The suspect in Sunday morning’s high-speed chase down Highway 99 was arrested at his home in Willows that evening.
The pursuit involving the suspect and Glenn County Sheriff’s deputies began at about 5:20 a.m. on Nov. 6 somewhere around County Road 31 on Highway 99. It continued until the Chevy the man was driving broke down on Highway 99 at the north end of the City of Willows.
At that time, the man jumped out of the Chevy and ran east across the highway and railroad tracks into an orchard. Law enforcement officers set up a perimeter in the area, which included the orchard, Burnham’s Veterinary Clinic, and the county yard, but were unable to find him.
The suspect was identified as Victor Cardenas. At first, they thought he was a resident of Orland, where he had previously lived, but soon learned his current address is 159 Elm Street, Willows.
Besides searching the area of northeast Willows, deputies also began watching his home on Elm Street. Soon, they saw a woman leave the house, get into a sedan, and start driving slowly up and down Highway 99, north of Willows.
Eventually, deputies informed her Cardenas was being sought for the alleged commission of crimes, and told her to go home.
Then, early Sunday evening, deputies arrested Cardenas at his home at 159 Elm Street, Willows.
At about 7:10 p.m., he was booked into the Glenn County Jail. According to the jail’s news release, Victor Hugo Cardenas, 32, of Willows, was booked into the 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.
His bail was set at $47,000.
Keep your eyes on The Glenn County Observer for further updates.
At about 5:20 a.m. – that would be Pacific Standard Time, not Daylight Savings time – Glenn County Sheriff’s deputies were engaged in a high-speed chase on Highway 99.
Your favorite (and only) reporter from The Glenn County Observer was awakened from his extra hour of sleep by the chatter of sheriff’s personnel on the police scanner.
Well, not really, since your favorite reporter is actually retired and can for all intents and purposes have an extra hour of sleep pretty much every day of the year if he so desires, but you get the idea.
When your favorite reporter woke up, the pursuit was on Highway 99 at County Road 31, heading south.
Less than a minute later, they passed Road 33 at about 83 miles per hour.
At roughly 5:22 a.m., a deputy called in the license plate on the vehicle being chased: 7Z25766.
The dispatcher replied that the plate came back as belonging to a 2006 Chevy owned by Victor Cardenas of Orland.
A deputy reported they were approaching the Blue Gum Motel at about 70 miles per hour.
Another deputy stated he was at Highway 99 and County Road 42.
The previous deputy said they passed the Blue Gum at about 73 miles per hour.
At roughly 5:23 a.m., a deputy reported they were approaching County Road 39 at speeds of about 93 miles per hour.
About a half-minute later, another deputy took over the radio and said they were continuing southbound on Highway 99, approaching County Road 45 with no traffic.
A minute or so later, a deputy noted that smoke was coming from the vehicle being pursued.
Seconds after this, another deputy said that the CHP was behind him, and they were approaching County Road 48 at about 85 miles per hour.
Speeds then slowed down to about 30 miles per hour, and the driver of the Chevy “bailed” from the vehicle and began running east.
The driver crossed the railroad tracks on the east side of Highway 99 and continued eastbound, across from the U-Haul rental place.
Law enforcement officers (GCSO, CHP, and at least one Orland police sergeant) began setting up a perimeter.
A deputy was directed to County Roads 48 and KK.
A deputy reported, “He’s running through the orchards, eastbound from 99, near the storage units.”
The suspect was described as an “HMA [Hispanic male adult], black hair with a pony tail, grey pants, grey hoody, sweatshirt.”
At roughly 5:30 a.m., a deputy says, “We lost visual” of the suspect.
A deputy reported he was in the orchard between KK and Highway 99, then, two minutes later, said he was returning to his patrol unit.
At about 5:34 a.m., Sgt. Johnson of the Orland Police Department asked, “Where would you like me?”
A deputy responded, “Come down to 48, go east up to KK, go down to 49 1/2, then take a left and make sure there’s nobody that comes southbound through the wheat fields behind the houses there.”
A little later, a deputy asked, “Did someone take the keys out of the truck in case the suspect doubles back and takes off?”
A deputy answered, “The truck is inoperable.”
Law enforcement officers spent the next several minutes searching the area.
One deputy asked, “Where do you want me?”
A deputy answered, “If you want to head over to 48, just east of Burnham’s [Veterinary Clinic], there’s an orchard access road. If you want to take that back, I’m back here. It’s right behind the residences on KK.”
At about 5:47 a.m., the Glenn County Sheriff’s dispatcher reported, “Victor Cardenas is on probation with us for [battery]. He has an address of 159 Elm Street.”
According to Orland police logs, at about 10:46 p.m. on June 10, 2021, Orland police officers responded to 112 East Tehama Street, Orland, for a reported domestic violence disturbance.
Officers contacted Crystal Aguilar, 24, and her husband, Victor Cardenas, 30, both of Orland.
After an on-scene investigation, Cardenas was arrested for misdemeanor domestic violence and public intoxication. He was transported to the Glenn County Jail.
On the same date, at 11:06 p.m., the jail reported that Victor Hugo Martinez, 30, a service technician who lives in Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging battery on a non-cohabitating former spouse, and public intoxication (both misdemeanors).
His bail was set at $5,000.
At roughly 5:50 a.m., Sgt. Johnson asked, “Has anyone checked the county yard?”
A deputy replied, “Negative.”
A deputy responded to the area of Elm and South Tehama Streets.
At about 5:57 a.m., a deputy asked, “You want to see if someone wants to drive the levee? The levee would take him straight to his residence.”
A deputy answered, “I’m over by Wood and First. I’ll just take the levee over.”
At about 6:04 a.m., Sgt. Johnson headed back to Orland.
At 6:05 a.m., the code-33, which restricts all non-essential broadcasts on the police radio, was canceled.
Minutes later, a deputy reported that a woman was leaving 159 Elm Street in a sedan.
Another deputy commented, “She’s possibly going to pick him [the suspect] up.”
A deputy responded, “Affirmative, turning north onto Tehama.”
A deputy said he would stay by the house in case he, the suspect, comes back.”
The sedan pulled over at the storage units on Tehama, south of the tracks.”
Deputies continued to search the general area where the perimeter had been set up.
A deputy reported that the sedan was now continuing north on 99.
A minute or two later, the deputy said the vehicle was continuing to drive north from County Road 48 “at a very low speed.”
The deputy later said, “I believe this is going to be our vehicle. It’s going back and forth, up and down 99. It keeps turning around, going north and south.”
At about 6:33 a.m., a deputy reported, “[The driver of the sedan was told] that the person they are looking for had committed a crime and she needs to return home.”
The suspect was not immediately caught. Watch The Observer for updates.
Richard Thomas Hodges, the Anderson man who was arrested in Glenn County for transporting an explosive device back in January of 2021, was sentenced to eight months in prison on Friday, Nov. 4, 2022.
The eight months are to be served consecutive to current prison sentences he is serving from Shasta and Placer Counties.
On January 11, 2021, Deputy Emily Lourenzo was flagged down by a private person at Highway 45 and County Road 57.
The person reported the attempted theft of fuel from their ranch and provided the deputy with a description of the would-be thieves.
The suspect was later found in the Ord Bend area of Glenn County and was later identified as Richard Hodges, then-32, out of the Redding area.
Hodges was found to be operating a reported stolen vehicle and transporting an explosive device.
Assistance was requested of the Butte County Interagency Bomb Team, who arrived on scene and rendered the explosive safe.
Hodges was taken into custody and booked into the Glenn County Jail without bail for possession of a destructive device, transportation of a destructive device, possession of a stun gun by a felon, possession of stolen property, possession of narcotics, possession of narcotic paraphernalia, and outstanding warrants out for his arrest out of Shasta County.
Glenn County District Attorney Dwayne Stewart formally charged Hodges with possession of a destructive device (a felony); possession of a destructive device on a public street or highway (a felony); auto theft with a prior (a felony); possession of stolen property (a misdemeanor); possession of tear gas by a felon (a misdemeanor); and possession of a stun gun by a felon (a misdemeanor).
On July 26, 2022, the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office took custody of Hodges at San Quentin State Prison and booked him into the Glenn County Jail on an order of production for the charges listed in the preceding paragraph.
On Aug. 5, the prisoner was produced, and on Aug. 12, his plea was entered.
On Sept. 9, 2022, Hodges was found guilty of possession of a destructive device. The other five charges were dismissed.
Then, as stated at the beginning of this report, Hodges was sentenced to eight months in prison, to be served after his Shasta and Placer County sentences are completed.
The Shasta County Superior Court website lists many cases against Hodges, and since this website is much less user friendly than many other court websites in the region, it is very difficult to know which case Hodges is currently serving time for.
The Placer County Superior Court website is a different story, however. It shows that on June 1, 2022, Hodges was pled no contest to a grand theft charge from early 2021.
He was sentenced to four months in prison, to be served consecutive to another sentence (presumably one out of Shasta County).
No one has indicated what Hodges was planning to do with his explosive device, but, on the bright side, at least no one was blown up.
Following a tough battle with cancer, John Miranda, Jr., died on Monday, Oct. 24, 2022. He was born to John and Myrtle Miranda on June 24, 1950.
He grew up in Bayliss and graduated from Willows High School. He enlisted in the Army and served in Vietnam, where he was an avionics technician.
He was honorably discharged in 1971. He retired out of Johns Manville after 35 years of employment as an industrial mechanic.
He was an avid motorcycle rider, enjoyed watching sports and especially loved spending time with his grandsons.
He is survived by his daughter and son in law, Lacey and Ephraim Jo; son John Miranda III; sisters Patricia Hoskey and Barbara Schroer; and his beloved grandsons, nephews, cousins, and extended family members. He was preceded in death by his father, John, and his mother, Myrtle.
His family invites you to join them in celebrating his life at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 19, at the Orland Memorial Hall.
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, Oct. 28:
6:41 a.m., Felix Martinez Rincon, 38, 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 zero. He was taken into custody at 601 Sixth Street, Hamilton City, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
12:05 p.m., Vidal Martinez Valdez, 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 240 Sacramento Avenue, Hamilton City, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
11:55 p.m., Matthew Clarence Criner, 29, of Elk Creek, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging petty theft (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at zero. He was taken into custody at 1136 West Sycamore Street, Willows, by a California Highway Patrol officer.
Saturday, Oct. 29:
3:33 a.m., Christina Sanchez Vazquez, 18, 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. She was taken into custody on Sixth Street at Date Street by an Orland police officer.
Sunday, Oct. 30:
1:53 a.m., Diana Lynn Daniels, 47, of Willows, 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 $50,000. She was taken into custody at Glenn Medical Center, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
9:21 p.m., Victor Manuel Santiz-Lopez, 20, 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 6416 County Road 23, Orland, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
Monday, Oct. 31:
2:30 p.m., Jeffrey Brandon McMahon, 31, of Artois, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a warrant alleging failure to appear on a felony charge. Bail was set at $20,000. He was taken into custody at the Butte County Jail by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
10:06 p.m., Anthony Joseph Landini, 30, 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 East Sycamore Street at Colusa Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
10:08 p.m., Jennifer Augusta Bracewell, 48, 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 zero. She was taken into custody at Eighth and Trinity Streets by an Orland police officer.
Tuesday, Nov. 1:
2:28 a.m., Collin Andrew Outland, 30, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging possession of controlled substance paraphernalia, and violation of probation (both misdemeanors). Bail was set at $9,000. He was taken into custody at 1021 South Street by an Orland police officer.
11:25 a.m., Rafael Moises Zendejas, 51, of Red Bluff, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging vehicle theft (a felony). Bail was set at $10,000. He was taken into custody at Highway 99 and County Road 3 by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
Wednesday, Nov. 2:
1:18 p.m., Stephen Edward Bodeker, 36, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging public intoxication (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at zero. He was taken into custody at Walmart, 470 North Airport Road, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
3:42 p.m., Sisouphanh Salinthone, 41, of Willows, was returned to the custody of the Glenn County Jail without bail on charges alleging resisting or obstructing an executive officer (a felony). He was taken into custody at the Glenn County Probation Department, Willows, by a probation officer.
4:20 p.m., Delfino Basurto Diaz, 29, of Salinas, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging resisting or obstructing a public officer (a misdemeanor), and warrants alleging failure to appear on a felony charge, and failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge. Total bail was set at $57,000. He was taken into custody at 450 North Plumas Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
Noble Chester “Chet” Love was doing the yard work he loved to do when he died suddenly on the morning of Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022. The 11th of 12 children, he was born to Noble and Irene Love of Artois on April 30, 1942.
He attended “Artois Tech,” as he fondly called the grammar school across from his family home. He then attended Willows High School.
He joined the Army National Guard in November of 1959 and served until November of 1965. He was very proud of his service.
He met Betty in the summer of 1963 and they took a trip to Reno on Nov. 26, 1963, and married. That marriage lasted until Betty died on June 6, 2018.
When he married Betty, she had four young children, Vicki, Scott, Terri, and Becky, whom he proudly raised as his own.
In 1964, Betty and Chester would welcome a daughter, Lorena Irene, into the world. Sadly, her life was very short, as she died six weeks later.
In 1967, they would welcome the final member of the family, Patty.
From the time he was 17 until he was 70, Chet worked as a ranch hand, “pivot” expert, and ranch foreman. He continued driving a harvester in the rice up until this last harvest in September of 2022.
He was a hardworking man and loved farming. He was always willing to help anyone who needed it, whether it be friends or family.
He enjoyed his morning walks and was known for wearing his “bibs” (bib overalls, shorts or pants).
When out and about he always ran into someone he knew and he met them with a smile, handshake, or hug. He always took the time to catch up.
He loved his family and supported them in their activities and accomplishments. He attended birthday parties, sporting events, dance recitals, graduations, and any other event they might invite him to.
In recent years, he enjoyed life by completing many projects, going for drives, visiting friends, showing support to the community that he grew up in and loved. He had also reconnected with a classmate, Bonnie Fizgerald, whom he loved dearly and with whom he enjoyed many wonderful memories.
He is survived by his children; their spouses; 13 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sisters Mary and Elaine; girlfriend Bonnie; and nieces, nephews, and countless friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Chalmer, Wallas, Neal, Willie, and two additional brothers; sisters Christine, Emma, and Ava; a grandson, nephews, and daughter; and his wife of almost 55 years, Betty Love.
The family would appreciate your attendance at the memorial service and celebration of life at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 26, at the Artois Fire Hall, 740 Main Street, Artois. His family requests, “Please join us to celebrate this amazing man’s life.”
Lunch is planned to be provided immediately after the service. F.D. Sweet and Son Mortuary is handling the arrangements.
On Oct. 24, a Willows man was booked into the Glenn County Jail on felonies that included false imprisonment and torture.
According to the jail’s media release for 5:08 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 24, Ryan Lee McMillen, 41, of Willows, was booked into the jail on charges alleging false imprisonment, threatening to commit a crime with intent to terrorize, assault with a deadly weapon other than a firearm, and torture (all felonies).
His bail was set at $685,000, but he was also held without bail on charges alleging violation of parole (a felony).
The press release said he was taken into custody at Canton and East Cedar Streets, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
Oddly, there was nothing in the sheriff’s logs for this date regarding this incident.
On Monday, Oct. 31, this reporter stopped by the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office to see if any further information regarding the above incident was to be had.
A deputy said the case was still under investigation and no more information could be released at this time, other than the fact that Ryan McMillen was still in custody in the Glenn County Jail.
McMillen has a long and serious criminal record. According to the Glenn County Superior Court, in 2002, he was sentenced to 78 days in jail and four years’ probation for grand theft auto; also, later in 2002, he was sentenced to 167 days in jail and his probation was extended to five years for possession of ammunition by a prohibited person, then in 2003, he was sentenced to he was sentenced to eight months in prison for violation of probation; also in 2002, he was sentenced to 167 days in jail and his probation was extended to five years for violent injury on a custodial officer, then in 2003, he was sentenced to eight months in prison for violation of probation; in 2007, he was sentenced to 11 years in prison for gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated; in 2015, he was sentenced to eight months in prison for possession of stolen property; also in 2015, he was sentenced to a year in prison for attempted burglary; and again in 2015, he was sentenced to eight months in prison for possession of a firearm by a felon; in 2017, he was sentenced to eight months in prison for possession of stolen property; in early 2018, he was sentenced to four years in prison for taking a vehicle without the consent of the owner, with one prior; also in early 2018, he was sentenced to eight months in prison for vandalism in excess of $400; and later in 2018, he was sentenced to seven years in prison for assault with a deadly weapon.
According to the Butte County Superior Court, in 2004, McMillen was sentenced to eight months in prison for causing injury while driving while under the influence of alcohol. However, he received 313 days’ credit for time served, and his sentence was made consecutive to the sentences in Glenn County, for a total sentence in prison of four years, four months.
On Dec. 5, 2021, Ryan McMillen posted a selfie on his Facebook page.
The next day, Norma Cordero asked him, “U out??”
McMillen answered on Dec. 9, “Yeah I got out a couple days ago”.
Cordero responded early the next morning, “right on. Now stay out of trouble! Much love ur way”.
The Glenn County Sheriff’s Office has released the name of the victim in a shooting on Friday.
On Monday, Oct. 31, the sheriff’s log identified the victim as Ramiro Licea Martinez of Willows. Other sources give the age of a man with the same name and address as Martinez as being in the mid- to late-40s.
Glenn County Superior Court records indicate Martinez has never been charged or convicted of any crimes other than an infraction for speeding in a 70 miles per hour zone.
As The Observer reported on Friday:
At about 5:35 p.m. on Oct. 28, Glenn County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a report of a shooting that occurred near the intersection of County Road 60 and Highway 99.
According to a GCSO press release issued Friday evening, sheriff’s deputies and California Highway Patrol officers responded and found a vehicle with a man inside who had sustained life-threatening injuries believed to be from the reported shooting.
Emergency medical personnel and fire department volunteers arrived at the scene. The Reach medical helicopter also responded and flew the victim to a nearby hospital [Enloe Medical Center in Chico].
A photo on the Action News Now website appears to show the victim’s vehicle is a red Chevy pickup…. [Other sources indicate the vehicle is a 2000 Chevy Silverado.]
Six or seven bullet holes can be seen on the driver’s side of the front windshield, and 10 or 11 markers possibly indicating shell casings are visible on the ground in front of the pickup.
Surveillance footage from a nearby business captured images of a vehicle believed to be involved in the incident.
The vehicle appears to be a dark grey, newer model BMW. (See the photo at the top of this report.)
The Glenn County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information from the public on the identity of the vehicle owner and any occupants. The vehicle fled the area prior to the arrival of law enforcement officers.
The Glenn Investigative and Narcotics Task Force responded and is currently investigating the shooting.
According to the GCSO’s press release, this investigation is ongoing and further details into this crime will be released when they become available.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is urged to contact the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office Investigative Task Force. Members of the task force can be contacted in person at 543 West Oak Street, Willows; or by phone at (530) 934-6431.
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.
Saturday, Oct. 15:
1:41 a.m., Adrian Contreras-Iniguez, 24, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a warrant alleging failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge. Bail was set at $7,000. He was taken into custody on County Road 306, north of Chrome, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
9:27 a.m., John Delbert Kenyon, 51, of Chico, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging possession of controlled substance paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance, and driving with a license suspended for driving while under the influence (all misdemeanors), a warrant alleging violation of a court order to prevent domestic violence (a misdemeanor), and a no-bail swap walkout warrant. Total bail for the fresh charges and the other warrant was set at $12,000. He was taken into custody on Highway 99 at County Road 43 by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
9:25 p.m., Dwight Lee Thomas, 41, of Colusa, 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 Burger King on Newville Road by an Orland police officer.
Sunday, Oct. 16:
12:33 a.m., Nicholas Allen Ruiz, 22, of Sparks, Nev., 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 on a misdemeanor charge, and driving with a suspended license (both misdemeanors). Total bail was set at $16,000. He was taken into custody at Circle K, 210 West Wood Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
4:50 a.m., Alexander Callahan, 19, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging willful cruelty to a child that could possibly result in injury or death (a felony), and contributing to the delinquency of a minor (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $50,000. He was taken into custody at 4582 Highway 99, Orland, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
12 p.m., Seth Dasan Dominguez-Feathers, 27, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging possession of controlled substance paraphernalia (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at zero. He was taken into custody at the southeast corner of the parking lot at 600 North Humboldt Avenue, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
7:02 p.m., Joseph Steven Maloney, 56, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging assault with a deadly weapon other than a firearm (a felony). Bail was set at $25,000. He was taken into custody at 2470 Highway 45, Glenn, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
8:36 p.m., Christopher Loyd Simpson, 28, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on warrants alleging failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge. Total bail was set at $25,000. He was taken into custody on Highway 99 at County Road 45 by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
Monday, Oct. 17:
2 p.m., Matthew Shane Theobald, 32, of Hamilton City, 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 on Highway 32 at Sierra Avenue, Hamilton City, by a Glenn County probation officer.
4:10 p.m., John Lucas Rehberg, 42, of Portland, Ore., was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, and driving while under the influence of alcohol (both misdemeanors). Bail was set at $10,000. He was taken into custody on the northbound side of Interstate 5, just north of the Willows rest area, by a California Highway Patrol officer.
8:51 p.m., Andrew Jacob Burrows, 29, of Elk Creek, 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 435 North Tehama Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
Tuesday, Oct. 18:
1:13 a.m., Bradley James Michaud, 51, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging resisting or obstructing a public service officer, and trespassing in a noncommercial dwelling (both misdemeanors). Bail was set at zero. He was taken into custody at 418 East Walnut Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
1:13 a.m., Jennifer May Shockley, 31, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging resisting or obstructing a public service officer, and trespassing in a noncommercial dwelling (both misdemeanors), and warrants alleging failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge. Bail for the fresh charges was set at zero, while total bail on the warrants was set at $26,000. She was taken into custody at 418 East Walnut Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
11:07 a.m., Khristen Lee Turner, 41, of Chico, 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 Highway 32 at Canal Road (Highway 45), Hamilton City, by a California Highway Patrol officer.
2:30 p.m., Allan Alexi Flores, 37, of Los Angeles, was remanded to the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging misdemeanor violation of probation. Bail was set at $9,000. 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., Carrie Juanell Galbraith, 51, of Willows, was remanded to the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging misdemeanor violation of probation. Bail was set at $10,000. She was taken into custody at the Willows branch of the Glenn County Superior Court by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
5:18 p.m., Dave Raymond Campbell, 52, of Artois, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging misdemeanor violation of probation, and felony violation of probation. Bail was set at $49,000. He was taken into custody at the Glenn County Probation Department, Willows, by a probation officer.
6:20 p.m., Savannah Rachelle Nelson, 31, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging resisting or obstructing an executive officer (a felony). Bail was set at $25,000. She was taken into custody at 160 North Butte Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
11:45 p.m., Brandon Casey Heaton, 31, of Redding, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on warrants alleging failure to appear after giving a written promise, and failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge (both misdemeanors). Total bail was set at $43,000. He was taken into custody at Highway 99 and County Road 20 by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
Wednesday, Oct. 19:
3:06 p.m., Luis Fernando Vargas-Flores, 39, of Willows, was remanded to the Glenn County Jail without bail on charges alleging misdemeanor violation of probation. He was taken into custody at 123 North Murdock Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
3:40 p.m., Gardenia Vanessa Avalos, 32, of Willows, was remanded to the Glenn County Jail without bail on charges alleging felony violation of probation. She was taken into custody at 123 South Murdock Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
6:35 p.m., Sherece Elizabeth Welch, 31, of Bakersfield, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a warrant alleging possession of a stolen vehicle (a felony). Bail was set at $10,000, but she was also held without bail on a felony California Department of Corrections detainer. She was taken into custody on an order of production at Chowchilla State Prison by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
6:59 p.m., Christian Cuin-Perez, 22, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging public intoxication, and resisting or obstructing a public officer (both misdemeanors). Bail was set at zero. He was taken into custody at 50 East Colusa Street by an Orland police officer.
10:06 p.m., Maria Montalvo Gomez, 35, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging felony violation of probation, and misdemeanor violation of probation. Bail was set at $48,000. She was taken into custody at 745 Paigewood Drive by an Orland police officer.
Thursday, Oct. 20:
12:06 a.m., Anthony Ryan Rowland, 26, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging infliction of corporal injury on a spouse or cohabitant (a felony), violation of a court order to prevent domestic violence (a misdemeanor), and felony violation of probation. Bail was set at $65,000, but at 7:36 a.m., he was also held without bail when he was returned to custody by a Glenn County probation officer on a charge alleging infliction of corporal injury on a spouse or cohabitant (a felony). He was initially taken into custody at 600 North Humboldt Avenue, apt. #146, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
10 a.m., Arba Collon Sullivan, 30, of Oakley, Calif., was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a warrant alleging failure to appear on a felony charge. Bail was set at $30,000. He was taken into custody at 901 Court Street, Martinez, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
10:18 a.m., Alexander Javier Salas, 34, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on warrants alleging failure to appear on a felony charge. Total bail was set at $65,000. He was taken into custody at 911 West Cedar Street, Willows, by a Glenn County probation officer.
10:22 a.m., Alicia Marie Ramirez, 40, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging battery on a spouse, ex-spouse, date, etc. (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $5,000. She was taken into custody at 6155 Highway 162, sp. #C32, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
2:33 p.m., Janeva Chante Trenado, 29, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging using or being under the influence of a controlled substance (a misdemeanor), possession of controlled substance paraphernalia (a misdemeanor), and felony violation of probation. Bail was set at $60,000. She was taken into custody at the Glenn County Probation Department, Willows, by a probation officer.
3:28 p.m., Amado Ramses Alvarez Carrillo IV, 23, of Chico, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a warrant alleging entering a noncommercial dwelling without permission (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $3,000. He was taken into custody by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
6:24 p.m., James Adam Sedgwick, 48, of Chico, 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 County Road P at County Road 39 by a California Highway Patrol officer.
11:05 p.m., Prisella Andreina Gonzalez, 33, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a warrant alleging failure to appear on a felony charge. Bail was set at $45,000. She was taken into custody at the Speedway gas station, 1021 South Street, by an Orland police officer. Early the next morning, she was found to have a warrant alleging driving with a suspended license, and failure to appear after giving a written promise (both misdemeanors). Bail for this warrant was set at $2,000.
Friday, Oct. 21:
1:56 a.m., Byron Evan Burrows, 33, of Elk Creek, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging violation of a court order to prevent domestic violence, and damaging or destroying a wireless communication device (both misdemeanors), and warrants alleging failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge. Total bail was set at $29,000. He was taken into custody at 3600 County Road 305, #17, Elk Creek, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
9:29 a.m., Andy Kao Saechao, 27, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging felony violation of probation. Bail was set at $35,000. He was taken into custody at the Glenn County Probation Department, Willows, by a probation officer.
11:30 a.m., Charles Ben Padilla, 36, of Red Bluff, was remanded to the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging felony violation of probation. Bail was set at $105,000. He was taken into custody at the Glenn County Superior Court in Willows by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
1:20 p.m., Maria Del Rosario Juarez-Arreola, 48, of Hamilton City, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a warrant alleging battery (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $12,000. She was taken into custody at the Orland Courthouse, 821 East South Street, by an Orland police officer.
10 p.m., Jose Luis Ruiz Zacarias, 43, of Federal Way, Wash., 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 Interstate 5, just north of County Road 68, by a California Highway Patrol officer.
10:18 p.m., Sharlene Rae Harker, 58, of Proberta, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a warrant alleging failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge. Bail was set at $12,000. She was taken into custody at the Orland Stop and Shop, 10 Walker Street, by an Orland police officer.
Saturday, Oct. 22:
2:29 a.m., Raul Hernandez-Mojica, 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 100 block of Walker Street by an Orland police officer.
6:40 a.m., Adrian Hernandez-Nava, 25, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging battery on a spouse, ex-spouse, date, etc. (a misdemeanor), and felony robbery. Bail was set at $40,000. He was taken into custody on Highway 99 at County Road 20 by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
5:11 p.m., Mysty Dawn Stephens, 41, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging possession of a controlled substance (a misdemeanor), and possession of a controlled substance in a prison or jail (a felony), and a warrant alleging possession of stolen property (a misdemeanor). Total bail was set at $27,000. She was taken into custody at 2627 Highway 99 by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
Sunday, Oct. 23:
2:25 a.m., Danny Alan Scott Rupert, 26, of Clearlake, 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 County Roads E and 200 by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
8:33 a.m., Joshua Leonard Barber, 45, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, and reckless driving on a highway (both misdemeanors). Bail was set at $5,000. He was taken into custody in the 800 block of Fourth Street by an Orland police officer.
2:06 p.m., Daniel Macias Flores, 22, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging driving on a license suspended for driving while under the influence, and violation of probation (both misdemeanors). Bail was set at $13,000. He was taken into custody in the 3800 block of Highway 99, Orland, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
2:48 p.m., Jose Rogelio Gaspar Ramirez, 49, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging driving with a license suspended for driving while under the influence, and disobeying a court order (both misdemeanors). Bail was set at $5,000. He was taken into custody at Bryant Street and Papst Avenue by an Orland police officer.
7:47 p.m., Savannah Rachelle Nelson, 31, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging possession of a stolen vehicle (a felony). Bail was set at $10,000. She was taken into custody at 222 North Butte Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
9:15 p.m., Carlos Marroquin Bautista, 38, of Artois, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, driving while under the influence of alcohol, and driving without a license (all misdemeanors). Bail was set at $10,000. He was taken into custody on County Road 34, west of Highway 45, by a California Highway Patrol officer.
Monday, Oct. 24:
2:25 p.m., Lissette Marie Gomez, 28, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail without bail on charges alleging violation of post-release community supervision (a felony). She was taken into custody at 423 Fifth Street, Orland, by a Glenn County probation officer.
3:29 p.m., at the Glenn County Jail, Arba Collon Sullivan, 30, of Oakley, was found to have a warrant alleging failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge. Bail was set at $10,000.
5:08 p.m., Ryan Lee McMillen, 41, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging false imprisonment, threatening to commit a crime with intent to terrorize, assault with a deadly weapon other than a firearm, and torture (all felonies). Bail was set at $685,000, but he was also held without bail on charges alleging violation of parole (a felony). He was taken into custody at Canton and East Cedar Streets, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
6:19 p.m., Efren Deoca Montes, 47, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, driving while under the influence of alcohol, and driving with a license suspended for driving while under the influence (all misdemeanors). Bail was set at $15,000. He was taken into custody on Highway 45 just north of Highway 162 by a California Highway Patrol officer. Early the next morning at the jail, he was found to have a warrant alleging failure to appear after being released on his own recognizance (a misdemeanor). Bail for this warrant was set at $25,000.
11:59 p.m., Hector Joseph Chirino, 31, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging possession of controlled substance paraphernalia (a misdemeanor), and warrants alleging possession of ammunition by a prohibited person (a felony), possession of a narcotic controlled substance (a misdemeanor), and possession of controlled substance paraphernalia (a misdemeanor). Total bail was set at $37,000. He was taken into custody at Sixth and Monterey Streets by an Orland police officer.
Tuesday, Oct. 25:
10:27 p.m., Aric Joseph Brown, 29, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a warrant alleging possession of metal knuckles (a felony), possession of a switchblade knife in a vehicle (a misdemeanor), grand theft (a felony), and possession of stolen property (a felony). Bail was set at $27,000. He was taken into custody at 1237 West Wood Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
Wednesday, Oct. 26:
12:43 a.m., Miguel Munoz Padilla, 25, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging infliction of corporal injury on a spouse, ex-spouse, date., etc. (a felony). Bail was set at $25,000. He was taken into custody at 600 North Humboldt Avenue, apt. #172, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
12:45 a.m., Chad William Bauska, 35, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging evading a peace officer with wanton disregard for safety (a felony), driving while under the influence of a drug (a misdemeanor), and resisting or obstructing a public officer (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $38,000. He was taken into custody on Highway 32, east of Sixth Avenue, by a California Highway Patrol officer.
10:42 p.m., Riley James Dock, 56, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging disobeying a court order (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at zero. He was taken into custody at 745 Paigewood Drive, apt. #13, by an Orland police officer.
Thursday, Oct. 27:
11:04 a.m., at the Glenn County Jail, Roberto Campos, 43, of Las Vegas, Nev., was found to have a warrant alleging violation of a court order to prevent domestic violence (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $7,000.
11:04 a.m., at the Glenn County Jail, Alexa Dawn Farris, 27, of Willows, was found to have warrants alleging failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge. Total bail was set at $58,000.
11:04 a.m., at the Glenn County Jail, Octavio Lamas, 34, of Chico, was found to have warrants alleging failure to appear on a felony charge. Bail was set at $45,000, but he was also held without bail on charges alleging violation of post-release community supervision (a felony).
10:50 p.m., Ulises Martinez-Galvin, 21, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, driving while under the influence of alcohol, and driving with a license suspended for driving while under the influence (all misdemeanors). Bail was set at $15,000. He was taken into custody at the Speedway gas station, 1185 Hoff Way, by an Orland police officer.
The Glenn County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for help in its investigation of a shooting that took place south of Willows late Friday afternoon.
At about 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 28, Glenn County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a report of a shooting that occurred near the intersection of County Road 60 and Highway 99.
According to a GCSO press release issued Friday evening, sheriff’s deputies and California Highway Patrol officers responded and found a vehicle with a man inside who had sustained life-threatening injuries believed to be from the reported shooting.
Emergency medical personnel and fire department volunteers arrived at the scene. The Reach medical helicopter also responded and flew the victim to a nearby hospital.
A photo on the Action News Now website appears to show the victim’s vehicle is a red Chevy pickup, California license plate number 6Z14445.
Six or seven bullet holes can be seen on the driver’s side of the front windshield, and 10 or 11 markers possibly indicating shell casings are visible on the ground in front of the pickup.
Surveillance footage from a nearby business captured images of a vehicle believed to be involved in the incident.
The vehicle appears to be a dark grey, newer model BMW. (See the photo at the top of this report.)
Investigators shut down for several hours Highway 99 from County Road 57 to County Road 68, and County Road 60 from Interstate 5 to County Road P.
The Glenn County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information from the public on the identity of the vehicle owner and any occupants. The vehicle fled the area prior to the arrival of law enforcement officers.
The Glenn Investigative and Narcotics Task Force responded and is currently investigating the shooting.
According to the GCSO’s press release, this investigation is ongoing and further details into this crime will be released when they become available.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is urged to contact the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office Investigative Task Force. Members of the task force can be contacted in person at 543 West Oak Street, Willows; or by phone at (530) 934-6431.
The Glenn County Observer 