Here is a list of the bookings into the Glenn County Jail, with information provided by jail personnel, and the Glenn County Sheriff’s log. Remember: Everyone accused of a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Thursday, February 13:
No one was booked into the Glenn County Jail on this date.
Friday, February 14:
1 p.m., Andrew Philip Salino, 39, of Carson City, Nevada, was booked into the Glenn County Jail without bail on an order of production for alleging failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge, and an out-of-county detainer. He was also held on a Yuba County warrant alleging driving without a license, possession of a controlled substance, and possession of controlled substance paraphernalia (all misdemeanors), and a Contra Costa County Superior Court warrant alleging failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge. Total bail for the warrants was set at $16,000. He was taken into custody at the Sonoma County Jail by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
According to the Glenn County Sheriff’s log, on December 11, 2021, Deputy Thompson was dispatched to a report of a shoplifting that had just occurred at Walmart in Willows. Deputies responded to the scene and located a blue and white Ford pickup leaving the area. The vehicle matched the description provided by the reporting party. An investigative stop was conducted and deputies contacted Andrew Salino and Kimberly Winters. After investigation, both were arrested for theft, conspiracy, and possession of narcotics paraphernalia. The vehicle was towed from the scene for storage by A+ towing.
1:08 p.m., Jesus Rafael Flores-Medina, 34, of Kerman, Fresno, Calif., 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 driving with a license suspended for driving while under the influence, with a prior (all misdemeanors). Bail was set at $15,000. He was taken into custody at the ampm, 1399 West Wood Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy. The next morning, he was found to have a Fresno County Superior Court warrant alleging possession of a controlled substance while armed with a loaded firearm (a felony). Bail for this warrant was set at $50,000.
According to the Glenn County Sheriff’s log, at about 12:39 p.m. on February 14, 2025, Violet Coffey called to report a reckless driver travelling west on Wood Street in Willows. The vehicle was described as a black BMW. Coffey updated GCSO Dispatch that she last saw the BMW at ampm, and the driver had gone inside the store. Deputy Gonzalez was dispatched to the call, and located the black BMW parked next to the pumps at ampm. The driver was contacted after he exited ampm with a new 3-pack of Bud Light beer. The driver was ultimately arrested for allegedly driving while under the influence of alcohol, and he was booked into the Glenn County Jail. The driver was identified as Jesus Flores Medina. He was also found to allegedly be operating his vehicle while his driver’s license was suspended, and he had an out-of-county warrant that he was also booked on.
6:20 p.m., Roberto Chavez Medina, 41, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging public intoxication (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $0. He was taken into custody at 1927 County Road QQ, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
According to the Glenn County Sheriff’s log, at about 5:57 p.m. on February 14, 2025, an anonymous caller requested a welfare check on a Hispanic male who was seen lying in a rice field near a ditch on the 1900 block of County Road QQ. Deputies responded and contacted Roberto Medina-Chavez. Medina-Chavez had fashioned clumps of rice straw into the back of his shirt’s collar and his pant pockets to where he resembled a scarecrow. Medina-Chavez’s speech was rapid, his body movements were jerky and his pupils were slow to react when subjected to direct light. After an on-scene investigation, it was determined that Medina-Chavez was allegedly under the influence and was unable to care for the safety of himself or others. Medina-Chavez was ultimately arrested and booked into the Glenn County Jail, to be released when sober.
Saturday, February 15:
There were no new bookings into the Glenn County Jail on this date.
Sunday, February 16:
12:58 p.m., Anthony Brian Pippin, 65, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging public intoxication (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $0. He was taken into custody in the parking lot of the Willows McDonald’s by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
According to the Glenn County Sheriff’s log, at about 3:39 p.m. on February 15, 2025, an anonymous caller contacted the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office and requested a welfare check on a man laying on a sidewalk over the overpass on Wood Street, in Willows. Deputy Chavez was responded. Deputy Chavez contacted Anthony Pippin, who was resting on an elevated walkway. Pippin was told of the call for service and agreed to move along.
At about 12:32 p.m. on February 16, staff at McDonald’s requested a welfare check on an individual who had been asked to leave the business. Staff said the individual smelled of alcohol and was laying outside near the fire lane. Deputies responded and contacted Anthony Pippin, who was allegedly found to be intoxicated and unable to care for himself. Pippin was placed under arrest and transported to the Glenn County Jail for alleged public intoxication, to be released when sober.
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