Glenn County Observer
A man was wounded in a shooting that happened early Monday morning in Orland.
The incident happened at a residence in the 800 block of Watts Avenue in the northwestern part of Orland at approximately 2:50 a.m. on June 2.
According to scanner broadcasts, the man suffered a gunshot wound to his leg.
The shooting involved “two subjects, negative descriptions.”
Medics transported the wounded man at about 3:10 a.m.
Here is a list of the bookings into the Glenn County Jail, with information provided by jail personnel, the Glenn County Sheriff’s log, and the Orland police log. Remember: Everyone accused of a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Friday, May 23:
10:10 a.m., Devin Robert Volz, 23, of Colfax, was remanded to the Glenn County Jail without bail for charges of annoying or molesting a victim under the age of 18 (a misdemeanor), and oral copulation with a person under the age of 18 (a felony). He was taken into custody at the Glenn County Superior Court by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
Glenn County Superior Court records seem to indicate that this case dates back to February of 2021. On March 13, 2025, Volz pled guilty to three counts of annoying or molesting a victim under the age of 18 (a misdemeanor), and two counts of oral copulation with a person under the age of 18 (a felony). On May 23, 2025, he was sentenced to two years, eight months, in state prison for the oral copulation convictions, and one year in county jail for the annoying or molesting a child convictions.
10:35 a.m., Brett Calvin Syndergaard, 30, of Orland, was remanded to the Glenn County Jail without bail for charges of driving while under the influence of alcohol (a misdemeanor), and driving while under the influence within 10 years of a prior felony DUI (a felony). He was taken into custody at the Glenn County Superior Court by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
According to the Glenn County Sheriff’s log, on August 10, 2024, deputies were on routine patrol in the area of West Wood Street and North Shasta Street, in Willows. Deputies observed a black Honda Accord traveling at a high rate of speed eastbound on West Wood Street. Deputies conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle. The driver of the vehicle was identified as Brett Syndergaard, who admitted to being under the influence of alcohol. Syndergaard had an odor of alcohol emitting from his person. After an on-scene investigation, Syndergaard was placed under arrest for driving while under the influence. Syndergaard was transported to Glenn County Jail, where he was booked.
10:45 p.m., Nicholas Lee King, 38, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, and driving while under the influence of alcohol (both misdemeanors). Bail was set at $10,000. He was taken into custody at the Quality Inn, 199 North Humboldt Avenue, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
According to the Glenn County Sheriff’s log, at about 10:18 p.m. on May 23, 2025, deputies were dispatched to a report of trespassing at the Quality Inn, 199 North Humboldt Avenue, Willows. Marthaelena Chavez stated she observed a man, later identified as Nicholas King, driving a silver Chevrolet Silverado. King had been told to leave the property earlier in the evening due to knocking on another guest’s window. Chavez said that King had returned to the property. Deputies contacted King in the parking lot. King allegedly showed obvious signs of intoxication and was ultimately arrested for driving while under the influence.
Saturday, May 24:
12:50 a.m., Lucas Roy Friedrichs, 42, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, and driving while under the influence of alcohol (both misdemeanors). Bail was set at $10,000. He was taken into custody on Highway 99, north of County Road 9, by a California Highway Patrol officer.
According to the Glenn County Sheriff’s log, at about 12:04 a.m. on May 24, 2025, while on routine patrol, Deputy Lourenzo conducted a traffic enforcement stop on Highway 99, near County Road 8, on a vehicle for California Vehicle Code violations. During the stop, two unrelated passing vehicles became involved in a traffic collision at the location of the traffic stop. As a result of the collision, a Glenn County Sheriff’s patrol vehicle was struck and damaged. California Highway Patrol personnel responded to the scene for a collision report and ultimately placed one of the involved drivers, Lucas Roy Friedrichs, under arrest for allegedly driving while under the influence.
9:55 a.m., Denagelo Albert Quihuis, 30, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging battery on a spouse, ex-spouse, date, etc. (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $5,000. He was taken into custody at 118 North Alpine Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
According to the Glenn County Sheriff’s log, at about 9:33 a.m. on May 24, 2025, deputies were dispatched to a residence in the 100 block of North Alpine Street in Willows for a report of a disturbance. Deputies initiated an investigation, which ultimately led to the arrest of Deongelo Quihuis for alleged misdemeanor Domestic Violence.
7:21 p.m., Angela Hope Watts, 42, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging battery with serious bodily injury (a felony). Bail was set at $50,000. She was taken into custody at the Paigewood Apartments by an Orland police officer.
According to the Orland Police Department’s log, at about 6:53 p.m. on May 24, 2025, Orland police officers were dispatched to the 700 block of Paigewood Drive for a report of a physical altercation between two women. Officers contacted Angela Watts, 42, of Orland, and Jennifer Sousa, 44, of Orland. After an investigation, Watts was arrested for alleged felony battery causing serious bodily injury. Watts was transported to the Glenn County Jail.
9:06 p.m., Wilber Antonio Vasquez, 39, of Richmond, 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 on the northbound side of Interstate 5, north of County Road 7, by a California Highway Patrol officer.
Sunday, May 25:
2:16 a.m., Ruben Arellano, 40, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, and driving while under the influence of alcohol (both misdemeanors). Bail was set at $10,000. He was taken into custody at Plumas and Fern Streets, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
According to the Glenn County Sheriff’s log, at about 1:54 a.m. on May 25, 2025, deputies observed a gray Jeep Compass fail to stop at two stop signs while driving in the area of North Plumas and French Streets, Willows. Deputies conducted a traffic enforcement stop and contacted the driver, Ruben Arellano. Ruben exhibited obvious signs of alcohol intoxication. After a series of Field Sobriety Tests, Ruben was placed under arrest for allegedly driving while under the influence of alcohol. Ruben’s vehicle was towed by A Plus towing.
4:31 a.m., Sonia Navidad Lopez-Sanchez, 24, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a Glenn County Superior Court warrant alleging failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge. Bail was set at $20,000. She was taken into custody at Butte and Vine Streets, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
According to the Glenn County Sheriff’s log, at about 4:05 a.m. on May 25, 2025, a deputy was driving south on Tehama Street and observed a Mini Cooper stop past the limit line on Sycamore Street. The deputy followed behind the Mini Cooper and observed it stop past the limit line again on Wood Street and South Butte Street. The deputy conducted a traffic enforcement stop at North Butte and Vine Streets and contacted the driver. Sonia Lopez-Sanchez. Glenn County Sheriff’s Communications reported that Lopez-Sanchez had an active misdemeanor bench warrant issued out of Glenn County. She was arrested for the warrant and transported to the Glenn County Jail for booking. She consented to the deputy legally parking her vehicle on the roadway so it would not be towed.
Monday, May 26:
1:09 p.m., Juan Daniel Torres, 52, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a Glenn County warrant 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 at Shasta and Fifth Streets by an Orland police officer.
According to the Orland Police Department log, at about 1:03 p.m. on May 26, 2025, Orland police officers contacted Juan Daniel Torres in the 400 block of Shasta Street. After further investigation, Torres was arrested for a Glenn County warrant.
2:06 p.m., J Reyes Vazquez Guerrero, 49, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging infliction of corporal injury on a spouse or cohabitant (a felony). Bail was set at $25,000. He was taken into custody at 1964 County Road QQ, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
Tuesday, May 27:
No one was booked into the Glenn County Jail on this date.
Wednesday, May 28:
12:50 p.m., Eduardo Jesus Lupercio, 41, 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 County Roads 200 and DD by an Orland police officer.
According to the Orland Police Department log, at about 12:23 p.m. on May 28, 2025, Orland police officers responded to the 200 block of Gable Drive for a report that Jesus Lupercio, 40, of Orland, was violating a domestic violence restraining order. Officers located Lupercio driving a gray 2017 Dodge Ram 2500 and conducted a traffic stop. Lupercio was detained, and following an investigation was arrested and booked for alleged violation of a domestic violence restraining order.
1:21 p.m., Casey Leroy Gingerich, 51, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging possession of a controlled substance (a misdemeanor), possession of a controlled substance with two priors (a felony), possession of controlled substance paraphernalia (a misdemeanor), manufacture of a controlled substance (a felony), and misdemeanor violation of probation. Bail was set at $70,000. He was taken into custody at 6901 County Road 18, Orland, by a Glenn County probation officer.
8:27 p.m., Jesus Barba Segura, 61, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging public intoxication, and resisting or obstructing a public service officer (both misdemeanors). Bail was set at $0. He was taken into custody at A and Shasta Streets by an Orland police officer.
According to the Orland Police Department log, at about 8:22 p.m. on May 28, 2025, Orland police officers responded to the 600 block of A Street for a report of an adult male threatening people outside of a residence. Officers located and contacted Jesus Barba Segura, 61, of Orland. Following an investigation, Segura was arrested and booked for alleged public intoxication and resisting arrest.
9:25 p.m., Angela Hope Watts, 42, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging using or being under the influence of a controlled substance (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $0. She was taken into custody at apartment #70 of the Paigewood apartment complex by an Orland police officer.
According to the Orland Police Department log, at about 9:03 p.m. on May 28, 2025, Orland police officers responded to the Paigewood Village Apartments, 745 Paigewood Drive, for a report of a disturbance. Officers contacted Angela Watts, 42, of Orland, who was throwing beer cans and flooding her apartment. Following an investigation, Watts was arrested and booked for allegedly being under the influence of a controlled substance.
Thursday, May 29:
3:13 p.m., Angel Michele Bush, 35, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging misdemeanor violation of probation. Bail was set at $10,000. She was also committed to the jail without bail for alleged misdemeanor violation of probation. She was taken into custody at the Habitat for Humanity Purpose Place apartments, 827 Newville Road, apt. #215, by a Glenn County probation officer.
7:18 p.m., Cody Paul Gillen, 33, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging infliction of corporal injury on a spouse or cohabitant (a felony). Bail was set at $25,000. He was taken into custody in the 500 block of Broadway, Hamilton City, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
According to the Glenn County Sheriff’s log, at about 8:49 a.m. on May 29, 2025, deputies were dispatched to 7311 Cutting Avenue, Capay District, for a 911 hangup with a female heard crying in the background. Deputies responded to the scene and contacted the confidential victim, who said they had been assaulted by a domestic partner, identified at Cody Paul Gillen.
At about 7:04 p.m. on the same date, the victim of the previously mentioned alleged domestic violence incident called and reported the suspect had returned to the residence. Deputies responded to the residence. They ultimately located the suspect away from the residence. The suspect, Cody Paul Gillen, was taken into custody and transported to the Glenn County Jail.
7:40 p.m., Joshua Lambert Odonnell, 38, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail without bail on charges alleging violation of parole (a felony). He was taken into custody at 133 North Ventura Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
According to the Glenn County Sheriff’s log, at about 7:16 p.m. on May 29, 2025, Shirley Slye contacted the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office to report Joshua Odonnell was causing a disturbance at 133 North Ventura Street in Willows. Deputies responded and observed and heard Odonnell throwing objects by his trailer. Deputies contacted Odonnell, who showed obvious signs of being intoxicated. Communications said that Odonnell was on parole out of Glenn County. Odonnell’s parole agent was contacted, and he said Odonnell was not allowed to consume alcohol as part of his parole stipulations. Odonnell was subsequently placed under arrest for allegedly violating his parole terms. Odonnell was transported to the Glenn County Jail.
Santiago Quintero (Jr.) of Texas died in Willows on Monday, May 5, 2025. He was born to Santiago and Consuelo Quintero on July 2, 1954.
He loved the outdoors. He was always on the move and willing to work and help you if you needed him.
He lived his life to the fullest and the best way he knew how. He loved all his family unconditionally and his family members all had a special place in his heart.
He will be truly missed, his loved ones agree, but never forgotten
He is survived by his children, Patricia Quintero-Gonzalez, Emilio Santiago Quintero and Neftali Arias-Lizaola; grandchildren Candice, Sophia, Vincent, Marcus, Emilio, Angelica, Michael, Arika, Milani, Mylah and Novah; brothers Guadalupe and Martin; sisters Connie, Maria and Marta; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Santiago and Consuelo Quintero; and brothers Juan and Antonio Quintero.
No services are scheduled at this time. His family was planning to take him home to Texas to lay him to rest with other family members.
By Larry Judkins
Glenn County Observer
Former Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy John Sanzone still has his badge.
Sanzone was a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy from December of 2021 to September of 2022.
According to the Glenn County District Attorney’s Office, while Sanzone was on duty, he encountered a homeless man and arrested him. During the booking procedure, the homeless man had $3,500 in cash on his person, which he was saving to pay for badly needed dental work.
Sanzone stole the money, says the D.A.
When the man tried to recover his money upon his release from custody, Sanzone ran interference with the evidence custodian and sheriff’s administration to keep the theft from being discovered by superiors. Sanzone went so far as to drive the homeless man to another county.
At some point after charges were filed against Sanzone, he repaid the $3,500. The district attorney also claimed that Sanzone surrendered his peace officer certification, which would mean that Sanzone is banned from ever again being a peace officer in California.
In exchange, the felony theft charges against Sanzone were dismissed.
One little problem: There is absolutely no evidence that Sanzone ever surrendered his peace officer certification.
On Thursday, May 22, The Observer called the Glenn County District Attorney’s Office. D.A. Dwayne Stewart said that he had been at a training event and just got back. He said his office is playing catch-up, and that he has the paperwork and just needs to sign it and send it off.
Apparently, nothing has happened.
The State of California (the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training, or POST) keeps records of every law enforcement officer in the state whose peace officer certification has been revoked – voluntarily or involuntarily, temporarily or permanently.
A list of former law enforcement officers who have been decertified is found on the POST website (see https://post.ca.gov/Peace-Officer-Certification-Actions). As of Friday, May 30, Sanzone’s name is still not on the list.
The telephone number for the Glenn County District Attorney’s Office is 530-934-6525.
Capay District resident Jennie Sullivan died peacefully at a Red Bluff hospital on Friday, May 9, 2025. She was born to Pope and Pearl Adams on February 18, 1933.
She grew up on a farm in Kamiah, Idaho, where she developed the strong work ethic that would guide her throughout her life.
In 1967, she married Leland Sullivan, and together they built a life on the Sullivan ranch in Capay near Orland. Their partnership was marked by faith, hard work, and dedication to family until Leland’s death.
A woman of deep Christian faith, Jennie devoted many years to Awana Clubs, guiding and mentoring countless youth in her community. Her garden was her sanctuary, where she lovingly tended to a variety of vegetables and fruits, sharing her harvest and knowledge with neighbors and friends alike.
Those who knew her will remember her for her unwavering love of Jesus, her remarkable work ethic without complaint, and her ability to make everyone feel like family. She never met a stranger, greeting everyone with genuine warmth and interest.
To many in the Capay community, she was not only a friend but a mother figure who offered guidance, support, and unconditional love. Her legacy lives on in the hearts of all who were blessed to know her and in the community she so lovingly served throughout her life.
She is survived by her children, Susan (Bob) Hammond, Ken (Rebekah) Sullivan, and David (Dina) Sullivan. She was the devoted grandmother to Ken and Rebekah’s children: Gracie, Ruthie, and Eli.
Besides her husband, Leland Sullivan, she was preceded in death by her parents, and her siblings Betty, Bill, Bob, John, and Miriam.
A memorial service celebrating Jennie’s life is set for 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 19, at the Friends Church in Capay, 25490 Moller Avenue, Orland, followed by a pie and ice cream social. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Friends Church in memory of Jennie.
A separate burial service is planned for a separate day for close friends and family.
Glenn County Observer
On Wednesday, May 28, the Orland Police Department issued a press release about the vandalism incident at Orland High School that occurred Tuesday night, May 20.
Orland.news, published by Todd Bishop and Steve Nordbye, broke the story on May 24.
According to the OPD’s press release:
The Orland Police Department is aware of a recent incident of vandalism that occurred at Orland High School in connection with a “Senior Prank.” Preliminary information indicates that more than 60 students may have been involved, many of whom are minors.
The Orland High School administration is actively working to identify those involved and assess the level of participation by each student. At this time, school officials have informed the department that they do not wish to request a criminal investigation or pursue criminal charges related to damage to school property. The administration has indicated that the matter will be addressed through the school’s internal disciplinary process.
School officials have advised their staff that they may contact the Orland Police Department to file individual police reports if they experienced damage, destruction, or theft of personal property during the incident. As of the time of this release, no such reports or requests have been received by the department.
The Orland Police Department does not currently possess any photographs or video footage related to this incident.
We remain committed to supporting Orland High School and the community in maintaining a safe and respectful environment for all. Any additional information or updates will be provided as appropriate.
According to Todd Bishop’s Orland.News story, the vandalism was extreme and included destruction of both public and personal property.
Several classrooms were targeted, Bishop pointed out. Furniture was overturned and damaged, a snake was killed, inappropriate messages and drawings directed at individual teachers were left on whiteboards, and a stink bomb was set off.
The Observer notes that a few of the possible crimes with which a person could be charged include breaking and entering, animal cruelty, and (probable) felony vandalism. One can only wonder why this is not being treated as a serious crime – a crime being investigated by law enforcement officers.
Objectively speaking, this was not a minor prank.
Glenn County Observer
The Willows Pharmacy, located at 226 North Butte Street, was burglarized Saturday morning, May 24.
Eagle Security contacted the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office at about 4:53 a.m. to report a burglar alarm at the Willows business.
Deputies responded to the scene at about 4:56 a.m. and found an open door and signs of forced entry.
They determined a burglary had occurred and they conducted an investigation.
A new Nissan Rogue or Honda Pilot without license plates was the suspect vehicle.
Three men wearing white hoodies, white sweatpants, masks, gloves, and headlamps forced entry into the business.
Two of the men were black male adults and the other was a lighter skinned male adult.
They forced entry into the business and stole cash, controlled substances, and prescription medication.
Deputies cleared the scene at 7:27 a.m.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information should call the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office at 530-934-6441.
Here is a list of the bookings into the Glenn County Jail, with information provided by jail personnel, the Glenn County Sheriff’s log, and the Orland police log. Remember: Everyone accused of a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Monday, May 5:
2:46 a.m., Christina Gwendolyn Wedgwood, 51, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging using or being under the influence of a controlled substance (a misdemeanor), and bringing a controlled substance into a jail or prison (a felony). Bail was set at $25,000. She was taken into custody at West Wood Street and North Humboldt Avenue, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
According to the Glenn County Sheriff’s log, at about 2:21 a.m. on May 5, 2025, a deputy contacted Christina Wedgwood outside of the AMPM, 1399 West Wood Street, Willows. Wedgwood was making incoherent statements and appeared to be under the influence of a controlled substance. The deputy conducted a series of field sobriety tests (FSTs) with Wedgwood. Due to Wedgwood’s performance of the FSTs, she was placed under arrest for allegedly being under the influence of a controlled substance. While processing Wedgwood, correctional staff allegedly found narcotics hidden in her mouth.
7 a.m., Jared Michael Connolly, 33, of Chico, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a Glenn County Superior Court warrant alleging driving while under the influence of a drug (a misdemeanor), possession of a controlled substance (a misdemeanor), driving with a suspended license (a misdemeanor), failure to appear on a felony charge, and driving while under the influence within 10 years of a prior felony DUI (a felony). Bail was set at $20,000. He was taken into custody at the Butte County Jail by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
According to the Glenn County Sheriff’s log, at about 1:46 p.m. on May 15, 2024, Deputy Tuma was dispatched to a welfare check on a man slumped over the steering wheel at Dollar General in Hamilton City. Deputy Tuma contacted Jared Connolly in the driver’s seat. Deputy Tuma observed objective signs and symptoms that Connolly was allegedly under the influence and requested CHP respond. The CHP conducted a DUI investigation and Connolly was ultimately placed under arrest.
7 a.m., Antonio Ruben Sandoval, 32, of Chico, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a Glenn County Superior Court warrant alleging failure to appear after being released on his own recognizance (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $20,000. He was taken into custody at the Butte County Jail by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
According to the Orland Police Department’s log, on January 22, 2025, an Orland police officer contacted Antonio Sandoval, 32, of Chico, in the area of the CVS pharmacy, 869 Newville Road. Following an investigation, Sandoval was arrested and booked for alleged possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a controlled substance.
According to Glenn County Superior Court records, Sandoval was released on his own recognizance on January 27, 2025.
8:50 a.m., Ignacio Domingo Moreno-Perez, 27, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a Glenn County Superior Court warrant alleging failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge (driving while under the influence of alcohol). Bail was set at $30,000. He was taken into custody at the Glenn County Probation Department by a probation officer.
According to the Orland Police Department’s log, on September 14, 2024, an Orland police officer initiated a traffic enforcement stop on a black 2005 Chevy Equinox. The Chevy failed to yield and fled south on Papst Avenue, then east on County Road 15. Officers pursued the Chevy, which pulled into a driveway at 6735 County Road 15 before the driver, later identified as Ignacio Moreno-Perez, 26, of Orland, fled on foot into an orchard. Officers pursued Moreno-Perez, who ignored commands to stop or to show his hands. Officers deployed a Taser and successfully took Moreno-Perez into custody without further incident. Moreno-Perez was arrested and booked for felony evading, resisting or obstructing a peace officer, driving while under the influence of alcohol, and an outstanding misdemeanor Glenn County warrant. The Chevy was towed and impounded.
9:05 a.m., Shawn Dale Van Gieson, 52, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging misdemeanor violation of probation. Bail was set at $10,000. He was taken into custody at an unspecified location in Glenn County by a Glenn County probation officer.
11:24 p.m., Dewayne Harrison Crawford, 58, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging obstructing or resisting a public service officer, and public intoxication (both misdemeanors). Bail was set at $0. He was taken into custody at 435 North Tehama Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
According to the Glenn County Sheriff’s log, at about 11:13 p.m. on May 5, 2025, an unknown caller contacted the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office to report a noise complaint at 435 North Tehama Street, in Willows. Deputies responded and contacted two men outside unit #119. One man refused to identify who he was when he was asked multiple times, delaying or obstructing the deputy’s investigation. That man was told of the noise complaint, and he began to argue with deputies. The man was holding a beer can in his right hand and allegedly showed obvious signs of being intoxicated. The man, who was later identified as Dewayne Crawford, was told he was under arrest. Crawford began to tense his upper body, preventing him from being handcuffed. Crawford was ultimately placed under arrest for allegedly resisting arrest or delaying an investigation. Crawford was transported to the Glenn County Jail to be booked and processed.
Tuesday, May 6:
10 a.m., Matthew Dennis Barkley, 65, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a Glenn County Superior Court warrant alleging failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge. Bail was set at $40,000. He was taken into custody at the Butte County Jail by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
According to the Glenn County Sheriff’s log, at about 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, Matthew Dennis Barkley was found deceased at a residence west of Orland.
10 a.m., Keith Charles Harris, 34, of Chico, was booked into the Glenn County Jail without bail on a Glenn County Superior Court warrant alleging violation of post-release community supervision (a felony). He was taken into custody at the Butte County Jail by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
12:02 p.m., Kirt Edward McCleary, 38, of Folsom, was remanded to the Glenn County Jail without bail for driving with a suspended license (a misdemeanor). He was also booked into the jail on an El Dorado County warrant alleging driving with a suspended license (a misdemeanor). Bail on this warrant was set at $2,000. He was taken into custody at the Glenn County Courthouse, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
2 p.m., Marco Antonio Trenado, 33, of Orland, was sentenced to the Glenn County Jail without bail for misdemeanor violation of probation. He was taken into custody at the Glenn County Superior Court, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
3:01 p.m., Angel Michele Bush, 35, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging misdemeanor violation of probation. Bail was set at $10,000. She was taken into custody at the Glenn County Probation Department, Willows, by a probation officer.
3:57 p.m., Maria Concepcion Paniagua, 45, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a Glenn County warrant alleging failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge. Bail was set at $10,000. She was taken into custody in the 300 block of the alley between Third and Fourth Streets, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
Wednesday, May 7:
8:36 p.m., Jordan Carlson, 27, of Sacramento, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging using or being under the influence of a controlled substance (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $0. He was taken into custody at the carwash at 7 Walker Street by an Orland police officer.
8:36 p.m., Tamara Renee Smith, 40, of Cathlamet, Washington, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, and driving while under the influence of alcohol (both misdemeanors). Bail was set at $10,000. She was taken into custody at the carwash at 7 Walker Street by an Orland police officer.
Thursday, May 8:
2:07 a.m., Kyle Richard West, 37, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a Glenn County Superior Court warrant alleging infliction of corporal injury on a spouse or cohabitant (a felony), and battery on a spouse, ex-spouse, date, etc. (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $30,000. He was taken into custody on the southbound side of Interstate 5 by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
10:30 a.m., Amber Gomes, 41, of Vallejo, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging trespassing (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $0. She was also booked into the jail on a San Mateo County warrant alleging failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge. Bail for this warrant was set at $15,000. She was taken into custody on the southbound side of Interstate 5, north of Highway 162, by a California Highway Patrol officer.
Friday, May 9:
3:08 p.m., Jody Scott Mattis, 52, of Chico, was remanded to the Glenn County Jail without bail for receiving stolen property (a felony). He was taken into custody at the Glenn County Courthouse, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
5:49 p.m., Jermal Karlnell Lee, 38, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a Glenn County Superior Court warrant alleging failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge (battery, and battery on a spouse, ex-spouse, date, etc. Bail was set at $40,000. He was taken into custody at Sycamore and Merrill Streets, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
10:43 p.m., Daniel Arturo Rico Martinez, 31, of Colusa, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, and driving while under the influence of alcohol (both misdemeanors). Bail was set at $10,000. He was taken into custody on Highway 99, north of County Road 60, by a California Highway Patrol officer.
Saturday, May 10:
7:43 p.m., Gerardo Lopez-Carranza, 60, of Corning, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, and driving while under the influence of alcohol (both misdemeanors). Bail was set at $10,000. He was taken into custody at Highway 99 and County Road 9 by an Orland police officer.
Sunday, May 11:
5:08 a.m., Karina Lizbeth Velazquez, 24, of Colusa, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, and driving while under the influence of alcohol (both misdemeanors). Bail was set at $10,000. She was taken into custody on County Road P at Highway 32 by a California Highway Patrol officer.
4:43 p.m., Jesse Richard Gerber, 47, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging shoplifting (a misdemeanor), and three counts of misdemeanor violation of probation. Bail was set at $15,000. He was taken into custody at West Wood and South Shasta Streets, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
11:03 p.m., Samuel Romero Pooner, 59, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging public intoxication (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $0. He was taken into custody at 437 South Shasta Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
Monday, May 12:
10 a.m., Susan Gay Billingsley, 71, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging felony violation of probation. Bail was set at $35,000. She was taken into custody at the Glenn County Probation Department, Willows, by a probation officer.
11:56 a.m., Susan Renee Mitzel, 40, of Chico, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging disobeying a court order, and public intoxication (both misdemeanors). Bail was set at $0. She was taken into custody at the Burger King restaurant, 901 Newville Road, by an Orland police officer.
Tuesday, May 13:
12:51 a.m., Malachi Daniel Duffey, 25, of Brookings, Oregon, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a Nevada County Superior Court warrant alleging assault with a deadly weapon resulting in great bodily injury, robbery, and vehicle theft (all felonies). Bail was set at $250,000. He was taken into custody at the Taco Bell restaurant, 1301 West Wood Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
11:15 a.m., Joshua John Welter, 43, of Chico, was remanded to the Glenn County Jail without bail for driving while under the influence of alcohol (a misdemeanor). He was taken into custody at the Glenn County Superior Court by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
Wednesday, May 14:
1:38 a.m., Nicholas Lee King, 38, of Colusa, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging infliction of corporal injury on a spouse or cohabitant (a felony). Bail was set at $25,000. He was taken into custody at 119 North Merrill Avenue, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
10:15 a. m., Edward George Welsh, 67, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging misdemeanor violation of probation, and possession of a controlled substance (a felony). Bail was set at $17,000. He was also remanded to the jail without bail for misdemeanor violation of probation. He was taken into custody at the Glenn County Superior Court by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
4:16 p.m., Felix Armando Raygoza, 57, of Orland, was remanded to the Glenn County Jail without bail for felony violation of probation. He was taken into custody at the Glenn County Superior Court by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
7:50 p.m., Cory Ray Ingle, 35, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging public intoxication (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $0. He was taken into custody at the Taco Bell restaurant, 1301 West Wood Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
Thursday, May 15:
10:59 p.m., Mariano Suarez Cordova, 59, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, and driving while under the influence of alcohol (both misdemeanors). Bail was set at $10,000. He was taken into custody on Hoff Way at Commerce Lane, Orland, by a California Highway Patrol officer. The next morning, at 4:07 a.m. and 4:24 a.m., Cordova was found to have two Glenn County Superior Court warrants alleging failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge. Total bail for the warrants was set at $40,000.
Friday, May 16:
11 a.m., Logan Gibson, 23, of Corning, was remanded to the Glenn County Jail without bail for two counts of unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor more than three years his younger (a felony). He was taken into custody at the Glenn County Superior Court by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy. (For background information, see the May 23 story in The Glenn County Observer, “Regarding the rapes of the 2 teens …”.)
11:52 p.m., Cesar Austin Douglas-Ayala, 25, of Hamilton City, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging felony violation of probation. Bail was set at $25,000. He was taken into custody at Fourth Street and Sierra Avenue, Hamilton City, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
Saturday, May 17:
No one was booked into the Glenn County Jail on this date.
Sunday, May 18:
1:21 a.m., Jesse Richard Gerber, 47, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging obstructing or resisting a public service officer, possession of controlled substance paraphernalia, and disobeying a court order (all misdemeanors). Bail was set at $0. He was taken into custody at Wood and Butte Streets, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
Monday, May 19:
No one was booked into the Glenn County Jail on this date.
Tuesday, May 20:
3:05 a.m., Sergio Rico, 39, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging using or being under the influence of a controlled substance, and possession of a controlled substance (both misdemeanors). Bail was set at $0. He was taken into custody at 728 East Street by an Orland police officer.
9:21 p.m., Valerie Grigsby, 37, of Hamilton City, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, and driving while under the influence of alcohol (both misdemeanors). Bail was set at $10,000. She was taken into custody on Sacramento Avenue at Esperanza Avenue, Hamilton City, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
11:57 p.m., Jeffery William Francis, 30, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging battery on a spouse, ex-spouse, date, etc. (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $5,000. He was taken into custody at 112 South Sacramento Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
Wednesday, May 21:
11 a.m., Victoria Gutierrez Alcaraz, 42, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging felony violation of probation. Bail was set at $70,000. She was taken into custody at the Glenn County Probation Department by a probation officer.
Thursday, May 22:
7 a.m., Jarred William Hogue, 44, of Chico, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on an order of production with charges alleging failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge, and failure to appear on a felony charge. Total bail was set at $55,000. He was taken into custody at the Butte County Jail by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
9:30 a.m., Jose Alfredo Marmolejo, 31, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail without bail on charges alleging violation of post-release community supervision (a felony). He was taken into custody at Woodward Avenue and East Swift Street, Orland, by a Glenn County probation officer.
10 a.m., Christopher Jacob Quilling, 28, of Red Bluff, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on an order of production with charges alleging failure to appear on a felony charge. Bail was set at $90,000. He was taken into custody at Folsom State Prison by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
Sandra Lee Duckworth of Orland died on Thursday, April 24, 2025. She was born in Marin County on September 22, 1946.
Shortly after her birth, she was adopted by John and Julia Cherrington.
She grew up with her sisters on a milk dairy in Napa Valley before her family relocated to the Orland area, where Sandy later graduated from high school.
She married Dan Duckworth in 1975, living in the Glenn County area and raising their five sons and more than a dozen grandchildren over the next 49 years.
She was a dedicated mother, wife, and a devoted Christian. She loved to sing, draw, and write stories for her loved ones.
She is survived by her sisters, Shirley and Linda; and her sons, Darryl, Don, Michael, Paul, and Daniel and their families.
A celebration of life is planned to take place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 31, at the home of Bill and Shirley Hayton, 4308 County Road H, Orland.
Cheryl Marlée Maas (née Merrick) died peacefully in her home in Willows on Sunday, May 11, 2025. Born to Donald Merrick and Anna Nelson on October 15, 1952, she was raised by her grandparents, Jack and Eva Nelson, in Willows.
A 1970 graduate of Willows High School, she married her sweetheart, Stephen “Big Steve” Maas, of Orland on September 25, 1971. The couple settled on a ranch in Capay, where they raised cattle, pigs, chickens, bird dogs, and children.
She fell in love with ranching and took great pride in looking after the animals, often with a child in tow, while Big Steve worked as a lineman for PG&E. She loved to sew, crochet, shop with her longtime friend, Loretta Lewis (née Pinheiro), and make daily phone calls to family and friends.
Her greatest joy was being a mother and grandmother.
She is survived by her half-brother, Brett Merrick (Tom); daughters Melissa Maas and Stephanie Manezes (Joseph); son Stephen (Alissa); eight grandchildren; and her faithful dog, Libby. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Jack and Eva; parents Donald and Anna; and husband Stephen.
A graveside service is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 31, at the Willows Cemetery, followed by a Celebration of Life at the Willows Elks Lodge. Those wishing to attend the Celebration of Life can bring a potluck dish, if desired.
Arrangements are under the direction of F.D. Sweet and Son Funeral Home, Willows.
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