Here are the latest sentencings in the Glenn County Superior Court, period ending Wednesday, February 19, as reported by the Glenn County District Attorney’s Office and other sources.
People vs. Javier Lupercio – Defendant was convicted of two felony violations of continuous sexual abuse of a child. He was sentenced to three years plus three concurrent years in state prison. He will be required to register as a sex offender for a minimum of 20 years. This case was prosecuted by Glenn County District Attorney Dwayne Stewart, with assistance from Orland Police Sgt. Sean Johnson.
According to Glenn County Superior Court records, Lupercio was charged with continuous sexual abuse of a child under the age of 14 in January of 2013. He was in custody and arraigned on October 14, 2020. It appears that an O/R hearing was held on October 16, 2020, and O/R was granted. On July 8, 2021, a bench warrant was ordered. On June 21, 2024, an arraignment was held for failure to appear. On August 9, 2024, a trial setting conference was held, and on September 20 and November 1, 2024, pretrial conferences were held. On January 9, 2025, a trial readiness conference took place, but on the same date, Lupercio pled guilty to two counts of continuous sexual abuse of a child. He was sentenced on February 14, 2025.
People vs. Ryan McKee – Defendant was convicted of a felony possession of destructive device in public. He was sentenced to two years in county jail. The case was prosecuted by Glenn County Assistant District Attorney Michael Coffey, with assistance from Orland Police Officer Ryan Martindale.
According to the Orland Police Department’s logs, on April 21, 2024, Orland police officers responded to a report of vandalism at the Paigewood Village Apartments, 745 Paigewood Drive. Officers contacted Christopher Dunn, 38, who reported that Ryan Mckee, 46, and Tammi Dennis, 59, had tried to light his truck on fire.
People vs. Manuel Eugene Rodriguez – Defendant was convicted of bringing drugs into a detention facility (a felony). He was previously convicted of evading a peace officer by driving opposite of traffic, and failure to appear out of Mendocino County. He was sentenced to a year in prison, consecutive with his Mendocino sentence of four years. The case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Coffey, with assistance from Glenn County Sheriff’s Deputy Thompson.
People vs. Jose Cid Cruz – Defendant was previously convicted of battery to a spouse (a misdemeanor). He was sentenced to no probation and 180 days in county jail. This case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Coffey, with assistance from Glenn County Sheriff’s Deputy Chavez.
According to the Glenn County Sheriff’s log, on October 29, 2024, an anonymous caller contacted the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office to report seeing a man and woman in a physical disturbance in the area of County Roads 200 and H in Orland. Deputy Chavez responded and contacted the victim and Jose Cruz, who matched the descriptions provided. The victim said that Cruz was her ex-boyfriend and had grabbed her hands and pulled her in an attempt to get her to go to Cruz’s apartment. Cruz was ultimately arrested for domestic violence and kidnapping.
People vs. Stephen James Baker-Rubio – Defendant was convicted of a violation of probation. He was previously placed on violation after being convicted of felony hit and run). This was his first violation. He was sentenced to 180 days in county jail. The case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Coffey, with assistance from Glenn County Probation Officer Moize.
People vs. Ma Lee – Defendant was previously found guilty by jury of battery to a spouse(a misdemeanor). He was sentenced to no probation and 180 days in county jail. This case was prosecuted by District Attorney Stewart, with assistance from Orland Police Officer Kat Lowery.
According to the Orland Police Department’s log, on March 28, 2022, Orland police officers responded to Sixth Street at Almond Way for a report of a physical altercation in progress. Officers contacted Ma Lee, 35, of Orland, and Jayme Barrera, 44, of Willows, hiding behind a vehicle in the area. Following an investigation, Barrera was arrested for a misdemeanor arrest warrant and Lee was arrested for misdemeanor domestic violence. Both parties were transported and booked into the Glenn County Jail.
People vs. Bradley Dye – Defendant pled guilty to misdemeanor resisting an officer with force, and driving while under the influence with a prior. He was sentenced to three years’ probation and 120 days in county jail. This case was prosecuted by District Attorney Stewart, with assistance from California Highway Patrol Officer Landreth.
People vs. Oscar Resendez-Vasquez – Defendant previously pled guilty to misdemeanor battery to a spouse. He was sentenced to three years’ probation and 81 days in county jail. This case was prosecuted by District Attorney Stewart, with assistance from Glenn County Sheriff’s Deputy Lourenzo.
According to the Glenn County Sheriff’s log, on June 12, 2022, a confidential victim reported a domestic violence incident that occurred at an address on County Road KK, in Orland. Deputy Lourenzo responded and contacted the confidential victim, who reported being assaulted by Oscar Resendez-Vasquez, resulting in visible injury to the victim’s face and arms. An investigation was initiated and a report was taken. Deputy Lourenzo was ultimately unable to locate the suspect during the call for service.
People vs. Cassandra Ball – Defendant was convicted of grand theft (a felony). She was sentenced to 60 days in county jail. This case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Coffey, with assistance from Glenn County Sheriff’s Deputy Tuma.
According to the Glenn County Sheriff’s log, on October 7, 2023, deputies were dispatched to Walmart for a reported shoplifting. Deputies located a man in the area pushing a cart full of merchandise, and a woman in the area. After an on-scene investigation, Casandra Ball and Matthew Schrader of Redding were placed under arrest.
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