Day: February 12, 2025

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. John Luna – Defendant was convicted of felony vandalism. He was sentenced to 180 days in county jail. This case was prosecuted by District Attorney Dwayne Stewart, with assistance from Glenn County Sheriff’s Deputy Chavez.

According to the Glenn County Sheriff’s log, on April 26, 2022, Edgar Ruiz contacted the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office to report three males had broken into an abandoned residence on Glennwood Lane in Willows and had toy firearms. Deputy Chavez responded. Deputy Chavez contacted two male juveniles and John Luna, who were running from the back door of the residence. Deputy Chavez located two airsoft handguns on the boys. Deputy Chavez initiated an investigation. Deputies ultimately determined the three males used force to enter the residence and vandalized the interior. The two boys, both from Willows (The Observer knows their names but will not publish them), were transported to the Tehama County Juvenile Hall and Luna was transported to the Glenn County Jail, to be booked by jail staff.

People vs. Tiana Melvin –Defendant was convicted of child endangerment (a misdemeanor). She was sentenced to four years’ probation and 171 days in county jail. This case was prosecuted by District Attorney Stewart, with assistance from Orland Police Sergeant Kyle Cessna.

People vs. Christopher Nunn –Defendant was previously convicted grand theft auto (a felony). He was also found in violation of probation for the third time and was sentenced to 143 days in county jail. This case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Michael Coffey, with assistance from Glenn County Probation Officer Sweet.

According to the Glenn County Sheriff’s log, on January 8, 2023, Amire Douglas reported she had found her stolen 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander in the parking lot of 217 North Culver Street, Willows. Douglas reported the suspect, Christopher Nunn, was last seen running north through the alleyway of the apartment complex. Deputies found Dunn, who was also found to be in possession of methamphetamine. Deputies conducted their investigation and Nunn was ultimately placed under arrest for the possession of a stolen vehicle and the possession of methamphetamine.

People vs. Mike Dacey –Defendant was previously convicted of infliction of corporal injury of a spouse, ex-spouse, date, etc. (a felony). He was also found in violation of probation for the fourth time and was sentenced to 143 days in county jail. This case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Coffey, with assistance from Glenn County Probation Officer Gray.

According to the Glenn County Sheriff’s log, on December 19, 2021, deputies were dispatched to an address in the 2500 block of County Road I for a report of a domestic violence incident that just occurred. While enroute, deputies located the suspect, Mike Dacey, at 115 North Villa Avenue, Willows, and detained him. Deputies contacted the victim and initiated an investigation. The victim reported Dacey placed his right hand around the front of her throat and squeezed for approximately 15 to 20 seconds. Deputies subsequently arrested Dacey and transported him to the Glenn County Jail.

People vs. T.J. Morrison –Defendant was convicted of violation of post-release community supervision (a felony). He was sentenced to 120 days in county jail. This case was prosecuted by District Attorney Stewart, with assistance from Glenn County Probation Officer Pfyl.

People vs. Brandon Heaton –Defendant was convicted of possession of a controlled substance (a misdemeanor). He was sentenced to 120 days in jail and probation was granted for one year. This case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Coffey, with assistance from Orland Police Officer Ryan Martindale.

People vs. Scott Beavers –Defendant was convicted of possession of a fraudulent license plate and possession of methamphetamine for sales (both felonies). He was sentenced to two years’ probation, given 120 days in jail stayed, ordered to complete a rehab program, and completion of drug court. This case was prosecuted by District Attorney Stewart, with assistance from Glenn County Sheriff’s Sergeant Draper. In a separate case, Beavers was also convicted of possession of methamphetamine (a felony). He admitted his fourth violation of probation and was sentenced to 90 days. This case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Coffey, with assistance from Glenn County Probation Officer Gray.

According to the Glenn County Sheriff’s log, on September 3, 2023, Deputy Turner responded to a suspicious vehicle on South Yolo Street near East Laurel Avenue, Willows. Deputy Turner located the vehicle and contacted the driver, Scott Beavers. Deputy Turner noticed a fraudulent license plate on the vehicle and initiated an investigation. Beavers was ultimately placed under arrest for drug and drug paraphernalia possession.

People vs. Jose Marmolejo –Defendant was convicted of violation of post-release community supervision (a felony). He was sentenced to 60 days in county jail and reinstated on post-release community supervision. The case was prosecuted by District Attorney Stewart, with assistance from Glenn County Probation Officer Ortiz.

People vs. Thomas Butler –Defendant was previously convicted of possession of ammunition by a prohibited person (a felony). He was also found in violation of probation for the fourth time and was sentenced to 60 days in county jail. This case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Coffey, with assistance from Glenn County Probation Officer Gray.

According to the Orland Police Department’s logs, on November 30, 2023, Orland police officers responded to assist the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office with a report of a physical altercation involving a firearm. Officers arrived and detained Thomas Butler, then 29, of Orland. Officers assisted until no longer needed by sheriff’s deputies.