Graybar Hotel: No shortage of check-ins

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.