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.
Wednesday, March 10:
8:54 a.m., Christopher James Dunham, 56, a laborer and transient, 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 the Glenn County Probation Department, Willows, by a probation officer.
10:56 a.m., at the Glenn County Jail, Alex Parra Miranda, 27, a construction worker who lives at 6379 County Road 16, Orland, was found to have a warrant alleging failure to obey a lawful order of the court (a felony). Bail was set at $50,000.
11:35 a.m., Anthony Vincent Mancinelli, 27, a laborer who lives at 4061 County Road N, Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a bail bond surrender for charges alleging possession of drug paraphernalia, and disobeying a court order (both misdemeanors). Bail was set at $10,000. He was taken into custody at the jail by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
4:43 p.m., Damini Kenyata Franklin, 20, a cook who lives at 4000 Innovator Drive, Sacramento, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging battery, and conspiracy to commit a misdemeanor (both misdemeanors). Bail was set at zero. He was taken into custody at West Ash Street and South Merrill Avenue, Sacramento, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
4:43 p.m., Rodrigo Guerrero, 21, a laborer who lives at 3247 Azevedo Drive, Sacramento, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging battery, and conspiracy to commit a misdemeanor (both misdemeanors). Bail was set at zero. He was taken into custody at West Ash Street and South Merrill Avenue, Sacramento, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
5:44 p.m., Ricardo Hernandez Gonzalez, 22, a plumber who lives at 4224 Mary Avenue, Olivehurst, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on warrants alleging taking a vehicle without the owner’s consent, and possession of metal knuckles (both felonies). Total bail was set at $70,000. He was taken into custody at 714 North Humboldt Avenue, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
10:34 p.m., Jonathan Scott Hanson, 29, a mechanic and transient, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a warrant alleging failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge. Bail was set at $7,000, but he was also held without bail on a charge alleging violation of parole (a felony). He was taken into custody at 600 North Humboldt Avenue, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
Thursday, March 11:
1:10 p.m., Wade Allen Holder, 47, a laborer who lives in Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a warrant alleging failure to appear after being released on bail (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at zero. He was taken into custody at 6399 County Road 24, Orland, by a Glenn County probation officer.
2:54 p.m., Gardenia Vanessa Avalos, 31, a laborer who lives in 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 601 North Tehama Street, Willows, by a Glenn County probation officer.
4:21 p.m., Prisella Andreina Gonzalez, 32, a caregiver who lives in Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging felony violation of probation. Bail was set at $45,000. She was taken into custody at 361 County Road 16, Orland, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
4:26 p.m., Emmanuel Montalvo Mercado, 29, a laborer who lives in Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging battery on a noncohabitating former spouse (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $5,000. He was taken into custody at 6379 County Road 16, sp. #11, Orland, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
7:29 p.m., Cynthia Sarah Hardie, 44, a trucker who lives in Rapid City, South Dakota, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging sexual exploitation of a child, and possession of child pornography (both felonies). Bail was set at $100,000. He was taken into custody at Swift Transportation, 1475 Highway 99, Willows, by a GLINTF (major crimes) agent.
Here are the reports from the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office, the Orland Police Department, the Willows Area Office of the California Highway Patrol, and various fire departments in Glenn County. Remember: Those accused of committing crimes are presumed to be innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Wednesday, March 10:
12:01 a.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to a report of harassing text messages. Jazmine Valdez reported she received rude text messages from an unknown number. Valdez was advised to not engage unknown numbers in conversation and to block the number.
6:49 a.m., Judith Edano reported an unknown man was standing on her patio and she requested he be moved along. Deputies responded to 1340 Sycamore Street in Willows and conducted an area check but were unable to locate anyone in the area.
6:52 a.m., Butte Home and Hospice called and reported the expected death of Elsie Lorenzo, 94, at WestHaven Assisted Living on Fairview Street in Orland. The decedent suffered from a pre-existing illness and was entered into hospice care on March 6, 2021. The decedent was released to the care of Sweet-Olsen Family Mortuary in Orland.
7:47 a.m., while on routine patrol, Deputy Huichapan contacted Rosalio Barragan in the 300 block of El Dorado Avenue in Willows. A records check on Barragan through Glenn County Communications revealed two active misdemeanor warrants out of Indio Superior Court. Deputy Huichapan was told the warrants were citable only. The deputy cited and released Barragan on his promise to appear in court for the two outstanding misdemeanor warrants.
8:53 a.m., Orland police officers responded to the Orland Police Department lobby to sign off a correctable citation. Proof of correction was provided and the citation was signed off.
9:36 a.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a 911 hang-up at the Orland Children’s Center at 116 East Walker Street. Officers contacted an employee, who stated the number was dialed in error.
10:39 a.m., Glenn County Sheriff’s Office Communications received an anonymous call of a man outside of his room at the Economy Inn, 435 North Tehama Street, Willows, talking about harming himself. Sgt. Felton called and spoke to the involved party, who denied any suicidal ideation and called the sergeant numerous derogatory names. The person complained how nobody was helping him and hung up the telephone on the sergeant two different times.
11:15 a.m., medics responded to 1340 W. Sycamore Street, #116, Willows, for a false medical alarm activation. While on-scene, medics requested law enforcement respond per the resident, Judy Edano. Deputy Huichapan responded and contacted Edano, who believed Bradley Michaud was standing in her patio looking through the window. Deputy Huichapan had prior knowledge Michaud was currently in custody at the Glenn County Jail and informed Edano. After an on-scene investigation, Edano did not meet the criteria for “51-50” of the welfare and institutions code and she declined to speak with a mental health counselor.
12:15 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of threats at the Community Day School at 250 Roosevelt Avenue. Gailynne Rotherham, 61, reported she was assaulted on three separate occasions by a child. Officers were unable to locate the child.
12:21 p.m., Domynik Novack contacted the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office to report a hit and run. Deputies responded and contacted Novack, who was still on scene. Novack said a white four-door Pontiac sedan made a U-turn in front of him and caused him to rear end the Pontiac. The Pontiac fled the scene but was later located.
12:36 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a request for a welfare check on a child who had not been attending school. Officers contacted the child, who was fine, and school administration staff was notified.
12:42 p.m., Enloe Hospice called and reported the expected passing of Velma Elizabeth Crosby, 100. She died at her home in Hamilton City. Crosby suffered from pre-existing medical conditions and entered into hospice care on March 8, 2021. Next of kin, Ines Socorro Crosby, was present at the time of death. The decedent was released to the care of Sweet-Olsen Family Mortuary in Orland.
1:45 p.m., the Colusa County Sheriff’s Office reported a vehicle driving near Willows that was involved in a robbery in Sacramento County, and requested a Glenn County deputy attempt to stop the vehicle. Glenn County Sheriff’s deputies, with the assistance of California Highway Patrol officers, responded and performed a high risk stop of the vehicle at the traffic signals near Walmart. The four occupants were detained and the vehicle was seized until personnel from the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office could respond. The vehicle and its occupants were then released to Sacramento sheriff’s personnel. Glenn County deputies assisted until no longer needed.
2:32 p.m., Glenn County Communications received a call from Onstar indicating a vehicle was involved in a collision near County Road 18 and Highway 99 near Orland. Due to California Highway Patrol officers being extended, Deputy Lemmon was dispatched to the collision. The Orland Fire Department also responded to this traffic collision, but was cancelled a couple of minutes later. At 2:40 p.m., Orland police officers responded. Deputies also arrived on scene and found a black Ford Mustang stuck in a ditch. The vehicle collided with a tree on the shoulder. The collision was found to be non-injury and deputies stood by until CHP officers arrived on scene.
3:59 p.m., Madelyn Coffman contacted the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office to report a physical altercation at the Willows Skate Park. Coffman gave a description of two vehicles the suspects drove away in. Deputies conducted vehicle stops on the two vehicles described. Deputies also contacted Nathaniel Venkus, who alleged he was chased and battered by two men he knew. Venkus was transported to the location of the two vehicles that had been stopped. He identified Damini Franklin and Rodrigo Guerrero as the two who battered him. Franklin and Guerrero were placed under arrest and transported to the Glenn County Jail, where they were booked by jail staff for alleged battery and conspiracy.
6:22 p.m., Deputy Lourenzo contacted Ricardo Hernandez Gonzalez Jr. at 714 North Humboldt Avenue in Willows while gathering information for a different call for service. A records check revealed Gonzalez Jr. allegedly had an outstanding felony warrant for his arrest out of Glenn County. Deputy Lourenzo subsequently placed Gonzalez Jr. under arrest, transported, and booked him into the Glenn County Jail.
9:30 p.m., Michael Calzada contacted the sheriff’s office reporting a black vehicle had entered the orchard near his residence at 5919 County Rd 25 and turned its headlights off. Deputies were detailed and contacted Stewart Conner and Hayden Javellas, out of Oklahoma. Conner said they worked for a company sub-contracted by PG&E to conduct an integrity check on the gas pipe line in the area. Deputies determined no crime had been committed. Conner said there were two other vehicles in the area and they were working their way south, following the pipe line.
10:01 p.m., deputies were dispatched to 1201 West Wood Street, apt. #57, Willows, for a domestic disturbance. Deputies contacted the confidential victim, who said Logan Smith pushed her to the floor, then left the area. The victim declined any medical assistance. Deputies checked the area but were unable to locate Smith. The victim was advised to contact the sheriff’s office if Smith returned to the residence.
10:34 p.m., Sergeant Draper contacted Jonathan Hanson walking around Cedar Hills, whom he knew had an active warrant for his arrest. Hanson was detained and Glenn County Communications confirmed an active misdemeanor warrant out of Glenn County, as well as an active felony parole hold. Hanson was taken into custody and booked into Glenn County Jail without incident.
Thursday, March 11:
1:22 a.m., Andy Saechao contacted the sheriff’s office, reporting two people in front of his residence at 346 North Butte Street, Willows, and requested an area check. Deputies conducted a check of the area, but were unable to locate anyone and did not observe anything suspicious.
4:49 a.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to a report of a motorist being followed at the Speedway on South Street. Officers contacted Petaluma resident Bryanna Silva, who reported a vehicle had been following her from Corning. Officers were unable to locate the other vehicle and Silva was provided with information.
7:17 a.m., Glenn County Communications received several 911 calls from a number that was pinged in the area of 6155 County Road 45, Willows. Glenn County Communications reported there was no answer on call back. Deputies responded to the area and contacted Jose Alcantar, who told deputies the calls were accidental and declined any law enforcement assistance.
8:29 a.m., Annmarie See, 31, reported a white Ford Ranger was driving recklessly in the 1300 block of Fairview Street the previous day.
9:01 a.m., the Orland Fire Department received a call for medical aid for a fall victim at 315 Eighth Street.
9:25 a.m., the Orland Fire Department received a call for medical aid for general illness at 337 Tehama Street.
9:38 a.m., an employee of the Big W Ranch reported illegal dumping of trash on their property at County Road 25, Orland.
9:58 a.m., Deputy Lourenzo responded to a residence in Orland after receiving a report of possible child abuse. An investigation was initiated and forwarded to child welfare services.
10:17 a.m., an Orland police officer was assigned to telephone Alexandra Morua, 22, regarding a civil issue. Officers attempted to contact Morua several times but were unable to reach her.
10:44 a.m., Misty Etchieson, 36, alleged her juvenile daughter was being harassed by Hunter Kirk, 18. Officers provided Etchieson with information on obtaining a restraining order.
11:08 a.m., Deputy Sheldon responded to investigate possible narcotics found in the Glenn County Jail. After an investigation, it was learned inmate Gabriel Baeza was allegedly in possession of a controlled substance while in the custody of the Glenn County Jail. A report was forwarded to the Glenn County District Attorney’s Office.
11:10 a.m., Deputy Sheldon responded to investigate an inmate threatening another inmate in the Glenn County Jail. An investigation was conducted and a report was forwarded to the Glenn County District Attorney’s Office.
11:30 a.m., Subhass Solanki contacted the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office to report Matthew Coil was refusing to check out of the Economy Inn. Solanki requested Coil be asked to leave the room and be admonished for trespassing. Deputies contacted Coil and advised him Solanki requested he leave the property. Deputies gathered Coil’s property in the room and escorted him off the property. Deputies provided Coil with resources for assistance but he declined the resources. Coil was admonished for trespassing.
11:42 a.m., Stacey Storrs requested to speak with a deputy regarding the theft of her cell phone. Deputy Huichapan contacted Stacey Storrs at the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office lobby. Storrs told Deputy Huichapan that on March 6, 2021, someone stole her black A20 Samsung Galaxy cell phone from the Thunderhill Raceway Track in Willows. Storrs valued the phone at approximately $850 and said it was already replaced. Storrs requested documentation of the incident at this time.
12:31 p.m., Shawki Ali contacted the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office to report an ongoing child custody issue regarding Jessica Rocha not allowing him to see his children. Deputy Chavez responded and contacted Ali by telephone, as requested. Ali was provided information regarding the court process to modify the custody order.
1:46 p.m., Courtney Guest from the Willows Care Center on North Crawford Avenue contacted the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office to report an incident that happen the previous night. On March 10 at about 6 p.m., Jerald Olsen was confused and entered room number 13. The occupant of room 13, James Franks, assisted Olsen out of the room. While Olsen was assisting Franks, Franks accidentally scratched Olsen’s right forearm. Willows Care Center staff treated the scratch on Olsen’s right forearm. The guest requested the incident be documented.
2:08 p.m., Lucy Rios contacted the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office to speak to a deputy regarding an abandoned vehicle parked at Eskaton Manor. Deputy Chavez contacted Rios by telephone, as requested. Rios was told deputies arrested the driver of the vehicle the previous day but were unable to tow the vehicle because it was on private property. Rios said she would have the vehicle removed from the property.
2:50 p.m., deputies were dispatched to a rolling domestic violence, southbound on Highway 99 from 4295 Highway 99 in Orland. The man and woman were in a gray Chrysler 200. Deputies responded to the area but were unable to locate the vehicle. Contact was made the reporting party, who identified the woman. Glenn County Communications received a second 911 regarding the same couple, causing a disturbance at 6379 County Road 16, sp. #11. Deputies responded and contacted Emanuel Mercado and Autumn Graham. After an investigation, Mercado was arrested, transported and booked into the Glenn County Jail for alleged domestic violence.
3 p.m., Jacob (unknown last name) called the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office to report a white man was acting strange in the area of South Lassen and West Laurel Streets in Willows. Jacob told Glenn County Communications the man was walking into yards and ripping grass out. Jacob said the man was wearing a gray sweater and blue bottoms. Deputies responded and conducted an area check, but were unable to locate anyone.
3:56 p.m., Siege Gonzales contacted the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office to report Wyatt Deniz had taken her vehicle without her permission. Deputies were dispatched and contacted Gonzales apparently at 600 North Humboldt Avenue, Willows. While speaking to Gonzales, Deniz returned to the residence with the vehicle. Gonzales did not want to pursue criminal charges. Deniz was cited for allegedly driving without a driver’s license and both parties were counseled on their behavior.
4:19 p.m., while on scene at 6379 County Road 16 for another call for service, Prisella Gonzalez, who was on probation, was contacted. Gonzalez’s probation officer said Gonzalez was out of compliance and requested she be taken into custody. Sergeant Draper arrested Gonzalez and transported her to the Glenn County Jail, where she was turned over to Glenn County Probation for the completion of the booking process.
6 p.m., the Orland Fire Department received a medical aid for a fall victim at 325 Centeral Street. It was cancelled two minutes later by an Orland police officer as non-injury.
6:21 p.m., Bruce Klemper contacted the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office to report his vehicle had been shot at while driving west on Highway 32 just west of Chico. Deputy Chavez was dispatched and contacted Klemper. Deputy Chavez initiated an investigation and determined there was no crime and a rock had hit his vehicle’s windshield.
6:44 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a physical disturbance between brothers. Following an investigation, a 17-year-old boy was arrested for domestic violence. The boy was turned over to Glenn County Probation for booking.
7:53 p.m., Deputy Zarate contacted Tammy Forster outside of Parts R Us in Orland. Forster requested the office be checked by deputies due to the lights being on. Forster assured the lights were turned off when they left for the night. Deputies checked the office. It was found secured and nothing was found out of place. Forster requested extra patrol in the area.
8:09 p.m., an anonymous party contacted Glenn County Communications and reported a silver sedan was following her from North Humboldt Avenue and Green Street, in Willows. Deputies responded, contacted the anonymous party, and initiated an investigation. The anonymous party reported the occupants of the sedan were harassing her over living arrangements and wanted them counseled. Deputies located the reported sedan and conducted an enforcement stop. Deputies contacted the driver, Belinda Zazuete, and counseled her on her behavior, per the anonymous party’s request.
8:13 p.m., an employee from Super 8 Motel reported a suspicious vehicle in their parking lot, possibly involved in narcotics transactions. Sergeant Draper arrived and observed the reported vehicle leaving the parking lot. A vehicle stop was conducted and Sergeant Draper contacted Joseph Maloney, the sole occupant of the vehicle. Maloney said he was at Super 8 to obtain a room for the night. After investigation, there was no indication of narcotic activity.
11:14 p.m., Cicely Hammock contacted Glenn County Communications to report a cold vandalism to two of her vehicles. Deputy Garcia contacted Hammock at her residence, 243 West Walnut Street, Willows. Hammock reported coming home at about 11 p.m. and finding both front windshields to her vehicles vandalized. Hammock believed she knew who was responsible for the damage, but was uncertain. Hammock estimated both front windshields cost about $300 dollars each. Hammock requested the incident be documented and asked for extra patrol in the area.
11:30 p.m., Glenn County Communications was notified by CHP dispatch of several 911 hang-ups in the area of North Butte Street and West Sycamore Street, Willows. Deputies responded and searched the area. Deputies did not observe any suspicious activity or any suspicious people in the area.
Sandra “Sandi” Burnett of Willows died at the Willows Care Center on Thursday, March 4, 2021. She was born in New Hampshire to Arthur and Julia Goodwin.
As a child, her family came to Northern California. She grew up in Pentz and settled in Glenn to raise her family.
She worked on many local farms, at the Bayliss Store, and Hawaiian Gardens. She loved to play bingo and made many friends while volunteering her time at the VFW and Eagles bingo in Chico.
She is survived by Tawni and Christine Smith and Dack Burnett from Willows; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
She will be missed and loved by all of her family and friends.
Carmel Ellerman, 87
Carmel Ellerman died in Lakeview, Ore., on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. She was born in Willows on June 15, 1933.
Having taught herself at an early age to trick ride on horses, she later attended UC Davis, earning a BA in Animal Husbandry. While at Davis, she met her late husband, Danny Ellerman, and later attended Chico State University, where she received her teaching degree.
She taught school for more than 30 years in the small ranching communities of Elk Creek, Stonyford and Likely, Calif. Beginning in 1971, each summer the Ellermans and their children and cousins traveled the rodeo circuit, performing as “The Flying Cossacks” trick riders.
She was active in her local church in Lakeview, teaching Sunday school until well into her 80s.
She is survived by her sister, Georgie; children Mette, Tami, Fawn, Troy, and Jozell; and 15 grandchildren.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, only a small private service was held, with a Celebration of Life planned for the summer or late fall of 2021.
Pole blocks entrance to and egress from the Lagrone residence on County Road O.
Lake District – Almost nothing is known about a crash that occurred Saturday morning – but at least we have pictures!
What little is known is that at about 7:30 a.m. on March 13, someone reported that a vehicle had crashed into a power pole on County Road O, north of County Road 9.
However, it seems this is not when the accident actually occurred. It seems a safe guess to say that the incident actually happened sometime earlier and that the driver and (given that the passenger side door was found to be open) passenger left the scene.
The airbag is seen to have deployed.
The accident happened at the entrance of the Lagrone residence, 4707 County Road O, making it difficult for the residents to leave the property or for anyone to enter it.
Lines from a pole with a “high voltage” sign on it were on the ground across the driveway and on the car. No firefighters or law enforcement officers were on-scene when the Observer’s photos were taken.
“High Voltage.”The pole and power line stretch across the Lagrone driveway.
The car is a 1999 Honda Accord four-door sedan.
All photos courtesy of Donna Wilder.
The power line is plainly visible on the car. Another is on the ground, across the driveway, next to the pole.
Willows – Little is known about Thursday evening’s arrest of a trucker on child pornography charges.
The incident occurred at about 7:11 p.m on March 11. It was investigated by Glenn County Sheriff’s Detective Zachery Lopeteguy of the Glenn County major crimes team (GLINTF, formerly the Glenn County Interagency Narcotics Task Force).
GLINTF has long been reluctant to issue press releases for the cases it handles, and this was no exception. Nor was any mention of it included in the sheriff’s log for this date.
However, very brief mention of it was made in the computer aided dispatch (CAD) calls. It was also included in the jail’s news release for March 11.
According to jail staff, Cynthia Sarah Hardie, 44, of Rapid City, South Dakota, was booked into the jail at 7:29 p.m. Despite the traditionally feminine name, Cynthia Sarah Hardie is listed in the jail’s news release as “male,” and is described as six feet tall and 200 pounds.
He was booked on charges alleging sexual exploitation of a child, and possession of child pornography (both felonies). His bail was set at $100,000.
He was taken into custody at the Swift Transportation facility, 1475 Highway 99, Willows, not far south of County Road 57.
That’s about all that is known at the moment. Stay tuned.
Orland, March 11, 2021 – A month ago today, at about 9:25 a.m., a woman was shot at the intersection of Woodward Avenue and East Mill Street, wounding her in the hand.
Later that same day, the Orland Police Department released a statement about the shooting. It read:
“Thursday, February 11, 2021, at about 9:25 a.m., Orland P.D. officers responded to the intersection of Woodward Avenue and East Mill Street in Orland for a report of shots fired. Officers arrived and located several spent bullet casings and broken glass near the intersection. Witnesses reported a dark red sedan leaving the area at a high rate of speed.
“Officers were later contacted by staff at Enloe Medical Center, reporting a 36-year-old female arrived at Enloe Medical Center with an apparent gunshot wound. Chico police officers assisted Orland P.D. by securing the maroon Honda Accord until officers arrived. Officers contacted the victim, who reported an unknown suspect shot the vehicle while she was in the passenger seat. The victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was later treated.
“The investigation is ongoing and the Orland Police Department would like to urge anybody with information about the incident to contact Sergeant Cessna at 530-865-1616.”
Since this vague press release, more information has come to light. Sergeants Cessna and Johnson found the broken glass and bullet casings at the southwest corner of Woodward Avenue and East Mill Street.
While they were going over the scene, Officer Edgar Andrade contacted Rosalinda Lopez at 910 Woodward Avenue, which is the residence on the southwest corner of Woodward Avenue and East Mill Street. Lopez reported hearing multiple loud pops, which she believed were gunshots, and she heard a woman screaming.
At about 9:45 a.m., Glenn County Sheriff’s dispatch told Sergeant Cessna of a victim with an apparent gunshot wound to the right arm at Enloe Medical Center in Chico. Officer Andrade arrived there at about 10:25 a.m.
Officer Andrade contacted Chico Police Officer Winston Capucion, who was standing by with the vehicle the victim had arrived in. The vehicle was a red 2003 Honda Accord, California license plate number 8ARH086.
Officer Andrade noticed both the driver and front passenger windows were missing and he saw two bullet holes in the windshield. The vehicle was under a red canopy, which was placed there by Enloe staff per Officer Capucion’s request, in order to protect the evidence from the rain.
Officer Andrade asked Officer Capucion to stand by with the Honda while he entered the hospital to speak with the victims. Inside, Office Andrade was shown to a room, where he contacted Samantha Alyssa Joline Bible, of 4176 County Road M, Orland, a property owned by Jack Schmitke of Forest Ranch.
While speaking with Bible, a nurse was dressing a gunshot wound to her right hand. Bible told the officer that she and Grant Schmitke were going to pick up some keys from a friend in the area of Woodward Avenue and East Mill Street.
Bible said they arrived in the area and were looking for Schmitke’s friend and the next thing she knew, they were being shot at. Bible said she was seated in the front passenger seat of the Honda when she was shot. Bible said about five shots were fired.
Bible told Officer Andrade the vehicle belonged to her and she did not give permission to search it. In reality, it was later learned the Honda was registered to Crystal Ellinwood of Live Oak.
Officer Andrade left Bible’s room and was shown to Schmitke’s room by hospital staff. Schmitke had admitted himself due to a preexisting injury.
Schmitke told the officer he was driving south on Woodward Avenue and pulled up to the corner of Woodward and East Mill Street to meet somebody. Schmitke claimed he did not know the identity of the person he was supposed to meet.
Schmitke said the suspect in the shooting was a Hispanic man in his 20s. He had a thin build and was about five-feet-nine-inches tall. He was wearing black clothing. Schmitke did not immediately see a firearm.
It gets a little confusing here: Schmitke believed his moniker was “Trigger.” Schmitke did not know if the suspect was actually “Trigger,” but he said he owed “Trigger” money.
Officer Andrade returned to the hospital parking lot, where Officer Capucion was standing by with the Honda. Officer Andrade photographed the vehicle and completed a CHP 180 form for the seizure of the Honda.
Bambauer Towing arrived and loaded the vehicle. Officer Andrade told the driver to transport it to the City of Orland Corporation Yard, where it was placed in a building with surveillance cameras.
Officer Andrade believed that a search of the Honda would result in the seizure of evidence that will help to determine the events that resulted in the injury of Bible, and secondly, if not, will help to determine the sequence of events preceding the injuries.
It may or may not be relevant that both Bible and Schmitke have had encounters with Glenn County law enforcement in incidents allegedly involving illicit drugs.
DNA science and the technology associated with it have come a long way over the years.
A thorough cleaning can wipe away fingerprints from an object that has been held. It is more difficult, however, to get rid of microscopic DNA-containing skin cells that have been transferred to an object after it has been handled.
Glenn County Sheriff’s investigators are using “touch DNA” technology in the case(s) involving Tyler Lopez. Lopez is a person of interest or suspect in (1) the burglary of a sheriff’s patrol unit while it was parked at the home of Deputy Vincent Cordova; and (2) the kidnap, torture, beating, sexual assault and other crimes against a woman at the Grindstone Rancheria.
On Nov. 5, 2020, Glenn County Sheriff’s Detective Zachery Lopeteguy responded to a report of a vehicle burglary at the Grindstone Rancheria. The vehicle belonged to the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office and it was assigned to Glenn County Sheriff’s Deputy Cordova.
Items stolen from the patrol unit included a shotgun; six magazines (three metal box-style and three Magpul brand polymer magazines) for a sheriff’s office-issued rifle; a Taser; a ballistic helmet; a Glenn County bag with a department logo; ammunition; a camera; and a stream light flashlight ‑ and, most important for the purposes of this report, a GCSO-issued rifle.
Early on, Tyler Lopez was considered a person of interest in this crime. Detective Lopeteguy also learned from anonymous sources that Lopez was staying at Vincent Martin’s home at 3600-18 Phils Way, just a few houses away from the burglary scene, and the stolen property was probably there.
On Nov. 27, Deputy Travis Johnsen received a report that a woman at the Grindstone Rancheria had been held against her will and forced to allow Tyler Lopez and Anna Fred (a.k.a. Anna Brown) take explicit nude videos of her. At the rancheria, Deputy Johnsen made contact with the victim.
She told the deputy that she went to visit Vincent Martin at his home at the Grindstone Rancheria. According to Glenn County Sheriff’s investigators, Tyler Lopez and Anna Fred were there, and the victim was acquainted with all three of them.
After a while, Lopez and Fred began to confront the victim, accusing her of being a snitch. Both Lopez and Fred have felony records.
Lopez left the living room and returned with what the victim described as a “very large black gun” ‑ a rifle, not a handgun. He allegedly pointed the gun at the victim and asked Fred if he should “just kill her now.”
While Lopez was pointing the gun at her head, the victim said she heard the gun “click.” Lopez reportedly said to the victim, “You’re lucky, bitch. I didn’t know the safety was on.”
The victim was then forced into Vincent Martin’s bedroom. Martin had left the house, and it was just Lopez, Fred, and the victim there.
According to the victim, Lopez and Fred yelled at her to stop crying, but when she couldn’t stop, they began punching her in the head and face, and Lopez allegedly used the butt of the rifle to hit her in the right knee. During the initial investigation on Nov. 27, the victim showed Deputy Johnsen an abrasion and bruising to her right knee.
She also had a black eye, a lump on the side of her forehead, and a bruise on her right foot reportedly caused by being hit with a flashlight.
Lopez and Fred continued to discuss what to do with the victim. Lopez allegedly said, “She saw the gun and will tell them what I did with it.”
This was reportedly followed by well over 30 hours of sexual assaults of various types, torture, and forced use of drugs. Lopez and Fred also allegedly made explicit videos of the victim.
Lopez hid the rifle and the cell phones they allegedly used to video the victim, and Vincent Martin returned to the home about 2 a.m. on Nov. 26. The victim was allowed to leave, without her pants or underwear, after about 39 hours of being held against her will.
Following the initial investigation, a search warrant was authorized and executed. Items collected included: Two personal computers; two tablets; seven cell phones (one of which was the victim’s); a digital video recorder; a digital camera; and an envelope with two micro SD cards.
It is now known that deputies also found the rifle that had been stolen during the burglary of Deputy Cordova’s patrol vehicle. Upon inspection of the rifle, detectives reportedly found a live round in the rifle chamber.
The primer of the round had been struck by the firing pin, but the weapon had not fired.
During an interview with the victim, Deputy Johnsen showed her a rifle that was the same make and model as Deputy Cordova’s (a DPMS model M160). The victim told Deputy Johnsen it was identical to the one Lopez had pointed at her.
As a result, a search warrant for Tyler Lopez’s DNA, to be acquired through cheek swabs, was requested. According to Deputy Johnsen, Lopez’s DNA was left on the rifle during the alleged murder attempt of the victim.
On Tuesday, Jan. 19, at about 5:51 p.m., Anna Lola Brown (Anna Fred), 33, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging cultivation of marijuana (a felony), felony violation of probation, disobeying a lawful order of the court (a felony), misdemeanor violation of probation, and disobeying a court order (a misdemeanor). Her bail was set at $109,000.
She was taken into custody on County Road 305, Elk Creek, by a GLINTF (major crimes) agent. Then, two days later, while still in jail, she was also served with a warrant alleging attempted murder (a felony). Bail for this was set at $150,000.
Three weeks later, on Tuesday, Feb. 9, at about 11:06 a.m., Tyler James Lopez, 29, was booked into the Glenn County Jail without bail on charges alleging obstructing or resisting a public service officer, and trespassing with willful destruction of a fence on enclosed land (both misdemeanors), and a warrant alleging violation of post-release community supervision (a felony). He was taken into custody at 3600 County Road 305, Elk Creek, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
The next morning, he was served with a warrant alleging attempted premeditated murder; torture; kidnap to commit robbery and/or rape, assault to commit mayhem, rape, sodomy, or other specified offense; sexual penetration with an object by force; preventing or dissuading a witness or victim of a crime through threat or force; giving drugs to aid in the commission of a felony; assault with a machine gun on a person; use of a firearm during the commission of a felony; a special enhancement doubling his prison sentence if found guilty for having one or more previous serious or violent felony convictions; and another special enhancement regarding his sentencing if convicted (all felonies). His bail was set at $1.36 million.
As previously reported, Det. Lopeteguy also shipped the above-mentioned electronic items to Investigator Washabaugh at the California Highway Patrol Computer Crimes Investigations Unit. On Jan. 8, 2021, Investigator Washabaugh reported he was searching a Samsung Galaxy when he found what he described as child pornography.
Nothing more regarding this disturbing aspect of this case has yet been learned.
Here are the reports from the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office, the Orland Police Department, the Willows Area Office of the California Highway Patrol, and various fire departments in Glenn County. Remember: Those accused of committing crimes are presumed to be innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Monday, March 8:
12:15 a.m., an Orland police officer observed a brown 2013 Ford Edge with expired registration parked in a city parking lot at the Pizza Palace. The registered owner was issued a parking citation and the vehicle was marked for abatement.
4:13 a.m., Brandy Thorpe reported her mother, Mary Christensen, 68, was deceased at 819 Newport Avenue, in Orland. Deputy Goodwin responded. At 4:17 a.m., Orland Police Sergeant Johnson and other Orland Police Department officers responded and were first on the scene and started life-saving procedures. Life-saving efforts were unsuccessful and Thorpe was able to provide a do-not-resuscitate order for Christensen. Christensen was pronounced deceased at approximately 4:27 a.m., There were no signs of foul play. The deceased was released to the care of Sweet-Olsen Family Mortuary of Orland.
6:33 a.m., the Capay Fire Department received a medical aid call for a male fall victim at 25885 Clark Avenue.
7:15 a.m., Orland Fire Department received a medical aid call for someone with chest pain at WestHaven Assisted Living on Fairview Street.
7:31 a.m., the veterans and military crisis hotline contacted the sheriff’s office regarding a citizen who was experiencing suicidal ideation. The Glenn County Crisis Response Team responded and the citizen was determined to meet the “51-50” criteria. The citizen was transported to Glenn Medical Center for medical clearance and released to GMC staff.
8:54 a.m., Charlisa Bryant came to the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office to speak with a deputy regarding fraud. Deputy Lemmon was assigned and contacted Bryant. Deputy Lemmon found the incident was already reported at 11:19 a.m. on Sept. 17, 2020. On that date, Bryant, of 601 North Tehama Street, #1, Willows, came to the sheriff’s office lobby to report check fraud. Deputy Alves contacted Bryant and a report was initiated.
9:41 a.m., Delmar Woodward called to speak with a deputy regarding vehicles with loud exhausts. Deputy Lemmon was dispatched and called Woodward. Woodward reported there are numerous vehicles that drive by his residence at 337 North Merrill Avenue, Willows, with loud exhausts. Woodward said the vehicles drive to and from the Willows High School. Woodward requested the vehicles be cited for loud exhausts. Deputy Lemmon told Woodward that deputies would conduct extra patrol in the area.
10:02 a.m., the Chico Police Department requested a deputy attempt to locate a reported stolen vehicle from their jurisdiction at 6838 County Road 18, Deputy Lourenzo responded and checked the property for the vehicle, but was ultimately unable to locate it. The Chico Police Department was notified of this.
11:32 a.m., Kathryn Newland came to the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office to report check fraud. Deputy Lemmon was assigned and initiated an investigation.
1:03 p.m., Luke Maxim, 40, reported an unknown person dumped cardboard boxes in a dumpster now overflowing at the Paigewood Village Apartments. Officers tracked the boxes to Brad Gilmore, 34, who was counselled.
1:12 p.m., Mary from Freedom Home Health and Hospice reported the expected death of Charlene Creek, 95. The decedent entered hospice care on March 6, 2021, with pre-existing medical conditions. Deputy Zarate confirmed that next of kin, Dixie Creek, was notified of the death. The decedent was released to the care of Sweet-Olsen Family Mortuary of Orland.
1:22 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to the lobby to sign off a citation. Proof of correction was provided and the citation was signed off.
2:38 p.m., the Butte City Fire Department received a Colusa County medical aid request for a male victim with difficulty breathing at 7550 East Glenn Road.
2:39 p.m., Sergio Rosas, 30, reported he was in a collision yesterday at Fifth and Shasta Streets and exchanged information with the other driver.
3:25 p.m., Deputy Lemmon was detailed to a courtesy report for the Tehama County Sheriff’s Office. Deputy Lemmon contacted the reporting party, Kathy Kensome, and spoke with her on the telephone.
3:42 p.m., William Hunter, 38, of Orland, alleged he was assaulted by his neighbor, Melquesided Garcia, 23, at the Black Butte Mobil Home Park. Officers spoke with both parties.
3:59 p.m., Floyd Parker reported a possible abandoned vehicle in the 600 block of South Lassen Street in Willows. Deputy Huichapan responded and located the described vehicle, a black 2010 Mazda. Deputy Huichapan learned the vehicle belonged to Alexis Romero, who lived in the area. The vehicle was legally parked and no further action was taken.
7:55 p.m., deputies, Orland police officers and the Orland Fire Department were dispatched to a hospice death at 410 Papst Avenue, Orland. Larisa Naranjo, 12, entered hospice care in April of 2019 with a pre-existing health condition. Next of kin, Zulma Oregel and Jose Luis Naranjo, were present at the time of death. The decedent was released to the care of Sweet-Olsen Family Mortuary of Orland.
5:07 p.m., Irene Salas called and reported she was in an argument with her son, Alexander Salas. Deputies responded to the residence at 911 West Cedar Street, Willows. Deputies contacted both parties and found the argument was over keys to a vehicle. Deputies assisted with meditation and Alexander agreed to leave the residence.
5:51 p.m., Alberto Cortez contacted Glenn County Communications and requested a property check at his residence at 545 Sierra Avenue in Hamilton City. Cortez called from out of the area and reported his cousin, Victor Delgadillo, was at the residence without permission. While en route to the residence, Cortez recontacted the sheriff’s office and said Delgadillo left the residence and Cortez no longer required law enforcement assistance. Cortez was ultimately provided with information on restraining order and eviction processes.
6:06 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to a non-injury traffic collision. Officers contacted Salvador Sanchez, 56, and Scott Hammond, 32, who were involved in a collision in the parking lot of Moe’s Market.
7 p.m., Dorothy Archuleta, 71, of Orland, called regarding a restraining order. Officers provided Archuleta with information.
11:43 p.m., Rosemary McMartin contacted Glenn County Communications and reported her 85-year-old husband as missing. Rosemary McMartin reported her husband had left their residence in Willows about 30 minutes prior and was concerned about his whereabouts. Deputies responded and searched the immediate area. Deputies located the missing adult on Southgate Drive, Willows, and he was transported to Glenn Medical Center by Enloe Ambulance personnel.
Tuesday, March 9:
12:15 a.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to a report of a missing child. Officers found the child at 99 Eva Drive. The child was returned home.
12:35 a.m., Enloe Hospice contacted Glenn County Communications and reported the expected death of Maria Jauregui-Alvarez,86. The decedent suffered from pre-existing illnesses and was entered into hospice care on March 4, 2021. Next of kin, Rosa Maria Torres (daughter), was present at the time of death. La Paz Funeral Home in Sacramento was to be contacted by Enloe Hospice to arrange further services.
1:09 a.m., Orland police officers contacted Odell McMorris, 55, of Orland, at the Stop and Shop at 10 Walker Street. McMorris was arrested and booked for two misdemeanor Glenn County warrants.
4:10 a.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to a report of a traffic collision between two semi-trucks at the Pilot Travel Center. Officers contacted Jose Perez-Merida, 43, and Ramiro Hernandez, 32, and assisted both with an information exchange.
10:27 a.m., David Bennett requested to speak with a deputy regarding the theft of his wallet from his trailer. Deputy Huichapan responded to Shady Oaks Trailer Park, space #2, near Orland, and contacted Bennett. Bennett told Deputy Huichapan that his black Hardly Davidson wallet containing $500 and miscellaneous documents was taken sometime on March 6. Bennett believed Tyler Fox was responsible for the missing wallet since Fox was the only person to visit Bennett at his trailer. Bennett declined to pursue criminal charges at this time and only requested Fox be told to return the wallet if he was contacted by law enforcement. Deputy Huichapan attempted to locate Fox, with no success.
11:58 a.m., James Huntsman contacted the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office to request a welfare check on James Webb. Deputy Chavez responded to the Willows Care Center, where Webb is a patient. Willows Care Center staff confirmed Webb was in good spirits and safe. Deputy Chavez contacted Huntsman and told him Webb was safe and Willows Care Center staff would be reaching out to him to set up a virtual meeting with Webb.
1:13 p.m., Deputy Sheldon responded to investigate an inmate assaulting another inmate in the Glenn County Jail. After an investigation, it was learned inmate Katie Phillips allegedly assaulted inmate Vivian Cruz. A report was forwarded to the Glenn County District Attorney’s Office.
1:30 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of fraud. Officers contacted Theresa Dickey, 52, who reported an unknown person opened a bank account using her personal information.
1:55 p.m., Silvia Newhall contacted the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office to report George Dunlop was in an argument with his brother. Deputies responded and contacted Newhall, who said Dunlop had left the property and reported the argument never got physical.
3:47 p.m., Orland police officers responded to the report of a verbal disturbance. Officers contacted Robert Frease, 61, who had a verbal dispute with the employee of Cricket Wireless. Frease was counseled and agreed to leave the business.
4:22 p.m., the Orland Fire Department received a medical aid call for a possible stroke at 101 East Swift.
5:51 p.m., a child contacted the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office to report Gregory Blake was having a medical emergency at 125 Bidwell Street, Elk Creek. Medical personnel arrived on scene and attempted lifesaving measures. Blake was pronounced dead at the scene. Deputies responded and conducted a coroner’s investigation. The next of kin, Christina Blake, was notified.
6:43 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a verbal disturbance at a residence on Third Street. Officers contacted a 38-year-old woman, who found THC vape pens in her 16-year-old son’s room. Officers contacted the boy, who was counseled at the request of his mother.
7:05 p.m., Orland police officers responded to the report of shots heard at 817 Newport Avenue. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate anything suspicious. Officers spoke with a resident, who stated it may have been fireworks.
7:25 p.m., Silvia Newhall contacted Glenn County Communications to report her husband’s brother, Jesse Dunlop, was causing a disturbance and refusing to leave the residence at 1056 County Road Z, Butte City. Deputies responded, contacted both parties, and initiated an on-scene investigation. It was determined the issue was a civil matter regarding living arrangements and utility expenses. Dunlop agreed to leave the property for the remainder of the night and both parties were provided with options on dealing with matter civilly.
8:23 p.m., deputies were dispatched to the car wash at 1220 West Wood Street in Willows for the report of a vehicle occupying one of the wash stalls for several hours. The reporting party, Russel Morgan, and owner of the car wash, requested the subject be moved along. Deputies contacted Emilio Chavez, 48, of King City, in a white Dodge Durango. Chavez told deputies he had been working on his vehicle and was now heading home. Chavez was told of the complaint and deputies stood by as he left the business.
9:02 p.m., a medical aid call went out to the Artois Fire Department for a 34-year-old woman with seizures at 3008 Highway 99.
10:29 p.m., Lee Seaheart contacted Glenn County Communications and requested a welfare check on her friend, John Kelley, in Willows. Seaheart reported she had not heard from Kelley since the previous day and was concerned for his wellbeing. Deputies responded to the reported residence and made contact with Kelley. He was in good health and spirits and stated he would contact Seaheart at a later time.
11:27 p.m., while on patrol, Sergeant Draper found an unknown object on fire on the shoulder of Highway 99, just north of County Road 24. Sergeant Draper discovered the item on fire was an amount of mail. At 11:28 p.m., the Orland Fire Department received a call for a small rubbish fire on the side of the road. It was cancelled two minutes later. The fire was extinguished and some names were recovered from the mail. After investigation it was determined an unknown suspect had stolen a number of mail items from the Chico area and in attempt to destroy evidence, set the items on fire. The items with identity information were recovered and later disposed of in a secured shred bin. Attempts to notify victims will be made at a later time and the postmaster will be notified as well.
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, March 5:
1:25 p.m., Ashley Marie Casebeer, 25, a barista who lives in Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a warrant alleging disobeying a court order (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $9,000. She was taken into custody at 650 North Butte Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
1:57 p.m., Frank Mandiz Camacho, 61, a laborer who lives in Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a warrant alleging failure to appear after being released on his own recognizance (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $7,000. He was taken into custody at Eighth and Walker Streets by an Orland police officer.
2:22 p.m., Arba Collon Sullivan, 28, a tree climber who lives in Oakley, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging possession of stolen property (a felony), possession of ammunition by a prohibited person (a felony), possession of a firearm by a felon (a felony), giving false identification to a peace officer (a misdemeanor), possession of a controlled substance (a misdemeanor), possession of drug paraphernalia (a misdemeanor), and carrying a loaded firearm in public (a felony). Bail was set at $40,000. He was taken into custody at 4295 Highway 99 by an Orland police officer.
2:39 p.m., Nadine Marie Crawshaw, 66, an in-home care provider who lives in Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on warrants alleging failure to appear on a felony charge, and failure to appear after giving a written promise (a misdemeanor). Total bail was set at $30,000. She was taken into custody at 691 North Butte Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
3:28 p.m., Matthew James Fleming, 58, a laborer and transient, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on warrants alleging failure to appear on a felony charge, failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge, and failure to appear after being released on his own recognizance (a felony). Total bail was set at $45,000. He was taken into custody at Sixth and Tehama Streets by an Orland police officer.
4:12 p.m., Charles Ben Padilla, 34, a laborer who lives in Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging felony violation of probation. Bail was set at $105,000. He was taken into custody at the Glenn County Probation Department, Willows, by a probation officer.
4:22 p.m., Steven Anthony York, 27, a laborer who lives in Los Molinos, 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 Glenn County Sheriff’s Office lobby by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy. Three days later, while he was still in the jail, York was found to have warrants alleging disobeying a court order (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $15,000.
5:59 p.m., Steven Wayne Trimmer, 42, a laborer who lives in Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging trespassing, and public intoxication (both misdemeanors). Bail was set at zero. He was taken into custody at 464 North Humboldt Avenue, Willows, by a California Highway Patrol officer.
11:47 p.m., Michael Videl Bradley, 29, an online personnel shopper who lives in Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging infliction of corporal injury on a spouse or cohabitant (a felony), violation of a court order to prevent domestic violence (a misdemeanor), false imprisonment (a felony), and misdemeanor violation of probation. Bail was set at $47,000. He was taken into custody at 138 South Plumas Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
Saturday, March 6:
11:09 a.m., Seth Dasan Dominguez-Flowers, 26, a laborer who lives in Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a warrant alleging misdemeanor violation of probation. Bail was set at $8,000. He was taken into custody at 600 North Humboldt Avenue, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
3:26 p.m., Juan Pablo Pureco, 39, a laborer who lives in Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging battery on a noncohabitating former spouse (a misdemeanor), false imprisonment (a felony), robbery (a felony), driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs (a misdemeanor), driving while under the influence of alcohol (a misdemeanor), willful cruelty to a child that could result in injury or death (a felony), having an unrestrained child in a vehicle (an infraction), and driving with a license suspended for driving while under the influence (a misdemeanor), and a warrant alleging failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge. Total bail was set at $288,000. He was taken into custody at Roosevelt Avenue and East Street by an Orland police officer.
6:18 p.m., John Perry Bush, 56, a caretaker who lives in Gerber, 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 650 North Butte Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
9:49 p.m., Jaime Gullen Lopez, 53, a maintenance worker who lives in Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging public intoxication (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at zero. He was taken into custody at the Baymont Inn, 199 North Humboldt Avenue, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
10:27 p.m., Sean Joseph Idzinski, 28, a cell phone repairman who lives in Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging possession of a controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia (both misdemeanors), and warrants alleging disobeying a lawful order of the court (a felony), disobeying a court order (a misdemeanor), and failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge. Bail on the fresh charges was set at zero, but total bail on the warrants was set at $85,000. He was taken into custody at 1340 West Sycamore Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
Sunday, March 7:
12:51 a.m., Carlos Alejandro Zepeda Cardenas, 26, a construction worker who lives in Hamilton City, 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 Highway 32 at County Road O by a California Highway Patrol officer.
5:40 p.m., Jared Ian Reusser, 37, a construction worker who lives in Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging public intoxication (a misdemeanor), misdemeanor violation of probation, felony and violation of probation. Bail was set at $60,000. He was taken into custody on Newville Road at Commerce Lane by an Orland police officer.
8:58 p.m., Jorge Miranda Medina, 42, a laborer who lives in Hamilton City, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging public intoxication (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at zero. He was taken into custody at 240 Sacramento Avenue, sp. #11, Hamilton City, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
8:59 p.m., Steven Wayne Trimmer, 42, a laborer who lives in Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging public intoxication (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at zero. He was taken into custody on Pacific Avenue, north of First Avenue, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
Monday, March 8:
9:30 a.m., Anthony Vincent Mancinelli, 27, a laborer who lives in Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging misdemeanor violation of probation. Bail was set at $9,000. He was taken into custody at the Glenn County Probation Department, Willows, by a probation officer.
Tuesday, March 9:
1:12 a.m., Odell McMorris, 55, a laborer who lives in Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on warrants alleging disobeying a court order (a misdemeanor). Total bail was set at $7,000. He was taken into custody at the Orland Stop and Shop, 10 Walker Street, by an Orland police officer.
Beyond the wreckage, law enforcement officers examine the scene of the March 5 accident. Observer photo by Donna Wilder.
Artois – Two of the three people involved in a vehicle accident here Friday morning were transported with minor injuries to Enloe Medical Center.
The third person was apparently unharmed.
At about 9:15 a.m. on Friday, March 5, Pavel Makovey, 57, of Sacramento, was driving a 2016 Mercedes Sprinter van east on County Road 33, and was stopped at the stop sign at Highway 99.
Angelica Gomez, 38, of Willows, was driving a 2008 Dodge Caravan north on Highway 99, approaching Road 33 from the south, at about 45 miles per hour.
Makovey pulled his van into the intersection, into the path of the Caravan. The right front of the Mercedes collided with the front of the Dodge.
Both vehicles came to rest in the intersection, and their occupants waited for assistance to arrive.
The vehicles involved in the accident, along with vehicles and equipment belonging to emergency responders, rest in the intersection of Highway 99 and County Road 33. Observer photo by Donna Wilder.
According to CHP Officer Scott Ovard, Gomez and her passenger, Maria Vasquez, 60, of Willows, sustained apparently minor injuries consisting of complaints of pain to their chests.
They were transported by ground ambulance to Enloe Medical Center in Chico.
Makovey did not seem to be injured.
Emergency responders move one of the accident victims to a waiting ambulance. Observer photo by Donna Wilder.
All three of those involved in the accident were reportedly wearing their seatbelts.
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