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County's jail director earns national honors
Chris Sharp, director of the Chelan County Regional Justice Center, was honored in June by the National Institute for Jail Operations with the Dedication to Excellence Award.
Posted: June 27, 2024
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Jail staff honored at May recognition event
The Chelan County Regional Justice Center’s 2023 Deputy of the Year and 2023 Support Staff of the Year were among those honored in May at the Wenatchee Valley Law Enforcement Recognition Ceremony. From the left are Deputy Marco Urrutia, Vetta Inabnit and Greg Bull.
Posted: June 05, 2024
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Jail to install high-tech medical sensors in some cells
The Chelan County Regional Justice Center will install new medical sensors in a dozen intake and holding cells that will monitor an incarcerated person’s vital signs, alerting staff to any rapid deteriorations in health.
Posted: January 24, 2024
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Meet Gambit of the Chelan County Regional Justice Center!
The Chelan County Regional Justice Center is introducing the community to its newest team member – super sniffer K9 Gambit, a 3-year-old border collie mix.
Posted: October 19, 2023
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Memorial service planned for Oct. 7 for K9 Kait
On Oct. 7, the Chelan County Regional Justice Center will host a memorial service for its narcotics-detecting canine, K9 Kait. The public is invited to the service.
Posted: September 19, 2023
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Chelan County jail’s K9 Kait has passed away
K9 Kait, Chelan County’s narcotics-detecting canine, passed away unexpectedly on Aug. 22, the Chelan County Regional Justice Center announced. Kait served the community for more than two years.
Posted: August 24, 2023
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Fundraising efforts underway to cover medical costs for jail’s canine
The annual community fundraising campaign for the Chelan County Regional Justice Center’s narcotics-detecting canine is kicking off early this year with a heavy focus on raising money to cover recent unexpected health costs for K-9 Kait. Learn more about how you can help.
Posted: July 14, 2023
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Jail staff among those honored at regional award night
Five employees of the Chelan County Regional Justice Center were recently recognized for their life-saving efforts this past year. They were recognized on April 19 at the Wenatchee Valley Law Enforcement Recognition Ceremony.
Posted: May 03, 2023
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Two charged with attempted murder for attack on jail deputy
On May 1, Chelan County Regional Justice Center staff reported an assault by two inmates on a corrections deputy inside the jail. The Wenatchee Police Department responded as the agency of jurisdiction. The press release is from WPD.
Posted: May 02, 2023
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