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“Willows, CA – On Sunday April 7, 2024, at 0937 hours, the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a physical altercation at the Black Bear Diner parking lot in Willows. Deputies arrived on scene and found the involved parties had fled the scene prior to their arrival. After speaking with witnesses, Deputies learned one of the involved parties of the altercation had fired a handgun at the other involved parties as they were fleeing the Black Bear Diner parking lot.
Shortly after the incident in the parking lot, it was reported that 41-year-old Brian Eldridge walked into Glenn Medical Center with a possible gunshot or stab wound. Deputies responded to Glenn Medical Center and learned Eldridge was the victim of a stabbing. Through witness statements and video surveillance, Deputies were able to determine Eldridge was involved in the altercation at the Black Bear Diner and was subsequently arrested for willfully discharging a firearm in a grossly negligent manner and for receiving or being in possession of stolen property.
While responding to the above incident to assist the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office, the California Highway Patrol located a motorcyclist believed to be fleeing from scene at the Black Bear Diner incident. CHP conducted an investigative stop on the motorcycle at County Road 99 and County Road 48 in Willows. The rider was contacted and identified as 35-year-old Bradley Besana. Deputies were able to determine Besana was involved in the altercation at Black Bear Diner and was subsequently arrested for riding without a license, carry concealed stolen firearm, and being in possession of or receiving stolen property.
As of this time, the other involved parties have not been identified and the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with knowledge about the crimes or witnesses who were not contacted at the scene are urged to contact Detective Lopeteguy at the Glenn Investigations and Narcotics Task Force at 530-934- 6431, or in person at the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office located at 543 W Oak Street, Willows CA 95988.”
