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Felipe Jesus Marquez-Segura, 23,  is currently being held in Butte County Jail awaiting his preliminary hearing. Photo credit: Chico Police Department

Man pleads not guilty on charges of sexual assault and burglary

Kimberly Morales // October 4, 2019

Felipe Jesus Marquez-Segura, 23, of Chico, entered court on Thursday while being held on charges including sexual assault and burglary. The defendant pleaded not guilty to forcible sexual penetration and...

Man arrested in connection with previous shooting in Chico

Man arrested in connection with previous shooting in Chico

Josiah Nicholl // May 5, 2018

A man has been arrested in connection with a shooting that occurred last fall in Chico.According to a press release from the Chico Police Department, witnesses say the shooting occurred after a fight broke...

An assault occurred Tuesday at One Mile in Bidwell Park. Both suspects were arrested. 
Photo courtesy of George Johnston's Instagram.

Suspects arrested after assaulting bicyclist in One Mile

Michelle Zhu // April 6, 2016
An example of why lone travelers should be cautious, especially at night.

Man suspected of attempted murder, arson taken to jail

Madeline Merlic // May 11, 2015
Alleged attempted murder suspect and arsonist was taken to Butte County Jail and held on bail.
Reginald Ealy Jr., arrested for sexually explicit messages and photos sent to minor. Photo courtesy of Chico Police Department

Chico man arrested for sexually explicit messages to 11-year-old

Hannah Suzuki // February 11, 2015
A 30-year-old man was arrested Wednesday for allegedly sending sexually explicit messages and photos to an 11-year-old girl.
Riley Dean Hoover

Hoover pleads not guilty to charges

Christine Lee // March 19, 2014
Riley Dean Hoover, the Ohio man charged with a DUI hit-and-run that resulted in the death of a Chico State nursing student in September, plead not guilty to all charges at a hearing Wednesday.
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