Here are the latest sentencings in the Glenn County Superior Court, period ending Friday, March 14, as reported by the Glenn County District Attorney’s Office and other sources.
People vs. Alexander Hall – Defendant was convicted of attempted second degree murder (a felony), with special allegations. He was sentenced to 12 years in state prison. This case was prosecuted by Glenn County District Attorney Dwayne Stewart, with assistance from California Highway Patrol Officer Jimenez. (For background on this case, see The Glenn County Observer story, “Attacker of CHP officer sentenced to 12 years”.)
People vs. Luke Vongkoth – Defendant was convicted of four felony violations of assault with a deadly weapon. He was sentenced to five years in state prison. This case was prosecuted by District Attorney Stewart, with assistance from Orland Police Officers Pinedo and Flores. (For background on this case, see The Glenn County Observer story, “Man sentenced for Orland stabbings”.)
People vs. Julio Saligan – Defendant was convicted of second-degree burglary (a felony), misdemeanor vandalism, and violations of probation. This was his sixth and seventh violations of probation. He was sentenced to 16 months in county jail. This case was prosecuted by Glenn County Assistant District Attorney Michael Coffey, with assistance from Glenn County Sheriff’s Deputy McIntyre.
People vs. Armando Garcia – Defendant was convicted of altering or forging a registration or permit with intent to defraud (a felony) and violation of a protective order (a misdemeanor). He was sentenced to 120 days plus 60 consecutive days in county jail. This case was prosecuted by District Attorney Stewart, with assistance from Glenn County Sheriff’s Deputy Tuma.
People vs. Tony Hernandez – Defendant was convicted of two felony violations of Penal Code 1320(b) (failure to appear) and a felony violation of Penal Code 1320.5 (failure to appear). He was sentenced to 120 days in county jail for the first felony violation, 89 days in county jail for the second felony violation, and 33 days in county jail for the third felony violation. This case was prosecuted by District Attorney Stewart, with assistance from Glenn County Sheriff’s Deputy Cordova.
People vs. Jose Cedillos-Murillo – Defendant was convicted of buying or receiving stolen property (a felony). He was sentenced to 120 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 November 9, 2022, deputies were dispatched to a report of the theft of pallets from the Rumiano Cheese Company, 101 Harvest Drive, Willows. Deputies located the described suspect vehicle and contacted the occupants, Jose Cedillos-Murillo and Jose Diaz-Nava. After a subsequent investigation, both men 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.
People vs. Rene Macias – Defendant was convicted of felony evading. He was sentenced to 60 days in county jail. This case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Coffey, with assistance from California Highway Patrol Officer Blanken.
People vs. Logan Smith – Defendant was convicted of violation of post-release community supervision. He was sentenced to 60 days in county jail and reinstated on PRCS. The case was prosecuted by District Attorney Stewart, with assistance from Glenn County Probation Officer Pfyl.
People vs. Michael Puleo – Defendant was convicted of violation of post-release community supervision. He was sentenced to 30 days in county jail and reinstated on PRCS. The case was prosecuted by District Attorney Stewart, with assistance from Glenn County Probation Officer Ortiz.
People vs. Jason Stewart – Defendant was convicted of grand theft (a felony). He was sentenced to two years’ probation. This case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Coffey, with assistance from Glenn County Sheriff’s Deputy Ramirez.
According to the Glenn County Sheriff’s log, on March 28, 2023, Trevor Niehues of Willows reported several people were stealing metal pipes from a property he managed on Highway 162 between County Roads T and U in Glenn. Deputies arrived and contacted Niehues, who confirmed the people did not have permission to be on the property or to be in possession of the pipes. Deputies contacted the four men, who were identified as Jason Stewart of Corning, Robert Denlay Gerber, Kyle Long of Red Bluff, and Tanner Ward of Santa Rosa. Deputies discovered Stewart had posted the pipes for sale on Facebook Market. Deputies conducted their investigation and Stewart was ultimately placed under arrest. During the course of the investigation, Denlay allegedly used a false name and was allegedly found to be in possession of methamphetamine and a meth pipe. Denlay was also placed under arrest.
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