Author: ldjudk1ns

Glenn County Observer

On Friday, June 10, Ken Hahn announced his intention to resign from the Glenn County Board of Supervisors, effective Wednesday, June 22.

Hahn represents the Fifth Supervisorial District, which stretches along eastern Glenn County, from the Capay District in the north to Butte City and the rest of Glenn County east of the Sacramento River in the south.

Hahn, who lives in Hamilton City, took his seat on the board in January of 2021 and served on many committees and commissions. He was an advocate for employee telecommuting, the Hamilton City Fire Department, the Hamilton City Community Services District, and the Hamilton City Clean-up.

He encourages the board and staff to continue their efforts related to code enforcement, drought, and the Sites Reservoir.

Hahn took pride in representing the County of Glenn, where he was born, raised, and lived for 60-plus years of his life.

He is stepping down from the board due to a planned relocation to Redding, where he will be closer to family. He hopes to spend time with his grandchildren and travel with his wife, who recently retired.

“I am thankful to have had the opportunity to serve on the Glenn County Board of Supervisors,” Hahn stated in his letter of resignation. “It was a pleasure to work with everyone. I can’t say enough about the people of District 5 in Glenn County, the Glenn County staff, the department heads and my fellow board members. I appreciate them and their hard work.”

The plan is for Hahn’s replacement to be appointed by the governor.

Glenn County Observer

The lead has apparently shifted in the race for Glenn County Sheriff-Coroner.

As mentioned in Wednesday’s Glenn County Observer election results story, Richard Warren’s lead over Justin Gibbs continued to narrow with each vote count by the Glenn County Election Office.

At 8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 7, the unofficial results showed Warren with 1,616 votes and Gibbs with 1,559, for a difference in Warren’s favor of 57 votes.

Fifty minutes later the same night, Warren had 1,644 votes and Gibbs had 1,596, a difference of 48 votes, still in Warren’s favor.

At 9:41 p.m., the count showed Warren with 1,703 votes and Gibbs with 1,674, for a difference of just 29 votes in Warren’s favor.

Now, at 2:53 p.m. on Thursday, June 9, the lead has flipped.

The fourth unofficial results show Gibbs with 2,075 votes, and Warren with 2,041.

This gives Gibbs a lead of 34 votes.

Here are the latest returns for the Glenn County offices contested in the Tuesday, June 7, statewide primary election:

Glenn County Sheriff-Coroner

In a real squeaker of a race, incumbent Richard Warren received 1,703 votes, while Justin Gibbs received 1,674, a difference of just 29 votes. The contest got closer as the night progressed. After the first count, Warren had 1,616 votes and Gibbs had 1,559, a difference of 57 votes. After the second count, Warren had 1,644 votes and Gibbs had 1,596, a difference of 48 votes.

Glenn County Superintendent of Schools

In a close race, Ryan Bentz received 1,789 votes, while Jim Scribner received 1,526, a difference of just 263 votes.

Glenn County Second District Supervisor

Monica Rossman, running unopposed, received 406 votes. She takes the seat held by Paul Barr, who did not run for reelection.

Glenn County Fourth District Supervisor

Jim Yoder received 531 votes, while Gary Hansen received 262, a difference of 269 votes. The winner takes the seat left by Keith Corum, who did not run for reelection.

Glenn County Assessor-Clerk-Recorder

Sendy Perez, running unopposed, received 2,776 votes.

Glenn County District Attorney

Dwayne Stewart, also running unopposed, received 2,499 votes.

By Larry Judkins

Glenn County Observer

A Bay Area man lost his life late Monday night when the car he was driving left County Road 39 and hit an oak tree.

At about 11:05 p.m. on Monday, June 6, Lennie Andrew Dombach, 23, of Martinez, was driving a 2006 Toyota Avalon west on County Road 39, east of County Road S, at an unknown speed. For unknown reasons, the driver allowed the Toyota to drift off the north side of the road onto the gravel shoulder while the vehicle was entering a curve in the roadway.

The back end of the Toyota began to rotate in a counterclockwise direction while sliding south across the east- and westbound lanes. The Toyota then left the roadway to the south, where the passenger side struck an oak tree, bringing the vehicle to a stop.

California Highway Patrol officers, Glenn County Sheriff’s deputies, fire department volunteers, and Butte EMS responders were all dispatched to the accident.

Dombach, the sole occupant of the vehicle, was pronounced dead at the scene. He was not wearing his seatbelts at the time of the collision with the tree.

The CHP conducted an accident investigation while Deputy Gonzalez conducted a coroner’s investigation.

The decedent was released to the care of F.D. Sweet and Son Mortuary of Willows. The Martinez Police Department assisted with contacting next of kin.

Anyone with further information is asked to contact CHP Officer Taylor at 530-934-5424.

By Larry Judkins

Glenn County Observer

An Artois man, well known to Glenn County law enforcement personnel, was arrested in Corning on Sunday for drug and firearm violations.

On June 5, Corning police officers conducted a traffic enforcement stop on a man eventually identified as TJ Royce Morrison, 28, of Artois. Morrison was riding a 2005 Honda motorcycle with a flat rear tire and no license plate.

After the stop, Morrison allegedly falsely identified himself to officers. His true identity was discovered and it was found he had several felony and misdemeanor warrants for his arrest.

During the traffic stop, officers noticed a handgun protruding from Morrison’s waistband. A search of his backpack produced about 18 grams (almost two-thirds of an ounce) of methamphetamine, packaging materials, drug paraphernalia, and approximately $1,200.

Morrison was arrested and booked into the Tehama County Jail by Corning Police Officer Corry for charges alleging possession of a firearm by a felon, possession of a controlled substance while armed with a loaded firearm, possession of a controlled substance for sale, possession of ammunition by a prohibited person, carrying a loaded firearm in a vehicle in public, and transportation of a controlled substance (all felonies).

A relative of Morrison posted on Facebook: “Pretty sad when your son/brother gets arrested and it’s a relief. Stop the madness. We love you, Royce. Praying for a good testimony.”

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, May 27:

10:30 a.m., Omar Aguilar, 41, of Orland, was remanded to the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging felony violation of probation, and misdemeanor violation of probation. Bail was set at $51,000. He was taken into custody at the Willows branch of the Glenn County Superior Court by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

1:48 p.m., Ernesto Robledo-Tapia, 38, 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 600 North Humboldt Avenue, apt. #193, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

4:16 p.m., Robert Livingston Dingman, 76, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail without bail on a warrant alleging failure to appear on a felony charge. He was taken into custody on West Willow Street, west of North Butte Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

Saturday, May 28:

12:56 a.m., Delia Maria Silva, 41, of Orland, 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 on Colusa Street, north of Wood Street, Willows, by a California Highway Patrol officer.

1 a.m., Salvador Lara Ibarra, 60, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging possession of a stolen vehicle (a felony), and a warrant alleging driving without a license (a misdemeanor). Total bail was set at $10,000. He was taken into custody on Colusa Street, north of Wood Street, Willows, by a California Highway Patrol officer.

9:30 a.m., at the Glenn County Jail, Antone Bostic, 25, of Vallejo, was found to have a warrant alleging failure to appear on a felony charge. Bail was set at $10,000.

2:08 p.m., Alejandro Rodriguez Cisneros, 31, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on warrants alleging disobeying a lawful order of the court (a felony), and disobeying a court order (a misdemeanor). Total bail was set at $66,000. He was taken into custody in the 1000 block of East Street by an Orland police officer.

3:10 p.m., Anthony Brian Pippin, 63, 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 North Tehama and West Willow Streets, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

4:48 p.m., Marcos Martinez, 26, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a warrant alleging eavesdropping (a felony), and distributing intimate photos of another person (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $12,000. He was taken into custody at 812 Almond Way by an Orland police officer.

Sunday, May 29:

7:21 p.m., Greg Daniel McCloud, 43, of Elk Creek, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a warrant alleging failure of a sex registrant to report an address change (a felony). Bail was set at $50,000. He was taken into custody on Fourth Street in Willows by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

7:58 p.m., Allisa Ann Johnson, 56, 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 560 Fifth Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

11:15 p.m., Paul Anthony Huguez-Aviles, 27, of Turlock, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $5,000. He was taken into custody on Interstate 5, north of Highway 32, by a California Highway Patrol officer.

Monday, May 30:

12:57 a.m., Lucky Bob Wyatt, 39, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging resisting or obstructing a public service officer (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at zero. He was taken into custody on Fifth Street in Willows by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

3:24 a.m., Andrea Michelle Reyes, 20, of Oakland, 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 northbound side of Interstate 5, north of County Road 68, by a California Highway Patrol officer.

4:33 p.m., Gerald Patrick Phillips, 56, of Kelseyville, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, driving while under the influence of alcohol, and driving with a license suspended for driving while under the influence (all misdemeanors). Bail was set at $15,000. He was taken into custody on the southbound side of Interstate 5, south of County Road 24, by a California Highway Patrol officer.

Tuesday, May 31:

1:03 a.m., Tiffany Rose Burrows, 28, of Chico, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $5,000. She was taken into custody at 118 South Tehama Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

8:45 a.m., Dennis Eugene Hammett, 32, of Chico, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a warrant alleging possession of controlled substance paraphernalia, possession of a narcotic controlled substance, possession of burglary tools, and possession of a cane sword (all misdemeanors). Bail was set at $8,000. He was taken into custody at the Butte County Jail by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

1:50 p.m., Wyatt Deniz, 19, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging misdemeanor violation of probation. Bail was set at $10,000. He was taken into custody at the Glenn County Probation Department, Willows, by a probation officer.

9:49 p.m., Lucky Bob Wyatt, 39, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging trespassing (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at zero. He was taken into custody on County Road 57, east of County Road P, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

Wednesday, June 1:

9:29 a.m., Krishnakant Hasmukhlal Ramdas, 34, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging felony violation of probation. Bail was set at $75,000. He was taken into custody at the Glenn County Probation Department, Willows, by a probation officer.

11 a.m., Carlo Magno Rivera, 38, of Willows, was remanded to the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging battery on a spouse, ex-spouse, date, etc. (a misdemeanor), possession of ammunition by a prohibited person (a felony), distribution of intimate photos of another person (a misdemeanor), and intention to annoy or harass with repeated calls or contact (a misdemeanor), and a warrant alleging misdemeanor violation of probation. Total bail was set at $29,000. He was taken into custody at the Orland branch of the Glenn County Superior Court by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

3:20 p.m., Matthew Shane Theobald, 31, 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 at 417 Los Robles Avenue, Hamilton City, by a Glenn County probation officer.

Thursday, June 2:

No one was booked into the Glenn County Jail on this date.

By Larry Judkins

Glenn County Observer

A ceremony dedicating a monument and sculpture to the memory of Orland’s soldiers who died while on active duty was held in town on Monday, Memorial Day.

The event took place on the lawn in front of the main entrance of the Orland Memorial Hall. A very large audience attended the ceremony.

The monument consists of a granite base that bears the names of 63 men who lived in Orland at least part of their lives. Atop this granite base is a sculpture of a riderless horse led by a soldier.

The statue is the work of Orland artist Ulises Meza.

Early on, the late Bob Pasero was a powerful force for the memorial. The Motor-Icicle runs and other fundraisers promoted by the former Orland Chief of Police helped to turn the vision into a reality.

More than one person at Monday’s event expressed regret that Pasero was not able to see the completed work.

The organization originally known as Orland Pride, now renamed Orland Patriots, with former Orland City Councilman, former Glenn County Supervisor, and soon to be former Glenn County Superintendent of Schools Tracey Quarne in a leadership position, worked on the project for years.

The Memorial Day program began with a welcome and opening remarks by Tracey Quarne. This was followed by an invocation by Pastor Jason Ross.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Tom Fields of the Orland VFW Post #1992. The National Anthem was then sung by Lexi Velazquez.

“The Why” was recited by Hendrik Feenstra, and the flag was lowered to half-staff. The Glenn Chorale, with Mack Caywood directing, performed a salute to each of the armed services.

Phil Heuchert read the names of Orland’s fallen. After each name was recited, Wendell Lower rang a bell.

The 63 names on the memorial are:

John Clark;

Alfred Foster;

Lester Johnson;

Frank Keating;

Roscoe Leonard;

Harry McKinsey;

Kenneth Morrisey;

Harvey Nagels;

Arthur Sherman;

Tommy Thompson;

Charles Warnock;

David Woodlridge;

Jack Asdell;

Roy Brand;

Louis Brodnansky;

Lawrence Cardoza;

William Creamer;

Phillip Donahue;

Gordon Foster;

Stanley Foster;

Robert Frizzell;

Stanley Fullwood;

Lewis Gahre;

Roy Griffith;

James Henderson;

Earle Hendricks;

John Hurley;

Robert Kirkpatrick;

Herman Kolousek;

Franklin Kurtz;

Ralph Lambert;

Thomas Zuniga;

Lloyd Lane;

Herbert Madden;

Nelson Madden;

Philip Miller;

Ray Millsaps;

James Mitchell;

Joseph Nash;

John Riffel;

Robert Ross;

Robert Schatz;

Clyde Smith;

Dennis Smith;

Chester Snodgrass;

Phillip Spencer;

Richard Tout;

Donald Van Wagenen;

Nicholas Vlasoff;

Granville Wilson;

Alvin Winter;

Joseph Woodhead;

Donald Woods;

Robert Zimmerman;

Raymond Cowles;

Merl Cripe;

Lee Dixon;

Carlos Gonzalez;

Dale Sievers;

Clayton Squier;

Clark Stickler;

Harvey Parkerson; and

Clarence Lambert.

The flag was next returned to full-staff, then lowered again and removed. This was followed by a 21 gun salute by the Willows VFW Post #1770.

“Taps” was played by Riley Cloyd, and the flag was folded, again by Willows VFW Post #1770. Tracey Quarne presented the memorial to Orland VFW Post #1992, and it was received by Ernie Simpson of the Orland VFW.

Claire Arano introduced the Orland Patriots Committee, and Pastor Ross ended the formal event by delivering the benediction. After Stephanie Campbell invited the audience to stay for refreshments, the public began to mingle and chat.

The weather, everyone seemed to agree, was almost perfect for the observance.

[Note: The editor apologizes for the tardiness of this story. He has been without Internet until today.]

Here are the latest bookings from the Glenn County Jail. Remember: Everyone accused of a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Wednesday, May 11:

11:22 p.m., Salvador Lerma Curiel, 44, of Orland, 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 440 Fifth Street by an Orland police officer.

11:46 p.m., Yuri Curiel, 35, 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 at 440 Fifth Street by an Orland police officer.

Thursday, May 12:

11:15 a.m., Felipe Joaquin Cortes, 43, of Chico, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on warrants alleging failure to appear on a felony charge, and possession of a controlled substance (a felony). Bail was set at $77,000. He was taken into custody at the Butte County Jail by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

11:15 a.m., Kevin Anthony Kleiser, 35, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a warrant alleging misdemeanor violation of probation. Bail was set at $7,000. He was taken into custody at the Butte County Jail by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

4:31 p.m., Omar Aguilar, 41, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging strong arm robbery (a felony), violation of a court order to prevent domestic violence (a misdemeanor), infliction of injury upon a child (a felony), and felony violation of probation. Bail was set at $85,000. He was taken into custody at 745 Paigewood Drive, apt. #51, by an Orland police officer.

10:23 p.m., Anthony Brian Pippin, 63, of Elk Creek, 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 West Wood Street at North Butte Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

Friday, May 13:

10:30 a.m., Steven Mitchell Butler, 31, of Orland, was remanded to the Glenn County Jail without bail on charges alleging misdemeanor violation of probation, and felony 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.

11:15 a.m., Claudio Oliva Sanchez, 37, of Orland, surrendered himself to the Glenn County Jail without bail on charges alleging assault with a deadly weapon other than a firearm (a felony), felony vandalism, hit and run with property damage (a misdemeanor), reckless driving on a highway (a misdemeanor), and driving with a suspended license (a misdemeanor). He was taken into custody at the jail by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

8:25 p.m., Jose Jesus Ambriz-Aparicio, 38, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging infliction of corporal injury on a spouse or cohabitant (a felony), willful cruelty to a child with possible injury or death (a felony), resisting or obstructing an executive officer (a felony), driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs (a misdemeanor), and driving while under the influence of alcohol (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $110,000. He was taken into custody at 175 North Villa Avenue, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

Saturday, May 14:

6:02 p.m., Chanh Thammavong, 64, 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 Swift Street at Third Street by an Orland police officer.

6:34 p.m., Michael Luis Paulo, 27, of Oroville, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, and driving while under the influence of alcohol (both misdemeanors). Bail was set at $10,000. He was taken into custody on Highway 45, north of County Road 65, by a California Highway Patrol officer.

9:33 p.m., Alejandro Godinez Salgado, 28, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging possession of a controlled substance, possession of controlled substance paraphernalia, and driving without a license (all misdemeanors). Bail was set at zero. He was taken into custody at South Street and the railroad tracks by an Orland police officer.

10:09 p.m., Alvaro Torres, 39, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a warrant alleging battery on a spouse, ex-spouse, date, etc., and false imprisonment (both misdemeanors). Bail was set at $4,000. He was taken into custody at 4185 County Road F, Orland, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

Sunday, May 15:

1:26 p.m., Dennis Martin James, 73, 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 disobeying a court order (all misdemeanors). Bail was set at $10,000. He was taken into custody on Woodward Avenue at East Walker Street by an Orland police officer.

3:05 p.m., Andres Calisto-Cordero, 36, of Hamilton City, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, and driving while under the influence of alcohol (both misdemeanors). Bail was set at $10,000. He was taken into custody on County Road 9, west of County Road P, by a California Highway Patrol officer.

7:41 p.m., CJ Michael Whisenand, 19, of Chico, 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 Edgewater Drive, west of Sacramento Avenue, Hamilton City, by a California Highway Patrol officer.

8:47 p.m., Joshua Orion Burkey, 42, of Elk, Calif., was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, and driving while under the influence of alcohol (both misdemeanors). Bail was set at $10,000. He was taken into custody on Highway 32, west of County Road P, by a California Highway Patrol officer.

8:51 p.m., Bryan Paul McLain, 19, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging resisting or obstructing a public service officer (a misdemeanor), and infliction of corporal injury on a spouse or cohabitant (a felony), and warrants alleging willful cruelty to a child resulting in possible injury or death (a felony), assault with a deadly weapon other than a firearm (a felony), causing bodily injury while driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs (a felony), causing great bodily injury while driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs (a felony), battery with serious bodily injury (a felony), resisting or obstructing a public service officer (a misdemeanor), giving false information to a peace officer (a misdemeanor), driving without a license (a misdemeanor), violation of a court order to prevent domestic violence (a misdemeanor), kidnapping (a felony), robbery (a felony), driving with a license suspended for driving while under the influence (a misdemeanor), driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, (a misdemeanor), and driving while under the influence of alcohol (a misdemeanor). Total bail was set at $501,000. He was taken into custody on County Road 24, west of Highway 99, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

10:15 p.m., Johan Gutierrez, 25, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging felony violation of probation. Bail was set at $30,000. He was taken into custody at 3718 Highway 99 by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

Monday, May 16:

8:17 a.m., Curtis Caroll Hart, 54, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a warrant alleging failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge. Bail was set at $22,000. He was taken into custody at 1212 West Wood Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

9:06 a.m., Bryan Lynn Boone, 43, of Willows, 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 640 Canton Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

11:37 a.m., Jose Luis Lopez, 36, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a warrant alleging failure to appear after giving a written promise (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $12,000. He was taken into custody at Salomon and Lynn Drives, Orland, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

12:52 p.m., Loren Dale Skidmore, 62, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging bringing a controlled substance into a jail or prison (a felony), and warrants alleging transportation of a narcotic controlled substance for sale (a felony), possession of cocaine base for sale (a felony), transportation of a controlled substance (a felony), possession of a controlled substance for sale (a felony), and driving with a suspended license (a misdemeanor). Total bail was set at $111,500. He was taken into custody at 4776 Highway 99, Orland, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

2:27 p.m., Robert Virgil Hammond, 64, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a warrant alleging failure of a sex registrant to report an address change (a felony). Bail was set at $10,000. He was taken into custody at the jail lobby by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

4:15 p.m., at the Glenn County Jail, Johan Gutierrez, 25, of Orland, was found to have a warrant alleging failure to appear on a felony charge. Bail was set at $90,000.

8:39 p.m., Albert Pulido, 53, 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 in the 800 block of Fourth Street by an Orland police officer.

Tuesday, May 17:

1:55 a.m., James Scott Beegle, 33, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging resisting or obstructing a public service officer (a misdemeanor), trespassing (a misdemeanor), loitering on private property (a misdemeanor), and burglary (a felony), and warrants alleging failure to appear on a felony charge, battery with serious bodily injury (a felony), and failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge. Total bail was set at $147,000, but he was also held without bail on charges alleging violation of parole (a felony). He was taken into custody at 712 1/2 Colusa Street by an Orland police officer.

2:14 a.m., Leo Phillip Jacobson, 41, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging resisting or obstructing a public service officer, and being an accessory to a crime (both misdemeanors). Bail was set at zero. He was taken into custody at 712 1/2 Colusa Street by an Orland police officer.

10:25 p.m., Timothy Duane Slye, 41, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging driving while under the influence of a drug (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $5,000. He was taken into custody on Highway 99, north of County Road 28, by a California Highway Patrol officer.

11:17 p.m., Tammie Sue Phillips, 65, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail without bail on warrants alleging assault with a deadly weapon other than a firearm (a felony). She was taken into custody at 6399 County Road 24, Orland, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

Wednesday, May 18:

1:30 p.m., Guadalupe Ramirez, 27, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail without bail on charges alleging violation of post-release community supervision (a felony). He was taken into custody at 6001 Boles Road, Arbuckle, by a Glenn County probation officer.

2:04 p.m., Jose Jesus Ambriz-Aparicio, 38, of Willows, was remanded to the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging misdemeanor violation of probation. Bail was set at $7,000.

5:15 p.m., Jeffrey Brandon McMahon, 30, of Artois, 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 the Butte County Jail by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

Thursday, May 19:

10:45 a.m., Michael Wilcox, 40, of Chico, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a warrant alleging possession of a controlled substance, possession of a narcotic controlled substance, and driving without a license (all misdemeanors). Bail was set at $6,000, but he was also held without bail on detainers with charges alleging possession of a controlled substance for sale (a felony). He was taken into custody at the Butte County Jail by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

11 a.m., Gabriel Lopez Baeza, 42, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail without bail on charges alleging violation of post-release community supervision (a felony). He was taken into custody at the Glenn County Probation Department, Willows, by a probation officer.

12:40 p.m., Aaron Benjamin Johanningsmeier, 25, of Glenn, was returned to the custody of the Glenn County Jail without bail on charges alleging assault with a deadly weapon with force likely to cause great bodily injury (a felony), and misdemeanor violation of probation. He was taken into custody at the Amador County Jail by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy. At the jail early the next morning, he was found to have a warrant alleging carrying a concealed dirk or dagger (a misdemeanor). Bail for this was set at $1,000.

1:46 p.m., Leonel Emilno Gutierrez-Rodriguez, 27, of Butte City, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on warrants alleging carrying a concealed dirk or dagger (a felony), possession of a narcotic controlled substance (a misdemeanor), and failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge. Total bail was set at $43,000. He was taken into custody at the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

Friday, May 20:

3:05 a.m., Jeffrey Wayne Springer, 51, 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 $50,000. He was taken into custody at 214 Fourth Street by an Orland police officer.

12 p.m., Bryan Paul McLain, 19, of Orland, was remanded to the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging resisting or obstructing a public service officer (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $2,000. He was taken into custody at 123 South Murdock Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

1:16 p.m., Duane Milton Hubbard, 71, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging disobeying a court order (a misdemeanor), and a warrant alleging failure to appear on a felony charge. Total bail was set at $35,000. He was taken into custody under the Hambright Creek bridge on Highway 99 near Orland by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

5:46 p.m., Seige Liliana Gonzales, 20, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging resisting or obstructing a public service officer (a misdemeanor), and felony violation of probation, and a warrant alleging felony violation of probation. Total bail was set at $60,000. She was taken into custody at the Best Western motel, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

7:18 p.m., Cheynne Renee Heavrin, 27, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging resisting or obstructing a public service officer (a misdemeanor), and felony violation of probation. Bail was set at $20,000. She was taken into custody in the 500 block of West Sycamore Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

10:59 p.m., Christopher Loyd Simpson, 28, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging possession of controlled substance paraphernalia (a misdemeanor), and a warrant alleging failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge. Total bail was set at $29,000. He was taken into custody at the Glenn County Fairgrounds, Orland, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

11:02 p.m., Jesus Emmanuel Solis, 20, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, and driving while under the influence of alcohol (both misdemeanors). Bail was set at $10,000. He was taken into custody at 329 West Laurel Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

Saturday, May 21:

8:28 p.m., Jose Manuel Cobarrubias-Garcia, 47, of Magalia, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging driving while under the influence of a drug, and driving with a license suspended for driving while under the influence (both misdemeanors). Bail was set at $10,000. He was taken into custody on Highway 32, west of Highway 45, by a California Highway Patrol officer.

11:27 p.m., Carmen Guadalupe Garcia, 30, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging possession of a controlled substance (a misdemeanor), and warrants alleging failure to appear after giving a written promise (a misdemeanor), failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge, and failure to appear on a felony charge. Total bail was set at $55,000. She was taken into custody at 600 North Humboldt Avenue, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

11:48 p.m., Nicholas Walter Potter, 21, of Colusa, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging possession of a controlled substance (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at zero. He was taken into custody at 600 North Humboldt Avenue, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

Sunday, May 22:

2:17 a.m., Jose Luis Rojas, 24, 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 600 North Humboldt Avenue, apt. #112, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

6:30 p.m., Christopher James Hobbs, 43, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging infliction of corporal injury on a spouse or cohabitant (a felony). Bail was set at $25,000. He was taken into custody at 817 Newport Avenue, apt. #37, by an Orland police officer.

Monday, May 23:

8:50 a.m., Seige Liliana Gonzales, 20, of Willows, was returned to the custody of the Glenn County Jail without bail on charges alleging conspiracy to commit a crime, and battery with injury on a public service officer (both felonies). She was taken into custody at the jail by a Glenn County probation officer.

4:07 p.m., Jason Thomas Cartwright, 25, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on warrants alleging misdemeanor violation of probation, and grand theft (a felony). Total bail was set at $37,000. He was taken into custody at 328 South Lassen Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

Tuesday, May 24:

11:40 a.m., David Alan Russell, 36, of Los Angeles, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging driving while under the influence of a drug (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $5,000. He was taken into custody in the parking lot of Walmart by a California Highway Patrol officer.

4:40 p.m., Willieb Jennifer Woods, 28, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a warrant alleging failure to appear after being released on her own recognizance, and failure to appear on a felony charge (both felonies). Bail was set at $162,000. She was taken into custody at the Butte County Jail by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

6:30 p.m., Brandon Dean Hightower, 26, of Corning, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging driving while under the influence of a drug, and driving with a license suspended for driving while under the influence (both misdemeanors). Bail was set at $10,000. He was taken into custody on Highway 99, south of County Road 45, by a California Highway Patrol officer.

Wednesday, May 25:

7:17 p.m., Julio Cesar Romero, 32, of San Jose, 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, driving without a license, and transportation of marijuana for sale (all misdemeanors). Bail was set at $10,000. He was taken into custody on the northbound side of Interstate 5, south of County Road 57, by a California Highway Patrol officer.

Thursday, May 26:

10:20 a.m., Tammi Jo Dennis, 57, of Corning, 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.

9:15 a.m., Julian Arturo Martinez, 33, of Orland, was returned to the custody of the Glenn County Jail without bail on charges alleging arson of an inhabited structure, and vandalism (both felonies). He was taken into custody at Napa State Hospital by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

11:25 a.m., Trinity May Rogers, 24, of Sacramento, 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 Sacramento County Jail by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

12:14 p.m., Theo Matthew Cowan, 51, of Orland, 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 6517 County Road 18, Orland, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

By Larry Judkins

Glenn County Observer

The area around Interstate 5 and County Road 7 was the scene of two nasty vehicle accidents on Friday, May 27.

The first occurred shortly after 9 a.m. on I-5, perhaps about a half-mile north of Road 7. The second happened a little after noon as a vehicle was exiting the Road 7 offramp from northbound I-5, then crashed on the north side of Road 7.

A witness, a private citizen, was outside his residence, standing not far from the roadway at the time of this latter accident. He told The Observer he saw the whole thing.

His statement to this reporter, along with other evidence, indicated that a car left the east side of the offramp, hit the Road 7 embankment, rolled, and came to rest on its wheels on the north side of Road 7, facing south.

At 12:09 p.m., the California Highway Patrol Traffic Incident Information Page indicated that there was an infant in the car, a Volkswagen sedan. The call, originally reported as a traffic collision with unknown injuries, was now changed to a collision with possible injuries.

An ambulance was enroute. Arriving after the ambulance did, this reporter asked an officer how the infant was doing.

The officer answered that he thought the baby was okay. The driver, a woman, also appeared to be okay.

At 1:50 p.m., the CHP again changed the nature of the accident, this time from a traffic collision with an ambulance enroute to a traffic collision with minor injuries. The Volkswagen, on the other hand, sustained major damage, and was eventually towed from the scene by Zips Towing.

At the present time, it is unknown whether the driver was wearing her seatbelts when the crash occurred. However, it could be seen that the airbags deployed.

The first accident happened at 9:11 a.m. The incident was reported to be a “motorcycle versus bushes” (presumably, the oleanders in the center divide) on Interstate 5 in the area of County Road 7.

It was soon found to be on the northbound side of I-5, in the center divide, roughly midway between County Road 7 and the cul-de-sac of County Road 5.

The Corning fire dispatcher requested the FlightCare helicopter be placed on standby. At one point, a firefighter on-scene stated he thought the motorcyclist may have a broken collar bone.

At 9:23 a.m., the CHP Traffic Incident Information Page reported there were “negative injuries” in the accident. The page said only that the bike was a “street-style” motorcycle.

Asked by this reporter about the “broken collar bone,” an officer who had been at the earlier scene replied that the motorcyclist’s collar bone area was indeed “very tender” to the touch. Nevertheless, the request regarding the helicopter was cancelled minutes after emergency responders arrived.

Bambauer Towing removed the motorcycle. By 10:03 a.m., the freeway was clear of crash debris.

The Observer hopes to have updates regarding both these accidents on Tuesday.

By Larry Judkins

Glenn County Observer

Mowing in hot, dry, windy conditions led to a disastrous fire on Tuesday, May 24.

At 10:39 a.m., the Orland Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a vegetation fire in the 4600 block of County Road E, north of County Road 200, west of Orland. Five minutes later, mutual aid for one engine and one water tender from the Artois and Capay fire departments was requested.

By this time, the fire had spread into Hambright Creek off County Road FF.

At 10:53 a.m., a countywide request for aid was sent out. Firefighters who responded included but were not necessarily limited to those from Capay, Artois, Butte City, Glenn-Codora, Ord Bend, Bayliss, and Willows.

As was the case a few weeks ago with the fire in Stony Creek near Hamilton City, the Cal Fire helicopter responded to Tuesday’s fire. Members of the Corning Fire Department also helped by coming to Orland while virtually all available Orland volunteers were out west of town.

Furthermore, private citizens and businesses, including Doc Bogart, Raygoza Hay, and Dee Holmes, provided their own water tenders and labor. The fire hydrant at Newville Road (County Road 200) near Commerce Lane was one of the places where firefighters refilled their vehicles.

Multiple structures, including residences, were reported as being threatened. Orland police officers responded to the area and began evacuating residents.

These officers tied police tape to property entrances to indicate to others, including Glenn County Search and Rescue, that the residences had already been evacuated. Evacuation orders and warnings extended from County Road 9 in the north to County Road 12 in the south, and from about County Road H in the east to County Road E in the west.

Orland police officers, Glenn County Sheriff’s deputies, California Highway Patrol officers, and Glenn County probation officers helped to block entrances to the fire area at various intersections around the restricted area. A command center for law enforcement was set up on Newville Road, not far from the Eagles Hall.

At about 11:30 a.m., an evacuation center was set up at the Arts and Crafts building at the Glenn County Fairgrounds. Animals were accepted at the fairgrounds.

The sheriff’s office released an update on what was now being called the Edward Fire at about 2:10 p.m. It reported that forward progress of the fire had been stopped and that the fire had scorched 50 acres and was 60 percent contained.

At 3 p.m., another update was released. It reported that about 20 structures, four of them residences, were destroyed.

Forty minutes later, another update was released, this one reducing the number of residences destroyed to two. It now appears that only one residence was destroyed.

At 4:45 p.m., all evacuations for the Edward Fire were lifted and residents were allowed to return to their homes. “Soft closure” with road closed signs remained in place for County Road FF.

Road FF was open only to residents to access their homes. No other motorists were permitted on this road.

Firefighters remained in the area overnight.

This update from the sheriff’s office lowered the number of residences lost to just one. Other destroyed and damaged structures included landscape structures, fences, outbuildings, etc.

From about 4:45 p.m. to well into the evening, fire units started to be released.

A number of vegetation fires popped up in the Sacramento Valley on Tuesday:

9 a.m., the Wilder Fire ignited in the Red Bluff area of Tehama County and was quickly contained at 90 acres.

10:30 a.m., the Edward Fire started in the Orland area of Glenn County, burned 60 acres, and destroyed one home and some 20 outbuildings.

1 p.m., the River Fire popped up north of Colusa in Colusa County and burned more than 440 acres.

4 p.m., the 95A Fire ignited west of the Davis area of Yolo County and started from a structure fire that quickly spread to the surrounding vegetation.