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Press Release: Glenn County Public Health to Conduct a Health-Related Survey by Phone (June 19, 2023)

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GLENN COUNTY, CA — Glenn County Public Health is working with The Logit Research Group to conduct health-related telephone surveys based on the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Between June 21- July 31, 2023, Glenn County residents will be randomly selected and called on their landline or cell phone to take a 20 to 25-minute survey. Public Health has chosen to conduct phone surveys to gather input from a diverse range of community members. The input will provide a snapshot of the county’s current health status and identify areas for improvement.

AS HEARD IN COURT JUNE 9, 2023

PEOPLE V. MICHAEL ABEL-Defendant was previously convicted of felony violations of Penal Code section 459, First Degree Burglary and 211, Robbery, 22210, Possession of a Billy Club, and misdemeanor violation of 496(a), Possession of Stolen Property and was found in violation of probation for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd time. Defendant was sentenced to 5 years 8 months state prison. This case was prosecuted by DDA Coffey with assistance from Glenn County Probation Officer Gray.

AS HEARD IN COURT JUNE 2, 2023

PEOPLE V. COLTON SMITH - Defendant was previously convicted of NINE different felony violations of theft including Vehicle Code section 10851, Auto Theft, 594, Vandalism, and 12022.1, Committing New Felonies While Out on Own Recognizance and was found in violation of probation. Defendant was sentenced to 10 years prison including two consecutive cases in Shasta and Yolo that were resentenced. This case was prosecuted by DA Stewart with assistance from Glenn County Probation Officer Gray, Orland Police Department Officers Andrade and Lowery and Sgt. Cessna, and CHP Willows Officers Roach, Baxter, Murphy, and Ollar. 

AS HEARD IN COURT MAY 12, 2023

PEOPLE V. SHAWN DEARING – Defendant was previously convicted of felony violation of Penal Code section 211, Robbery, 273.5(f), Corporal Injury with a Prior DV, 136.1, Intimidation of a Witness, and 1320.5, Failure to Appear on a Felony Case and was found in violation of probation for the 1st time. Defendant was sentenced to 5 years 8 months state prison and probation was terminated. This case was prosecuted by DDA Coffey with assistance from Glenn County Probation Officer Pfyl.