A San Jose woman died when her 2005 Ford Freestyle SUV rolled over on Interstate 5, south of County Road 35.
The accident occurred at about 6 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 22, when reports began coming in that a vehicle had flipped over and was on its roof in the fast lane of southbound I-5.
Other vehicles reportedly narrowly missed hitting the Ford.
Susan Lynn Beach, 67 according to the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office, 68 according to the California Highway Patrol, and her son, Evan Thomas Beach, 39, also from San Jose, were traveling north on I-5 at about 70 miles per hour, on their way to Redding.
For unknown reasons, south of County Road 35, the Ford traveled off the roadway to the east onto the gravel shoulder.
Driver Susan Beach steered the SUV back to the west sharply, ultimately overturning and coming to rest on its roof in the southbound fast lane.
Passenger Evan Beach exited the vehicle prior to the arrival of emergency responders. Susan Beach was trapped in the vehicle and was extricated by volunteers with the Artois Fire Department.
She was pronounced deceased at 6:42 a.m. A couple of minutes later, the entire southbound side of the freeway was shut down so that the Flightcare helicopter could land.
Evan Beach was transported to Enloe Medical Center by the air ambulance for treatment of his moderate injuries. However, he was notified of his mother’s death prior to his departure.
According to the CHP, both occupants of the Ford were wearing their seatbelts at the time of the accident.
The slow lane of southbound I-5 was reopened at 7:02 a.m. A half-hour later, both southbound lanes were open.
Glenn County Sheriff’s deputies, in charge of the coroner’s investigation, cleared the scene at about 8:06 a.m. Susan Beach’s body had been released to the care of F.D. Sweet and Son Funeral Home of Willows.
The vehicle was removed from the scene by L&T Towing.
With her sons Brian “Butch” and Dan Peterson, along with their father, Jim, at her side, Olga Marie Peterson died in Chico on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023, following a courageous 10-year battle with cancer.
She was born on Sept. 1, 1943.
Her sons agree, “She was a force, a truly creative spirit, and the best mother her two sons could wish for.” Formerly from the Orland area, over the years she was involved in a number local organizations, including the Orland Business Improvement Association, the Orland Historical and Cultural Society, and the Orland High School Safe and Sober Grad Night.
A memorial service (also live-streamed) is planned for 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 11, at First Lutheran Church of Orland. All are welcome.
Well over a year since the accident, the girlfriend of a man killed in Tehama County in a crash on Interstate 5 has been charged with gross vehicular manslaughter and related crimes.
Philip Monroe “PJ” Pedro IV, 22 at the time of his death, was a passenger in a vehicle when he lost his life on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021.
Pedro attended elementary and junior high schools in Orland, then later worked at East Coast Foods, a restaurant located at the time on Walker Street.
Pedro was a passenger in a vehicle traveling south on I-5, when it crashed south of Hooker Creek Road.
Philip Monroe Pedro IV
The driver was Macie Bacon, now 21. In Pedro’s obituary, published in The Glenn County Observer in October of last year, Bacon was described as Pedro’s “beloved girlfriend of three years”.
Bacon has been charged with alleged gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, a special allegation of causing great bodily injury, causing bodily injury while driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, and causing bodily injury while driving while under the influence of alcohol (all felonies).
Pedro’s loved ones stated in October, “Words simply cannot express the grief that has struck our family, in which such an event bereaved us of one of our most radiant souls.”
Surrounded by his loving family, James “Jim” Aubrie Fleming died on Friday, Jan. 6, 2023, at his home in Willows. The eldest of four children, he was born to Aubrie and Grace (Moffat) Fleming on Sept. 26, 1927.
He became a lifelong friend and role model to his three younger sisters, Prudence, Mary Ann, and Priscilla. He spoke very fondly of childhood and often told stories about his abundant network of close relatives and neighborhood friends.
He spent his early life in Gary, Ind. He excelled in school and graduated from Horace Mann High School in 1943 at the age of just 16.
From there, he attended Wheaton College, located outside Chicago, Ill., where he began his study of chemistry and pre-med.
It was there he met his future wife, Barbara Danenhour. From the start, he knew he wanted to marry her, and his conviction never wavered.
In 1945, he put his education on hold to serve in the Army in World War II. He was stationed in Japan for two years as a soldier in a paratrooper unit.
His family knows from his stories that he passed his off-duty time trading his ration of cigarettes for chocolate bars and drawing comic strips to send home to Barb.
While Jim was in Japan, Barb stayed at Wheaton. During her senior year, she contracted polio, an illness that would leave her wheelchair-bound for the rest of her life.
Some speculated that this would end their relationship but the two took it in stride. When he returned from Japan, he completed his study at Wheaton and soon after, in 1949, they were married in Mountainside, N.J.
The next step for Jim was medical school at Indiana University in Indianapolis. While living in a tiny quonset hut village adjacent to the university, Jim and Barb welcomed their first two children, Mike and Margaret.
At the conclusion of his medical school training, the family relocated to Riverside, Calif., where Jim began his residency and the family welcomed another member, daughter Nancy.
In 1956, the family made their final move to Willows, where he officially became “Dr. Fleming”. It was here that he established his private practice while also working in various capacities as a physician at Glenn General Hospital.
Within the next few years, the family also added its final two members, sons Dan and Jeff.
Dr. Fleming spent his nearly 40-year career as a physician serving the community of Willows. He was devoted to providing his patients with the best care possible.
He did everything from making house calls to tonsillectomies to delivering babies (a lot of babies!) and was loved by patients and staff alike. Within his field, he was respected as a gifted diagnostician.
He retired in his late 60s from formal practice but continued to take a vested interest in the health and well- being of those closest to him.
When he wasn’t doctoring, he had many hobbies. He especially enjoyed scuba diving, often taking trips to Fort Bragg with his family to dive for abalone. He even made a special trip to Cozumel, Mexico, to search for coral and see the abundant tropical fish.
Day to day, he enjoyed gardening (always seeking a better crop of tomatoes!), playing guitar and piano, and working in his shop on carpentry or stained-glass projects. One of his favorite summer pastimes was spending time in the backyard pool, swimming with his kids and grandkids.
Family was incredibly important to him. Although much of his time was spent at the hospital during his working years, he always made time for family activities and vacations.
After he retired, he maintained close relationships with all his children, and became a loving and devoted grandpa.
In 2012, his wife Barbara died after almost 63 years of marriage. This was a time of profound grief for Jim, but in 2013, he was blessed to marry his longtime friend and neighbor, Patricia (Mayberry) Fleming.
She became a beloved member of the family. They enjoyed nine wonderful years of marriage together and provided each other with much love and companionship.
Pat’s sons, Steve (Darla) Mayberry, Danny (Sheila) Mayberry, and Scott (Brenda) Mayberry and their families, also adopted Jim as a second dad and grandpa. They supported and cared for him tirelessly towards the end of his life and he felt blessed by them.
Jim’s faith shaped every facet of his life. He was a member of the First Baptist Church for his entire 67-year tenure in Willows.
Reading from the Bible and singing hymns were two of his most abiding joys and these practices sustained him through many challenging times. His love for Christ was evident, as was his commitment to live a life with his eyes upon Jesus.
In his last days, he continued to show the grit, humility, kindness, and good humor that were characteristic of him throughout his life. He showed no fear in the face of death, only concern for others as he knew how deeply he would be missed.
His faith in Jesus gave him joy and hope that he would soon be reunited with his many loved ones who had gone before him.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Barbara (Danenhour) Fleming; sisters Mary Ann Berry and Prudence Bedell; and sons Mike Fleming and Jeff Fleming.
He is survived by his second wife, Patricia (Mayberry) Fleming; sister Priscilla Joiner; children Margaret (Sam) Baker, Nancy (Dan) Farrer, and Dan (Barb) Fleming; daughters-in-law Deana (Mike) Fleming and Susie (Jeff) Fleming; grandchildren Leah Dahl, Brian Fleming, Nathan Fleming, Caleb Fleming, and Olivia Prinz; five great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
A Celebration of Life service was to be held on Saturday, Jan. 21, at the First Baptist Church in Willows. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be given to Feeding Nations through Education and The First Baptist Church.
A memorial service for longtime Orland Firefighter Bruce Bennett is planned for today, Saturday, Jan. 21.
Firefighter Bennett died unexpectedly at his home south of Orland late Wednesday morning, Dec. 21, 2022.
He was only 61 years old.
The service is scheduled from 11 a.m. to about 2 p.m. at the Orland Fire Department.
His adult children, Kimberly Bennett and Patrick Bennett, invite those who knew their father to “Please come join us while we remember our Dad, Bruce Bennett.”
They add, “Thank you for all your love and support since this unexpected tragedy. Words cannot express how thankful we are for each and every one of you that loved our Dad.”
Hamilton City resident Scott Anthony Miller died in Hamilton City on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023.
He was born to Donald and Louise Miller on Oct. 16, 1964.
A Celebration of Life is planned for 11 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 30, at the Orland I.O.O.F. Cemetery, located on the east side of County Road P, about midway between County Roads 24 and 25.
Arrangements are under the direction of Sweet-Olsen Family Mortuary of Orland.
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, Jan. 6:
4:15 a.m., at the Glenn County Jail, Andrew Jacob Burrows, 29, of Elk Creek, was found to have a warrant alleging failure to update his annual registration as a sex offender (a felony). Bail was set at $10,000.
3:07 p.m., Samuel Jay Nichols, 28, of Oroville, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging petty theft of retail merchandise (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at zero. He was taken into custody in the 800 block of Fifth Street by an Orland police officer.
4:26 p.m., Angel Ray McGill, 26, 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 462 East Wood Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
5:15 p.m., CJ Michael Whisenand, 20, of Chico, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a warrant alleging failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge. Bail was set at $18,000. He was taken into custody at the Butte County Jail by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
8:22 p.m., Jacob Anthony Kennedy-Cummings, 30, of Corning, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging possession of a controlled substance, and possession of controlled substance paraphernalia (both misdemeanors), and warrants alleging vehicle theft (a felony), and failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge. Total bail was set at $34,000. He was taken into custody at 110 Frances Lane by an Orland police officer.
10:50 p.m., Don Richard Hart, 63, of Shingletown, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging altering or forging a vehicle registration (a felony), and possession of controlled substance paraphernalia (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $20,000. He was taken into custody in the 200 block of South Street by an Orland police officer.
11:12 p.m., Manuel Louis Gwin, 54, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging brandishing a firearm replica (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at zero. He was taken into custody at 948 North Butte Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
Saturday, Jan. 7:
11:08 a.m., Myles Holloway, 27, of Lakewood, Wash., was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging carrying a concealed weapon in a vehicle (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at zero. He was taken into custody on the northbound side of Interstate 5, north of County Road 3, by a California Highway Patrol officer.
Sunday, Jan. 8:
4:06 p.m., Christopher Michael Willard Nunn, 34, of Redding, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging possession of a stolen vehicle (a felony), and possession of a controlled substance (a misdemeanor), and a warrant alleging failure to appear (a misdemeanor). Total bail was set at $20,000. He was taken into custody at 1070 West Wood Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
11:20 p.m., Alexander Javier Salas, 35, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging child endangerment (a misdemeanor), and felony violation of probation. Bail was set at $75,000. He was taken into custody at 911 West Cedar Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
Monday, Jan. 9:
7:18 a.m., Scott James Severin, 35, of Chico, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging vehicle theft (a felony), and evading a peace officer (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $15,000. He was taken into custody at Highway 32 and County Road N by an Orland police officer.
11 a.m., Joshua Everett Vallerga, 20, of Chico, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on an order of production with charges alleging felony violation of probation. Bail was set at $85,000, but he was also held without bail for an out-of-county detainer. He was taken into custody at the Butte County Jail by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
11:16 a.m., Alexander Javier Salas, 35, of Willows, was returned to the custody of the Glenn County Jail without bail for charges alleging infliction of corporal injury on a spouse or cohabitant, with priors (a felony).
5:18 p.m., Miguel Munoz Padilla, 25, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging felony violation of a protective order. Bail was set at $10,000. He was taken into custody at 560 North Tehama Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
6:07 p.m., Saul Uriostegui-Martinez, 28, 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 in the 400 block of Colusa Street by an Orland police officer.
Tuesday, Jan. 10:
12:50 p.m., Mandy Leigh Baggs, 35, of Olivehurst, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a warrant alleging failure to appear on a felony charge. Bail was set at $22,000. She was taken into custody at the Butte County Jail by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
1 p.m., Joshua Ryan Frailey, 20, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail without bail on a 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. At 9:25 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 14, at the jail, he was found to have a no-bail warrant alleging unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor more than three years younger than himself (a felony), and battery on a spouse, ex-spouse, date, etc. (a misdemeanor).
1:15 p.m., Robert Julian Lopez, 27, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on warrants alleging misdemeanor violation of probation, and felony violation of probation. Bail for the misdemeanor warrant was set at $10,000, but he was held without bail for the felony warrant. He was taken into custody at the Butte County Jail by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
2:30 p.m., Hector Santiz Gomez, 25, of Orland, was remanded to the Glenn County Jail without bail for alleged misdemeanor violation of probation. He was taken into custody at the Willows branch of the Glenn County Superior Court by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
2:30 p.m., Carmelo Morales Cruz, 20, of Hamilton City, was remanded to the Glenn County Jail without bail for alleged misdemeanor violation of probation. He was taken into custody at the Willows branch of the Glenn County Superior Court by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
2:45 p.m., Gerald Patrick Phillips, 56, of Kelseyville, was remanded to the Glenn County Jail for alleged misdemeanor violation of probation. Bail was set at $20,000. He was taken into custody at 123 South Murdock Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
3 p.m., Joel De Jesus Lopez Lopez, 20, of Orland, was remanded to the Glenn County Jail without bail for alleged misdemeanor violation of probation. He was taken into custody at 123 South Murdock Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
3 p.m., Elias Lopez Santiz, 33, of Orland, was remanded to the Glenn County Jail without bail for alleged misdemeanor violation of probation. He was taken into custody at 123 South Murdock Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
3:09 p.m., Jarred William Hogue, 41, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging obstructing or resisting an executive officer (a felony), and warrants alleging vehicle theft (a felony), getting credit with another person’s identification (a felony), driving while under the influence of alcohol (a misdemeanor), driving with a license suspended for driving while under the influence (a misdemeanor), failure to appear after giving a written promise (a misdemeanor), and failure to appear after being released on his own recognizance (a misdemeanor). Total bail was set at $66,000. He was taken into custody at 712 1/ 2 Colusa Street by an Orland police officer.
4:25 p.m., Jonathan Medina Chavez, 37, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging possession of controlled substance paraphernalia (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at zero, but he was also held without bail after being returned to the custody of the jail on a charge alleging failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge. He was taken into custody at North Lassen and Green Streets, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
Wednesday, Jan. 11:
12:53 a.m., Timothy Sebastian Oropeza, 22, 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), and a warrant alleging failure to appear after being released on his own recognizance (a misdemeanor). Total bail was set at $33,000. He was taken into custody on Highway 99 at County Road 18 by a California Highway Patrol officer.
7:17 a.m., Kaelene Elizabeth Scritchfield, 31, of Willows, was remanded to the Glenn County Jail without bail for violation of a court order to prevent domestic violence, obstructing or resisting a public service officer, and possession of controlled substance paraphernalia (all misdemeanors).
11:35 a.m., Andy Kao Saechao, 27, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail without bail on charges alleging using or being under the influence of a controlled substance (a misdemeanor). He was taken into custody at 201 South Tehama Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
11:55 a.m., at the Glenn County Jail, Pablo Ivan Gonzalez-Arrendondo, 38, of Marysville, was remanded to the jail for alleged failure to appear on a felony charge. Bail, according to the jail, was set at zero.
1:56 p.m., Hermelindo Gonzalez Salgado, 33, of Orland, was returned to the custody of the Glenn County Jail for alleged second degree burglary (a felony), and charges alleging using or being under the influence of a controlled substance (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $15,000. He was taken into custody at 131 East Walker Street by an Orland police officer.
7:09 p.m., Eduardo Martinez, 21, of Orland, 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 745 Paigewood Drive by an Orland police officer.
Thursday, Jan. 12:
3:17 a.m., Ruben Corza, 35, of Red Bluff, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging possession of a controlled substance, and using or being under the influence of a controlled substance (both misdemeanors). Bail was set at zero. He was taken into custody at 982 Harryman Street by an Orland police officer.
8:07 a.m., Gilberto Medauday Rubio, 45, of Willows, 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 zero. He was taken into custody at 1125 Juniper Drive, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
10:45 a.m., Joshua John Welter, 41, of Chico, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging public intoxication (a misdemeanor), and warrants alleging failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge, driving while under the influence of alcohol, and driving with a license suspended for driving while under the influence (all misdemeanors). Total bail was set at $43,000. He was taken into custody at the Baymont Inn, 199 North Humboldt Avenue, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
11:43 p.m., Marissa Marie Melo, 23, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging possession of a narcotic controlled substance, and possession of a controlled substance without a prescription (both misdemeanors). Bail was set at zero. She was taken into custody at Cedar Street and Marshall Avenue, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
Friday, Jan. 13:
11:34 a.m., Isaias Herrera Bugarin, 40, of Princeton, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a warrant alleging failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge. Bail was set at $45,000. He was taken into custody at the jail by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
2:06 p.m., David Zuniga, 31, of Colusa, 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 882 North Butte Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
2:40 p.m., Brenda Lorene Shaw, 45, of Fair Oaks, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging reckless driving on a highway, possession of a controlled substance, and possession of controlled substance paraphernalia (all misdemeanors). Bail was set at zero. She was taken into custody at 1300 North Humboldt Avenue, Willows, by a California Highway Patrol officer.
Saturday, Jan. 14:
3:49 a.m., Jonathan Scott Hanson, 31, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a warrant alleging felony vandalism. Bail was set at $10,000. He was taken into custody on Green Street at Brennan Place, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
Sunday, Jan. 15:
2:41 a.m., Alfonso Camacho Bello, 64, of Costa Mesa, 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 1450 Esperanza Avenue, Hamilton City, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
11:36 a.m., Adrian Contreras-Iniguez, 24, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging battery on a spouse, ex-spouse, date, etc., and violation of probation (both misdemeanors). Bail was set at $15,000. He was taken into custody at 304 North Yolo Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
2:13 p.m., Jennifer May Shockley, 31, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging burglary (a felony), theft of utility services (a misdemeanor), trespassing (a misdemeanor), and obstructing or resisting a public service officer (a misdemeanor), and warrants alleging failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge, and violation of probation (both misdemeanors). Total bail was set at $47,000. She was taken into custody at 414 East Walnut Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
Monday, Jan. 16:
9:49 a.m., Timothy Duane Slye, 42, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a warrant alleging failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge. Bail was set at $13,000. He was taken into custody at County Roads F and 20 by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
11:30 a.m., Maranda Dawn Medina, 42, of San Jose, was booked into the Glenn County Jail without bail on an order of production for alleged violation of post-release community supervision (a felony). She was taken into custody at the Department of State Hospitals, Sacramento, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
1:50 p.m., Sandy Kay Nethington, 49, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging infliction of corporal injury on a spouse or cohabitant, and assault with a deadly weapon other than a firearm (both felonies). Bail was set at $25,000. She was taken into custody at 6379 County Road 16, sp. #68, Orland, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
6:49 p.m., Lolita Virginia Burd, 55, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging disobeying a court order, obstructing or resisting a public service officer, and trespassing (all misdemeanors). Bail was set at zero. She was taken into custody at 97 Rennat Way by an Orland police officer.
Tuesday, Jan. 17:
8:33 a.m., Esmeralda Cervantes, 32, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a warrant alleging misdemeanor violation of probation. Bail was set at $15,000. She was taken into custody at the Glenn County Probation Department, Willows, by a probation officer.
12 p.m., Kyle Jeffery Butler, 32, of Los Molinos, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a warrant alleging possession of a narcotic controlled substance, and possession of controlled substance paraphernalia (both misdemeanors). Bail was set at $25,000, but he was also held without bail on a court remand for charges alleging driving with a license suspended for driving while under the influence (a misdemeanor). He was taken into custody at 123 South Murdock Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
Wednesday, Jan. 18:
3:30 p.m., Leonel Emilno Gutierrez-Rodriguez, 27, of Butte City, was committed to the Glenn County Jail without bail for alleged misdemeanor violation of probation. He was taken into custody at 123 South Murdock Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
5:25 p.m., Christopher Dean Griffith, 30, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on warrants alleging failure to appear on a felony charge, and unlawful possession of tear gas (a misdemeanor). Total bail was set at $32,000. He was taken into custody at the Yolo County Jail by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
5:27 p.m., Sean Cleveland Lindly, 57, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging obstructing or resisting a public service officer (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at zero. He was taken into custody on Sixth Street at Walker Street by an Orland police officer.
9:27 p.m., Jose Eloy Punzo-Orozco, 60, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging causing bodily injury while driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs (a felony), causing bodily injury while driving while under the influence of alcohol (a felony), and driving with a license suspended for driving while under the influence (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $45,000. He was taken into custody on County Road 20 at County Road P by a California Highway Patrol officer.
Steven Nels Hanks died at his home in Orland on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023.
He was born to Dale and Nellie Hanks on Aug. 5, 1951.
A Celebration of Life is planned for 3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 21.
Arrangements are under the direction of Sweet-Olsen Family Mortuary of Orland.
Those who are interested in this event are asked to contact Renee Hanks for more information, although no contact information for Ms. Hanks was included in the notice on the mortuary’s website.
Surrounded by his loving family, James Ralph Testerman of Orland died on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023. He was born in Chico on Aug. 30, 1940.
He graduated from Willows High School in 1958. He then worked for the Finch Ranch and attended Shasta College and Chico State, where he received a BS in Agronomy.
While attending college, he was hired by Bailey Farm Supply as a part-time employee. After graduation, he began full-time work as a pest control advisor.
He saw the same company through many name changes as a loyal employee of 36 years while raising a family and running his own farming and livestock operation. His growers and coworkers were valued friends.
He was an active member of the First Lutheran Church in Orland. His interests and hobbies included farming, ranching, hunting, fishing, and horse camping.
He could always be found supporting any activity in which his family participated.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Barbara (Reimers); sons Eric (Maite), Keith (Darla) and Todd (Kelly); and grandchildren Wayne, Kate, James, Katharine, Kristyna, Ruby, Olivia, Carter and Reed. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Bert and May (Betts) Testerman; brothers Dallas and Richard; and sister-in-law Loretta.
A service is planned for 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 21, at the First Lutheran Church in Orland, followed by a reception at Memorial Hall in Orland.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the First Lutheran Church of Orland, or a charity of your choice.
Arrangements are under the direction of Sweet-Olsen Family Mortuary of Orland.
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