Here is a list of the bookings into the Glenn County Jail, with information provided by jail personnel, the Glenn County Sheriff’s log, and the Orland police log. Remember: Everyone accused of a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Monday, December 16:
4:22 p.m., Shawn Dale Van Gieson, 51, of Willows, was committed to the Glenn County Jail without bail for misdemeanor violation of probation. He was taken into custody at 672 North Murdock Street, Willows, by a Glenn County probation officer.
Tuesday, December 17:
3:07 a.m., Jose Anthony Hernandez, 21, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging possession of controlled substance paraphernalia (a misdemeanor), and warrants alleging failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge, and misdemeanor battery. Bail on the fresh charge was set at $0. Total bail for the two warrants was set at $50,000. He was taken into custody at Eighth and Colusa Streets by an Orland police officer.
3:10 a.m., Ariel Pantoja, 26, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging possession of a controlled substance (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $0. He was taken into custody at Eighth and Colusa Streets by an Orland police officer.
According to the Orland Police Department’s log, at about 3:04 a.m. on December 17, on Eighth Street at Colusa Street, Orland police officers contacted Jose Hernandez, 21, and Ariel Pantoja, 26, both of Orland. Following an investigation, Hernandez was arrested and booked for two misdemeanor Glenn County warrants and for alleged possession of drug paraphernalia. (See preceding booking report.) Pantoja was arrested and booked for alleged possession of a controlled substance.
Wednesday, December 18:
9:02 a.m., Karla Pahua Ortega, 23, of Orland, was returned to the custody of the Glenn County Jail without bail for carrying a concealed dirk or dagger, possession of drugs or alcohol in a prison or jail, and carjacking (all felonies). She was taken into custody at the Glenn County Probation Department, Willows, by a probation officer.
1:39 p.m., Paul Everette Choquette, 42, of Willows, was remanded to the Glenn County Jail without bail for infliction of corporal injury on a spouse with a prior spousal battery conviction (a felony), and violation of a court order to prevent domestic violence with physical injury (a misdemeanor). He was also remanded for battery on a spouse, ex-spouse, date, etc. (a misdemeanor). Bail for this was set at $5,000. He was taken into custody at the Glenn County Superior Court, 526 West Sycamore Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
Thursday, December 19:
10:50 a.m., Raymond Eddie Valles, 65, 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.
Friday, December 20:
11:45 a.m., Samara Leticia Obeso, 21, of Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, was remanded to the Glenn County Jail for obstructing or resisting an executive officer (a felony), felony vandalism, battery on a spouse, ex-spouse, date, etc. (a misdemeanor), and misdemeanor vandalism. Bail was set at $0. She was taken into custody at the jail by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
3:52 p.m., Megan Kathleen Dawson, 44, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging possession of a stolen vehicle (a felony). Bail was set at $10,000. She was taken into custody at the Economy Inn, 435 North Tehama Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
3:52 p.m., Timothy Jack Parker, 39, of Anderson, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging possession of a stolen vehicle, and carrying a concealed dirk or dagger (both felonies). Bail was set at $20,000. He was taken into custody at the Economy Inn, 435 North Tehama Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
According to the Glenn County Sheriff’s log, at about 3:13 p.m. on December 20, Tanya Velazquez contacted the sheriff’s office, reporting she found her stolen Jeep Cherokee at the Economy Inn, 435 North Tehama Street, Willows. Deputies contacted two people who were associated and initiated an investigation. Megan Kathleen Dawson of Willows (see previous booking report) and Timothy Jack Parker, Jr., of Cottonwood were ultimately placed under arrest for possession of a stolen vehicle.
Saturday, December 21:
12:44 a.m., Lauren Wrae Johnson, 66, 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. She was taken into custody in the 800 block of North Tehama Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
According to the Glenn County Sheriff’s log, at about 12:05 a.m. on December 21, Sergeant Johnsen conducted a traffic enforcement stop in the 800 block of North Tehama Street in Willows, after observing a vehicle traveling on the wrong side of the roadway. Deputy Goodwin responded and took over the investigation. The driver of the vehicle was identified as Lauren Johnson of Willows. Johnson admitted to drinking and felt she should not be driving. Deputy conducted standardized field sobriety tests. A preliminary alcohol screening breath test indicated Johnson’s blood alcohol concentration to be 0.19 percent, almost three times the legal limit, which is 0.8 percent. Johnson was subsequently arrested for DUI. Johnson was transported to the Glenn County Jail, where she was booked.
5:52 p.m., Francisco Pais Medina, 63, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging entering a noncommercial building without permission (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $0. He was taken into custody at 205 North Shasta Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
According to the Glenn County Sheriff’s log, at about 5:09 p.m. on December 21, Collin Plata called the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office to report a trespass on his property at 205 North Shasta Street in Willows. Deputies arrived on scene and found a man inside the residence. The man was identified as Fransico Medina and was detained. Plata wanted to pursue criminal charges for trespassing. Medina was placed under arrest for alleged trespassing and transported to the Glenn County Jail for booking.
11:41 p.m., Ruben Villegas Cruz, 32, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging public intoxication (a misdemeanor), and corporal injury on a spouse, ex-spouse, date, etc. (a felony). Bail was set at $25,000. He was taken into custody at 1250 West Wood Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
According to the Glenn County Sheriff’s logs, at about 11:29 p.m. on December 21, Cicely Hammock called the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office and requested a welfare check on her boyfriend, Ruben Cruz, at Cedar Hills Manor. Hammock told GCSO Communications that Cruz had been drinking and causing a disturbance. Deputy Mallon found a man stumbling across the intersection at North Humboldt Avenue and West Wood Street. Deputy Mallon contacted the man and he identified himself with his California Driver’s License as Ruben Cruz. Cruz had slurred speech and a strong odor of alcohol emitting from his person. Cruz refused to standardized field sobriety tests and preliminary alcohol screening. Deputy Mallon placed Cruz under arrest for alleged public intoxication. Hammock arrived at Deputy Mallon’s location and reported a cold domestic violence from earlier in the day. Deputy Mallon initiated an investigation.
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