A sheriff’s vehicle at the 2021 Glenn County Fair. Glenn County Observer photo by Larry Judkins.
By Larry Judkins
Glenn County Observer
Thursday night’s pursuit through Colusa and Glenn Counties made the O.J. Simpson chase on the freeways of Los Angeles in 1994 look like the Indianapolis 500 by comparison.
At about 10:05 p.m., California Highway Patrol officers notified the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office that they were in a vehicle pursuit on northbound Interstate 5 near Delevan Road in Colusa County.
The pursuit entered Glenn County and CHP officers requested the assistance of a K9. Deputy Lemmon and K9 Orion responded to the area.
At County Road 60, the CHP successfully “spiked” the vehicle, but it continued northbound on I-5.
As the vehicle approached County Road 57 at about 35 miles per hour, Deputy Lemmon said he had “a visual on them.” As the vehicles approached the Road 57, the deputy remarked that the suspects “threw something out the window just before the offramp.”
A little later, officers found a firearm there.
Deputy Lemmon joined the chase, which ultimately entered Willows at Highway 162. At this point, they were traveling at about 20 miles per hour.
The suspect vehicle exited I-5 and turned east on Highway 162 (Wood Street). It then turned north on Humboldt Avenue, traveling at 15 miles per hour.
A deputy remarked that the vehicle had a male driver and female passenger.
The vehicle passed Green Street, crossed the railroad tracks, and turned right on First Avenue, still at 15 miles an hour. Deputy Lemmon said something like, “For your information, he does have [unclear] tires”, perhaps a reference to the damage caused by a spike attempt on the freeway.
They all passed Sunset Terrace at 15 miles per hour. At North Butte Street, the vehicle turned south.
The vehicle almost had a traffic collision at Butte and Wood Streets. Deputy Lemmon commented that there was “a tire in the roadway.”
The vehicles approached Sycamore Street, where they turned left. At Tehama Street, the suspect vehicle turned right (south), running the flashing red light in the process.
They reached a speed of 30 miles per hour, then slowed back down to 20. Traffic was light.
They passed Mar-Val Foods and continued southbound with speeds varying erratically from 20 to 40 miles per hour. South of County Road 57, the vehicle began traveling in both the northbound and southbound lanes of Highway 99.
South of County Road 60, Deputy Lemmon remarked that the suspect vehicle was “losing car parts” and had only one tire left, the others having been spiked by the CHP.
Moving at 30 miles per hour, they approached the wildlife refuge. The sheriff’s dispatcher reported that the CHP intended to deploy another spike strip at Highway 99 and County Road 68.
The audio of the law enforcement broadcast was not very clear, and it is uncertain whether the spike strip was successful in taking out the remaining tire. The vehicle, however, continued southbound on Highway 99.
Of the Glenn County Sheriff’s vehicles, only Deputy Lemmon’s remained in the pursuit after entering Colusa County. At this time, they had slowed to about 15 miles per hour.
The deputy asked that the Colusa County Sheriff’s Office be contacted to see if they have a K9 available. They did not, so Deputy Lemmon and his K9, Orion, continued.
Deputy Lemmon indicated he was concerned about releasing his K-9 “with all these guys in front of me.” He added, “I’ll try to get as close as I can.”
The pursuit ended on Highway 99, just north of Maxwell. Deputy Lemmon and K9 Orion assisted CHP officers until the vehicle occupants were taken into custody.
The driver was identified as Brian Jason Felix, 38, of Magalia. The passenger was Laura Renee Waddell of Chico.
Both have had contacts with the criminal justice systems in the Mid-Sacramento Valley. In early 2020, Felix was sentenced to state prison on charges that included felony evading.
When he was 24, in 2008, he was also sentenced to six years in prison for his involvement in a home invasion robbery in Chico. In 2014, he was arrested on charges that again included felony evading, and was sentenced to eight years, eight months in prison.
Helen Eileen Roach of Willows died in Chico on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Enloe Medical Center’s Cardiac Care Unit. The youngest of three children, she was born in San Francisco to Edward and Eileen Johnston on Jan. 31, 1945.
She grew up in San Francisco in the Diamond Heights area. She graduated from Mission High School and attended San Francisco State for three years, working toward a teaching credential in special education.
She enjoyed summer vacations with her family, camping at Pinecrest Lake in the Stanislaus National Forest.
A gifted writer, in 1968, through a local radio station, she sent numerous “Christmas Greetings” to soldiers from the San Francisco area who were serving in the Vietnam War. To her surprise, she met 1st Lt. Dan Roach, a fellow San Francisco native and combat platoon leader serving with the 101st Airborne Division.
They married in October of 1969 in San Francisco.
Their new life together started on the Tahoe National Forest, since her husband was a graduate forester with the U.S. Forest Service. They then moved to the Summit District on the Stanislaus National Forest, the same place she enjoyed spending her summers camping while growing up.
While living there, she also enjoyed winters, learning the art of skiing at Dodge Ridge.
In Sonora, she gave birth to Jesse and Shane, her first two sons. In the late 1970s, the Roaches moved to Willows, where the Mendocino National Forest Supervisors Office was located.
Helen Roach was involved in the local Scouting program, first as a den leader, then as assistant pack leader. Finally, as a parent supporter in Troop 57 with the boys, they made Eagle Scout.
Little did she know that she would enjoy the opportunity to repeat her Scouting support with Seth, her third-born 14 years after the birth of Shane.
She is remembered for her gentle, kind spirit, generosity, devotion to a family raising three sons, and for being a pet lover. She loved volunteering for school programs and the local swim team, and supporting community fundraisers and her local public television and radio stations.
She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Dan; sons Jesse (and his wife, Cynthia) of Willows, Shane of Boise, and Seth, who is serving in the U.S. Army; grandchildren Dakota and Dawson of Willows and Olivia of Nampa, Idaho; sister Beverly Langley (and her husband, Harvey Langley) of Kuna, Idaho; and beloved nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father, Edward Russell Johnston, mother Eileen Dora Johnston, and brother Eddie Johnston.
A Celebration of Life and reception are scheduled at the Willows Veterans Memorial Hall, 525 West Sycamore Street, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 22. Donations in Helen Roach’s memory can be made to a favorite charity, public television, or public radio station.
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.
Tuesday, Dec. 21:
3:37 p.m., Aaron Benjamin Johanningsmeier, 25, a feeder who lives in Glenn, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging misdemeanor violation of probation. Bail was set at $12,000. He was taken into custody at the Glenn County Probation Department, Willows, by a probation officer.
10:22 p.m., Latisha Lorene Skidmore, 29, a certified nursing assistant who lives in Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging possession of a stolen vehicle (a felony), possession of a controlled substance (a misdemeanor), and possession of controlled substance paraphernalia (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $10,000. She was taken into custody on County Road 8, east of Highway 99, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
Wednesday, Dec. 22:
1:31 a.m., Ray Lee Wallis, 37, a laborer who lives in Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging violation of a court order to prevent domestic violence (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $5,000. He was taken into custody at 315 Eighth Street by an Orland police officer.
Thursday, Dec. 23:
12:16 p.m., Emmanuel Montalvo Mercado, 30, a laborer who lives in Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on warrants alleging disobeying a court order (a misdemeanor), possession of a controlled substance (a misdemeanor), possession of controlled substance paraphernalia (a misdemeanor), and failure to appear on a felony charge (a felony). Total bail was set at $146,000. He was taken into custody at the Tehama County Jail by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
Friday, Dec. 24:
12:32 a.m., at the Glenn County Jail, inmate Ray Lee Wallis, 37, a laborer who lives in Orland, was found to have a warrant alleging failure to appear after giving a written promise (a felony). Bail was set at $40,000.
11:54 a.m., Michael Angel Rangel Rodriguez, 26, a laborer who lives in Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on warrants alleging disobeying a lawful order of the court (a felony), and battery against a spouse or cohabitant (a misdemeanor). Total bail was set at $27,000. He was taken into custody at 1307 Fairview Street by an Orland police officer.
10:02 p.m., Jesus Emmanuel Solis, 20, a front desk clerk who lives in 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 329 West Laurel Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
Saturday, Dec. 25:
1:03 a.m., George Andrew Cortte, 28, a construction worker who lives in Bozeman, Mont., was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging trespassing at a business operation (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at zero. He was taken into custody at the Pilot Travel Center, 4444 Commerce Lane, by an Orland police officer.
2:13 p.m., Danny Lee Stout, 68, a laborer who lives in Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging possession of an open container of alcohol while driving (an infraction), and being drunk around a vehicle (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at zero. He was taken into custody in the 500 block of Sixth Street by an Orland police officer.
8:41 p.m., Gilberto Santiago Sanchez, 38, a cook who lives in Santa Cruz, 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 southbound side of Interstate 5, south of County Road 61, by a California Highway Patrol officer.
Sunday, Dec. 26:
10:04 a.m., Ruth Haley Word, 35, a laborer who lives in Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging disobeying a court order, assault, and battery (all misdemeanors). Bail was set at zero. She was taken into custody at 600 North Humboldt Avenue, apt. #166, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
4:20 p.m., Bunthan Sieng, 33, a technician who lives in Oakland, 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 alcohol and/or drugs with a prior (a felony), driving while under the influence of alcohol with a prior (a felony), and driving with a license suspended for driving while under the influence (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $90,000. He was taken into custody on the northbound side of Interstate 5, south of County Road 39, by a California Highway Patrol officer.
Monday, Dec. 27:
3:29 p.m., at the Glenn County Jail, inmate Ray Lee Wallis, 37, a laborer who lives in Orland, was charged with alleged violation of parole (a felony). He was held without bail on this charge.
Tuesday, Dec. 28:
12:39 a.m., Leonel Emilno Gutierrez Rodriguez, 26, a laborer who lives in Butte City, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging possession of a dirk or dagger (can be either a misdemeanor or felony), and possession of a narcotic controlled substance (a misdemeanor), and a warrant alleging failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge. Total bail was set at $22,000. He was taken into custody at 600 North Humboldt Avenue, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
10:05 a.m., Julia Christina Langworthy, 34, a laborer who lives in Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging felony violation of probation. Bail was set at $90,000. She was taken into custody at the Glenn County Probation Department, Willows, by a probation officer.
7:31 p.m., Jessica Marie Wilson, 40, a caregiver who lives in Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging possession of a controlled substance (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at zero. She was taken into custody at Sixth and West Monterey Streets by an Orland police officer.
8:21 p.m., Dena Elizabeth Oswalt, 56, a housekeeper who lives in Stockton, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a warrant alleging possession of controlled substance paraphernalia (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $11,000. She was taken into custody at 6746 County Road 306, Elk Creek, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
8:51 p.m., Maria Concepcion Paniagua, 42, a laborer who lives in Willows, 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 $17,000. She was taken into custody on Murdock Street, east of French Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
Wednesday, Dec. 29:
1:49 a.m., Brett Storey Bowden, 38, a landscaper who lives in Chico, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on warrants alleging resisting or obstructing a public service officer, and giving false identification to a peace officer (both misdemeanors). Total bail was set at $10,000. He was taken into custody at 1399 West Wood Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
Thursday, Dec. 30:
1:34 a.m., Jose Ferman Rodriguez Barrera, 23, a forklift operator who lives in Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging rape by force, fear, etc. (a felony), and battery on a non-cohabitating former spouse (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $105,000. He was taken into custody at 217 North Culver Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
9:48 p.m., Devin Dennis Machado, 29, an electrician who lives in Chico, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging willful cruelty to a child possibly resulting in injury or death (a felony), and using or being under the influence of a controlled substance (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $50,000. He was taken into custody at 333 Yuba Street, Orland, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
Friday, Dec. 31:
2:30 p.m., Jacob Anthony Kennedycummings, 28, a laborer who lives in Corning, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on warrants alleging failure to appear after giving a written promise (a felony), disobeying a lawful order of the court (a felony), disobeying a court order (a misdemeanor), and failure to appear after giving a written promise (a misdemeanor). Total bail was set at $107,000. He was taken into custody at 111 Fourth Street by an Orland police officer.
2:36 p.m., Desirae Starr Shoumounejad, 25, a retail worker who lives in Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail without bail on charges alleging violation of parole (a felony). She was taken into custody at 111 Fourth Street by an Orland police officer.
3:41 p.m., Lucky Bob Wyatt, 39, a laborer who lives in Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging using or being under the influence of a controlled substance (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at zero. He was taken into custody in the 100 block of South Colusa Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
Saturday, Jan. 1:
1:15 a.m., Fawnna Danielle Montgomery, 37, a farmer who lives in Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging public intoxication (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at zero. She was taken into custody at Sixth and Mill Streets by an Orland police officer.
4:58 a.m., Jaime Lopez Jimenez, 56, a dairy worker who lives in 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 hit and run with property damage (all misdemeanors). Bail was set at $10,000. He was taken into custody at Glenn Medical Center by an Orland police officer.
6:58 a.m., Adrian Contreras-Iniguez, 23, a construction worker who lives in Orland, surrendered himself and booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging failure to appear after being released on his own recognizance (a felony), disobeying a court order (a misdemeanor), and failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge. Bail was set at $54,000.
8:07 a.m., Joshua Charles Shoop, 31, a packaging operator who lives in Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a warrant alleging disobeying a court order (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $12,000. He was taken into custody at 434 Eighth Street by an Orland police officer.
7:08 p.m., Michael Sean Maggard, 29, a laborer who lives in Redding, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging petty theft of retail merchandise, and possession of drug paraphernalia (both misdemeanors). Bail was set at zero. He was taken into custody at Walmart, 470 North Airport Avenue, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
7:14 p.m., Willie Bee Thomas III, 43, a janitor who lives in Sacramento, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging possession of a controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia (both misdemeanors), and an El Dorado warrant alleging driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs (a misdemeanor). Bail on the fresh charges was set at zero. Bail on the warrant was set at $5,000. She was taken into custody at 1401 West Wood Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
7:45 p.m., Jenny Renee Kirkland, 37, a caregiver who lives in Redding, 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 1401 West Wood Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
Sunday, Jan. 2:
1:42 p.m., Patrick Roy Otterson, 44, a rice farmer who lives in 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 1070 Pacific Avenue, Willows, by a California Highway Patrol officer.
5:39 p.m., Alfonso Miguel Loza, 30, a truck driver who lives in 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 on First Street, south of Garden Avenue, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
7:19 p.m., Miguel Angel Salazar, 42, a mill worker who lives in Artois, 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, just west of County Road RR, Orland, by a California Highway Patrol officer.
11:49 p.m., Daniel Ryan Beardsley, 36, a laborer who lives in Chico, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging driving while under the influence of drugs, possession of a narcotic controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia (all misdemeanors). Bail was set at $5,000. He was taken into custody on Sixth Avenue, north of Capay, by a California Highway Patrol officer.
Monday, Jan. 3:
1:18 a.m., Koby Matthew Bustillos, 31, a customer service representative who lives in Redding, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging possession of a narcotic controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia (both misdemeanors). Bail was set at zero. He was taken into custody at Sixth and Cutting Avenues, Orland (Capay District), by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
9:56 a.m., Ellis Tariq Heidelberg, 20, a warehouse worker who lives in Sacramento, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging carrying a loaded firearm in public (a felony), possession of a concealed firearm in a vehicle (a felony), possession of alcohol by a minor (a misdemeanor), and possession of an open container of alcohol while driving (an infraction). Bail was set at $20,000. He was taken into custody at 1082 South Street by an Orland police officer.
9:56 a.m., Marcus Omoro Jackson, 22, a delivery driver who lives in Sacramento, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging carrying a loaded firearm in public, possession of a concealed firearm in a vehicle, possession of stolen property, and forging or altering a vehicle registration (all felonies). Bail was set at $70,000. He was taken into custody in the 1000 block of South Street by an Orland police officer.
1:57 p.m., Saul Perez, 33, a laborer who lives in Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging child endangerment (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $5,000. He was taken into custody at 745 Paigewood Drive, apt. #35, by an Orland police officer.
4:30 p.m., Nora Ann Coon, 62, retired, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging using or being under the influence of a controlled substance (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at zero. She was taken into custody on Elm Street at South Villa Avenue, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
4:47 p.m., Mary Brien Contois, 52, an office manager who lives in South Lake Tahoe, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a felony Colusa County detainer.
Tuesday, Jan. 4:
10:38 a.m., Christina Marie Webb, 42, a housekeeper who lives in Yuba City, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a Sutter County warrant alleging failure to appear on a felony charge, and two Yuba City Police Department warrants alleging failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge. The Sutter County warrant and one of the Yuba City Police Department warrants were no-bail warrants. The bail for the other Yuba City Police Department warrant was set at $11,000. She was taken into custody on County Road 7 at County Road HH by a California Highway Patrol officer.
3:47 p.m., Alan Boe Kyler, 64, a laborer who lives in 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. He was taken into custody at 904 North Butte Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
4:03 p.m., Jesse Phillip Perez, 25, a food service worker who lives in Orland, surrendered himself and was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge. Bail was set at $18,000.
Wednesday, Jan. 5:
1:45 p.m., Bridjet Simone Reed-Nutter, 25, a certified nursing assistant who lives in Artois, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging felony violation of probation. Bail was set at $20,000. She was taken into custody at the Glenn County Probation Department, Willows, by a probation officer.
8:04 p.m., Joshua John Welter, 40, a groundskeeper who lives in 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.
8:51 p.m., Falisity Pha Chanphom, 25, a laborer who lives in Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging battery on a non-cohabitating former spouse (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $5,000. He was taken into custody at 6379 County Road 16, sp. #56, Orland, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
Thursday, Jan. 6:
11:12 a.m., Anthony Rafael Salzmann, 61, a laborer who lives in Chico, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of burglary tools (all misdemeanors), and a felony Deschutes County, Ore., warrant alleging domestic violence. Bail on the fresh charges was set at zero. Bail on the warrant was set at $50,000. He was taken into custody at Tehama and Seventh Streets by an Orland police officer.
Friday, Jan. 7:
1:30 p.m., Ian William Hunter, 30, a laborer who lives in Chico, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a no-bail a warrant alleging failure to appear after being released on his own recognizance (a felony). He was taken into custody at the Butte County Jail by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
Saturday, Jan. 8:
12:05 a.m., Heather Nicole Matney, 27, a laborer who lives in Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging violation of a court order to prevent domestic violence (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $5,000. She was taken into custody at 236 North Humboldt Avenue, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy. Three days later, inmate Matney was charged with alleged felony violation of probation by a Glenn County probation officer. Bail for this charge was set at $85,000.
2:42 p.m., Xiong Lee, 38, a produce salesman who lives in Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a warrant alleging failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge. Bail was set at $12,000. He was taken into custody in the 600 block of North Humboldt Avenue, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
3:49 p.m., Heather Marie Michaels, 30, a housekeeper who lives in Central Point, Ore., was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, and unlawful possession of tear gas (all misdemeanors). Bail was set at zero. She was taken into custody at 1021 South Street by an Orland police officer.
4:29 p.m., Benjamin Joseph Strusz, 36, a landscaper who lives in Central Point, Ore., was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, and unlawful possession of tear gas (all misdemeanors). Bail was set at zero. He was taken into custody at 1021 South Street by an Orland police officer.
Sunday, Jan. 9:
1:25 a.m., Jeimi Amparo Saligan, 37, a medical assistant who lives in 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 Third and Walker Streets by an Orland police officer.
Monday, Jan. 10:
8:21 a.m., Arba Collon Sullivan, 29, a tree climber who lives in Oakley, Calif., was booked into the Glenn County Jail without bail for a Contra County detainer and an order of production alleging failure to appear after giving a written promise (a felony). He was taken into custody at the Contra Costa Jail by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy. The next day, inmate Sullivan was found to have a Solano County warrant alleging driving while under the influence of drugs (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $7,500.
12:56 p.m., Stephanie Ranee Wright, 33, a laborer who lives in Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging public intoxication (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at zero. She was taken into custody at 226 North Butte Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
8:32 p.m., Arturo Alvarado Snchez, 36, a butcher who lives in Hamilton City, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, driving while under the influence of alcohol, and driving without a license (all misdemeanors), and a warrant alleging failure to appear after giving a written promise (a misdemeanor). Total bail was set at $26,000. He was taken into custody on Highway 32, east of County Road VV, by a California Highway Patrol officer.
Tuesday, Jan. 11:
6:16 p.m., Omar Oscar Quezada Aguilar, 41, of Orland, was committed to the Glenn County Jail without bail on charges alleging felony violation of probation. He was taken into custody at the Glenn County Probation Department, Willows, by a probation officer.
Willows transient Ruth Haley Word, whose name appears in the Glenn County Sheriff’s logs probably more often than anyone else’s, has disappeared.
At about 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 4, Word, 35, was reported missing by her mother, Denise Annette Word, of 138 Fern Street, Willows. Deputy Goodwin contacted Denise Word via telephone.
Denise Word told the deputy that no one had seen Ruth Word for more than a week. Denise Word said that she had contacted numerous people and searched around Willows for her daughter, with no luck.
Denise Word was concerned for her daughter and said this was extremely unusual for her. Deputy Goodwin conducted a search for Ruth Word but was unsuccessful in finding her.
At the request of her mother, Ruth Word was entered into the Missing and Unidentified Persons System (MUPS).
According to Glenn County Sheriff’s logs, at about 5:30 p.m. on Christmas Day, 10 days before being reported missing, an anonymous person requested a welfare check on Word, who was reportedly jumping in front of passing vehicles in the area of West Sycamore Street and North Humboldt Avenue. Deputies responded and conducted a search for Word, but were unable to find her.
At about 9:50 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 26, Glenn County Sheriff Sergeant Draper was contacted by Steven Wayne Trimmer of 600 North Humboldt Avenue, apt. #166, Willows, reporting that he had been assaulted at the complex by Ruth Word. Trimmer alleged that Word had hit him in the elbow during an argument earlier that morning.
Trimmer wished to pursue the matter criminally and Word was contacted. During the investigation, it was found that Word was also in violation of a 100-yard stayaway order.
She was taken into custody and booked into the Glenn County Jail without incident at about 10:04 a.m. According to the jail’s news release, Word was booked on charges alleging disobeying a court order, assault, and battery (all misdemeanors).
Her bail was set at zero. She was released in the early afternoon hours.
The sheriff’s logs also say that at about 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 28, Deputy Sanzone found a California EBT card bearing the name of Ruth Word. The deputy found Word at 141 North Crawford Avenue, Willows (Word’s former home that burned on Jan. 30, 2021, and was condemned as uninhabitable).
On Friday, Jan. 7, the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office issued a press release announcing that it is seeking information on the whereabouts of Word. The press release states that her family last saw her in the area of the Cedar Hills apartment complex, 600 North Humboldt Avenue, Willows, just after Christmas.
There have been several unconfirmed sightings of Word in and around the Willows area, the most recent being on New Year’s Day. There was also one sighting in Colusa County, but that was determined to be a different person.
At present, The Observer is unable to post photos on its website, but Word is described as being about 5-feet, 8-inches tall, about 150 pounds, with blue eyes and light brown or blond hair.
The sheriff’s press release says that there is presently no evidence of foul play.
The Glenn Investigations and Narcotics Task Force (GLINTF) is currently working on the missing person investigation. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Ruth Word is urged to contact Detective Lopeteguy at the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office, 530-934-6722.
A pickup ran the traffic signal at Walker and Sixth Streets late Tuesday morning, then crashed into a light pole on Walker Street near the railroad tracks.
Orland police officers responded to the scene at roughly 10:20 a.m.
Upon arrival, an officer requested medical personnel.
The sheriff’s dispatcher asked if medics should respond Code 2 (no lights and sirens) or Code 3 (with lights and sirens).
Initially, the officer replied, “Code 2.”
A moment later, however, he changed his request to Code 3, stating that the driver of the pickup was unresponsive but breathing.
At 10:26 a.m., Orland Fire Department personnel were dispatched to the scene.
Orland Fire Chief Justin Chaney remarked that the driver was now conscious, but showed symptoms of having suffered a stroke.
An ambulance, responding from the direction of Hamilton City, soon arrived at the scene.
The driver of the pickup was then transported to Enloe Medical Center in Chico.
The pickup, bearing Louisiana plates, was removed from the scene by Bambauer Towing.
At 12:52 a.m. on New Year’s Day, Glenn County Sheriff’s deputies and Orland police officers responded to the area of County Roads MM and 20 regarding several intoxicated people fighting in the road.
Prior to the arrival of law enforcement officers, deputies learned there was a knife involved and someone was stabbed.
Deputies arrived and started an investigation.
Two Latino men were transported by ground ambulance to Enloe Medical Center for treatment of their injuries.
One of the injured men was the victim of a stabbing, while the other sustained a laceration to his head.
The man with the head wound was identified as Daniel Perez, but Sheriff Warren did not have a date of birth for him.
The sheriff also did not yet know the name of the stabbing victim.
According to the Glenn County Sheriff’s log, several witnesses were uncooperative and refused to provide any information regarding the incident.
Law enforcement officers were unable to locate any suspects.
The new year did not start out well for Glenn County law enforcement officers.
Or for at least two others in the county, for that matter.
At about 1 a.m. on January 1, officers responded to a report of a stabbing at a location on County Road 20, south of Orland.
Glenn County dispatchers initiated a “Code 33” ( only absolutely necessary communications on the police channel).
At 1:06 a.m., the fire dispatcher in Corning called for Orland Fire Department volunteers to “stage for medical” at 6371 County Road 20.
Orland Police Sergeant Sean Johnson stated he was “Code 4” (okay), but a short time later another law enforcement officer reported that “irate people here are not listening to orders.”
In the background could be heard several agitated people who were shouting.
Deputies began converging on the scene.
At 1:11 a.m., Orland Fire Department Unit #23 announced it was responding.
A minute later, Unit #23 was cleared to enter the scene for one stabbing victim and another victim “with unknown injuries.”
The Enloe FlightCare helicopter was requested.
The Code 33 was canceled.
Unit #23 asked for address confirmation.
The fire dispatcher repeated it as 6371 County Road 20.
Unit #23 said they were unable to find the address.
The fire dispatcher checked with Glenn County Communications, then updated the address as 6751 County Road 20 with a “cross of [County Road] MM.”
It was reported that Westside Ambulance personnel were at the scene.
The second victim was revealed to have a head injury.
Unit #23 arrived at the scene at 1:23 a.m.
Westside Ambulance sought confirmation that the air ambulance was requested.
Fire dispatch answered in the affirmative, but added that it was responding out of the Oroville area.
Westside asked if there was an estimated time of arrival, but the dispatcher replied that he was still waiting for a call back.
Orland Fire Unit #31 arrived at 1:24 a.m.
Unit #40 reported there were two patients, one a victim of stabbing and the other a victim of a head injury.
Westside personnel requested another ground unit.
At 1:30 a.m., Unit #40 released Unit #31 from the scene.
Three minutes later, Unit #40 announced that “all units are available and returning [to the station].”
A short time later, a law enforcement officer reported that Westside Ambulance was transporting two patients by ground ambulance.
It is presently unknown who the victims are, what the extent of their injuries are, whether there are any suspects and, if so, who they are and whether they have been arrested.
Here are some selected incident reports from the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office.
Thursday, Dec. 16:
12:54 a.m., deputies responded to County Roads 60 and SS for a single vehicle rollover accident due to the CHP having an extended response. Deputies assisted until no longer needed.
10:34 a.m., Derik Gaddis requested to speak with a deputy regarding a road rage and reckless driving incident that occurred in Willows with another unknown man. Deputy Lourenzo contacted Gaddis and spoke with him about the incident. Gaddis reported an individual in a white utility truck cut him off while driving, and the two were involved in a mutual physical altercation following the incident. Gaddis said he did not know who the other male was, nor did he have any additional vehicle information. Deputy Lourenzo searched the area for the described vehicle, but was unable to locate it. The incident was documented, pending identification of the other involved parties.
11:08 a.m., Julia Sanchez reported a disturbance at the Sinclair Gas Station on Highway 32 in Hamilton City. Sanchez reported observing a man assault the victim behind the Subway counter in the business. The man then fled the business. Deputy Rasmussen responded and contacted the victim. An investigation was completed.
3:22 p.m., the Glenn Investigations and Narcotics Task Force (GLINTF) served a search warrant at 102 North Alpine Street in Willows as a result of a grand theft, forgery, and identity theft investigation. During the execution of the search warrant, narcotics and narcotics paraphernalia were allegedly found in the home and found to be accessible to the four small children who live there. Resident Bao Yee Lee was subsequently arrested for alleged narcotics violations and child endangerment charges and True Peter Yang was arrested for an outstanding warrant out of Fresno. Both suspects are pending charges for multiple counts of grand theft, forgery, and identity theft. This case is still under investigation.
3:52 p.m., deputies responded to 631 Edgewood Lane, Willows, for a report of a possible deceased man. Upon arrival, deputies located Jose Chavez, 55, who was pronounced deceased. A coroner’s investigation was initiated and conducted. Next of kin, Rosa Aurora Thompson of Willows, was on scene and notified of the decedent’s passing. The decedent was released to the care of F.D. Sweet and Son Mortuary, Willows.
Friday, Dec. 17:
2:34 a.m., Red Bluff California Highway Patrol officers were in pursuit of a vehicle traveling south on Interstate 5 from Gyle Road in Tehama County. The vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed and was traveling towards the Glenn County line. CHP officers requested a K9 unit respond to their location. Deputy Lemmon and his partner, K9 Orion, responded to the area. When Deputy Lemmon and K9 Orion arrived in the area, CHP officers had the vehicle stopped on southbound I-5, just south of County Road 7, near Orland. Deputy Lemmon utilized the presence of K9 Orion and assisted with a high-risk traffic stop. The suspect, Dale Paine, ultimately complied with officers and he was taken into custody. Paine was transported and booked into the Tehama County Jail.
10:19 a.m., deputies responded to the Sinclair gas station on Highway 32 in Hamilton City for a report of Bryan McLain Jr. returning to the business. Deputies had prior knowledge McLain was wanted for multiple felonies from an incident on Dec. 16 at the same location. While en route, deputies learned McLain left in a black pickup. Deputies arrived at the location and conducted an extensive area check, but were ultimately unable to locate McLain.
6:13 p.m., Raschell Wommack contacted the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office to report Eugene Reynolds was possibly deceased. Orland police officers and Glenn County Sheriff’s deputies responded to 315 Eighth Street, Orland. Reynolds was pronounced deceased at the scene. Deputies conducted a coroner’s investigation. The next of kin, John Reynolds of Susanville, was notified. The deceased was released to the care of Sweet-Olson Family Mortuary of Orland.
Saturday, Dec. 18:
6:41 a.m., deputies observed Byron Burrows of Elk Creek walking near the ampm, 1399 West Wood Street, Willows. Deputies had prior knowledge Burrows had an outstanding Glenn County warrant issued for his arrest. Deputies contacted Burrows and confirmed the warrant via Glenn County Communications. Burrows was arrested without incident and transported to the Glenn County Jail, where he was turned over to jail staff for booking. His bail was set at $7,000.
7:30 p.m., at South Street and Railroad Avenue in Orland, Deputy Tuma conducted a traffic enforcement stop for vehicle code violations. Deputy Tuma contacted the driver, who identified himself by his U.S. passport as Jose Manuel Marques Hernandez, 22, of Orland. Deputy Tuma conducted a records check through Glenn County Communications, who said Hernandez had an outstanding Glenn County misdemeanor warrant for his arrest. Hernandez was placed under arrest and transported to the Glenn County Jail, where he was released to jail staff for booking. Orland police completed a CHP-180 and Hernandez’s vehicle was released to Zips Towing.
Sunday, Dec. 19:
12:59 a.m., Glenn Medical Center staff contacted the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office to report a 16-year-old girl was receiving treatment from consuming alcohol. Deputy Chavez responded and contacted Maxwell man who said his daughter had gone to a family member’s residence and had consumed alcohol. The girl and her father were unable to provide information regarding the location of the family member’s residence. The father and daughter were counseled and provided options.
5:42 a.m., deputies were dispatched to an address in the 2500 block of County Road I near Willows for a report of a domestic violence incident that just occurred. While enroute, deputies located the suspect, Mike Dacey, at 115 North Villa Avenue, Willows, and detained him. Deputies contacted the victim and initiated an investigation. The victim alleged Dacey placed his right hand around the front of her throat and squeezed for 15 to 20 seconds. Deputies subsequently arrested Dacey and transported him to the Glenn County Jail.
11:09 p.m., Glenn Medical Center contacted the sheriff’s office, reporting the unexpected death of a one-year-old toddler. Deputy Tuma was dispatched and initiated a coroner’s investigation. The toddler’s parents were on scene and aware of the decedent’s death. The decedent was ultimately released into the care of F.D. Sweet and Son Mortuary of Willows.
Monday, Dec. 20:
1:38 a.m., an anonymous caller requested a welfare check for Nicholas Venditto at 6155 Highway 162, sp. #16, Willows. The caller alleged Venditto had been walking around the trailer park in his underwear, knocking on the doors and windows of neighboring residences earlier in the day. Deputies responded and contacted Venditto, who was found to be extremely intoxicated. Venditto had injuries caused from falling down while intoxicated. Venditto was ultimately transported by Enloe Ambulance to the Glenn Medical Center for treatment. Deputies were later called to the medical center for a disturbance Venditto was causing in the emergency room. Venditto was allegedly heavily intoxicated and showed the inability to care for himself. He was ultimately placed under arrest for alleged public intoxication and was transported to the Glenn County Jail, to be released once sober.
1:58 p.m., Martha Cano reported a hit and run traffic collision that occurred in the Walmart parking lot. Deputy Lourenzo contacted Cano and a report was taken. The investigation is pending the identification of suspect.
Tuesday, Dec. 21:
8:38 p.m., Deputy Ayres responded to the area of Highway 45 and Highway 32, Hamilton City, for a report of a woman stopped in the roadway who was not responsive, but breathing. Deputy Ayres contacted the driver and assisted until no longer needed by the CHP.
9:49 p.m., Deputy Ayres located an occupied stolen vehicle on County Road 8, east of Highway 99. The driver, Latisha Skidmore of Orland, was arrested for charges alleging possession of a stolen vehicle, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of a controlled substance. The stolen vehicle was recovered and towed from scene by Bambauer Towing.
Wednesday, Dec. 22:
9 a.m., Willows Care Center employee Mindy Hosier reported the expected death of Sandra Lasseter, 72, who suffered from pre-existing medical conditions and had been on comfort care for the last couple of weeks. The decedent’s son and next of kin, Warren Colvett of Sacramento, was notified by care home staff and this was confirmed by the deputy. The decedent was released to the care of F.D. Sweet and Son Mortuary of Willows.
3:45 p.m., Alan Kenyon reported a non-injury vehicle collision in the Walmart parking lot. Deputies responded and contacted the involved parties. Kenyon was traveling north in row 5 of the parking lot when Jose Pacheco was backing out of a parking spot on the west side of the row. Pacheco did not see Kenyon and backed into the left rear corner of his black 2006 Saturn Vue. Pacheco was driving a 2002 white Ford F350 pickup. Both vehicles received minor damage to the left rear corner areas. Deputies facilitated the exchange of insurance information between the parties.
Thursday, Dec. 23:
3:44 p.m., Elton Garner contacted Glenn County Communications and reported a cold vandalism to his building at 110 South Plumas Street, Willows. Deputies responded and contacted Garner at the location. Garner reported that sometime between Dec. 21 around 9 p.m. and Dec. 23 at 3 p.m., an unknown person spray painted the words “Panda” and “Santo” on the northern exterior wall of the building. Garner did not have surveillance footage or suspect information and estimated the cost to repair the damage at $300.
5:58 p.m., an employee with Glenn Medical Center contacted the sheriff’s office, reporting the expected death of Merrill Schoneman, 88, of Paradise. The decedent entered into comfort care on Dec. 21. The decedent suffered from a pre-existing medical diagnosis. The decedent’s daughter and next of kin, Robin Steagall of Paradise, was aware of the decedent’s death. Heritage Cremation was contacted and the decedent was released into their care.
Here are the latest incident reports from the Orland Police Department.
Friday, Dec. 17:
1 p.m., on Colusa Street at Sixth Street, an Orland police officer initiated a traffic enforcement stop on a 1992 Ford F-150. Brett Enos, 59, of Orland, was cited for alleged expired registration.
1:32 p.m., Tina Watson, 51, of Orland, called regarding missing medication at 226 East Shasta Street.
3 p.m., at 417 Second Street, an Orland police officer marked a 1993 Honda Accord for abatement.
6:14 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of an unresponsive male at 315 Eighth Street. Officers arrived and found a deceased 71-year-old man. Officers determined there was no foul play involved and the scene was turned over to a Glenn County deputy coroner.
7:38 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a verbal disturbance in front of Walgreens, 828 Newville Road. Officers contacted Jose Cisneros, 27, and Marcos Malagon, 29, both of Orland, who said they were only in an argument. Both parties were told of the complaint and they agreed to go separate ways.
Saturday, Dec. 18:
12:04 p.m., on Railroad Avenue at Yolo Street, an Orland police officer initiated a traffic enforcement stop on a white Ford F-250. Jeramie Finch Jr., 24, of Orland, was cited for window tint.
12:12 p.m., Shawn Ross, 45, of Orland, called regarding a harassment issue with his foster children’s biological father at 238 Stony Creek Drive. Ross was provided with information.
12:40 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to the report of trespassing at 822 Third Street. Officers contacted Timothy Warren, 49, and Robert Hammond, 63, both of Orland, who were admonished for alleged trespassing.
4:46 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to a report of found property. The property was collected and the incident was documented
6 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to 315 Eighth Street for a request for a civil standby. Officers stood by while the reporting party collected property.
10:55 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to a report of loud music playing in the area of 117 Fifth Street. Officers contacted the homeowner, who was told of the complaint and agreed to turn off the music.
Sunday, Dec. 19:
7:28 a.m., on South Street at Fairview Street, an Orland police officer initiated a traffic enforcement stop on a 2005 Chevrolet 1500. Juan Pablo, 40, of Orland, was cited for allegedly driving while unlicensed and no proof of insurance.
8:28 a.m., Thomas Higginbotham, 80, of Orland, reported his 2013 Ford F150 was stolen sometime during the night from ampm, 902 Newville Road. The Ford was later found and recovered in the 100 block of East Walker Street.
9:37 a.m., Orland Public Works employee Gerald Rice turned in a found license plate. The plate was returned to registered owner Justo Martinez, 29.
10:10 a.m., Janet Oltjenbruns, 30, of Orland, reported her 11-year-old daughter ran away from home. Officers contacted the girl walking in the area and returned her to her mother on Rennat Way.
11:01 a.m., Jesse Venegas, manager of the Dollar General store at 851 Newville Road, reported an unknown man fled the area with unpaid items from the business.
4:30 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a burglar alarm at 501 Second Street. Officers contacted the homeowner, who said it was accidental.
Monday, Dec. 20:
9 a.m., Linda Lapointe, 71, of Orland, reported decorations were stolen from her garden at the Orland Arbor Apartments, 819 Newport Avenue. The incident was documented and extra patrol was requested.
6:20 p.m., Remy Bidstrup, 21, of Orland, reported ongoing harassment by her mother. Bidstrup was provided information on how to obtain a restraining order. The incident was documented at Bidstrup’s request.
Tuesday, Dec. 21:
7:43 a.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of an alarm activation at 301 Byron Way. Officers contacted the homeowner, who said he set the alarm off in error.
11:51 a.m., Orland police officers responded to the report of a stolen motorcycle that was found at the Tierra Del Sol Apartments, 73 East Walker Street. Officers contacted Corey Towe, 35, who had found his stolen motorcycle. Officers recovered the motorcycle and it was released to Towe.
1:40 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of fraud. Regina Sanchez, 51, of Orland, reported she purchased some clothing from a fraudulent website.
1:54 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of vandalism. Officers attempted to contact the reporting party, Perla Jimenez, but there was no answer and officers were unable to leave a message.
2:31 p.m., Orland police officers responded to 1317 Fairview Street for a report of a verbal dispute. Officers contacted Laura Vaquera, 62, and Margo Quesada, 58, who were involved in a tenant dispute. Quesada decided to leave for the remainder of the afternoon and officers assisted with a civil standby.
4:37 p.m., Orland police officers responded to the report of a missing juvenile. Officers contacted Tina Thomas, 49, of Orland, who reported her 15-year-old daughter ran away from home. An investigation was initiated.
9:49 p.m., Orland police officers responded to County Road 8 to assist Glenn County Sheriff’s deputies with a high-risk traffic stop on a stolen vehicle. Officers assisted until no longer needed.
11:04 p.m., Orland police officers responded to 140 Sixth Street for a request for a welfare check on children. Officers attempted contact at the residence, but the children were not there.
Here are the latest sentencings in the Glenn County Superior Court, period ending Friday, Dec. 17, as reported by the Glenn County District Attorney’s Office and other sources.
People v. Stephen Craig Green – Defendant was convicted of felony escape. He was sentenced to 16 months in state prison. This case was prosecuted by Deputy District Attorney Michael Coffey, with assistance from Glenn County Sheriff’s Deputy Sheldon.
According to the Glenn County Sheriff’s logs, at about 1:30 p.m. on May 12, 2021, at the Glenn County Jail, Deputy Sheldon was contacted by the Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center in Oakland. They told the deputy that Stephen Green of Willows had left the program without permission and had not returned. Green, who was released on the Alternative Custody Program, had not made contact with Deputy Sheldon. A report was forwarded to the Glenn County District Attorney’s Office.
People v. William Heavrin – Defendant was previously convicted of felony possession of firearm by a felon and was found in violation of post-release community supervision (PRCS) for the fifth time. He was sentenced to 180 days in jail and PRCS was reinstated. This case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Ruby Neumann, with assistance from Glenn County Probation Officer Perry.
People v. Shawn Brian Dearing – Defendant was convicted of felony violations of second-degree robbery, corporal injury on cohabitant, dissuading a witness, and failure to appear while released on a bail bond, and was found in violation of misdemeanor vandalism probation. He was sentenced to 180 days in jail, 52 weeks of batterer’s treatment classes, and three years’ probation. This case was prosecuted by Deputy District Attorney Coffey, with assistance from Glenn County Sheriff’s Deputy Ayres.
People v. Steven Mitchell Butler – Defendant was previously convicted of three counts of misdemeanor violation of a restraining order and a felony violation of assault with a deadly weapon. He was sentenced to 120 days in jail, 52 weeks of batterer’s treatment classes, and three years’ probation. This case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Neumann, with assistance from Glenn County Sheriff’s Deputies Lourenzo, Lemmon, Garcia, and Thompson.
According to the Glenn County Sheriff’s logs, on Oct. 19, 2021, deputies responded to Cedar Hills in Willows after Amy Heidrich reported Steven Butler came into her residence unannounced and unwelcome, stole her car keys, and left the area in the vehicle. Deputies later located Butler, with the vehicle, at a residence in Orland. Butler was found to have an outstanding warrant for his arrest, as well as be on felony probation in Glenn County. A records check also revealed Butler was the restrained party in a served restraining order in which Heidrich was the protected party. Butler was ultimately placed under arrest for the outstanding warrant, violating his probation, and several other charges. See narrative.
People v. George Hernandez – Defendant was convicted of felony corporal injury to a cohabitant. He was sentenced to 120 days in jail, 52 weeks of batterer’s treatment classes, and three years’ probation. This case was prosecuted by District Attorney Stewart, with assistance from Glenn County Sheriff’s Deputy Ramirez.
According to the Glenn County Sheriff’s logs, on Feb. 10, 2021, a Glenn Medical Center employee reported a woman had arrived at the hospital with injuries caused during a possible domestic violence incident. Deputies arrived and initiated an investigation. Deputies contacted the woman, who said her ex-husband, George Hernandez, had gotten into a physical altercation with her after an argument. The woman said she injured her arm as they fell to the floor during their altercation. Deputies contacted Hernandez and he was ultimately placed under arrest for domestic violence and assault with great bodily injuries.
People v. Dave Raymond Campbell – Defendant was convicted of misdemeanor violation of a criminal protective order and was found in violation of felony domestic violence probation for the fourth and fifth times. He was sentenced to 110 days in jail and probation was reinstated. This case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Neumann, with assistance from United States Fish and Wildlife Officer Kempf.
According to the Orland police logs, at about 11 a.m. on July 7, 2021, Orland police officers were dispatched to a physical disturbance at Les Schwab Tires, 1306 Sixth Street. Officers contacted Dave Campbell, 51, of Willows, and Heather Alvarez, 44, of Willows. After an investigation, Campbell was arrested for felony domestic violence, felony assault by force to likely to produce great bodily injury, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Campbell was booked into the Glenn County Jail.
People v. Annelisa Gomez – Defendant was found guilty by court trial of a felony attempted smuggling drugs to prison. She was sentenced to 90 days in jail and two years’ probation. This case was prosecuted by District Attorney Stewart, with assistance from former Valley View Conservation Camp Correctional Officers Wheeler, Whitford, Gonzalez, Silva, and Sergeant Flowerdew.
People v. Brian Tindall – Defendant was convicted of felony failure to appear while released on his own recognizance and misdemeanor automobile theft. He was sentenced to 76 days in jail, 24 hours of community service, drug court, and two years’ probation. This case was prosecuted by District Attorney Stewart, with assistance from CHP Officer Pozzi and Glenn County District Attorney’s Office Chief Investigator Knight.
People v. Pedro Cuin – Defendant was previously convicted of felony criminal threats, and violation of a restraining order, and was found in violation of probation for the sixth time. He was sentenced to 60 days in jail and probation was reinstated. This case was prosecuted by Deputy District Attorney Coffey, with assistance from Glenn County Probation Officer Permann.
According to the Orland police logs, on Nov. 10, 2018, at the Orlanda Inn Motel, 827 Newville Road, Orland police officers responded to a report of domestic violence. Officers contacted a 26-year-old Orland resident who stated she was struck by Pedro Cuin, 20, of Orland. After an investigation, Cuin was arrested and booked into the Glenn County Jail for domestic violence, robbery, criminal threats, vandalism, violation of a restraining order, public intoxication, and a warrant.
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