Day: April 19, 2025

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

People vs. Paul Martins – Defendant was convicted of two counts of failure to appear in court (a misdemeanor). He was sentenced to 120 days in county jail. This case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Coffey.

According to the Glenn County Sheriff’s log, on August 13, 2021, deputies responded to Walmart, 470 North Airport Road, Willows, for a report of a man and woman in an argument in the parking lot of the business. Upon arrival, Deputy Lourenzo contacted Paul Manuel Martins of Redding and Jessica Renee Martinez of Cottonwood. An on-scene investigation was initiated and a records check revealed Martinez had three outstanding warrants for her arrest out of Shasta County. A consent search of Martinez’s vehicle was conducted and Deputy Lourenzo located suspected methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia inside that was determined to belong to Martins. Martinez was subsequently arrested for her Shasta County warrants, transported, and booked into the Glenn County Jail. Martins was issued a misdemeanor citation for the drug-related charges and released from the scene with a signed notice to appear. Martinez’s vehicle was towed and stored.

According to Glenn County Superior Court records, on February 28, 2025, Martins pled not guilty to possession of a controlled substance, and possession of controlled substance paraphernalia. On March 18, 2025, he pled guilty to two counts of failure to appear after being released on his own recognizance. Also on March 18, he was sentenced to 120 days in jail.

People vs. Jose Lopez – Defendant was convicted of possession of a controlled substance (a misdemeanor). He was sentenced to 120 days in county jail. This case was prosecuted by District Attorney Stewart, with assistance from Orland Police Officer Ryan Martindale.

According to the Orland Police Department’s log, on March 24, 2024, an Orland police officer initiated a traffic enforcement stop on a black 2003 Honda Civic on East Walker Street at Papst Avenue. Following an investigation, passenger Jose Lopez, Jr., 37, of Orland, was arrested and booked for misdemeanor Glenn and Butte County warrants, possession of a controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

People vs. Joshua Abanathie – Defendant was convicted of possession of a dirk or dagger (a felony), and two violations of probation. He was sentenced to 120 days in county jail. This case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Coffey, with assistance from Orland Police Officer Martindale.

As reported in The Glenn County Observer on October 29, 2024 (“Check-Ins at the Graybar Hotel”):

At 4:10 p.m. on Monday, October 28, 2024, “Joshua Lewis Abanathie, 22, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging possession of a controlled substance (a misdemeanor), carrying a concealed dirk or dagger (a felony), and misdemeanor violation of probation, and a warrant alleging misdemeanor violation of probation. Total bail was set at $35,000. He was taken into custody at the west end of Stony Creek Drive by an Orland police officer.”

At 4:15 p.m. on the same date, “Meleah Renee Valderrabano, 49, of Corning, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on warrants alleging failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge, failure to appear on a felony charge and felony violation of probation. Total bail was set at $57,000. She was taken into custody at the west end of Stony Creek Drive by an Orland police officer.

“As heard on the police scanner, at about 4 p.m., the Orland Fire Department responded to what appeared to be a vegetation fire in the bed of Stony Creek, just north of Orland and south of the creek itself.

“Orland Fire Chief Justin Chaney made it to the source of the fire on foot, and discovered it was caused by occupants of a homeless camp burning garbage. The fire was extinguished.

“However, it was reported that two people were seen running away from the encampment. Whether Joshua Lewis Abanathie and Meleah Renee Valderrabano were the two people who were seen running away is unclear, but the Orland Police Department log gives the following information:

“At about 4:07 p.m. on October 28, Orland police officers contacted Joshua Abanathie, 22, of Orland, and Meleah Valderrabano, 49, of Willows, in the 200 block of Stony Creek Drive.

“Abanathie was arrested and booked for a misdemeanor Glenn County warrant and alleged possession of narcotics. Valderrabano was arrested and booked for one misdemeanor and two felony Glenn County warrants.”

People vs Coby Lopez-Elvert – Defendant was conviction of unlawful possession of a short-barreled rifle or shotgun, carrying a concealed firearm on one’s person, and carrying a loaded firearm on one’s person or in a vehicle in public (all felonies). He was sentenced to two years’ formal (supervised) probation, and 120 days in county jail. The case was prosecuted by District Attorney Stewart, with assistance from Glenn County Sheriff’s Deputy Peterson.

According to the Glenn County Sheriff’s log, on January 21, 2025, an anonymous caller contacted the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office to report two people with a possible rifle, standing in the parking lot of the Sycamore West Apartments, 1333 West Sycamore Street, Willows. Deputies arrived on the scene and contacted Cobe Lopez-Elvert, Elijah Elvert-Saldana, and Jesus Montano-Rodriguez. Deputies conducted a pat-down on the three men and found a loaded firearm on Lopez-Elvert. Lopez-Elvert was secured in handcuffs and escorted to a patrol vehicle. While Lopez-Elvert was being escorted, he made multiple spontaneous statements to Deputy Peterson, saying that whatever was found, Lopez-Elvert owned. Deputies scanned the area in which the men were initially located and found a loaded rifle with no serial number in plain view of the back of a black pickup truck. Lopez-Elvert was ultimately arrested for carrying a loaded firearm, owning a firearm without a serial number, carrying a concealed weapon on his person, and possessing a short-barrel rifle. Lopez-Elvert was transported to the Glenn County Jail to be booked and processed.

This may not be the last time the Glenn County Superior Court deals with Cobe Lopez-Elvert on firearm-related charges. According to the Glenn County Sheriff’s log, on April 11, 2025, Glenn County Sheriff’s Dispatch received a call regarding a black sedan that was shot at by a subject associated with a white Dodge Durango. Deputies were detailed to the call. [Other sources indicate that the shooting took place on the Wood Street/Highway 162 overpass.] The two men arrested were Elijah Keith Elvert-Saldana and Coby Lopez-Elvert, both of Willows.

According to the Glenn County Jail bookings for Friday, April 11, 2025, at 2:27 p.m., Coby Paul Rudy Lopez-Elvert, 21, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging conspiracy to commit a crime, assault with a deadly weapon other than a firearm, and violation of probation (all felonies). Bail was set at $90,000. He was taken into custody at the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office by a deputy.

At 4:42 p.m. on the same date, Elijah Keith Leon Elvert-Saldana, 23, of Willows, surrendered himself at the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office. He was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging shooting at an inhabited dwelling, building, or vehicle (a felony), purchasing or receiving a firearm by a prohibited person (a felony), violation of a court order to prevent domestic violence (a misdemeanor), willful discharge of a firearm in a grossly negligent manner (a felony), and assault with a firearm (a felony). Bail was set at $305,000.

People vs. Robert Koscki – Defendant was convicted of violation of probation. It was his first violation. 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 Partch and Glenn County Probation Officer Barragan.

According to the Glenn County Sheriff’s log, at about 11:34 p.m. on April 21, 2024, Deputy Thompson was dispatched to a disturbance at 7665 Cutting Avenue in Capay. The initial call was referred to the CHP for a possible DUI. The deputy and CHP officers contacted the reporting party, who said her son, Robert Koscki, was intoxicated and had been causing a verbal disturbance. Koscki was found to be on court probation with search and test stipulation and not to consume alcohol. The deputy contacted Koscki, who allegedly showed objective signs of alcohol intoxication. Koscki was belligerent and refused to comply with instructions. He allegedly assaulted the deputy and CHP officers and was, shortly thereafter, arrested for alleged violation of his probation terms and resisting an executive officer. Koscki was later booked into the Glenn County Jail.

According to Glenn County Superior Court records, Koscki pled guilty to resisting or obstructing an executive officer on May 10, 2024. On June 7, 2024, he was sentenced to 120 days in jail, with credit for time served and good conduct. He was also sentenced to two years formal (supervised) probation.

According to the Glenn County Sheriff’s log, at about 9:41 p.m. on February 7, 2025, deputies were dispatched to a residence at 7665 Cutting Avenue in the Capay area for a report of a battery. Deputies initiated an investigation and subsequently arrested Robert Michael Koscki for reported elder abuse and violation of probation.

According to Glenn County Superior Court records, on March 28, 2025, probation was reinstated and Koscki was sentenced to 120 days in jail, with credit for time served and good conduct. He is to report to the probation department immediately upon completion of his jail sentence. He is to be on a transdermal alcohol monitoring device until a space is found in a six-month residential treatment program approved by the probation department. Koscki is ordered to enroll in and complete said program.

People vs. Thomas Vang – Defendant was convicted of possession of methamphetamine (a misdemeanor). He was sentenced to 120 days in county jail, with no probation. This case was prosecuted by District Attorney Stewart, with assistance from California Highway Patrol Officer Bryant.

According to the Glenn County Jail bookings, on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, Thomas Vang, 33, a pressure washer who lives in Sacramento, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging possession of a controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia (both misdemeanors), and Sacramento County warrants alleging violation of probation, and possession of burglary tools (both misdemeanors). Bail on the fresh charges was set at zero. The bail for one of the warrants was set at $20,500. The other was a no-bail warrant. He was taken into custody on the northbound side of Interstate 5, south of County Road 25, by a California Highway Patrol officer.

According to Glenn County Superior Court records, on April 8, 2025, Vang was arraigned and entered his plea. According to the jail bookings for that date, Vang was remanded to the Glenn County Jail on charges of possession of a controlled substance (a misdemeanor). He was taken into custody at the Glenn County Superior Court by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

People vs. Ashley Spang – Defendant was convicted of false impersonation, and failure to appear (both felonies). The defendant was sentenced to 120 days in county jail. This case was prosecuted by District Attorney Stewart, with assistance from Glenn County Investigations and Narcotics Task Force (GLINTF) Detective Johnsen.

According to the Glenn County Sheriff’s log, on May 1, 2021, deputies were dispatched to the Walmart parking lot in Willows for a 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 three 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 and took over the investigation. The three adults were Christopher David Lowery of Shasta Lake, Douglas James Middleton of Redding, and Ashley Nicole Spang of Woodland.

According to Glenn County Superior Court records, on August 4, 2023, Spang pled not guilty to both the false impersonation charge and the possession of controlled substance paraphernalia charge. On March 5, 2025, she pled guilty to the possession charge. Then, on March 28, 2025, she pled guilty to the false impersonation charge. On that date, she was sentenced to 120 days in jail, with time off for time served and good conduct. She was also sentenced to two years’ formal (supervised) probation.