Santiago Quintero (Jr.) of Texas died in Willows on Monday, May 5, 2025. He was born to Santiago and Consuelo Quintero on July 2, 1954.
He loved the outdoors. He was always on the move and willing to work and help you if you needed him.
He lived his life to the fullest and the best way he knew how. He loved all his family unconditionally and his family members all had a special place in his heart.
He will be truly missed, his loved ones agree, but never forgotten
He is survived by his children, Patricia Quintero-Gonzalez, Emilio Santiago Quintero and Neftali Arias-Lizaola; grandchildren Candice, Sophia, Vincent, Marcus, Emilio, Angelica, Michael, Arika, Milani, Mylah and Novah; brothers Guadalupe and Martin; sisters Connie, Maria and Marta; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Santiago and Consuelo Quintero; and brothers Juan and Antonio Quintero.
No services are scheduled at this time. His family was planning to take him home to Texas to lay him to rest with other family members.
Former Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy John Sanzone still has his badge.
Sanzone was a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy from December of 2021 to September of 2022.
According to the Glenn County District Attorney’s Office, while Sanzone was on duty, he encountered a homeless man and arrested him. During the booking procedure, the homeless man had $3,500 in cash on his person, which he was saving to pay for badly needed dental work.
Sanzone stole the money, says the D.A.
When the man tried to recover his money upon his release from custody, Sanzone ran interference with the evidence custodian and sheriff’s administration to keep the theft from being discovered by superiors. Sanzone went so far as to drive the homeless man to another county.
At some point after charges were filed against Sanzone, he repaid the $3,500. The district attorney also claimed that Sanzone surrendered his peace officer certification, which would mean that Sanzone is banned from ever again being a peace officer in California.
In exchange, the felony theft charges against Sanzone were dismissed.
One little problem: There is absolutely no evidence that Sanzone ever surrendered his peace officer certification.
On Thursday, May 22, The Observer called the Glenn County District Attorney’s Office. D.A. Dwayne Stewart said that he had been at a training event and just got back. He said his office is playing catch-up, and that he has the paperwork and just needs to sign it and send it off.
Apparently, nothing has happened.
The State of California (the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training, or POST) keeps records of every law enforcement officer in the state whose peace officer certification has been revoked – voluntarily or involuntarily, temporarily or permanently.
A list of former law enforcement officers who have been decertified is found on the POST website (see https://post.ca.gov/Peace-Officer-Certification-Actions). As of Friday, May 30, Sanzone’s name is still not on the list.
The telephone number for the Glenn County District Attorney’s Office is 530-934-6525.
Capay District resident Jennie Sullivan died peacefully at a Red Bluff hospital on Friday, May 9, 2025. She was born to Pope and Pearl Adams on February 18, 1933.
She grew up on a farm in Kamiah, Idaho, where she developed the strong work ethic that would guide her throughout her life.
In 1967, she married Leland Sullivan, and together they built a life on the Sullivan ranch in Capay near Orland. Their partnership was marked by faith, hard work, and dedication to family until Leland’s death.
A woman of deep Christian faith, Jennie devoted many years to Awana Clubs, guiding and mentoring countless youth in her community. Her garden was her sanctuary, where she lovingly tended to a variety of vegetables and fruits, sharing her harvest and knowledge with neighbors and friends alike.
Those who knew her will remember her for her unwavering love of Jesus, her remarkable work ethic without complaint, and her ability to make everyone feel like family. She never met a stranger, greeting everyone with genuine warmth and interest.
To many in the Capay community, she was not only a friend but a mother figure who offered guidance, support, and unconditional love. Her legacy lives on in the hearts of all who were blessed to know her and in the community she so lovingly served throughout her life.
She is survived by her children, Susan (Bob) Hammond, Ken (Rebekah) Sullivan, and David (Dina) Sullivan. She was the devoted grandmother to Ken and Rebekah’s children: Gracie, Ruthie, and Eli.
Besides her husband, Leland Sullivan, she was preceded in death by her parents, and her siblings Betty, Bill, Bob, John, and Miriam.
A memorial service celebrating Jennie’s life is set for 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 19, at the Friends Church in Capay, 25490 Moller Avenue, Orland, followed by a pie and ice cream social. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Friends Church in memory of Jennie.
A separate burial service is planned for a separate day for close friends and family.
On Wednesday, May 28, the Orland Police Department issued a press release about the vandalism incident at Orland High School that occurred Tuesday night, May 20.
Orland.news, published by Todd Bishop and Steve Nordbye, broke the story on May 24.
According to the OPD’s press release:
The Orland Police Department is aware of a recent incident of vandalism that occurred at Orland High School in connection with a “Senior Prank.” Preliminary information indicates that more than 60 students may have been involved, many of whom are minors.
The Orland High School administration is actively working to identify those involved and assess the level of participation by each student. At this time, school officials have informed the department that they do not wish to request a criminal investigation or pursue criminal charges related to damage to school property. The administration has indicated that the matter will be addressed through the school’s internal disciplinary process.
School officials have advised their staff that they may contact the Orland Police Department to file individual police reports if they experienced damage, destruction, or theft of personal property during the incident. As of the time of this release, no such reports or requests have been received by the department.
The Orland Police Department does not currently possess any photographs or video footage related to this incident.
We remain committed to supporting Orland High School and the community in maintaining a safe and respectful environment for all. Any additional information or updates will be provided as appropriate.
According to Todd Bishop’s Orland.News story, the vandalism was extreme and included destruction of both public and personal property.
Several classrooms were targeted, Bishop pointed out. Furniture was overturned and damaged, a snake was killed, inappropriate messages and drawings directed at individual teachers were left on whiteboards, and a stink bomb was set off.
The Observer notes that a few of the possible crimes with which a person could be charged include breaking and entering, animal cruelty, and (probable) felony vandalism. One can only wonder why this is not being treated as a serious crime – a crime being investigated by law enforcement officers.
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.
Monday, May 5:
2:46 a.m., Christina Gwendolyn Wedgwood, 51, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging using or being under the influence of a controlled substance (a misdemeanor), and bringing a controlled substance into a jail or prison (a felony). Bail was set at $25,000. She was taken into custody at West Wood Street and North Humboldt Avenue, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
According to the Glenn County Sheriff’s log, at about 2:21 a.m. on May 5, 2025, a deputy contacted Christina Wedgwood outside of the AMPM, 1399 West Wood Street, Willows. Wedgwood was making incoherent statements and appeared to be under the influence of a controlled substance. The deputy conducted a series of field sobriety tests (FSTs) with Wedgwood. Due to Wedgwood’s performance of the FSTs, she was placed under arrest for allegedly being under the influence of a controlled substance. While processing Wedgwood, correctional staff allegedly found narcotics hidden in her mouth.
7 a.m., Jared Michael Connolly, 33, of Chico, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a Glenn County Superior Court warrant alleging driving while under the influence of a drug (a misdemeanor), possession of a controlled substance (a misdemeanor), driving with a suspended license (a misdemeanor), failure to appear on a felony charge, and driving while under the influence within 10 years of a prior felony DUI (a felony). Bail was set at $20,000. He was taken into custody at the Butte County Jail by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
According to the Glenn County Sheriff’s log, at about 1:46 p.m. on May 15, 2024, Deputy Tuma was dispatched to a welfare check on a man slumped over the steering wheel at Dollar General in Hamilton City. Deputy Tuma contacted Jared Connolly in the driver’s seat. Deputy Tuma observed objective signs and symptoms that Connolly was allegedly under the influence and requested CHP respond. The CHP conducted a DUI investigation and Connolly was ultimately placed under arrest.
7 a.m., Antonio Ruben Sandoval, 32, of Chico, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a Glenn County Superior Court warrant alleging failure to appear after being released on his own recognizance (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $20,000. He was taken into custody at the Butte County Jail by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
According to the Orland Police Department’s log, on January 22, 2025, an Orland police officer contacted Antonio Sandoval, 32, of Chico, in the area of the CVS pharmacy, 869 Newville Road. Following an investigation, Sandoval was arrested and booked for alleged possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a controlled substance.
According to Glenn County Superior Court records, Sandoval was released on his own recognizance on January 27, 2025.
8:50 a.m., Ignacio Domingo Moreno-Perez, 27, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a Glenn County Superior Court warrant alleging failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge (driving while under the influence of alcohol). Bail was set at $30,000. He was taken into custody at the Glenn County Probation Department by a probation officer.
According to the Orland Police Department’s log, on September 14, 2024, an Orland police officer initiated a traffic enforcement stop on a black 2005 Chevy Equinox. The Chevy failed to yield and fled south on Papst Avenue, then east on County Road 15. Officers pursued the Chevy, which pulled into a driveway at 6735 County Road 15 before the driver, later identified as Ignacio Moreno-Perez, 26, of Orland, fled on foot into an orchard. Officers pursued Moreno-Perez, who ignored commands to stop or to show his hands. Officers deployed a Taser and successfully took Moreno-Perez into custody without further incident. Moreno-Perez was arrested and booked for felony evading, resisting or obstructing a peace officer, driving while under the influence of alcohol, and an outstanding misdemeanor Glenn County warrant. The Chevy was towed and impounded.
9:05 a.m., Shawn Dale Van Gieson, 52, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging misdemeanor violation of probation. Bail was set at $10,000. He was taken into custody at an unspecified location in Glenn County by a Glenn County probation officer.
11:24 p.m., Dewayne Harrison Crawford, 58, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging obstructing or resisting a public service officer, and public intoxication (both misdemeanors). Bail was set at $0. He was taken into custody at 435 North Tehama Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
According to the Glenn County Sheriff’s log, at about 11:13 p.m. on May 5, 2025, an unknown caller contacted the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office to report a noise complaint at 435 North Tehama Street, in Willows. Deputies responded and contacted two men outside unit #119. One man refused to identify who he was when he was asked multiple times, delaying or obstructing the deputy’s investigation. That man was told of the noise complaint, and he began to argue with deputies. The man was holding a beer can in his right hand and allegedly showed obvious signs of being intoxicated. The man, who was later identified as Dewayne Crawford, was told he was under arrest. Crawford began to tense his upper body, preventing him from being handcuffed. Crawford was ultimately placed under arrest for allegedly resisting arrest or delaying an investigation. Crawford was transported to the Glenn County Jail to be booked and processed.
Tuesday, May 6:
10 a.m., Matthew Dennis Barkley, 65, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a Glenn County Superior Court warrant alleging failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge. Bail was set at $40,000. He was taken into custody at the Butte County Jail by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
According to the Glenn County Sheriff’s log, at about 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, Matthew Dennis Barkley was found deceased at a residence west of Orland.
10 a.m., Keith Charles Harris, 34, of Chico, was booked into the Glenn County Jail without bail on a Glenn County Superior Court warrant alleging violation of post-release community supervision (a felony). He was taken into custody at the Butte County Jail by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
12:02 p.m., Kirt Edward McCleary, 38, of Folsom, was remanded to the Glenn County Jail without bail for driving with a suspended license (a misdemeanor). He was also booked into the jail on an El Dorado County warrant alleging driving with a suspended license (a misdemeanor). Bail on this warrant was set at $2,000. He was taken into custody at the Glenn County Courthouse, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
2 p.m., Marco Antonio Trenado, 33, of Orland, was sentenced to the Glenn County Jail without bail for misdemeanor violation of probation. He was taken into custody at the Glenn County Superior Court, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
3:01 p.m., Angel Michele Bush, 35, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging misdemeanor violation of probation. Bail was set at $10,000. She was taken into custody at the Glenn County Probation Department, Willows, by a probation officer.
3:57 p.m., Maria Concepcion Paniagua, 45, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a Glenn County warrant alleging failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge. Bail was set at $10,000. She was taken into custody in the 300 block of the alley between Third and Fourth Streets, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
Wednesday, May 7:
8:36 p.m., Jordan Carlson, 27, of Sacramento, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging using or being under the influence of a controlled substance (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $0. He was taken into custody at the carwash at 7 Walker Street by an Orland police officer.
8:36 p.m., Tamara Renee Smith, 40, of Cathlamet, 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. She was taken into custody at the carwash at 7 Walker Street by an Orland police officer.
Thursday, May 8:
2:07 a.m., Kyle Richard West, 37, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a Glenn County Superior Court warrant alleging infliction of corporal injury on a spouse or cohabitant (a felony), and battery on a spouse, ex-spouse, date, etc. (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $30,000. He was taken into custody on the southbound side of Interstate 5 by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
10:30 a.m., Amber Gomes, 41, of Vallejo, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging trespassing (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $0. She was also booked into the jail on a San Mateo County warrant alleging failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge. Bail for this warrant was set at $15,000. She was taken into custody on the southbound side of Interstate 5, north of Highway 162, by a California Highway Patrol officer.
Friday, May 9:
3:08 p.m., Jody Scott Mattis, 52, of Chico, was remanded to the Glenn County Jail without bail for receiving stolen property (a felony). He was taken into custody at the Glenn County Courthouse, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
5:49 p.m., Jermal Karlnell Lee, 38, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a Glenn County Superior Court warrant alleging failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge (battery, and battery on a spouse, ex-spouse, date, etc. Bail was set at $40,000. He was taken into custody at Sycamore and Merrill Streets, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
10:43 p.m., Daniel Arturo Rico Martinez, 31, of Colusa, 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 Highway 99, north of County Road 60, by a California Highway Patrol officer.
Saturday, May 10:
7:43 p.m., Gerardo Lopez-Carranza, 60, of Corning, 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 Highway 99 and County Road 9 by an Orland police officer.
Sunday, May 11:
5:08 a.m., Karina Lizbeth Velazquez, 24, of Colusa, 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. She was taken into custody on County Road P at Highway 32 by a California Highway Patrol officer.
4:43 p.m., Jesse Richard Gerber, 47, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging shoplifting (a misdemeanor), and three counts of misdemeanor violation of probation. Bail was set at $15,000. He was taken into custody at West Wood and South Shasta Streets, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
11:03 p.m., Samuel Romero Pooner, 59, 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 437 South Shasta Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
Monday, May 12:
10 a.m., Susan Gay Billingsley, 71, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging felony violation of probation. Bail was set at $35,000. She was taken into custody at the Glenn County Probation Department, Willows, by a probation officer.
11:56 a.m., Susan Renee Mitzel, 40, of Chico, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging disobeying a court order, and public intoxication (both misdemeanors). Bail was set at $0. She was taken into custody at the Burger King restaurant, 901 Newville Road, by an Orland police officer.
Tuesday, May 13:
12:51 a.m., Malachi Daniel Duffey, 25, of Brookings, Oregon, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a Nevada County Superior Court warrant alleging assault with a deadly weapon resulting in great bodily injury, robbery, and vehicle theft (all felonies). Bail was set at $250,000. He was taken into custody at the Taco Bell restaurant, 1301 West Wood Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
11:15 a.m., Joshua John Welter, 43, of Chico, was remanded to the Glenn County Jail without bail for driving while under the influence of alcohol (a misdemeanor). He was taken into custody at the Glenn County Superior Court by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
Wednesday, May 14:
1:38 a.m., Nicholas Lee King, 38, of Colusa, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging infliction of corporal injury on a spouse or cohabitant (a felony). Bail was set at $25,000. He was taken into custody at 119 North Merrill Avenue, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
10:15 a. m., Edward George Welsh, 67, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging misdemeanor violation of probation, and possession of a controlled substance (a felony). Bail was set at $17,000. He was also remanded to the 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.
4:16 p.m., Felix Armando Raygoza, 57, of Orland, was remanded to the Glenn County Jail without bail for felony violation of probation. He was taken into custody at the Glenn County Superior Court by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
7:50 p.m., Cory Ray Ingle, 35, 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 the Taco Bell restaurant, 1301 West Wood Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
Thursday, May 15:
10:59 p.m., Mariano Suarez Cordova, 59, of Willows, 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 Hoff Way at Commerce Lane, Orland, by a California Highway Patrol officer. The next morning, at 4:07 a.m. and 4:24 a.m., Cordova was found to have two Glenn County Superior Court warrants alleging failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge. Total bail for the warrants was set at $40,000.
Friday, May 16:
11 a.m., Logan Gibson, 23, of Corning, was remanded to the Glenn County Jail without bail for two counts of unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor more than three years his younger (a felony). He was taken into custody at the Glenn County Superior Court by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy. (For background information, see the May 23 story in The Glenn County Observer, “Regarding the rapes of the 2 teens …”.)
11:52 p.m., Cesar Austin Douglas-Ayala, 25, of Hamilton City, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging felony violation of probation. Bail was set at $25,000. He was taken into custody at Fourth Street and Sierra Avenue, Hamilton City, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
Saturday, May 17:
No one was booked into the Glenn County Jail on this date.
Sunday, May 18:
1:21 a.m., Jesse Richard Gerber, 47, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging obstructing or resisting a public service officer, possession of controlled substance paraphernalia, and disobeying a court order (all misdemeanors). Bail was set at $0. He was taken into custody at Wood and Butte Streets, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
Monday, May 19:
No one was booked into the Glenn County Jail on this date.
Tuesday, May 20:
3:05 a.m., Sergio Rico, 39, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging using or being under the influence of a controlled substance, and possession of a controlled substance (both misdemeanors). Bail was set at $0. He was taken into custody at 728 East Street by an Orland police officer.
9:21 p.m., Valerie Grigsby, 37, of Hamilton City, 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. She was taken into custody on Sacramento Avenue at Esperanza Avenue, Hamilton City, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
11:57 p.m., Jeffery William Francis, 30, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging battery on a spouse, ex-spouse, date, etc. (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $5,000. He was taken into custody at 112 South Sacramento Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
Wednesday, May 21:
11 a.m., Victoria Gutierrez Alcaraz, 42, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging felony violation of probation. Bail was set at $70,000. She was taken into custody at the Glenn County Probation Department by a probation officer.
Thursday, May 22:
7 a.m., Jarred William Hogue, 44, of Chico, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on an order of production with charges alleging failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge, and failure to appear on a felony charge. Total bail was set at $55,000. He was taken into custody at the Butte County Jail by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
9:30 a.m., Jose Alfredo Marmolejo, 31, of Orland, 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 at Woodward Avenue and East Swift Street, Orland, by a Glenn County probation officer.
10 a.m., Christopher Jacob Quilling, 28, of Red Bluff, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on an order of production with charges alleging failure to appear on a felony charge. Bail was set at $90,000. He was taken into custody at Folsom State Prison by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
Sandra Lee Duckworth of Orland died on Thursday, April 24, 2025. She was born in Marin County on September 22, 1946.
Shortly after her birth, she was adopted by John and Julia Cherrington.
She grew up with her sisters on a milk dairy in Napa Valley before her family relocated to the Orland area, where Sandy later graduated from high school.
She married Dan Duckworth in 1975, living in the Glenn County area and raising their five sons and more than a dozen grandchildren over the next 49 years.
She was a dedicated mother, wife, and a devoted Christian. She loved to sing, draw, and write stories for her loved ones.
She is survived by her sisters, Shirley and Linda; and her sons, Darryl, Don, Michael, Paul, and Daniel and their families.
A celebration of life is planned to take place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 31, at the home of Bill and Shirley Hayton, 4308 County Road H, Orland.
Cheryl Marlée Maas (née Merrick) died peacefully in her home in Willows on Sunday, May 11, 2025. Born to Donald Merrick and Anna Nelson on October 15, 1952, she was raised by her grandparents, Jack and Eva Nelson, in Willows.
A 1970 graduate of Willows High School, she married her sweetheart, Stephen “Big Steve” Maas, of Orland on September 25, 1971. The couple settled on a ranch in Capay, where they raised cattle, pigs, chickens, bird dogs, and children.
She fell in love with ranching and took great pride in looking after the animals, often with a child in tow, while Big Steve worked as a lineman for PG&E. She loved to sew, crochet, shop with her longtime friend, Loretta Lewis (née Pinheiro), and make daily phone calls to family and friends.
Her greatest joy was being a mother and grandmother.
She is survived by her half-brother, Brett Merrick (Tom); daughters Melissa Maas and Stephanie Manezes (Joseph); son Stephen (Alissa); eight grandchildren; and her faithful dog, Libby. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Jack and Eva; parents Donald and Anna; and husband Stephen.
A graveside service is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 31, at the Willows Cemetery, followed by a Celebration of Life at the Willows Elks Lodge. Those wishing to attend the Celebration of Life can bring a potluck dish, if desired.
Arrangements are under the direction of F.D. Sweet and Son Funeral Home, Willows.
You are probably going to be even more pissed off by what you are about to read than you were when you read the Glenn County District Attorney’s press release issued on Friday, May 16.
That was the press release that included the court sentence that Logan Tyler Gibson, now 23, received for the statutory rapes of two girls, one 13 years old at the time of the crime and the other 15. He was given the maximum sentence, which was three years, eight months, with two of the years in the custody of the Glenn County Jail and one year, eight months, on supervised, formal probation.
Maximum sentence or not, its apparent lightness upset a lot of people.
According to the district attorney’s press release, on Friday, May 16, Logan Tyler Gibson was convicted of the two rapes. One of the girls was just 13 years old and the other was 15.
The rapes occurred less than two years apart, with the 15-year-old being raped while Gibson was being prosecuted for the rape of the 13-year-old.
The 13-year-old was raped in October of 2021. Gibson would have been roughly 19 at the time.
The 15-year-old was raped in July of 2023. Gibson would have been about 21 at that time.
As the D.A.’s press release stated, the defendant expressed little remorse in the probation report. The defense sought a grant of probation and a requirement to register as a sex offender.
There was no plea agreement in this case and Assistant District Attorney Michael Coffey sought the maximum sentence of three years, eight months, in county jail and asked that the defendant be required to register as a sex offender.
One of the victims and her family read a moving victim impact statement in Court.
After considering the sentence factors, Judge Byrd sentenced the defendant to the maximum sentence of three years, eight months, with two of the years in custody and one year and eight months on mandatory supervision. The judge also ordered the defendant to register as a sex offender.
The case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Coffey, with assistance from the Glenn County Sheriff Office Sergeants Johnsen and Draper. Victim Advocates White and Perez-Palomares supported the victims throughout the lengthy court process.
According to Glenn County Superior Court records, regarding the rape of the 13-year-old, Gibson was charged on October 8, 2021, with rape through force or violence of a child under the age of 14 (a felony), and unlawful sexual intercourse with a child under the age of 18; that is, statutory rape (a felony). On October 16, 2021, Gibson was also charged with sexual battery (a misdemeanor).
On December 20, 2024, Gibson pled guilty to the statutory rape charge, unlawful sexual intercourse with a child under the age of 18. The charge of forcible rape of a child under the age of 14 was dismissed, and the misdemeanor sexual battery charge was not included in the amended complaint against Gibson.
On July 27, 2023, in the case of the rape of the 15-year-old, Gibson was charged with rape by force or violence, and unlawful sexual intercourse with a child under the age of 18; that is, statutory rape (both felonies), and misdemeanor battery (not sexual battery).
On December 20, 2024, as in the case of the rape of the 13-year-old, in this case Gibson again pled guilty to the statutory rape charge, unlawful sexual intercourse with a child under the age of 18. The charges of felony forcible rape and misdemeanor battery were dismissed.
On May 16, 2025, Gibson was sentenced as described above. He was also required to register as a sex offender.
However, there is more to the case of the rape of the 15-year-old. According to the Glenn County Sheriff’s log for July 27, 2023, Gibson was not the only suspect in this rape. The other suspect was Terril Andrew Whitlock, who was 23 in November of 2024.
On July 27, 2023, Whitlock was charged with rape by force or violence, oral copulation with a minor, sexual penetration of a minor, and two counts of unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor, or statutory rape (all felonies).
On January 3, 2025, Whitlock pled guilty to unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor, and the other charges were dismissed.
On February 7, 2025, Whitlock was sentenced to 158 days in the Glenn County Jail, of which 79 days were credited as time served. He was also sentenced to two years formal (supervised) probation.
Unlike Logan Gibson, Whitlock was not required to register as a sex offender.
The Observer called and spoke with District Attorney Dwayne Stewart Thursday afternoon, May 22. The sheriff’s log had indicated that not only had there been two suspect in the July 27, 2023, case, there had been two juvenile victims.
Stewart confirmed that Gibson and Whitlock had indeed both raped the same 15-year-old girl.
So, whether it was statutory rape or forcible rape, the rape of the 15-year-old was even worse than what was indicated by the D.A.’s May 16 press release.
Isabella “Bella” Culp. Photo and additional information submitted to The Glenn County Observer by her admittedly “proud mom,” Sheila Culp.
Glenn County Observer
Not even tornados could keep Bayliss resident Isabella “Bella” Culp and the University of Redlands Bulldogs from winning their regional tournament in St. Louis, Mo., on Sunday, May 18.
The No. 7 Bulldogs secured their spot in the NCAA Softball Super Regional with a 2-0 victory over host No. 10 Washington University. When Redlands goes up against the Emory Eagles today, May 22, the Bulldogs will be the first Southern California Intercollegiate Conference team to participate in a Super Regional since 2014.
College scholar athlete Bella Culp, a business major, has been the starting catcher since her freshman year. Now a senior, she has been a leader since day one of walking onto the University of Redlands softball “Field of Dreams”.
Bella lives in Bayliss with her family. Her paternal grandparents owned Culp’s Bar in Grill in Willows (now known as The Last Stand) and her maternal grandparents owned a dairy and farmed in Bayliss.
Her father, Christopher, retired from the US Navy after 24 years of service, during which time Bella moved up and down the state as a child, playing her favorite sport. Her mother, Sheila, is a farmer.
Bella’s sister, Madelyn, attends Hamilton High School. She also enjoys softball.
The Glenn County Observer 