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A good meal goes a long way in a county jail

A good meal goes a long way in a county jail

The kitchen crew at the Regional Justice Center was honored last week with the 2024 Department of the Year Award. What are the favorite recipes at the jail? Who are the tight-knit bunch with a statewide reputation? Learn more in the story.

Posted: April 08, 2025

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Jail's K9 unit receives Gesa Credit Union’s Local Heroes grant

Jail's K9 unit receives Gesa Credit Union’s Local Heroes grant

The Chelan County Regional Justice Center’s K9 Unit was chosen by the Gesa Community Foundation to receive its Local Heroes Grant Award. The $15,000 grant will help cover operational costs next year for the K9 unit.

Posted: November 13, 2024

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T-shirt fundraiser underway to help support jail’s narcotics-detecting K9

T-shirt fundraiser underway to help support jail’s narcotics-detecting K9

The annual fall fundraiser for the Chelan County Regional Justice Center’s narcotics-detecting K9 program is in full swing. Please consider purchasing a t-shirt or hoodie or becoming a sponsor for K9 Gambit. Read for more details, including the website to order your t-shirt or hoodie.

Posted: October 10, 2024

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Attempt to bring drugs into jail via string, outside window thwarted

Attempt to bring drugs into jail via string, outside window thwarted

A plan to get narcotics into the Chelan County Regional Justice Center using a handmade string, a hole under a window frame and two alleged accomplices standing below the window was thwarted recently by alert jail staff.

Posted: September 10, 2024

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Deputy Lewis named NCW Fair's First Responder of the Year

Deputy Lewis named NCW Fair's First Responder of the Year

The North Central Washington Fair announced its pick for 2024 First Responder of the Year is Deputy Jacob Lewis of the Chelan County Regional Justice Center. Lewis as key in establishing the jail's narcotics detection K9 program.

Posted: August 11, 2024

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County's jail director earns national honors

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

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

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!

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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Regional Justice Center Calendar

Upcoming events and schedules at the county!

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    Apr 2025
    09:00 AM - 02:00 PM

    2025 Vulnerable Persons Registry Event

    Posted by: Regional Justice Center

    The 2025 Vulnerable Persons Registry Event is 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 19, at Pybus Public Market in Wenatchee.

    Pybus Public Market