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Shots Fired Call Results in the Arrest of Two People in Hamilton City
Hamilton City, California - On November 16, 2023, at approximately 11:45 p.m., Glenn County Sheriff’s Dispatch Center received a call of shots fired in the area of Broadway and 1st Street in Hamilton City. Sheriff’s deputies and California Highway Patrol Officers responded to the area. While enroute, another caller reported a white 4-door sedan was firi
Human Remains Located in the Mendocino National Forest
Willows, CA – On October 5, 2023, the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office received a report of an unoccupied Chevy pickup truck in a remote area off of Road 20N59 in the Mendocino National Forest located by a Caleb Unruh. The vehicle was unlocked and property belonging to Donald Stockwell Jr. was found inside.
Update - No Interruption to Law Enforcement Services for City of Willows
UPDATE - No Interruption to law enforcement services for the City of Willows due to a tentative agreement being reached between the City and the Glenn County Sheriff's Office Monday afternoon, October 16, 2023. This agreement will provide payment for law enforcement services from July 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023, totaling $1.285 million. The Sheriff's Office and the City of Willows continue contract discussions for services beyond 2023 to include a phased implementation plan for the tentative return of the City of Willows Police Department.
UPDATE - Contract Law Enforcement Services in the City of Willows
Willows, CA – Following several months of negotiations, the Sheriff’s Office and the City of Willows have been unable to come to an agreement on the contract for law enforcement services for the City of Willows. Since July 2023, there has been no contract for law enforcement services in effect for the City of Willows.
Law Enforcement Service within the City Of Willows
Willows, CA – The Glenn County Sheriff’s Office has provided law enforcement services to the City of Willows since 2017 under a contract for services. This contract expired on June 30, 2023. Following several months of negotiations, the Sheriff’s Office and the City of Willows have been unable to come to an agreement on the 2023 contract for services.
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Escaped Inmate from Colusa Regional Medical Center
On September 19, 2023, Brittany Glass was booked into the Glenn County Jail for violation of probation, failure to appear on a possession of stolen property charge, and misdemeanor drug charges. While in custody Glass suffered from a preexisting medical condition that led to an acute medical emergency. On September 21, 2023, Glass was taken to Glenn Medical Center where she was seen in the Emergency Room. It was determined that she needed to be hospitalized.
Missing Person Located at Black Butte Lake
Orland, CA – Glenn County Sheriff’s Office has located missing person, Christian Valdez-Perez, deceased at Black Butte Lake this morning, August 7, 2023. Christian Valdez-Perez, 22 years old of Hamilton City, was reported missing to Glenn County Sheriff’s Office on Saturday, August 5, 2023.
Missing Person found Deceased
Orland, CA – On Friday, June 30th, 2023, deputies at the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a missing person, Christian Malone, age 21 of Marysville, California.
Felony Charge
Willows, CA – John Sanzone was booked into the Glenn County Jail following a self-surrender under a warrant issued for his arrest. Sanzone was charged with a felony charge: 484A – Grand Theft by Embezzlement (487A Grand Theft – Money, Labor, Property, 503 – Embezzlement). Sanzone was booked and released after posting bail.
Two arrested in Willows following a Call for Brandishing a Firearm
Willows, CA – On Friday, February 15, 2023, at approximately 12:26 p.m., the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office received a call regarding a man brandishing a firearm near the McDonalds restaurant located at 1401