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25C02734 - Axe Assault Arrest

Chelan County Sheriff Mike Morrison reports, on 4/7/25 at about 0413 hours, deputies responded to the 100 block of Chapman Rd, Wenatchee, WA. for an assault. The reporting party advised a male had just assaulted his friend with an axe and smashed out a car window with the axe.  The victim received cuts to his head and arm.

Deputies responded and located the victim who had a cut to his left hand and right ear.  Through the investigation, the suspect was identified as, Shawn Breshears, a 49 year old male from Wenatchee, WA.  Probable cause was established to arrest Breshears for assault 2nd degree.

Breshears fled to a residence in the 10 block of Chapman Rd.  Deputies surrounded the residence and began to attempt to call Breshears out of the residence.  A search warrant was obtained by deputies for Breshears and the residence.   


Deputies opened the door to the residence and flew a drone inside to see if they could locate Breshears.  The drone located Breshears walking inside the residence and more attempts to call Breshears out was made.


Breshears finally exited the residence and was taken into custody.  Breshears was booked into the Chelan County Regional Justice Center for violations of RCW 9A.36.021 assault in the 2nd degree, RCW 9A.48.090 malicious mischief, 3rd degree for smashing a windshield and for RCW 9A.76.040 resisting arrest.

The victim was treated for his injuries.


Chelan County Sheriff’s Deputies exhibited sound tactics, utilizing time, distance, shielding and available resources and tools to bring this violent incident to a successful conclusion.

 

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Last Updated: 04/08/2025 11:09 AM

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