The Office of the District Attorney is staffed by full-time employees consisting of 4 attorneys, 4 administrative staff, and 0 investigators, each of whom is dedicated to ensuring that justice is served on behalf of the residents of Glenn County. Our mission is to prosecute criminal violations of law with integrity and to support and protect the rights of victims of crime within Glenn County.
PEOPLE v. HORSTMAN, ANDREW- Defendant was convicted of a felony violation of Penal Code section 666.5(a), Automobile Theft with a Prior Auto Theft and 667.5(b), Prior Prison Term. Defendant was sentenced to mandatory supervision term of 5 years with 2 years in local prison and 3 years suspended on mandatory supervision. This case was prosecuted by DDA Neumann with assistance from Glenn County Sheriff's Office Deputies Alves and Sheldon.
PEOPLE V. CRUZ, RUBEN- Defendant was previously convicted of a felony violation of Penal Code section 273.5(a), Corporal Injury on a Cohabitant. Defendant was found in violation of probation for the 5th time. Defendant was sentenced to 3 years state prison. This case was prosecuted by DDA Coffey with assistance from Glenn County Probation Department Officer Ortiz.
The Glenn County Bad Check Restitution Program was discontinued as of March 15, 2019.
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?
PEOPLE v. SANTIAGO GONZALEZ- Defendant was convicted by a jury of 3 felony counts in violation of Penal Code sections 664/189, Attempted Murder by Destructive Device, 3 counts of 18745, Explode Destructive Device with Intent to Murder, 3 special allegations of 12022(b)(1), Use of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony, 451(d), Arson of Property of Another, 18740, Explode Destructive Device with Intent to Injure, and 12022.1, Committing a Felony while Out On Bail. This incident occurred on September 28, 2017 at the Cedar Hills Apartment Complex in Willows when Defendant threw a Molotov Cocktail bomb at an occupied apartment complex with 3 people inside, setting the apartments on fire. The Defendant was sentenced to THREE LIFE TERMS PLUS 5 YEARS, in state prison which means he will not be eligible for parole until serving 26 years in prison. The case was prosecuted by DA Stewart with assistance from Glenn County Sheriff's Office Deputy Lemmon, and Detective Knight, CHP Officer Cushman, and Willows Fire Department Chief Peabody.
GUILTY VERDICT
Last week the DA’s office had a two-day jury trial at the Orland courthouse. Thank you to all perspective and selected jurors for your time and patience during this Thursday/Friday trial schedule!
