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By Larry Judkins

Glenn County Observer

The driver of a semi suffered moderate injuries, according to police scanner chatter late Friday morning, after the vehicle crashed into a tree and rolled over on Interstate 5, south of Artois.

The semi was totaled.

According to the California Highway Patrol Traffic Incident Information webpage, the accident occurred at about 10:43 a.m. on April 7, on the northbound side of I-5, near County Road 39.

More precisely, the crash seemed to be near the northbound Willows Rest Area, north of Road 39.

Emergency responders included Artois Fire Department volunteers, Glenn County Sheriff’s deputies, CHP officers, and Enloe Ambulance personnel.

The CHP incident page twice states that the semi and trailer rolled over after hitting the tree.

At 10:56 a.m., the CHP page says that the semi sustained major damage.

Both the cab and the engine separated from the frame.

Produce was scattered all over the right shoulder of the northbound freeway.

The semi driver was transported by ground ambulance to Enloe Medical Center in Chico.

At about 11:20 a.m., the ambulance was heard heading east on East Walker Street in Orland, traveling through the Papst Avenue intersection on its way to Chico.

Glenn County Animal Control picked up a dog at the scene, which presumably belonged to the semi driver.

The CHP webpage described the dog as “gentle.”

Most of the emergency responders gradually began to leave the scene; however, other workers were still cleaning up the wreckage well after 5 p.m.

When we last spoke with Sally Dawley back in late-July of last year, she had picked up 24,760 discarded cigarette butts since moving to Orland in mid-May. As of Saturday, March 18, when she was spotted picking up butts at the Burger King on Newville Road, the number was 86,150, an increase of 61,390. These numbers are precise because Dawley keeps track with a handheld tally counter. Prior to moving to Orland, she lived in Auburn, Calif., where she picked up more than two million butts and earned herself the title, the “Butt Lady of Auburn.” Why does she do this? Because cigarette butts are very toxic and harm birds and other wildlife, as well as dogs that sometimes eat them. So, the next time you are in Orland and you see Sally Dawley picking up butts with her tongs and plastic bags, give her a big “thumbs-up.” She is helping to make Orland a better place. As we wrote back in July, there are no ifs, ands or butts about it. Glenn County Observer photo by Donna Wilder.

Here are the latest bookings from the Glenn County Jail. Remember: Everyone accused of a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Friday, Feb. 24:

5:30 p.m., Juan Salazar Rosas, 23, of Hamilton City, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging violation of a court order to prevent domestic violation (a misdemeanor), and felony violation of probation. Bail was set at $40,000. He was taken into custody at 560 North Tehama Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

Saturday, Feb. 25:

11:44 a.m., Tomas Eduardo Soltero Perez, 37, of Salem, Ore., 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 the northbound side of Interstate 5 at County Road 27 by a California Highway Patrol officer.

1:26 p.m., Frank Rafael Gomez-Valencia, 25, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging carrying a concealed weapon (a misdemeanor), exhibition of a firearm (a misdemeanor), and assault with a firearm (a felony). Bail was set at $35,000. He was taken into custody at the Willows Walmart by a California Highway Patrol officer.

10:08 p.m., Manuel De Jesus Sanchez Santiz, 23, 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 M, north of County Road 24, by a California Highway Patrol officer.

Sunday, Feb. 26:

2:32 a.m., Omar Andres Mendoza, 31, 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, driving with a license suspended for driving while under the influence, and carrying a concealed weapon in a vehicle (all misdemeanors). Bail was set at $15,000. He was taken into custody at Sixth and Tehama Streets by an Orland police officer.

6:28 p.m., Halle Alysen Urrutia, 20, of Hamilton City, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging willful cruelty to a child (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $5,000. She was taken into custody at 824 Fourth Street, Hamilton City, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

8:58 p.m., Manuel Eduardo Garcia, 26, of Willows, 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 with a license suspended for driving while under the influence (all misdemeanors). Bail was set at $15,000. He was taken into custody at 737 Jackson Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

Monday, Feb. 27:

12:36 p.m., Kyle Blake Alarcon, 25, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging violation of a court order to prevent domestic violence, and violation of probation (both misdemeanors). Bail was set at $10,000. He was taken into custody at the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office, 543 West Oak Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

2:18 p.m., at the Glenn County Jail, Sarah Elizabeth Gammon, 38, of Red Bluff, was found to have a warrant alleging failure to appear on a felony charge. Bail was set at $30,000.

Tuesday, Feb. 28:

12:54 a.m., Steven Barnett Garrett, 70, of Clearlake, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging possession of controlled substance paraphernalia (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at zero. He was taken into custody at the Baymont Inn, 100 North Humboldt Avenue, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

1:53 a.m., Joseph Raywyne Broussard, 42, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail without bail on a warrant alleging possession of a firearm by a felon (a felony). He was taken into custody in the 500 block of Fourth Street by an Orland police officer.

1:53 a.m., Vanessa Valentina Garcia, 41, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail without bail on charges alleging possession of controlled substance paraphernalia, and obstruction or resisting a public service officer (both misdemeanors), and warrants alleging failure to appear on a felony charge, trespassing (a misdemeanor), failure to appear after giving a written promise (a misdemeanor), petty theft (a misdemeanor), and petty theft of retail merchandise (a misdemeanor). Total bail was set at $104,500. She was taken into custody in the 500 block of Fourth Street by an Orland police officer.

11:35 a.m., at the Glenn County Jail, Brandon Charles Kaefer, 26, of Redding, was found to have a warrant alleging failure to appear on a felony charge. Bail was set at $30,000.

7:52 p.m., Starr Toinette Carter, 39, of Chico, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging battery on a spouse, ex-spouse, date, etc., and obstructing or resisting a public service officer (both misdemeanors). Bail was set at $5,000. She was taken into custody at the Holiday Inn Express, 545 North Humboldt Avenue, rm. #122, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

Wednesday, March 1:

5:09 a.m., Ashlee Veneman, 34, 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. She was taken into custody at the Willow Oaks Apartments, 1201 West Wood Street, apt. #33, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

2:08 p.m., Reyna Salinas Puente, 38, of Hamilton City, was committed to the Glenn County Jail without bail for charges of assault with a deadly weapon other than a firearm, identity theft, and possession of a controlled substance while in a prison camp (all felonies). She was taken into custody at the Glenn County Superior Court in Willows by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

5:08 p.m., Gilberto Medauday Rubio, 46, 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 on Villa Street, south of Laurel Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

6:43 p.m., Jarred William Hogue, 42, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging obstructing or resisting a public service officer (a misdemeanor), and a warrant alleging failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge. Total bail was set at $15,000. He was taken into custody at 712 1/2 Colusa Street by an Orland police officer.

6:43 p.m., Leo Phillip Jacobson, 42, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging obstructing or resisting a public service officer (a misdemeanor), and a warrant alleging failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge. Total bail was set at $15,000. He was taken into custody at 712 1/2 Colusa Street by an Orland police officer.

Thursday, March 2:

3:42 a.m., Joseph Elwin Robert Workman, 38, 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 600 North Humboldt Avenue, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

3:44 a.m., Vanessa Aurora Workman, 28, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging battery on a spouse, ex-spouse, date, etc., violation of a court order to prevent domestic violence (both misdemeanors), and a warrant alleging failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge. Total bail was set at $20,000. She was taken into custody at 600 North Humboldt Avenue, apt. #164, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

11:22 a.m., Sean Timothy Rushing, 34, of Eureka, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on an order of production for a warrant alleging failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge. Bail was set at $22,000, but he was also held without bail on a CDC detainer. He was taken into custody at Old Folsom State Prison by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

11:22 a.m., Christopher Robert Thompson, 33, of Gerber, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on an order of production for a warrant alleging failure to appear on a felony charge. Bail was set at $71,000, but he was also held without bail on a detainer. He was taken into custody at Old Folsom State Prison by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

12:48 p.m., Savannah Rachelle Nelson, 31, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on warrants alleging failure to appear on a felony charge. Total bail was set at $55,000. She was taken into custody on Laurel Street at Plumas Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

1 p.m., Dave Raymond Campbell, 53, of Artois, was committed to the Glenn County Jail without bail for felony violation of probation. He was taken into custody at 6704 County Road 33, Artois, by a Glenn County probation officer.

3:34 p.m., Alexander Phillip White, 23, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging obstructing or resisting a public service officer (a misdemeanor), felony violation of probation, and misdemeanor violation of probation. Bail was set at $60,000. He was taken into custody at 600 North Humboldt Avenue, Willows, by a Glenn County probation officer.

4:49 p.m., Taylor Austin Barrera, 24, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a warrant alleging failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge. Bail was set at $20,000. He was taken into custody at the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office, 543 West Oak Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

6:47 p.m., Nyla Fohn Thitphaneth, 20, of Orland, 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. She was taken into custody at 6343 County Road 200, Orland, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

Friday, March 3:

10 a.m., Brittany Danielle Glass, 34, of Willows, was remanded to the Glenn County Jail without bail for alleged grand theft (a felony), and possession of a controlled substance (a misdemeanor). She was taken into custody at the Glenn County Superior Court in Willows by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

10:20 a.m., Nelson Enrique Moran, 41, of Fresno, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on warrants alleging failure to appear on a felony charge, willful discharge of a firearm in a grossly negligent manner (a felony), robbery (a felony), kidnapping (a felony), assault with a firearm (a felony), driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs (a misdemeanor), driving while under the influence of alcohol (a misdemeanor), possession of a controlled substance (a misdemeanor), and driving with a suspended license (a misdemeanor). Total bail was set at $165,000. He was taken into custody at the Glenn County Superior Court in Willows by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

10:30 a.m., Brian Lee Barnard, 52, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging felony violation of probation. Bail was set at $35,000. He was taken into custody at the Glenn County Probation Office, Willows, by a probation officer.

11:15 a.m., Arturo Barba, 32, of Willows, was remanded to the Glenn County Jail without bail for alleged lewd or lascivious acts with a child under the age of 14 (a felony). He was taken into custody at the Glenn County Superior Court in Willows by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

11:35 a.m., Paul Everette Choquette, 41, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging felony violation of probation, and misdemeanor violation of probation. Bail was set at $45,000. He was taken into custody at the Glenn County Probation Office, Willows, by a probation officer.

11:45 a.m., Joshua James McNeill, 40, of Bakersfield, was remanded to the Glenn County Jail without bail for alleged possession of a firearm by a felon (a felony). He was taken into custody at the Glenn County Superior Court in Willows by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

8:45 p.m., Delbert Wayne Mallory, 50, of Roseville, 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 the southbound side of Interstate 5, just north of County Road 32, by a California Highway Patrol officer.

Saturday, March 4:

2:41 a.m., Collin Andrew Outland, 30, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging possession of a narcotic controlled substance, and violation of probation (both misdemeanors). Bail was set at $5,000. He was taken into custody at Highway 162 and County Road X by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

11:59 p.m., at the Glenn County Jail, Jonathan Scott Hanson, 31, of Willows, was found to have a warrant alleging petty theft, and failure to appear after giving a written promise (both misdemeanors). Bail was set at $2,000.

Sunday, March 5:

No one was booked into the Glenn County Jail on this date.

Monday, March 6:

2:30 p.m., Logan Jennings Smith, 35, 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 the jail by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

4:30 p.m., Lexi Alise Hansen, 21, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a warrant alleging writing checks with insufficient funds (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $9,000. She was taken into custody at the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

8:25 p.m., Weylin James German-Perez, 35, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging possession of a controlled substance, and possession of controlled substance paraphernalia (both misdemeanors), and a warrant alleging failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge. Total bail was set at $12,000. He was taken into custody at 7266 Highway 32, Orland, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

Tuesday, March 7:

3:23 a.m., Gabriel Rosas-Rojas, 23, of Olivehurst, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor more than three years younger than the accused (a felony), and contributing to the delinquency of a minor (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $20,000. He was taken into custody at Lely Aquatic Park on East South Street by an Orland police officer.

7:05 a.m., Gilberto Medauday Rubio, 46, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging violation of a court order to prevent domestic violence, and obstructing or resisting a public service officer (both misdemeanors). Bail was set at $5,000. He was taken into custody on North Humboldt Avenue at Green Street by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

2:41 p.m., Scott Christopher Stone, 52, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging possession of controlled substance paraphernalia, and violation of probation (both misdemeanors), and a warrant alleging failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge. Total bail was set at $10,000. He was taken into custody at 4733 County Road L, Orland, by a Glenn County probation officer.

3:30 p.m., Cory Ray Ingle, 33, of Sacramento, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on warrants alleging failure to appear on a felony charge. Total bail was set at $86,000. He was taken into custody at the Yolo County Jail by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

7:41 p.m., Michael Anthony Rogers, 39, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on warrants alleging failure to appear on a felony charge, failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge, theft of personal property (a misdemeanor), tampering with a vehicle (a misdemeanor), failure to appear after giving a written promise (a misdemeanor), theft by forged or invalid access card (a misdemeanor), possession of ammunition by a prohibited person (a felony), and violation of post-release community supervision (a felony). Total bail was set at $87,000, but two of the warrants were no-bail warrants. He was taken into custody at the Pilot Travel Center, 4444 Commerce Lane, by an Orland police officer.

10:57 p.m., Juan Rios Figuroa, 33, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging threatening to commit a crime with intent to terrorize (a felony), exhibition of a firearm (a misdemeanor), possession of ammunition by a prohibited person (a felony), and possession of a large-capacity magazine (a misdemeanor), and warrants alleging failure to appear on a felony charge. Total bail was set at $250,000. He was taken into custody in the 1200 block of Railroad Avenue by an Orland police officer.

Wednesday, March 8:

7:52 p.m., Katie Ellen Phillips, 38, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging possession of controlled substance paraphernalia (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at zero. She was taken into custody at South and Eighth Streets by an Orland police officer.

11:55 p.m., Olarry Dean Smock, 49, of Orland, 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 6155 County Road 4, Orland, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

Thursday, March 9:

3:31 a.m., Michael Jacob Abel, 23, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging possession of controlled substance paraphernalia (a misdemeanor), and warrants alleging failure to appear on a felony charge. Total bail was set at $150,000. He was taken into custody at 510 Fourth Street by an Orland police officer.

3:38 a.m., Letticia Jean Cordero, 27, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging being an accessory to a crime (a felony). Bail was set at $10,000. She was taken into custody at 510 Fourth Street by an Orland police officer.

4 a.m., Nicole Denise Delong, 35, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging possession of a controlled substance (a misdemeanor), and a warrant alleging failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge. Total bail was set at $20,000. She was taken into custody at 1026 South Street, Orland, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

4:22 a.m., Steven Eric McCabe, 45, of Los Molinos, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging possession of controlled substance paraphernalia (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at zero. He was taken into custody at 1026 South Street, Orland by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

10:48 a.m., Ivan Quintero-Perez, 40, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail without bail on a court remand for charges alleging assault with a deadly weapon other than a firearm, first degree robbery in concert with others of an inhabited dwelling, infliction of corporal injury on a spouse or cohabitant (all felonies). He was taken into custody at the Glenn County Superior Courthouse, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

10:55 a.m., Robert Walter Taresh, 52, of Willows, was returned to the custody of the Glenn County Jail without bail for charges alleging petty theft (a misdemeanor). He was taken into custody at the Old Folsom Prison by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

1:35 p.m., Erick Franklin Haener, 34, of Willows, was returned to the custody of the Glenn County Jail for charges alleging felony violation of probation, possession of ammunition by a prohibited person (a felony), possession of a controlled substance (a misdemeanor), possession of a narcotic controlled substance (a misdemeanor), and possession of controlled substance paraphernalia (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $30,000, but he was also held without bail for alleged illegal possession of an assault weapon (a felony). He was taken into custody at 245 North Plumas Street, Willows, by a Glenn County probation officer.

1:45 p.m., Raven Marie Chapter, 39, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on an order of production for charges alleging failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge. Bail was set at $14,000, but she was also held on a no-bail detainer. She was taken into custody at the Central California Women’s Facility, Chowchilla, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

4:32 p.m., Logan Jennings Smith, 35, 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 the jail by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

Friday, March 10:

5:58 a.m., Keith Charles Harris, 32, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging possession of a controlled substance, and possession of controlled substance paraphernalia (both misdemeanors). Bail was set at zero, but he was also held without bail for alleged violation of parole (a felony). He was taken into custody at 712 1/2 Colusa Street by an Orland police officer.

11:13 p.m., Stephanie Ranee Wright, 35, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging public intoxication (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at zero. She was taken into custody at Mellane Circle and Shasta Street by an Orland police officer.

Saturday, March 11:

4:46 p.m., Adrian Hernandez-Nava, 26, of Orland, 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 on Pecan Circle by an Orland police officer.

Sunday, March 12:

No one was booked into the Glenn County Jail on this date.

Monday, March 13:

7:50 a.m., Noah Ryan Coats, 41, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on warrants alleging infliction of corporal injury on a spouse or cohabitant (a felony), violation of a court order to prevent domestic violence (a misdemeanor), aggregate and consecutive terms for multiple convictions (a felony), and failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge. Total bail was set at $73,000. He was taken into custody at the Butte County Jail by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

7:13 p.m., Philip Daniel Chrisman, 41, of Sacramento, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a warrant alleging failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge. Bail was set at $15,000. He was taken into custody at 452 North Humboldt Avenue, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

Tuesday, March 14:

3:10 a.m., Gabriel Adam Rutter, 25, of Marysville, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging driving while under the influence of a drug, and driving with a license suspended for driving while under the influence (both misdemeanors). Bail was set at $10,000. He was taken into custody on Interstate 5, just south of Highway 162, by a California Highway Patrol officer.

2:51 p.m., Lena Lillian Forbes, 49, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a warrant alleging giving a false report of a crime to a police officer (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at zero. She was taken into custody at 510 Fourth Street, unit B, by an Orland police officer.

7:05 p.m., Jesus Juarez Andrade, 38, of Modesto, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging battery on a spouse, ex-spouse, date, etc. (a misdemeanor), and a warrant alleging failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge. Total bail was set at $12,000. He was taken into custody at Newville Road and Interstate 5 by an Orland police officer.

7:33 p.m., Gilberto Medauday Rubio, 46, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging violation of a court order to prevent domestic violence (a misdemeanor), and a warrant alleging failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge. Total bail was set at $15,000. He was taken into custody on West Laurel Street at South Villa Avenue, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

11:24 p.m., William Richard Stinson, 62, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a warrant alleging misdemeanor battery. Bail was set at $4,000. He was taken into custody at Glenn Medical Center, 1133 West Sycamore Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

Wednesday, March 15:

1:25 a.m., Christopher Loyd Simpson, 29, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging obstructing or resisting a public service officer, and possession of controlled substance paraphernalia (both misdemeanors), and warrants alleging failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge. Total bail was set at $50,000. He was taken into custody at South and Marin Streets, Orland, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

9:45 a.m., Nathan Douglas Humphrey, 32, of Princeton, was booked into the Glenn County Jail without bail on a court-ordered surrender for charges alleging infliction of corporal injury on a spouse or cohabitant (a felony). He was taken into custody at the jail by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

3:30 p.m., Fredi Molina Pineda, 49, of Willows, was remanded to the Glenn County Jail without bail on charges alleging misdemeanor violation of probation. He was taken into custody at 123 South Murdock Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

3:40 p.m., Jose Luis Rojas, 25, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging obstructing or resisting a public service officer, and possession of controlled substance paraphernalia (both misdemeanors). Bail was set at zero. He was taken into custody on the 1100 block of West Wood Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

8:40 p.m., Shane Robert Hall, 45, of Los Molinos, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging possession of a controlled substance, and possession of controlled substance paraphernalia (both misdemeanors). Bail was set at zero. He was taken into custody at 1021 South Street by an Orland police officer.

11:58 p.m., Tomasa Macias-Serna, 39, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging trespassing, and obstructing or resisting a public service officer (both misdemeanors). Bail was set at zero. She was taken into custody at 130 Fifth Street, #1, by an Orland police officer.

Thursday, March 16:

3:35 p.m., Jose Luis Rojas, 25, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a warrant alleging failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge. Bail was set at zero. He was taken into custody at the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office, 543 West Oak Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

4:22 p.m., Jose Guadalupe Rojas-Garcia, 36, of Orland, 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 on the 800 block of Pecan Circle by an Orland police officer.

11:36 p.m., Daniel Figueroa, 29, of Chico, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a warrant alleging driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, driving while under the influence of alcohol, and failure to appear after giving a written promise (all misdemeanors). Bail was set at $10,000. He was taken into custody at Highway 32 and County Road VV by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

Pete David Mann died near Willows on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. The third of four children, he was born in Willows to David and Jean Mann on Jan. 1, 1957.

He grew up in Glenn, riding motorcycles. At a young age, he knew he wanted to be a pilot, and at 16 he took his first flying lesson with his brother, Joel.

During high school, after farming a plot of rice with the FFA, he bought his prized 1963 Corvette, which he had throughout his life.

In 1981, Pete, with his parents and brother, started Mann & Sons Ag. Aviation.

In 1982, he married Leslie, who would be his wife for more than 40 years, and together they had two children: Pete Jr. and Tasha.

Over the course of his 42-year career as a pilot, he enjoyed making many friends and memories. Last year, due to the drought, he had a much lighter workload than normal and was able to do many other things he enjoyed.

He was able to spend more time at his cabin in Butte Meadows, feeding deer that would come visit him. He attended the March Meet and the Hot Rod Reunion at Famoso Dragstrip in Bakersfield.

While attending the Hot Rod Reunion in October, he was able to go for a jet ride in a L-39 that he had purchased at the Field of Dreams dinner earlier that year. He loved every minute of it and had a smile from ear to ear.

However, the thing he enjoyed doing the most was spending time at the airport, visiting with traveling pilots, farmers, field men and just about anybody who walked through the door.

When not visiting, he would diligently work on whatever he could find, often on his 1934 Ford, his 1975 Dodge Pickup or his Corvette. When asked, just this year, if he wanted to continue flying another year, he promptly replied, “Yes!”

He is survived by his wife, Leslie Mann; children Pete Mann Jr. and Tasha Mann; mother Jean Mann; sister Dena Schmidt (Dave); brother Joel Mann (Carlene); and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, David Mann; and his sister, Lynda Reynolds, and her husband Bill.

A graveside service is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Monday, March 20, at the Willows Cemetery, with a reception to follow at the St. Monica’s Parish Hall. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be sent to the Field of Dreams, P.O. Box 217, Colusa, CA 95932, in memory of Pete.

By Larry Judkins

Photos by Donna Wilder

Dozens of runners, including a Viking or two, took part in the Sixth Annual Shamrock 5K Run to benefit Orland High School track and cross-country programs.

The run began at the Lely Aquatic Park parking lot at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 18, and ended at the same place.

Early registration was $25 and increased to $35 on March 10.

All proceeds went to the OHS track team.

Funds raised at this year’s event went for duffle bags, travel expenses, team t-shirts, and new hurdles.

Runners received a custom t-shirt.

It is unknown whether the Vikings will wear their t-shirts under or over their traditional apparel.

John Everett Edmondson, Jr., of Orland, died in Chico on Friday, March 10, 2023. He was born in Whittier, Calif., to John and Corrine Edmondson on March 29, 1941.

John and Margaret Edmondson were married for the last 60 years. His friends and loved ones agree that he will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

A memorial service is planned for 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 18, at the Orland Memorial Hall, 320 Third Street. Arrangements are under the direction of Sweet-Olsen Family Mortuary of Orland.

A significant portion of Lely Aquatic Park is under water, as this photo taken Tuesday afternoon, March 14, shows. While a few ducks were seen enjoying the floodwaters, it is unlikely that very many humans wanted to go play in them. However, no doubt that come summer, plenty of kids will return to the park’s splash pad to get soaked. Glenn County Observer photo by Donna Wilder.

Report by Larry Judkins

Photos by Donna Wilder

Glenn County Observer

At about 2 p.m. on Monday, March 6, firefighters were dispatched to a report of a commercial structure fire in Orland.

Initial reports indicated the fire was at an address on Fifth Street.

In reality, it was at 517 Sixth Street, CR&G Auto Sales, located at the southeast corner of Sixth and Tehama Streets.

Upon arrival, Orland firefighters were unable to find a hydrant.

A call went out for water tenders.

The Artois Fire Department was also called to provide mutual aid.

It didn’t take long for the fire to be completely extinguished.

Report by Larry Judkins

Photos by Donna Wilder

Glenn County Observer

The Orland Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a structure fire south of town Saturday morning, March 4.

The call regarding the fire at 6657 County Road 20 went out at 8:37 a.m.

At that time, according to the Corning fire dispatcher, he had received only a single report regarding the fire.

A moment later, Orland Fire Chief Justin Chaney told the dispatcher he was able to “confirm” the fire as he approached the area, as there was a “large column of black smoke” rising from the location.

The dispatcher replied that he had since received multiple reports of the fire.

The dispatcher asked Chief Chaney if he wanted a call to go out for mutual aid, and the chief replied in the affirmative.

The Artois Fire Department was called at 8:40 a.m.

It was soon discovered that the structure that was burning was an outbuilding.

The firefighters were quickly able to gain control of the fire and prevent it from spreading to any other structures.

The cause of the fire was unknown.

Glenn County Observer

Two cars collided at about 2 p.m. on Friday, March 3, in Orland.

The incident occurred at a location that seems to have a lot of accidents, the intersection of Sixth and Tehama Streets.

It did not appear that there were any injuries.

Few additional details are known at the present time.

Watch for more information next week.