From the Halls of Justice

Here are the latest sentencings in the Glenn County Superior Court, period ending Friday, February 21, as reported by the Glenn County District Attorney’s Office and other sources.

People vs. Dylon Wagoner – Defendant was convicted of kidnapping (a felony). He was sentenced to 26 years in state prison. This case was prosecuted by District Attorney Dwayne Stewart, with assistance from Glenn County Sheriff’s Deputy Gonzalez.

According to a September 11, 2023, press release from the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office, on Saturday, September 9, 2023, Glenn County Sheriff’s deputies and Orland police officers responded to a call at 4195 County Road MM in Orland for a report of shots fired.

Upon arrival, deputies found that Joseph Dylon Wagoner, then 29, of Orland, had entered the residence with a 12-gauge shotgun and assaulted Kenneth Casey-Orville Faddis.

Faddis and Wagoner became involved in a physical altercation. During the altercation, a single shot was discharged from the 12-gauge shotgun, striking Wagoner. He was transported to a local hospital and treated for his injuries.

During the investigation, deputies determined that Wagoner was the suspect in the assault. According to Glenn County Superior Court records, he was initially charged with attempted murder, kidnapping, first degree burglary, and assault with a firearm, as well as “special allegations” of discharge of a firearm, and commission of a felony while released from custody (all felonies).

On February 9, 2024, Wagoner pled not guilty to all the main charges, and denied the special allegations. Then, on January 10, 2025, he pled guilty to the kidnapping charge and admitted the discharge of a firearm allegation.

People vs. James Price – Defendant was convicted of felony possession of a controlled substance. He was sentenced to three years in state prison. This case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Michael Coffey, with assistance from Orland Police Sergeant Sean Johnson.

According to the Orland Police Department’s log, on June 2, 2024, an Orland police officer initiated a traffic enforcement stop on Sixth Street at Almond Way on a white 1997 Chevy S10. Following an investigation, James Price, 59, of Corning, was arrested and booked for reckless driving, possession of a controlled substance by a registered sex offender, and violation of parole.

According to Glenn County Superior Court records, on June 7, 2024, Price pled not guilty to felony possession of a controlled substance, and reckless driving (a misdemeanor). On January 9, 2025, the reckless driving charge was dismissed and Price pled guilty to the felony possession charge.

People vs. Zachary Kalso – Defendant was convicted of possession of a firearm by a felon or addict, and evading a peace officer with wanton disregard for safety (both felonies). He was sentenced to two years and eight months in state prison. This case was prosecuted by District Attorney Stewart, with assistance from California Highway Patrol Officer Curteman.

According to the Glenn County Sheriff’s logs, on November 7, 2023, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) requested assistance from the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office with locating a 2001 Mercedes involved in a drive-by shooting in Chico that was last seen traveling south on Highway 45 from Hamilton City. While patrolling, Deputy Chavez located the vehicle traveling west on County Road 39, just east of County Road P, at a high rate of speed. CHP officers and deputies pursued the vehicle until it lost control at North Tehama Street and French Street in Willows. CHP officers and deputies located Zachary Kalso, then of Willows, after a short foot pursuit, and he was placed under arrest and ultimately released to Chico police for booking.

People vs. Cory Ingle – Defendant was convicted of violation of probation. He had three prior violations of probation. He was sentenced to two years, plus an additional and concurrent year. This case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Coffey, with assistance from Glenn County Sheriff’s Deputy Ortiz.

People vs. Megan Bechtol – Defendant was convicted of violation of probation. She has two prior violations of probation. She was sentenced to two years in county jail. This case was prosecuted by District Attorney Stewart, with assistance from Glenn County Probation Officer Ortiz.

People vs. Travis Butler – Defendant was convicted of felony vandalism. He was sentenced to three years’ formal probation and 120 days in county jail. This case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Coffey, with assistance from Glenn County Sheriff’s Deputy Mallon.

According to the Glenn County Sheriff’s log, on September 12, 2024, Ramona Petersen reported the rear window on her 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe had been broken at Walmart, 470 Airport Road, Willows. Deputy Mallon contacted Petersen, who said that she was in a physical altercation with Travis Butler, which led to the broken window at 4548 County Road FF, Orland. Deputy Mallon initiated an investigation. Deputy Mallon contacted Butler at 4548 County Road FF. He was ultimately arrested for domestic violence and transported to the Glenn County Jail.

According to Glenn County Superior Court records, on September 12, 2024, Butler was charged with felony vandalism, and false imprisonment. On November 8, 2024, he pled not guilty to both these charges. Then, on December 11, 2024, he pled guilty to the felony vandalism charge.

People vs. Tanner Enos – Defendant was convicted of felony domestic violence causing injury. He was sentenced to three years’ probation, and 90 days in county jail. He was also ordered to complete a year of rehab. This case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Coffey, with assistance from Glenn County Sheriff’s Deputy Goodwin.

According to the Glenn County Sheriff’s log, on June 3, 2024, deputies responded to 6343 County Road 200 in the Orland area, for a domestic dispute. After an on-scene investigation, Tanner Enos was arrested for corporal battery on a spouse or cohabitant. Enos was taken to the Glenn County Jail, where he was booked.

People vs. Mike Dacey – Defendant was previously convicted of felony domestic violence causing injury. He was found in violation of his probation for the fifth time and sentenced to 90 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 logs, on December 19, 2021, deputies were dispatched to an address in the 2500 block of County Road I near Willows 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 15-20 seconds. Deputies subsequently arrested Dacey and transported him to the Glenn County Jail.

According to Glenn County Superior Court records, Dacey pled not guilty of February 18, 2022. Then, on July 1, 2022, he pled guilty. He was sentenced to 120 days in the county jail, and three years’ probation.

According to the Glenn County Jail’s media release, on Friday, January 24, 2025, Dacey was remanded to the jail for his fifth violation of probation. According to court records, he was sentenced for violation of probation on February 19, 2025.