influence. Corona was placed under arrest and transported to the Glenn County Jail, where he was released to jail staff for booking.”

Feb. 17, 2023: “Deputy Thompson was dispatched to 8071 County Road 61 for a report of a suspicious person at the Four Corners Market. The deputy contacted Kelly Pierce (an employee of the market) and Joseph Corona.

“Pierce requested that Corona leave the market. Corona left without incident. Deputy Thompson provided him with a courtesy ride to Willows.”

April 4, 2023: “Deputies responded to a report of an argument at the Cedar Hills apartments, apt. #207, in Willows, after receiving secondhand information that Joseph and Caitlyn Corona were fighting. The deputies did not receive an answer at the door and the apartment was quiet. The Glenn County Sheriff’s dispatcher attempted to make contact with Caitlyn Corona via telephone but was unsuccessful.

“Caitlyn’s mother, Adrian Murphy of Arbuckle, later called the GCSOand said Joseph and Caitlyn Corona were in the Cedar Hills parking lot, where, she told Deputy Goodwin, she was in an argument over car keys.

“During the argument, Joseph Corona had grabbed Caitlyn’s cell phone and smashed it. Joseph left and there was no further issue.

“Caitlyn did not want to pursue vandalism charges and said the phone was Joseph’s as well. The deputy provided her with restraining order information.”

April 23, 2023: “Deputy Vargas was dispatched to Mar-Val, 517 South Tehama Street, Willows, for a report of a broken glass door on the east side of the grocery store. Deputy Vargas was told by employee Donna Burley that when she arrived for work, she noticed the glass had been broken.

“The deputy conducted an investigation and made a report regarding the vandalism.” The sheriff’s log item lists Joseph Ryan Corona, 600 North Humboldt Avenue, apt. #7, as a “Suspect Known”.

May 17, 2023: “Deputies to the south side of the Cedar Hills apartment complex for a report that Joseph Corona was acting suspicious and was possibly under the influence. Another caller reported that a man matching Corona’s description was knocking on their door.

“Deputies contacted Corona in front of the second caller’s apartment. Corona showed signs and symptoms of being under the influence of a central nervous system stimulant.

“He was also allegedly found to be in possession of what was presumed to be methamphetamine and cocaine. Corona was booked into the Glenn County Jail.”

July 4, 2023: “Deputy Cordova saw Joseph Corona enter Starbuck’s, 505 North Humboldt Avenue, and knew he had an outstanding Colusa County warrant for his arrest. Deputy Cordova arrested Corona without incident.

“Corona told deputies he was in possession of ‘crystal’ and deputies allegedly found methamphetamine on his person. He was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging possession of methamphetamine, and violation of felony probation, and the warrant.”

Oct. 30, 2023: “Deputies responded to the Cedar Hills apartments for a report of Joseph Corona allegedly being under the influence of narcotics. Deputies found Corona near apt. #272.

“He was arrested for allegedly being under the influence of a controlled substance, and two counts of violation of probation. He was booked into the Glenn County Jail.”

Jan. 14, 2024: “Caitlyn Corona called the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office to get it documented that her youngest child’s father, Joseph Corona, left the child unattended in their apartment for an unknown period of time. Caitlyn left the child with the father when she went to work at 3 p.m. and found the child sitting on the bedroom floor, crying, when she came home for lunch at 6:15 p.m.

“Caitlyn said Joseph Corona was not in the apartment, nor did he have a cell phone, so she had no way to contact him.

“Caitlyn contacted her mother to come pick up the child so she could return to work. Joseph Corona never returned home during the 45 minutes it took for Caitlyn’s mother to arrive.

“Caitlyn got off work at midnight and went to her mother’s residence after collecting some clothes for herself and her child.”

Jan. 23, 2024: “Caitlyn Corona contacted the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office to report that her husband, Joseph Corona, was allegedly under the influence and acting aggressively toward people on the north side of the Cedar Hills apartment complex. Deputy Chavez contacted Corona, but he refused to comply and attempted to flee.

“Deputy Chavez found him and he was arrested and booked into the jail on charges alleging resisting arrest and violation of probation.”

As for the Glenn County violations that actually made it to court, there are 10 or so. Of these, it appears that only two of them were for felonies.

Of these two still-active cases, one dates from May of last year and involves a vehicle theft. The other is from April of last year and involves first degree burglary and felony vandalism. (Most likely, this was the burglary of Mar-Val mentioned above.)

One other case listed on the Glenn County Superior Court website is relevant: the case of Corona v. Corona. In this case, which was initiated in late October of 2023, Caitlyn Corona filed for legal separation (with minor children) from Joseph Corona.

The January 14, 2024, sheriff’s log above indicates that both Coronas were still living together more than two months after Caitlyn filed for separation. And the January 23, 2024, log item calls Joseph Corona Caitlyn’s “husband”.

Members from both Joseph Corona’s and Caitlyn Corona’s families have called for an end to public discourse on Facebook regarding the murder. Ironically, one of the most potentially damaging social media comments came from Nikki Corona, who replied to Rebecca Jarman Warnock on The Observer’s Facebook page, “How about you worry about you and not about our family or tell us what we should be doing. We’re grieving the loss of family together. We are trying to stop posts and hateful things being said.”

Then she adds a statement that Joseph Corona’s defense attorney may not be too thrilled with: “Yes, we know what he did and we are not defending what he did at all, but when it comes to people dragging our family through the mud not knowing anything is uncalled for!” [emphasis added].

Lesson: It really is a good idea for the loved ones of both Joseph and Caitlyn Corona to stay off Facebook and other social media platforms for a while.

By Larry Judkins

Glenn County Observer

A person suffered a serious stab wound at the Cedar Hills apartment complex Sunday morning, March 17.

Presently, the only details regarding the incident come from information broadcast over the police scanner. Information from scanner broadcasts should always be accepted only with a great deal of caution, as such information is often based on reports from people who were not eyewitnesses, people who may have been on hand at the time of the incident but who may have jumped to conclusions about what actually happened, people who lied in order to protect someone, etc.

Watch The Observer over the coming days for more definitive updates regarding this incident.

According to the Glenn County Communications Center, shortly before 7 a.m. on Sunday, sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the Cedar Hills Apartments for a report of a person suffering from a stab wound. Willows Fire Department volunteers soon followed, and it was announced that an ambulance was “less than a minute out” and was responding Code 3 (lights and sirens).

An “air ambulance” (medical helicopter) was requested. At about 7:15 a.m., Enloe FlightCare said that they have about a 12-minute estimated time of arrival (ETA) to Willows.

Child Protective Services (CPS) was requested for a one-year-old baby at the scene. CPS replied that they would call back with an ETA.

Initially, the plan was for the FlightCare helicopter to land at the Willows Airport. However, the stabbing victim was transported first by ground ambulance from the apartment complex to Glenn Medical Center, and it was decided the helicopter would land at the hospital rather than the airport.

CPS arrived on scene [presumably at the apartments] at about 7:30 a.m.

FlightCare was “on the ground at Glenn Medical” a moment later. It is not known when the helicopter took off or which hospital it flew to.

One of the many current unknowns is how the victim sustained the stab wound. Was it the result of an accident? For example, did the victim fall while holding a knife?

Was the stab wound intentionally self-inflicted? Or did someone else stab the victim in an attempted homicide?

Again, watch The Observer for updates.