Here is a list of the bookings into the Glenn County Jail, with information provided by jail personnel, the Glenn County Sheriff’s log, the Orland police log, Glenn County Court records, Glenn County District Attorney press releases, and other sources. Remember: Everyone accused of a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Monday, February 17:
9:26 a.m., Jason Joseph Lessmann, 34, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging misdemeanor assault, misdemeanor battery, and felony vandalism. Bail was set at $10,000. He was taken into custody at the Purpose Place (Habitat for Humanity) apartments, 827 Newville Road, by an Orland police officer.
According to the Orland Police Department’s log, at about 9:13 a.m. on February 17, 2025, Orland police officers responded to a report of an assault at the Purpose Place (Habitat for Humanity) apartments, 827 Newville Road. Officers contacted Matthew Defranco, 50, of Orland, who alleged he was assaulted by Jason Lessman, 34, of Orland. Following an investigation, Lessman was arrested and booked for battery and felony vandalism.
3:12 p.m., Stephanie Lynn McNair, 52, of Grants Pass, Oregon, 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 at Ninth Street and Newville Road by an Orland police officer.
According to the Orland Police Department’s log, at about 2:49 p.m. on February 17, 2025, Orland police officers responded to a report of a woman passed out behind the wheel of a vehicle at Burger King, 901 Newville Road. Officers contacted Stephanie McNair, 41, of San Rafael. Following an investigation, McNair was arrested and booked for allegedly driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.
6:04 p.m., Uriah Mathew Drake, 35, of Hamilton City, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging battery on a spouse, ex-spouse, date, etc. (a misdemeanor), and robbery (a felony). Bail was set at $105,000. He was taken into custody at 672 Second Street, Hamilton City, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
According to the Glenn County Sheriff’s log, at about 5:35 p.m. on February 17, 2025, Uriah Drake contacted the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office to report a verbal altercation between him and his wife, at 672 Second Street in Hamilton City. Deputy Peterson responded and conducted an investigation with the involved parties. Deputy Peterson determined that Uriah Drake removed a necklace from his wife’s possession by means of force or fear. He was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to the Glenn County Jail, where he was booked and processed.
Tuesday, February 18:
11 a.m., Leslie Brooke Leach, 41, of Newark, California, was booked into the Glenn County Jail without bail on two Glenn County Superior Court warrants alleging failure to appear on a felony charge. She was taken into custody at the Alameda County Jail by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
2:05 p.m., Jose Dimas Cid Cruz, 36, of Orland, was remanded to the Glenn County Jail for battery on a spouse, ex-spouse, date, etc. (a misdemeanor), misdemeanor battery, and kidnapping (a felony). Bail was set at $105,000. He was taken into custody at the Glenn County Superior Court by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
According to the Glenn County District Attorney, in the case of the People vs. Jose Cid Cruz, Cruz 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.
[Note that the district attorney’s press release and the jail’s press release seem to conflict, with the jail stating that Cruz was booked not only for for battery on a spouse, ex-spouse, date, etc., but also for kidnapping and a separate charge of battery, while the district attorney’s office mentions only battery to a spouse. Glenn County Superior Court records also mention only the charge of battery on spouse, and state that on December 11, 2024, the kidnapping charge was dismissed. Also, the jail states that Cruz had bail set at $105,000, while the district attorney’s press release says that Cruz was sentenced to 180 days in jail, which suggests that he was booked without bail.]
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 was responded and contacted a woman and Jose Cruz, who matched the descriptions provided. The woman said that Cruz was her ex-boyfriend and had allegedly grabbed her hands and pulled her in an attempt to get her to go to Cruz’s apartment. Cruz was ultimately arrested for alleged domestic violence and kidnapping.
5 p.m., Carlos Osiris Tapia-Chavez, 28, of San Jose, surrendered himself at the Glenn County Jail and was booked on charges alleging battery on a spouse, ex-spouse, date, etc. (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $5,000.
According to the Glenn County Sheriff’s log, on September 19, 2020, deputies were dispatched to an apartment at 600 North Humboldt Avenue for a reported domestic disturbance. Diana Valencia reported getting into an argument with her ex-boyfriend, Carlos Tapia, who also allegedly pushed her. Valencia reported Tapia left the residence, taking their car keys with him. Deputy Tuma initiated an investigation.
According to Glenn County Superior Court records, Tapia-Chavez pled guilty to battery on an ex-spouse on January 9, 2025.
According to Vinelink, Tapia-Chavez is not currently in custody.
5:55 p.m., Adrian Aumont Lee, 34, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging obstructing or resisting a public service officer (a misdemeanor), three Glenn County warrants alleging failure to appear on misdemeanor charges, and a no-bail Butte County warrant alleging two counts of grand theft (a felony). Bail for the fresh charge was set at $0. Total bail for the Glenn County warrants was set at $90,000. He was taken into custody at 817 Newport Avenue by an Orland police officer.
According to the Orland Police Department’s log, at about 5:53 p.m. on February 18, 2025, Orland police officers attempted to contact Adrian Lee, 34, of Orland, at 817 Newport Avenue. Lee was known to have multiple warrants for his arrest. Lee allegedly attempted to flee from officers on foot. He was caught, arrested and booked for three misdemeanor Glenn County warrants, one felony Butte County warrant, and resisting, obstructing, or delaying an officer.
10:13 p.m., Kathleen Elizabeth Grimes, 40, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging battery on a spouse, ex-spouse, date, etc. (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $5,000. She was taken into custody at 175 North Villa Avenue, apt. #34, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
According to the Glenn County Sheriff’s log, at about 9:38 p.m. on February 18, 2025, Joun Thao contacted the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office to report a cold battery that occurred on the side street of 1133 West Sycamore Street in Willows. Deputy Peterson responded and contacted Thao, who alleged that his ex-girlfriend, Kathleen Grimes, slapped him, then left the area. Thao stated he wanted to pursue criminal charges. Deputies contacted Grimes at a nearby apartment complex and subsequently placed her under arrested for domestic battery.
Wednesday, February 19:
7 a.m., Lloyd Wayne Smith, 44, of Colusa, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on three Glenn County warrants alleging failure to appear on a felony charge, and a Sutter County Superior Court warrant alleging receiving stolen property, and violation of probation (both felonies). Total bail for the Glenn County warrants was set at $80,000. The Sutter County warrant was a no-bail warrant. He was taken into custody at the Butte County Jail by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
2:34 p.m., Littleflower Stevens, 41, of Orland, was remanded to the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging possession of a controlled substance for sale (a felony), possession of a controlled substance (a misdemeanor), and possession of controlled substance paraphernalia (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $15,000. She was taken into custody at the Glenn County Superior Courthouse, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
On Wednesday, January 29, Stevens, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging possession of a controlled substance with two priors (a felony), possession of a controlled substance (a misdemeanor), and possession of controlled substance paraphernalia (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $10,000. She was taken into custody at 140 Sixth Street, Orland, by a Glenn County probation officer.
3:10 p.m., David Guadalupe Gallegos, 34, of Sacramento, was remanded to the Glenn County Jail without bail for infliction of corporal injury on a spouse or cohabitant (a felony), and violation of a court order to prevent domestic violence (a misdemeanor). He was taken into custody at the Glenn County Courthouse in Willows by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
4:30 p.m., Rick D. Dry, 50, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on two Glenn County warrants alleging failure to appear on a felony charge. Total bail was set at $40,000. He was taken into custody at the Tehama County Jail by a Glenn County probation officer.
Thursday, February 20:
10:40 a.m., Jeffery Allan Berquist, 45, of Sacramento, was booked into the Glenn County Jail without bail on a Sacramento County Superior Court warrant alleging assault with a deadly weapon other than a firearm (a felony), exhibition of a deadly weapon other than a firearm (a misdemeanor), and failure to appear on a felony charge. He was taken into custody at the Glenn County Jail by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
1 p.m., Sarah Jane Hoxie, 40, of Chico, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a warrant alleging failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge. Bail was set at $50,000. She was taken into custody at the Butte County Jail by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
1:31 p.m., Mary Katherine Berglund, 47, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a warrant alleging disobeying a court order (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $10,000. She was taken into custody at Papst Avenue and East Yolo Street by an Orland police officer.
According to the Orland Police Department’s log, at about 1:30 p.m. on February 20, 2025, an Orland police officer initiated a traffic enforcement stop on a silver 2006 Toyota sedan on Papst Avenue at East Yolo Street. Passenger Mary Berglund, 47, of Orland, was arrested and booked for a misdemeanor Glenn County warrant.
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