Here are the latest sentencings in the Glenn County Superior Court, period ending Friday, January 24, as reported by the Glenn County District Attorney’s Office and other sources.
People vs. Paul Choquette – Defendant was previously convicted of a felony infliction of corporal injury with a prior. He was also found in violation of probation for the eighth time and was sentenced to three years in state prison. This case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Michael Coffey, with assistance from Glenn County Probation Officer Berglund.
This case goes back to 2021. According to the Glenn County Sheriff’s logs, on August 28, 2021, deputies were dispatched to Cedar Hills Manor, 600 North Humboldt Avenue, apt. #191, Willows, for a report of a cold physical disturbance. The confidential victim (CV) told Glenn County Communications she was physically assaulted by her ex-boyfriend, Paul Choquette. The CV said Choquette left the area on foot and he was last seen wearing a black hat and black shirt. Deputies responded to the area and saw a man matching the description on West Wood Street near St. Monica’s Parish. Deputies contacted the individual, who verbally identified himself as Paul Choquette. Deputies informed Choquette why he was being contacted and detained him in handcuffs. Deputy Huichapan contact the CV, who said Choquette struck her three times, leaving redness on her right arm. After an on-scene investigation, Choquette was arrested and transported and booked into the Glenn County Jail for felony domestic violence.
According to Glenn County Superior Court records, Choquette pled guilty to the battery charge on February 2, 2022, and was sentenced to probation on May 4, 2022. Records indicate that he violated his probation multiple times since then. According to Vinelink, Choquette is currently an inmate at North Kern State Prison.
People vs. Isaac Juarez –Defendant was convicted of a felony violation of corporal injury to a spouse, and a felony violation of auto theft. He was sentenced to two years plus eight months consecutive in state prison. This case was prosecuted by District Attorney Dwayne Stewart, with assistance from Glenn County Sheriff’s Deputy Mallon.
According to the Glenn County Sheriff’s log, on December 20, 2023, Patrick Millen contacted the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office, reporting his travel trailer was stolen during the night from his shop at 205 South Tehama Street in Willows. Deputy Tuma was dispatched. Deputy Tuma obtained security camera footage of the theft and completed a CHP-180 for the stolen trailer. A suspect on the camera footage was later identified as Manuel Molina, who resides at 465 Third Street in Willows. While on another call for service, Millen contacted the sheriff’s office, reporting he had located the trailer. Deputies found the trailer in the backyard of Molina’s residence and contacted several people. After an investigation, Molina and Isaac Juarez were placed under arrest and transported to the Glenn County Jail.
According to Glenn County Superior Court records, Juarez was found guilty to vehicle theft on December 11, 2024. He was sentenced on January 10, 2025. According to Vinelink, he is currently in North Kern State Prison.
People vs. Estevan Hernandez –Defendant was convicted of violation of probation. He was sentenced to two years and eight months in county jail. This case was prosecuted by District Attorney Stewart, with assistance from Glenn County Probation Officer Moize.
People vs. Taresh, Robert –Defendant was convicted of felony second-degree burglary and failure to appear on a felony charge. He was sentenced to two years in state prison. This case was prosecuted by District Attorney Stewart, with assistance from Glenn County Sheriff’s Deputy Vargas.
According to the Glenn County Sheriff’s log, on September 19, 2023, Deputy Vargas was dispatched to 219 South Shasta Street, Willows, for a report of a trespass. The reporting party, Dawn George, notified Glenn County Communications that no one is supposed to be at the residence and she could hear people inside. Deputies arrived on scene and contacted Robert Taresh and Jeremy Knight as they were exiting through the back door. Deputies detained Taresh and Knight, who were ultimately placed under arrest for burglary and vandalism to the residence. Deputies transported Taresh and Knight to the Glenn County Jail, where they were turned over to jail staff for booking.
People vs. Vadim Petriakov –Defendant was convicted of violation of probation. It was his first violation. He was sentenced to two years in county jail. The case was prosecuted by District Attorney Stewart, with assistance from Glenn County Probation Officer Gray.
People vs. Jose Gutierrez –Defendant was convicted of violation of probation. It was his first violation. He was sentenced to two years in county jail. This case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Coffey, with assistance from Glenn County Probation Officers Moise and Sweet.
People vs. Donald Hart – Defendant was previously convicted of possession of ammunition by a prohibited person (a felony). He was also found in violation of probation for the second time and was sentenced to two years in state prison. This case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Coffey, with assistance from Glenn County Probation Officer Gray.
According to the Orland Police Department’s log, on December 12, 2022, at AutoZone, 711 Sixth Street, an Orland police officer initiated a traffic enforcement stop on a white 2001 Ford F350. Following an investigation, Don Hart, Jr., 63, of Shingletown, was arrested and booked on charges alleging possession of a stolen vehicle, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of ammunition by a prohibited person, possession of a controlled substance, and driving on a suspended driver’s license. Passenger Cynthia Salinas, 52, of Shingletown, was issued a citation for alleged possession of a controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia. She was released on her signed promise to appear.
People vs. Wyatt Deniz – Defendant was previously convicted of felony burglary in the first degree. He admitted his sixth violation of probation and was sentenced to two years in state prison. This case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Coffey, with assistance from Glenn County Probation Officer Gray.
People vs. Brittnie Fonseca –Defendant was convicted of violation of probation. She was sentenced to 16 months in state prison. This case was prosecuted by District Attorney Stewart, with assistance from Glenn County Probation Officer Gray.
According to Vinelink, she is in custody in the Glenn County Jail.
People vs. Tony Hernandez –Defendant was convicted of two counts of failure to appear on a felony charge. He was sentenced to 16 months in state prison for each offense. This case was prosecuted by District Attorney Stewart.
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