The Orion

Blotter: Gun threats, phone scams and intoxicated trespassing

Brian Luong // January 30, 2019

Chico Police Call Type: Disturbance Thursday 8:50 p.m., 1500 Springfield Drive Suspect was escorted out of the store due to past shoplifting experiences. The suspect then became angry and threw...

Concerned neighbor places citizen’s arrest at gunpoint

Josh Cozine // April 21, 2018

Chico Police Call Type: Assault with Deadly Weapon Monday, 6:30 a.m., corner of Downing and 1st ave A man threw his bike at another man and was arrested. Call type: Burglary Monday, 2:16...

Business owners and police department team up to combat shoplifting

Josiah Nicholl // February 21, 2018

The Chico Police Department, the Downtown Chico Business Association and the Chamber of Commerce announced a "Retail Watch" program Tuesday. According to a release, the program will consist of monthly...