The Graybar Hotel: Always Open

Here is a list of the bookings into the Glenn County Jail, with information provided by jail personnel, the Glenn County Sheriff’s log, and the Orland police log. Remember: Everyone accused of a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Thursday, April 10:

8:55 a.m., Aaron Cecil Ellis, 50, 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. He was taken into custody at 2482 County Road S, Orland, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

According to the Glenn County Sheriff’s log, at about 8:05 a.m. on April 10, 2025, Tracie Ellis of Willows contacted the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office to report a restraining order violation by her husband, Aaron Ellis. Aaron Ellis is the restrained party from a domestic violence case out of Glenn County. Deputy Sotelo confirmed the restraining order was valid and served. Deputy Sotelo contacted Aaron Ellis at an address in the 2400 block of County Road S. He was ultimately arrested.

9:45 a.m., Glenn Joseph Christian, 52, of Orland, was remanded to the Glenn County Jail without bail for misdemeanor battery. He was taken into custody at the Glenn County Superior Court by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

According to the Orland Police Department’s log, at about 2:27 p.m. on December 11, 2023, Orland police officers responded to an address in the 200 block of East Shasta Street for a report of a sexual assault. Officers initiated an investigation.

According to the Glenn County Sheriff’s log, at about 2:21 p.m. on December 11, 2023, Glenn County Sheriff’s deputies also responded to a report of a sexual assault in the 200 block of East Shasta Street, Orland. Listed as an “involved party” was Glenn Joseph Christian, from an address on County Road 21 near Orland.

According to Glenn County Superior Court records, Christian was initially charged with battery, and sexual battery (both misdemeanors). On June 18, 2024, he pled not guilty to the sexual battery charge. On April 10, 2025, he pled guilty to the misdemeanor battery charge. Also on April 10, 2025, Christian was sentenced to 60 days in the Glenn County Jail, and was placed on unsupervised probation for one year.

Friday, April 11:

11:10 a.m., Mariah Sachene Renee Halverson, 31, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a Glenn County Superior Court warrant alleging failure to appear on a felony charge. Bail was set at $60,000. She was taken into custody at the Shasta County Jail by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

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. (For background information, see the next booking item.)

4:42 p.m., 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.

According to the Glenn County Sheriff’s log, the incident occurred earlier on April 11, 2025, when Lopez-Elvert and Elvert-Saldana allegedly shot at a vehicle on the Wood Street/Highway 162 overpass near Walmart.

5:06 p.m., Jacob Perez Gonzalez, 62, of Wenatchee, Washington, 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 17, west of County Road E, by a California Highway Patrol officer.

Saturday, April 12:

8:10 p.m., Domynik Scott Elwood Novack, 32, 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. He was taken into custody at North Plumas and West Walnut Streets, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

According to the Glenn County Sheriff’s log, at about 5:57 p.m. on April 12, 2025, deputies contacted Melissa Whitney on North Humboldt Avenue in Willows on a report of a restraining order violation. Deputies spoke with Whitney, who said that Domynik Novack was allegedly contacting her, violating their restraining order. Deputies later contacted Novack and placed him under arrest.

Sunday, April 13:

5:47 a.m., Carmelo Huerta Lopez, 39, of Vallejo, 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 at West Wood and North Lassen Streets, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

According to the Glenn County Sheriff’s log, at about 5:29 a.m. on April 13, 2025, a deputy observed a white GMC Canyon parked partially in the roadway and on the side sidewalk of West Wood Street and North Lassen Street in Willows. The deputy contacted the driver, Carmelo Huerta Lopez of Vallejo, who was ultimately arrested for allegedly driving while under the influence. The vehicle was towed by A+ Towing.

Monday, April 14:

7:55 a.m., Uriah John Hare, 49, of Paradise, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a Glenn County Superior Court warrant alleging failure to appear on a felony charge (resisting an executive officer). Bail was set at $40,000. He was taken into custody at the Butte County Jail by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

7:55 a.m., Tabitha Morgan Rodriguez, 43, of Chico, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a Glenn County Superior Court warrant alleging failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge (mail theft). Bail was set at $50,000. She was also booked into the jail without bail on an out-of-county detainer for charges alleging unlawfully causing a fire to a structure or forest land (a felony). She was taken into custody at the Butte County Jail by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

4:09 p.m., Felix Armando Raygoza, 57, of Orland, was returned to the custody of the Glenn County Jail for felony violation of probation. Bail was set at $30,000. He was taken into custody at the Glenn County Probation Department by a probation officer.

Tuesday, April 15:

11:30 a.m., Armando Reyes-Botello, 30, of Yuba City, was remanded to the Glenn County Jail without bail for 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.

Wednesday, April 16:

9:38 a.m., Ariel Pantoja, 26, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging resisting or obstructing a public service officer (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $0. He was also taken into custody on a Glenn County Superior Court warrant (charges unspecified). Bail for the warrant was set at $5,000. He was taken into custody at 1003 Newport Avenue by an Orland police officer. The next day at the jail, Pantoja was also found to have a Glenn County Superior Court warrant with charges alleging failure to appear on a felony charge. Bail for this warrant was set at $55,000.

According to the Orland Police Department’s log, at about 9:27 a.m. on April 16, 2025, Orland police officers responded to the 800 block of Newport Avenue for a report of a man going through the neighborhood, looking into yards and vehicles. Officers attempted to contact wanted subject Ariel Pantoja, 26, of Orland, but he fled from officers on his bicycle. Pantoja was captured a short distance away, arrested, and booked for a misdemeanor Glenn County warrant and allegedly resisting arrest.

10:30 a.m., Darrin Kyle Smith, 40, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on an order of production. Charges include alleged misdemeanor violation of probation, and felony violation of probation. Bail was set at $80,000. He was also booked into the jail without bail on a California Department of Corrections detainer. He was taken into custody at the California medical facility in Vacaville by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

8:50 p.m., Jade Lorraine Enos, 32, of Red Bluff, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging public intoxication (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $0. She was taken into custody in the 900 block of Third Street by an Orland police officer.

According to the Orland Police Department’s log, at about 8:34 p.m. on April 16, 2025, Orland police officers responded to Library Park, 333 Mill Street, for a report of a disturbance. Officers contacted Jade Enos, 32, of Red Bluff. Following an investigation, Enos was arrested and booked for alleged public intoxication.

Thursday, April 17:

1:48 a.m., Ruben Emmanuel Lopez Santiz, 24, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, driving while under the influence of alcohol, and driving without a license (all misdemeanors). Bail was set at $10,000. He was taken into custody on County Road 200, west of Commerce Lane, by a California Highway Patrol officer.

According to the Glenn County Sheriff’s log, at about 1:09 a.m. on April 17, 2025, while on routine patrol, Deputy Goodwin observed a vehicle swerving in the roadway on County Road 200, west of Commerce Lane in Orland. The deputy conducted a traffic enforcement stop on the vehicle. The driver and sole occupant was identified as Ruben Lopez Santiz of Orland. Deputy observed an open can of beer in the cup holder next to Lopez and numerous empty beer cans in a case on the passenger floorboard. The California Highway Patrol responded and conducted a DUI investigation. Lopez was ultimately arrested for allegedly driving while under the influence.