
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, and other sources. Remember: Everyone accused of a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Thursday, February 27:
12 p.m., Steven Storm Beckwith, 29, of Ukiah, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a Willows Superior Court warrant alleging failure to appear on a felony charge. Bail was set at $10,000. He was taken into custody at the jail by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
The Glenn County Sheriff’s log for January 20, 2024, gives only the name and address of “Steven Storm Robinson Beckwith” of 660 Leslie Street, sp. #90, Ukiah, and that Search and Rescue was involved in some way.
However, Glenn County Superior Court records state that on January 20, 2024, Beckwith was charged with allegedly carrying a loaded firearm while not the registered owner (a felony). On February 28, 2025, he pled not guilty.
A preliminary hearing is scheduled for March 12, 2025.
3 p.m., Jody Scott Mattis, 51, of Chico, was booked into the Glenn County Jail without bail on a Willows Superior Court warrant alleging failure to appear on a felony charge, and a State of California warrant alleging violation of parole (a felony). He was taken into custody at the jail by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy. The next day, he was remanded to the jail without bail for failure to appear on a felony charge. He was taken into custody at the Glenn County Superior Court in Willows by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy. And on Wednesday, March 5, he was again remanded without bail, this time for violation of parole (a felony).
According to a press release from the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office on February 10, 2023, Glenn County Sheriff’s deputies were detailed to the 1100 block of County Road J in Willows for a report of a burglary which was discovered in the morning hours. Deputies arrived and found signs of forced entry and the inside of the residence had been gone through.
Detectives from the Glenn Investigation and Narcotics Task Force (GLINTF) were requested to assist due to the extent of potential property taken and found evidence. An investigation led to the discovery that a vehicle had been taken, as well as large amounts of property from inside the residence.
Shortly after deputies and detectives left the scene, the stolen vehicle was located at the Economy Inn in Willows. The vehicle was associated with a man and woman who were staying at the hotel.
Deputies and detectives contacted Jody Mattis, Tara Bessmer, and a 9-year-old child. Mattis was on parole and Bessmer was on probation. A compliance search of their hotel room revealed hundreds of items of suspected stolen personal property, as well as items associated with the burglary investigation from earlier in the morning.
Mattis and Bessmer were arrested and booked into Glenn County Jail for multiple charges, including burglary, possession of stolen property, motor vehicle theft, and parole/probation violations.
The child was released to the custody of Glenn County Child Welfare Services. Contact was made with the victim from the original burglary.
According to Glenn County Superior Court records, on February 17, 2023, Mattis pled not guilty to two counts of first degree burglary (a felony), one count of second degree burglary (a felony), and interception of a police radio communication (a misdemeanor), and he denied “special allegations” of committing a serious felony after committing a prior serious felony, and committing a violent felony after committing a prior felony. On April 19, 2024, he changed his plea to guilty for the two first degree burglary charges, and admitted to both special allegations.
According to the Glenn County Sheriff’s log, on August 18, 2023, while on patrol in the area of South Murdock Avenue and West Sycamore Street, Willows, a deputy contacted Jodi Mattis of Chico and Tara Bessmer of Orland after observing Mattis operating a motor vehicle while his license was suspended. Mattis was on CDC Parole and Bessmer was on Glenn County Probation. A compliance search was conducted and both Bessmer and Mattis were found to be in possession of property that had been reported stolen out of Butte County. Both Bessmer and Mattis were arrested and later booked into the Glenn County Jail.
According to Glenn County Superior Court records, on June 14, 2024, Mattis was charged with failure to appear on a felony charge. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for March 5, 2025.
According to Vinelink, Mattis is currently still in custody in the Glenn County Jail.
3:22 p.m., Alicia Marie Goodman, 44, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on Willows Superior Court warrant alleging failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge. Bail was set at $10,000. She was taken into custody at North Tehama and Walnut Streets, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
According to the Glenn County Sheriff’s log, at about 3:13 p.m. on February 27, 2025, Deputy Mallon observed a man pushing a vehicle on North Tehama Street at East Walnut Street in Willows. Deputy Mallon contacted Luz Salas and Alicia Goodman, both of Willows. Deputy Mallon conducted a records check and GCSO Communications reported that Goodman had a local misdemeanor warrant. Deputy Mallon placed Goodwin under arrest for the local warrant. Deputies contacted the owner of the vehicle, Tracy Peterson of Willows, and advised her to leave the vehicle in the dirt lot. Deputy Mallon transported Goodman to the Glenn County Jail for booking.
8:30 p.m., Yaneth Diaz Morales, 36, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging willful cruelty to a child possibly resulting in injury or death (a felony). Bail was set at $50,000. She was taken into custody at 6386 County Road 200, sp. #25, by an Orland police officer.
According to the Orland Police Department’s log, at about 6:56 p.m. on February 27, 2025, Orland police officers responded to the report of an out-of-control juvenile at the Black Butte Mobile Home Park, 6386 County Road 200. Following an investigation, Yaneth Morales, 36, of Orland was arrested and booked for felony child abuse.
10:26 p.m., Yolanda Guadalupe Landeros-Hernandez, 20, of Chico, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on three Glenn County warrants alleging failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge. Total bail was set at $30,000. She was taken into custody on Wood Street near Villa Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
According to the Glenn County Sheriff’s log, at about 10:24 p.m. on February 27, 2025, Deputy Ayres contacted Yolanda Hernandez, who was walking on Wood Street in the area of North Villa Street, Willows. Hernandez was found to have three local misdemeanor warrants for her arrest. She was arrested and transported to Glenn County Jail to be booked.
Friday, February 28:
10:30 a.m., Jose Guillermino Cedillos Murillo, 45, of West Sacramento, was remanded to the Glenn County Jail without bail for receiving stolen property (a felony). He was taken into custody at the Glenn County Superior Court by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
According to the Glenn County Sheriff’s log, on November 9, 2022, deputies were dispatched to a report of the theft of pallets from the Rumiano Cheese Company, 101 Harvest Drive, north of Willows. Deputies located the described suspect vehicle and contacted the occupants, Jose Cedillos Murillo and Jose Diaz-Nava. After a subsequent investigation, both subjects were arrested for drug-related charges and conspiracy. Cedillos Murillo was also found to have an outstanding felony warrant for his arrest out of Solano County. The pallets were recovered and returned to the business.
Murillo pled guilty to receiving stolen property on November 22, 2024. On February 28, 2025, he was sentenced to 120 days in jail, and two years of formal (supervised) probation.
12:45 p.m., Ashley Nicole Spang, 29, of Citrus Heights, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on three Glenn County Superior Court warrants alleging failure to appear on a felony charge. Total bail was set at $60,000. She was taken into custody at the Sacramento County Jail by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
According to the Glenn County Sheriff’s log, on May 1, 2021, deputies were dispatched to the Walmart parking lot in Willows for the report of possible drug activity. The reporting party said a woman and two men in a black Audi were consuming narcotics. Deputies responded and located the described vehicle with a woman and two men inside. The subjects were contacted and told why they were being talked to. Upon initial contact, Deputy Huichapan observed a clear plastic container containing a white substance, possibly methamphetamine, in plain view. Deputy Huichapan learned one of the occupants was on searchable and testable probation and two of the occupants admitted to having drug paraphernalia in the vehicle. Deputy Huichapan initiated an investigation and shortly after Detective Johnsen arrived on-scene and took over the investigation.
According to Glenn County Superior Court records, on June 4, 2023, Spang pled not guilty to false impersonation (a felony), and possession of controlled substance paraphernalia (a misdemeanor). Spang missed a court appearance and, on March 29, 2024, a warrant was issued by Judge Donald Cole Byrd. Two additional warrants were issued later.
7:50 p.m., Hector Octavio Salazar Degonzales, 37, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging possession of a firearm by a felon or addict (a felony), possession of ammunition by a prohibited person (a felony), and possession of a controlled substance (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $20,000. He was taken into custody at 4368 County Road RR by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
8:06 p.m., Michael Gregory Criss, 57, of Orland, 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. He was taken into custody on County Road 200 at County Road 18 by a California Highway Patrol officer.
According to the Glenn County Sheriff’s log, at about 7:08 p.m. on February 28, 2025, Detective Barnes conducted a traffic enforcement stop on a silver Dodge pickup at County Road 200 and Hambright Avenue for multiple alleged moving violations. Detective Barnes contacted the driver of the vehicle, Michael Gregory Criss, who allegedly displayed multiple objective signs or symptoms of alcohol intoxication. The CHP was contacted for a possible DUI turnover and Criss was subsequently arrested for allegedly driving while under the influence of alcohol,
8:47 p.m., Ector Rodriguez, 19, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging possession of an undetectable firearm (a “ghost gun”) (a felony), and carrying a loaded firearm on his person or in a vehicle in a public place (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $10,000. He was taken into custody at Walker and East Streets by an Orland police officer.
According to the Orland Police Department’s log, at about 9 p.m. on February 28, 2025, an Orland police officer initiated an enforcement stop in the 100 block of Walker Street on a silver 2013 Mercedes sedan. Following an investigation, Ector Rodriguez, 19, of Orland was arrested and booked for alleged possession of a loaded firearm in a vehicle and alleged possession of a firearm without a serial number. A 17-year-old female passenger was released to her parent.
Saturday, March 1:
11:56 a.m., Chelsea Jean Jensen, 32, of Red Bluff, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging possession of controlled substance paraphernalia (a misdemeanor), and a Butte County Superior Court warrant alleging three counts of petty theft (a misdemeanor). Bail on the fresh charge was set at $0, while bail on the warrant was set at $1,000. She was taken into custody at the Pilot Travel Center, 4444 Commerce Lane, by an Orland police officer. (See below.)
11:56 a.m., Kody Jonathan Julien, 38, of McCloud, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on four Tehama County warrants alleging failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge, and failure to appear on a felony charge. Bail on one of the warrants was set at $7,500. The other three warrants were no-bail warrants. He was taken into custody at the Pilot Travel Center, 4444 Commerce Lane, by an Orland police officer. (See below.)
11:56 a.m., Danny Lee McDowell, 51, of Gerber, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging possession of a controlled substance, and four Tehama County warrants alleging failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge, and failure to appear on a felony charge. Bail on one of the fresh charge was set at $0. Total bail on two of the warrants was set at $30,000. The other two warrants were no-bail warrants. He was taken into custody at the Pilot Travel Center, 4444 Commerce Lane, by an Orland police officer.
According to the Orland Police Department’s log, at about 11:27 a.m. on March 1, 2025, Orland police officers were dispatched to the Pilot Travel Center, 4444 Commerce Lane, for a report of two men and one woman shoplifting. Officers contacted Kody Julien, 39, of McCloud, Danny McDowell, 52, of Gerber, and Chelsea Jensen, 33, of Red Bluff. Following an investigation, Julien was arrested and booked for four felony and misdemeanor Tehama County warrants. McDowell was arrested and booked for three felony and misdemeanor Tehama County warrants. And Jensen was arrested and booked for a misdemeanor Butte County warrant.
6:40 p.m., Shellra Deanne Barron, 59, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging misdemeanor battery. Bail was set at $0. She was taken into custody at 6155 Highway 162, sp. C1, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
According to the Glenn County Sheriff’s log, at about 6:17 p.m. on March 1, 2025, deputies responded to 6155 Highway 162, sp. C6, Willows, on a report of a physical altercation. Deputies arrived on scene and contacted Amanda Marler, Billie Burke, and Shellra Barron. Marler and Burke reported that Barron came to her space angry and allegedly assaulted them. Marler and Burke both signed private person’s arrest forms requesting Barron be placed under arrest. Deputies contacted Barron at her residence and placed her under arrest for misdemeanor battery.
11:02 p.m., Joshua John Welter, 43, 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 West Wood Street and Humboldt Avenue, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
According to the Glenn County Sheriff’s log, at about 10:58 on March 1, 2025, Deputy Peterson observed a man, whom he recognized based on prior contacts, to be Joshua Welter, walking with an unsteady gait westbound on Highway 162 (West Wood Street), just west of North Humboldt Avenue, in Willows. While Deputy Peterson contacted Welter, a strong alcoholic smell emitted from Welter’s person. Welter also had red, watery eyes, slurred speech, and was speaking incoherently. Welter was unable to follow instructions that were given to him by Deputy Peterson during the contact. Deputy Peterson determined Welter to be too intoxicated to care for himself. Welter was placed under arrest for allegedly being drunk in public. He was transported to the Glenn County Jail. He was booked and was to be released when sober.
Sunday, March 2:
12:41 a.m., Austin Day James, 26, of Artois, 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 400 block of A Street by an Orland police officer.
According to the Orland Police Department’s logs, at about 12:15 a.m. on March 2, 2025, Orland police officers responded to 433 A Street for a report of a disturbance. Officers contacted Lidia Mendoza, 38, and Austin James, 26, both of Orland. Mendoza stated they were having a get-together, and that James was under the influence of alcohol and had become hostile with other people at the residence. James was counseled and Mendoza said they would be done for the night. A short time later, officers were dispatched back to the residence for another disturbance. Officers found James outside the residence. He was arrested and booked for alleged public intoxication.
7:36 a.m., Andrew Austin Eddy, 29, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging attempted property theft (a felony), grand theft of property (a felony), evading a peace officer (a misdemeanor), and felony vandalism. Bail was set at $35,000. He was taken into custody near County Roads M and 21 by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy. (See The Glenn County Observer stories, “Arrest made in rural fuel theft” and “Update: Suspected fuel thief identified”.)
10:48 p.m., Joshua Lambert Odonnell, 38, 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 North Tehama and West Willow Streets, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy. Early the next morning at the jail, he was charged with alleged violation of parole (a felony). He was held without bail on this charge.
According to the Glenn County Sheriff’s log, at about 10:23 p.m. on March 2, 2025, an anonymous person called and reported a man yelling in the area of West Wood and North Tehama Streets in Willows. Deputies arrived on-scene and contacted a man. While talking to the man, deputies continued to hear yelling in the area. An area check was conducted but deputies were unable to locate the source of the yelling. One person involved in this incident was Joshua Lambert Odonnell of Willows.
At about 10:49 p.m. on this same date, deputies were dispatched to West Wood and North Tehama Streets in Willows for a report a man yelling at people and vehicles. Deputy Peterson arrived in the area and contacted Joshua Odonnell, sitting under a gazebo, talking to himself on Willow Street. As Deputy Peterson spoke with Odonnell, a strong alcoholic scent emitted from his person, and he had slurred speech. Additionally, Odonnell had red, watery eyes and was unable to stand up without assistance. Based on Deputy Peterson’s observations and Odonnell being too intoxicated to care for himself, Odonnell was placed under arrest for allegedly being drunk in public. He was transported to the Glenn County Jail, to be booked and released once sober.
Monday, March 3:
4:40 a.m., Felix Armando Raygoza, 57, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging felony violation of probation. Bail was set at $30,000. He was taken into custody at the Glenn County Probation Department in Willows by a probation officer.
According to the Glenn County Sheriff’s log, on August 29, 2023, agents from the Glenn Investigations and Narcotics Task Force (GLINTF), along with additional Glenn County law enforcement officers, served a search warrant on two residences on Lassen Street in Orland. Two people were contacted, Felix Raygoza and Stanley Madrigal. Agents eradicated approximately 200 pounds of marijuana. An amount of methamphetamine was also seized during the service of the warrant. Both Raygoza and Madrigal were arrested and booked into Glenn County Jail for multiple drug-related charges.
According to Glenn County Superior Court records, Raygoza pled guilty to providing a place to prepare and store a controlled substance (a felony), and planting and cultivating more than six marijuana plants by a person over the age of 18. On December 20, 2024, Judge Donald Cole Byrd sentenced Raygoza to 180 days in the county jail, and two years’ formal (supervised) probation.
10:30 a.m., Vivian Lee, 42, of Chico, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on two Butte County Superior Court warrants alleging possession of IDs of 10 or more people with intent to defraud, forgery of checks, records, documents, etc., and failure to appear on a felony charge (all felonies). Total bail was set at $31,000. She was taken into custody at 4290 Highway 45, Hamilton City, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
According to the Glenn County Sheriff’s log, at about 9:57 a.m. on March 3, 2025, Mary Fitsgivens reported two people were inside her residence when she arrived home in Hamilton City. The caller reported the people had fled the area on foot. Fitsgivens believed the man was Hispanic and wore a black sweater and gray pants, and the woman was believed to be Hispanic and wore a white sweater and blue denim jeans. Deputies searched the area and ultimately found the two in a nearby orchard. They were identified as Vivian Lee and Eliseo Gonzalez. Sergeant Ramirez contacted the caller, who said the two were believed to have been squatting in an unattached studio apartment on her property. There was no damage caused to her property, and nothing appeared to be taken. Lee was found to have two active Butte County warrants. Lee was ultimately arrested and transported to the Glenn County Jail.
6:12 p.m., Liliana Mendoza, 22, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging battery (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $0. She was taken into custody at 504 First Street by an Orland police officer.
According to the Orland Police Department’s log, at about 5:52 p.m. on March 3, 2025, at 504 First Street, Amparo Rivera, 45, of Orland, alleged her daughter, Liliana Mendoza, 22, of Orland, assaulted her. Following an investigation, Mendoza was placed under private person’s arrest by Rivera and booked for alleged assault.
Tuesday, March 4:
12:27 a.m., Maddison Afton Hancock, 23, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging violation of a court order to prevent domestic violence (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $5,000. She was taken into custody at 600 North Humboldt Avenue, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
According to the Glenn County Sheriff’s log, at about 12:20 a.m. on March 4, 2025, deputies were dispatched to a 911 hang-up call at 600 North Humboldt Avenue in Willows. Deputies arrived on-scene and contacted Kiersten Bramble and Maddison Hancock in the parking lot area. An investigation was conducted and deputies discovered Hancock was the restrained party in a no-contact domestic violence restraining order against Bramble. Hancock was subsequently placed under arrest for allegedly violating the no-contact order and transported to the Glenn County Jail.
11:09 a.m., Victoria Denise Powell, 19, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging violation of a court order to prevent domestic violence, and violation of probation (both misdemeanors). Bail was set at $15,000. She was taken into custody at 22 East Swift Street, apt. #5, by an Orland police officer.
According to the Orland Police Department’s log, at about 10:52 a.m. on March 4, 2025, Orland police officers responded to a report of a disturbance between a man and woman at 22 East Swift Street. Officers contacted Victoria Powell, 19, and Esteban Garcia, 19, both of Orland. Following an investigation, Powell was arrested and booked for alleged violation of a restraining order, and alleged violation of probation.
11:10 a.m., Oscar Cante-Perez, 50, of Elk Grove, was remanded to the Glenn County Jail for allegedly driving with a license suspended for driving while under the influence (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $0. He was taken into custody at the Glenn County Superior Court by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
11:10 a.m., James Kevin Ellis, 63, of Willows, was remanded to the Glenn County Jail without bail for charges of driving with a license suspended for driving while under the influence, and violation of probation (both misdemeanors). He was taken into custody at the Glenn County Superior Court by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
7:23 p.m., Ruben Corza, 37, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging disorderly conduct while under the influence of a drug, and possession of a controlled substance (both misdemeanors). Bail was set at $0. He was taken into custody at 6465 County Road 24, Orland, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
According to the Glenn County Sheriff’s log, at about 6:54 p.m. on March 4, 2025, Deputy Thompson was dispatched to a report of a man trespassing on the property of Foster Trucking, 6465 County Road 24, Orland. The deputy contacted Ruben Corza standing near a shop building. Corza allegedly displayed objective signs of being under the influence. He was ultimately arrested for allegedly being unable to care for himself or others and alleged drug-related charges.
Wednesday, March 5:
1:45 p.m., John Michael Luna, 21, of Willows, was remanded to the Glenn County Jail without bail for misdemeanor violation of probation. He was taken into custody at the Glenn County Superior Court by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
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.
According to Glenn County Superior Court records, Luna was initially charged with felony vandalism, and first-degree burglary (a felony). On July 6, 2022, he pled guilty to felony vandalism, and the burglary charge was dismissed. On December 20, 2024, he was sentenced to 76 days in the county jail (later said to be 180 days by the Glenn County District Attorney’s Office), and two years’ formal (supervised) probation. On February 5 and March 5, 2025, Luna was arraigned for violation of probation.
3:32 p.m., Michael Jeffery Puleo, 39, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail without bail on charges alleging violation of post-release community supervision (a felony). He was taken into custody in the 300 block of the alley between North Plumas and North Shasta Streets, Willows, by a Glenn County Probation officer.
9:41 p.m., Logan Jennings Smith, 37, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging battery on a spouse, ex-spouse, date, etc. (a misdemeanor), and a warrant alleging violation of post-release community supervision (a felony). Bail for the fresh charge was set at $5,000, while the warrant was a no-bail warrant. He was taken into custody at the southbound Interstate 5 rest area near Maxwell by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
According to the Glenn County Sheriff’s log, at about 8:08 p.m. on March 5, 2025, Sarah Smith contacted the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office to report possible domestic violence between her and Logan Smith at 1201 West Wood Street, apt. #57, Willows. Deputy Peterson responded to the address and contacted Sarah. Deputy Peterson initiated an investigation and determined Logan and Sarah were in an argument at first but then it became physical, with Sarah sustaining a red mark on her arm from Logan. Logan was later located by Colusa County Sheriff’s deputies at a rest stop in Maxwell. Deputy Peterson responded and subsequently placed Logan under arrest for alleged domestic violence and an active felony warrant. Logan was transported to the Glenn County Jail to be booked and processed.