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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, Nov. 11:

9:09 a.m., Desirae Starr Shoumounejad, 26, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging possession of a narcotic controlled substance (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at zero, but she was also held without bail on charges alleging violation of parole (a felony). She was taken into custody at 68 East Central Street, Orland, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

7:43 p.m., Analise Deyannara Jones, 20, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on warrants alleging resisting or obstructing a public service officer, (a misdemeanor), and grand theft (a felony). Total bail was set at $32,000. She was taken into custody on West Wood Street at North Villa Avenue, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

Saturday, Nov. 12:

2:47 p.m., Jose Manuel Ledezma, 19, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs (a misdemeanor), driving while under the influence of alcohol (a misdemeanor), and possession of a billy club (a felony). Bail was set at $20,000. He was taken into custody at Canal Street, south of Highway 32, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

Sunday, Nov. 13:

6:15 p.m., Joseph Allen Branson, 26, of Chico, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a warrant alleging vehicle theft, and grand theft (both felonies). Bail was set at $15,000. He was taken into custody on Highway 32 at County Road VV by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

9:26 p.m., Jesus Gabriel Santiz-Mendez, 22, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs (a misdemeanor), driving while under the influence of alcohol (a misdemeanor), and driving without a license (all felony). Bail was set at $10,000. He was taken into custody on South Street at East Street by an Orland police officer.

9:36 p.m., Arnulfo Santis-Alvarez, 45, 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 on South Street at East Street by an Orland police officer.

9:39 p.m., Gabino Christian Giron-Trevino, 41, of Los Molinos, 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 350 East Street, Hamilton City, by a California Highway Patrol officer.

10:13 p.m., Megan Ann Bechtol, 25, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging threatening a school or public officer or employee (a felony). Despite being charged with a felony, bail was set at zero. She was taken into custody at Walmart, 470 North Airport Road, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy. There was nothing in the sheriff’s log regarding this incident, although an item at Walmart was listed in the sheriff’s CAD calls.

Monday, Nov. 14:

12:47 a.m., William Donald Jarman, 33, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging driving with a license suspended for driving while under the influence, and possession of controlled substance paraphernalia (both misdemeanors), and a warrant alleging failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge. Total bail was set at $22,000. He was taken into custody in the 700 block of Colusa Street by an Orland police officer.

1:11 p.m., Megan Ann Bechtol, 25, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on warrants alleging possession of controlled substance paraphernalia, and mail theft (both misdemeanors). Total bail was set at $6,000. She was taken into custody at Walmart, 470 North Airport Road, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

1:53 p.m., Elisa Chere Coon, 45, of Lovelock, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging violation of a court order to prevent domestic violence (a misdemeanor), and warrants alleging failure to appear after being released on her own recognizance (a misdemeanor). Total bail was set at $29,000. She was taken into custody at 1481 Highway 99, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

5:45 p.m., Cindy Lee Lee, 62, of Princeton, 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 7896 County Road 61, Princeton, by a California Highway Patrol officer.

Tuesday, Nov. 15:

4:16 a.m., Alvaro Torres, 40, 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 $15,000. SHe was taken into custody at 140 Sixth Street by an Orland police officer.

12:40 p.m., Daniel Scott Hardy, 34, of Modesto, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on warrants alleging failure to appear on a felony charge, violation of probation, and evading a peace officer with wanton disregard for safety (all felonies). Total bail was set at $200,500. He was taken into custody at the Contra Costa County Jail by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

1:50 p.m., Christopher Scott Allen, 47, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail without bail on an order of production on warrants alleging failure to appear on a felony charge, assault with a deadly weapon other than a firearm, infliction of corporal injury on a spouse or cohabitant with priors, threatening to commit a crime with intent to terrorize, false imprisonment, aggregate and consecutive terms for multiple convictions, and a CDC hold (all felonies). He was taken into custody at Folsom State Prison by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

5:45 p.m., Tracie Ann Chaney, 52, of Elk Grove, 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 the southbound side of Interstate 5 at the County Road 33 offramp by a California Highway Patrol officer.

7:49 p.m., Uriah John Hare, 46, of Magalia, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging resisting or obstructing an executive officer (a felony), possession of a controlled substance (a misdemeanor), and possession of controlled substance paraphernalia (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $25,000. He was taken into custody at the Pilot Travel Center, 4444 Commerce Lane, by an Orland police officer.

Wednesday, Nov. 16:

9:50 a.m., Carmen Guadalupe Garcia, 30, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging misdemeanor violation of probation, and a warrant alleging misdemeanor violation of probation. Total bail was set at $18,000. She was taken into custody at the Glenn County Probation Department, Willows, by a probation officer.

10:05 a.m., Martha Cedillo Chavera, 53, of Chico, was booked into the Glenn County Jail without bail on charges alleging felony violation of probation. She was taken into custody at the Glenn County Probation Department, Willows, by a probation officer.

1:36 p.m., Mia Lynice English, 46, of Simi Valley, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging public intoxication (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at zero. She was taken into custody on the southbound side of Interstate 5, north of County Road 68, by a California Highway Patrol officer.

3:30 p.m., Luis Fernando Vargas-Flores, 39, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a court remand for charges alleging misdemeanor violation of probation. Bail was set at $8,000. He was taken into custody at 123 North Murdock Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

3:31 p.m., Jonathan Scott Hanson, 31, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on warrants alleging theft of personal property (a misdemeanor). Total bail was set at $5,000. He was taken into custody at Elm and Butte Streets, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

By Larry Judkins

Glenn County Observer

Very early Monday morning, Nov. 14, firefighters from at least three departments began responding to a report of a structure fire near Highway 162 and Eureka Street in Butte City.

It was the old Butte City Club building, located at 8291 Highway 162.

The establishment has not been in operation for quite some time.

Calls regarding the fire began coming into emergency dispatchers at about 12:41 a.m.

The Butte City Fire Department was dispatched at 12:42 a.m., Glenn-Codora at 12:46 a.m., and Bayliss at 12:53 a.m.

Despite the efforts of the firefighters, the building was a complete loss.

James (Jim) Oyde Bankston of Willows died Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, at Enloe Medical Center in Chico. He was born in Oak Grove, La., on Dec. 13, 1936.

He was a wonderful son, husband, father, grandfather, friend and co-worker. He was loved by his whole family and many, many others. He loved them all deeply.

He was proud to have worked in the oil fields for 52 years and considered all he worked for and with to be his second family.

He is survived by his wife, Millie Bankston; children (and their spouses) Kathy Bynum (Larry), Anita Hemming (Dave), Penny Bankston, Chuck Allen (Angela), Tammy Taylor, and Dee Dee Nelson; many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren; brothers Donald (Veda), Emmit (Jo), and Gary (Mary) Bankston; and beloved pets Dixie and Winnie, which gave him great comfort.

He was preceded in death by his son Jerry Glenn Bankston; parents James Bankston and Ruby Sims Bankston; brothers Lee Otis and Douglas Randall Bankston; and sisters Dorothy Katherine Tally and Shirley Gaye Hodges.

Graveside services were scheduled for 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, at the Willows Cemetery. A celebration of life was to follow at the Elks Lodge, 150 South Shasta Street, Willows.

By Larry Judkins

Glenn County Observer

If Highway 32 and County Road P isn’t the most accident-prone intersection in Glenn County, what is?

At about 6:12 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 12, emergency responders began heading to yet another collision at the intersection in question.

Details regarding how the accident occurred are currently unknown.

What little information that is known comes from police scanner chatter and the CHP traffic incident website.

According to the CHP’s traffic website, the vehicles involved were a Lexis and an Amazon Dodge delivery van.

On the scanner, the Corning fire dispatcher cancelled the response of the Orland Fire Department, saying that the incident was a non-injury accident.

Last month, Caltrans announced that $520,000 in State Highway Operations and Protection Program funds had been allocated for a traffic signal at Highway 32 and Road P.

Watch The Glenn County Observer for an update regarding this collision.

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.

Thursday, Nov. 3:

9:41 a.m., Andy Kao Saechao, 27, of Willows, was returned to the custody of the Glenn County Jail without bail on charges alleging felony violation of probation. He was taken into custody at the Glenn County Probation Department, Willows, by a probation officer.

2:03 p.m., Latsamy Kangmeuang, 45, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging felony violation of probation. Bail was set at $55,000. He was taken into custody at 932 Winterpine Street, Orland, by a Glenn County probation officer.

Friday, Nov. 4:

12:42 a.m., Heidi Dawn Blosser, 34, 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. She was taken into custody at 600 West Humboldt Avenue, apt. #226, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

3:25 p.m., Alfredo Garcia, 36, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging public intoxication (a misdemeanor), resisting or obstructing a public service officer (a misdemeanor), possession of a firearm by a felon (a felony), possession of a weapon by a prisoner (a felony), carrying a loaded firearm in public (a felony), and possession of ammunition by a prohibited person (a felony). Bail was set at $55,000. He was taken into custody in the 500 block of Walker Street by an Orland police officer.

4:14 p.m., Chelisa Chemayne Rodriguez, 31, of Shasta Lake, 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 the southbound side of Interstate 5, south of County Road 3, by a California Highway Patrol officer.

7:03 p.m., Travis Eugene Aber, 39, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on warrants alleging infliction of corporal injury on a spouse or cohabitant, and possession of a controlled substance (both misdemeanors). Total bail was set at $45,000. He was taken into custody at the Willow Oaks Apartments, 1201 West Wood Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

Saturday, Nov. 5:

3:10 a.m., Maruris Efrain Mata-Gutierrez, 27, of 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 in the 100 block of Sixth Street by an Orland police officer.

12:01 p.m., Joshua Charles Hanson, 29, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging mail theft, possession of a controlled substance, possession of controlled substance paraphernalia, and possession of a narcotic controlled substance (all misdemeanors). Bail was set at zero. He was taken into custody at 1300 West Wood Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

12:01 p.m., Krista Janine May, 34, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging mail theft, possession of controlled substance paraphernalia, and violation of probation (all misdemeanors). Bail was set at $11,000. She was taken into custody at 1300 West Wood Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

6:20 p.m., Antonio Roque-Matias, 46, 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 at the Orland Stop and Shop, 10 Walker Street, by an Orland police officer.

Sunday, Nov. 6:

12:48 a.m., Ricky Matthew Calhoun, 38, of Rancho Cordova, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs (a misdemeanor), driving while under the influence of alcohol (a misdemeanor), resisting or obstructing a public service officer (a misdemeanor), driving with a license suspended for driving while under the influence (a misdemeanor), resisting or obstructing and executive officer (a felony), and threatening a school or public service officer or employee (a felony) and warrants alleging failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge. Total bail was set at $68,000. He was taken into custody on the southbound side of Interstate 5, south of County Road 28, by a California Highway Patrol officer.

5:17 p.m., Alfredo Gayton Lopez, 27, of Corning, 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 at 821 East South Street by an Orland police officer.

7:10 p.m., Victor Hugo Cardenas, 32, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging evading a peace officer with wanton disregard for safety (a felony), hit and run with property damage (a misdemeanor), resisting or obstructing a public service officer (a misdemeanor), and misdemeanor violation of probation. Bail was set at $47,000. He was taken into custody at 159 Elm Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

Monday, Nov. 7:

8:55 a.m., Nathan Jacob Paul McGill, 24, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a warrant alleging battery with serious bodily injury (a felony). Bail was set at $20,000. He was taken into custody at Eighth and Shasta Streets, Orland, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

8:58 a.m., James Howard Burnside, 37, of Rohnert Park, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging possession of a narcotic controlled substance, using or being under the influence of a controlled substance, and possession of controlled substance paraphernalia (all misdemeanors). Bail was set at zero. He was taken into custody at the Pilot Travel Plaza, 4444 Commerce Lane, by an Orland police officer.

8:58 a.m., Megan Elizabeth Hill, 30, of San Rafael, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging using or being under the influence of a controlled substance, and possession of controlled substance paraphernalia (both misdemeanors). Bail was set at zero. She was taken into custody at the Pilot Travel Plaza, 4444 Commerce Lane, by an Orland police officer.

9:20 a.m., Joshua Ryan Frailey, 20, of Orland, was committed to the Glenn County Jail without bail on charges alleging violation of post-release community supervision (a felony). He was taken into custody at 4305 County Road KK, Orland, by a Glenn County probation officer.

11:45 a.m., Lorena Irene Rincon, 34, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging misdemeanor violation of probation. Bail was set at $7,000. She was taken into custody at the Glenn County Probation Department, Willows, by a probation officer.

3:21 p.m., Adalberto Angel Angel, 25, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging battery with serious bodily injury, and mayhem (both felonies). Bail was set at $150,000, but he was also held without bail on charges alleging violation of parole (a felony). He was taken into custody at 976 Juniper Drive, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

8:24 p.m., Sarah Elizabeth Gammon, 38, of Red Bluff, 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. She was taken into custody at County Roads 28 and F by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

Tuesday, Nov. 8:

2:29 a.m., Kane Scott Turczynski, 21, 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 800 block of Newville Road by an Orland police officer.

2 p.m., Joseph Scott Fahey, 39, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on warrants alleging failure to appear on a felony charge. Total bail was set at $120,000. He was taken into custody at the Best Western Antelope Inn and Suites, 203 Antelope Blvd., Red Bluff, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

2:15 p.m., Jose Elias Benitez-Portillo, 28, of Stockton, was remanded to the Glenn County Jail without bail on charges alleging disobeying a court order (a misdemeanor). He was taken into custody at the Willows branch of the Glenn County Superior Court by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

3:15 p.m., Austin Perry Young, 21, of Orland, was remanded to the Glenn County Jail without bail on charges alleging disobeying a court order (a misdemeanor). He was taken into custody at the Willows branch of the Glenn County Superior Court by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

Wednesday, Nov. 9:

1:52 a.m., Jose Guillermino Cedillos Murillo, 43, of Sacramento, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging possession of a controlled substance, and conspiracy to commit a crime (both misdemeanors), and a warrant alleging failure to appear on a felony charge. Total bail was set at $40,000. He was taken into custody at Highway 99 and County Road 68 by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

2:21 a.m., Jose Juan Diaznava, 29, of West Sacramento, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging possession of controlled substance paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance, and conspiracy to commit a crime (all misdemeanors). Bail was set at zero. He was taken into custody on Highway 99, north of County Road 68, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

7:22 a.m., Rosendo Gonzales, 30, of 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 the Orland Stop and Shop, 10 Walker Street, by an Orland police officer.

Thursday, Nov. 10:

11:30 a.m., James Clifford Steward, 53, of Colusa, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a warrant alleging felony violation of probation. Bail was set at $20,000. He was taken into custody at the Colusa County Jail by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

11:40 a.m., Shannon Michelle Taylor, 38, of Orland, surrendered herself to the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging battery on a spouse, ex-spouse, date, etc. (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $5,000.

5:33 p.m., Jason Christopher Adams, 21, 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 500 block of Monterey Street by an Orland police officer.

6:38 p.m., Elizabeth Irene Gonzalez, 39, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging driving while under the influence of a drug (a misdemeanor), and willful cruelty to a child that could result in injury or death (a felony). Bail was set at $55,000. She was taken into custody at 655 French Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

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The Willows Junior Honker youth football and cheer organization continues to be a success.

“We want to thank all of our youth football and cheer athletes for their hard work they put in throughout the season,” said WJH President Marisol Bobadilla. “We’d also like to thank the board members and coaches for volunteering to help the organization move forward positively and always being there to support our local youth.”

On Saturday, Oct. 29, the Willows Junior Honkers hosted the Sacramento National Athletic League Championship games. The excitement started with Las Plumas 8 and under Thunderbirds versus Central Valley Falcons 8 and under teams.

Las Plumas upset Central Valley and were crowned champions.

The 10 and under teams that competed for the championship were the Las Plumas Thunderbirds versus the Corning Lions. The Thunderbirds proved to be the better team and became champions.

The 12 and under face off was between the hard-hitting Gridley Titans versus the unified Corning Lions. In the end the Gridley Titans cruised to the championship.

In 2019, the Willows Junior Honkers transitioned from the Norcal Federation Football League to the Sacramento Youth Football League. With this change in league the Willows Junior Honkers organization board, led by President Marisol Bobadilla, were presented the opportunity to host the first championship game, where the 10U Willows Junior Honkers team played the Oroville Rhinos and unfortunately came up one play short of the championship game.

They lost on the last play of the game.

In 2021, this same team moved up to 12U and again they made the championship game but this time it was against an undefeated Paradise Bobcats, whom they had upset the previous year in order to make the 10U championship.

Willows came out strong and went into the half with a lead. The stunned Paradise Bobcats made an impressive comeback and ended up winning the championship.

Although Willows earned the respect of the Paradise coaches and players, since up until then, no team had challenged them that season.

This year, this same Willows Jr. Honkers team, now 14U, finished the regular season with a 6-2 record in the SYF National Athletic League. They qualified to make the playoffs and got the opportunity to avenge their two losses during their playoff run.

They defeated the Corning Lions in the first round of the Sacramento Youth Football playoffs. They then faced the Gridley Titans, who recently had defeated them in the regular season but this time Willows came out victorious and finally had the honor of being called champions.

Congratulations to the Willows Junior Honkers 14U football team on their championship. It’s been a long journey but, teamwork, discipline, determination and brotherhood were built along the way.

The WJH Head Coach is Juan Puente. Assistant coaches are Adam Neuhauer, Tony Arendt, Dan Blair, Pedro Bobadilla and Juvenal Sandoval.

“We would like to wish our 8th grade 14U cheer and football athletes a great remainder of their school year and will be excited to see them ‘under the lights’ next year,” said Marisol Bobadilla.

(Article courtesy of Marisol Bobadilla.)

Emergency responders were dispatched to the intersection of Highway 99 and County Road 9 on Monday for a report of a vehicle fire. At about 2:39 p.m. on Nov. 7, Orland firefighters, sheriff’s deputies, and Orland police officers responded to the scene for a fully involved truck fire. Deputy Rasmussen assisted with traffic control while firefighters extinguished the fire. Responders cleared the scene at about 3:24 p.m. Glenn County Observer photo by Larry Judkins.

By Larry Judkins

Glenn County Observer

A U.S. Forest Service officer was arrested for allegedly driving while under the influence after she collided with the rear of a tractor-trailer on Interstate 5 on Friday, Nov. 4.

According to Officer Barone of the California Highway Patrol, at about 3:27 p.m., Chelisa Chemayne Rodriguez, 31, of Shasta Lake, was driving a 2019 Chevy Silverado south on Interstate 5, south of County Road 3, at a high rate of speed.

The Chevy driven by Rodriguez collided with the rear of a tractor-trailer. The force of the collision caused debris to cover both lanes of traffic.

The driver’s name and make of the tractor are not mentioned in the CHP’s news release.

After the impact, the Chevy turned to the right and came to rest off the roadway. The Chevy sustained major damage to its front end.

Southbound I-5 was reduced to one lane of traffic for about 90 minutes.

According to the CHP Traffic website, at 3:43 p.m., responders were warned of a firearm in “the vehicle.” Presumably, this vehicle was the Chevy, and the weapon belonged to Rodriguez.

Rodriguez sustained minor injuries in the collision and was transported to Glenn Medical Center for treatment. She was wearing her seatbelts at the time of the accident.

She was later 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).

Her bail was set at $10,000.

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One driver sustains only minor injuries, the other driver sustains no injuries at all.

Thank you, seatbelts.

According to Officer Forslund of the Willows Area Office of the California Highway Patrol, at about 12:05 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 7, Elias Santiz, 33, of Orland, was driving a 2004 Saturn four-door west on County Road 25 at about 45 miles per hour, east of County Road M.

Ramirez Quirarte, 36, of Orland, was driving a 2007 Ford Expedition south on Road M, directly north of the intersection with Road 25.

Santiz approached the stop sign at Road M but failed to stop at the limit line. He applied his brakes but traveled into the intersection.

The Expedition crashed into the right rear end of the Saturn.

After the crash, the Expedition traveled to the right and rolled over in an orchard. It came to rest facing a northwesterly direction on its left (driver’s) side.

The Saturn was parked on the right shoulder in the orchard.

Neither driver was seriously injured. Both were wearing their seatbelts at the time of the accident.

Neither driver was arrested.

By Larry Judkins

Glenn County Observer

After The Observer published the update based upon the Glenn County Jail’s media release, the Glenn County Sheriff’s logs came out with additional information.

According to the log item for the event in question, at about 5:17 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 6, Deputy Goodwin observed a Chevy Silverado run off the roadway on Highway 99 near County Road 28 and collide with a barbed wire fence.

The deputy initiated a traffic stop but the vehicle failed to yield, leading to a pursuit.

The driver ultimately “foot-bailed” on Highway 99, south of County Road 48.

After a search of the area, deputies were unable to locate the driver.

The vehicle was registered to Victor Cardenas of 159 Elm Street, Willows, and an investigation was initiated.

The vehicle was towed per California Vehicle Code section 14602.7(a).

Cardenas was contacted later in the day. He denied fleeing from law enforcement and claimed his vehicle was stolen.

Cardenas was ultimately arrested for various charges.

An “involved party” was named as Gabriela Ochoa-Serrano, 2477 Santa Rita Road, apt. #24, Pleasanton.