People join Butte County Sheriff Office by ‘running with the law’

CHICO » Nearly 200 people from three years old to 90 years old bought a ticket to take part in either a one-mile or a 5K marathon hosted by the Butte County Correctional Officers’ Association on Saturday, June 18.

Racers started their run or walk at 8 a.m. at Lower Bidwell Park, where afterward, they were served breakfast by the Capt. Bob Pancake Wagon and walk through a showing of a range of Butte County Sheriff’s Office vehicles parked by Caper Acres.

Of the nearly 200 people who bought tickets to participate in the race, 130 joined the race during its take-off, said Correctional Deputy Kyle Fontes, who was handing out wooden medallions to finishers with Kristi Meyer and Brian Meyer.

The race is in its fourth year, said President of the Butte County Correctional Officers’ Association Jed Hancock.

“We really enjoy it,” said Hancock. “Hopefully, throughout the next couple of years, we can make it bigger and a little more entertaining. We have some things in the works to get more things that the kids can play with.”

Michael Price chose to participate in the 5K marathon for the first time while racing in an inmate Halloween costume.

“In my head, I like to pretend that instead of running with the law, I’m running away from them,” said Price. “So, it kind of gives me more motivation.

“Run with the Law” 2022 Male Results:

For males aged nine years old and under, Dylan Spehling of Chico came in first place, Colton Stricker came in second and Landon Wyman came in third.

For males aged 10 to 19 years old, Matthew Garcia of Live Oak came in first place, Evan Taylor of Chico came in second and Vincent Hart of Chico came in third.

For males aged 20 to 29 years old, Courtney Powell of Chico came in first place, Anthony Prasad of Chico came in second and Tyler Gagon of Chico came in third.

For males aged 30 to 39 years old, Adam Carrillo of Susanville came in first place, Sean Thon of Oroville came in second and Alden Neel of Red Bluff came in third.

For males aged 40 to 49 years old, Andrew Gertz of Chico came in first place, Ryan Spehling of Chico came in second and Lewayne Wyman of Oroville came in third.

For males aged 50 to 59 years old, Thomas Parker of Chico came in first place, David Bumpus of Biggs came in second and Kirk Lewis of Nevada City came in third.

For males aged 60 to 69 years old, Ken Alberg of Suffolk, Virginia came in first place, Ken Nowell of Chico came in second and Eric Ortner of Chico came in third.

For males aged 70 to 79 years old, Tom Noyer of Oroville came in first place and Ron Pederson of Chico came in second.

For males aged 80 years old and over, Paul Flanagan of Lincoln came in first place.

Across all male age groups, Matthew Garcia crossed the finish line first followed by Adam Carrillo and Thomas Parker.

“Run with the Law” 2022 Female Results:

For females aged nine years old and under, Savannah Stewart of Chico came in first place, Emma Cressna of Chico came in second and Reagan Taylor of Live Oak came in third.

For females aged 10 to 19 years old, Jessica Liu of Chico came in first place.

For females aged 20 to 29 years old, Kelsey Haigh of Paradise came in first place, Brittany Bumpus of Biggs came in second and Fatima Montes of Chico came in third.

For females aged 30 to 39 years old, Judith StarkModlin of Chico came in first place, Grace Nowell of Chico came in second and Monica Major of Susanville came in third.

For females aged 40 to 49 years old, Kerry Cox of Chico came in first place, Susan Schmidt of Oroville came in second and Nancy Gagon of Chico came in third.

For females aged 50 to 59 years old, Pamela Barber pf Chico came in first place, Jacqi Liddiard of Oroville came in second and Tammi Ritter of Chico came in third.

For females aged 60 to 69 years old, Liz Bennett of Durham came in first place, Patricia Halbert of Chico came in second and Michelle Garcia of Chico came in third.

For females aged 70 and over, Georgia Nelson of Chico came in first place and Sally Majestic of Sacramento came in second.

Across all female age groups, Kelsey Haigh crossed the finish line first, followed by Kerry Cox and Judith StarkModlin.

PHOTOS BY KIMBERLY MORALES — ENTERPRISE-RECORD Matthew Garcia, left crosses the finish line in first place during the fourth “Run with the Law” race sponsored by the Butte County Correctional Officers’ Association at Lower Bidwell Park on Saturday in Chico.

Adam Carillo, left, Matthew Garcia and Thomas Parker pose in after being named second, first and third place respectively at Lower Bidwell Park.

Medals were passed out to people who completed the “Run with the Law” race at Lower Bidwell Park.