Posts Tagged ‘Chelan County Jail’
No Charges For Jail Officer Who Shot Dog In June
Prosecutors decided not to press charges against a Chelan County Jail employee who attempted to euthanize his dog this summer. The incident occurred June 5, when the dog’s owner took him to Beehive up the Squilchuck and shot him three times. He forgot a shovel to bury the dog named Louie, went home to get…
Read MoreChelan County Jail Security Upgrades Could Include Body Scanners, More Cameras
As the inmate population at the Chelan County Regional Jail grows, so must the jail. That includes security upgrades, as Marcus Bellissimo reports.
Read MoreWork Release Program Operating Out Of Chelan County Jail Again, But More Staff, Upgrades Needed
Although the Chelan County Jail’s annex building remains closed for the year, additional staffing and a revamped cell means the work release program is operating again out of the Regional Justice Center. Jail Chief Chris Sharpe and Chelan County Commissioner Bob Bugert join Dan Langager to talk how staffing and budget shortages, as well as…
Read MoreJail Staffing, Legislative Priorities, Propose Shooting Range – Chelan County Commissioners Update
Chelan County Commissioner Kevin Overbay joins Dan Langager on the KOHO Morning Show to talk about on-going changes at the Chelan County Regional Justice Center. The jail has an interim director – Bill Larsen – who proposed splitting the deputy director position into two due to the number of responsibilities at the jail. Overbay said…
Read MoreChelan County Commissioners Tapping Reserves To Close 2019 Budget Gap
Chelan County Commissioner Keith Goehner joins Dan Langager on the KOHO Morning Show to talk about his final month as a commissioner. Goehner announced earlier this year he would not seek re-election to the county board, and instead seek office in the State House of Representatives – an election he won last month. Before he…
Read MoreSearch For New Chelan County Jail Director Continues
The Chelan County Jail has been under the charge of an interim director since July. The search is now on for a long-term replacement. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
Read MoreChelan County Jail Director Lutz Resigns, Interim In Place While Commissioners Find Next Director
Chelan County Commissioner Kevin Overbay joins Dan Langager on the KOHO Morning Show to talk about the search for a new jail director after last week’s resignation of long-time Chelan County Jail Director Kurt Lutz. They asked former Chelan PUD security director Bill Larsen to serve as interim director. Ohme Gardens just got a new…
Read MoreBoth Dryden Shooting Suspects Now In Custody
Chelan County Sheriffs Deputies and Detectives now have in custody two men sought in connection with a recent assault in Dryden. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
Read MoreChelan County Still Battling Perception of Federal Non-Compliance
Last month, local media reported the Chelan County Regional Jail was not cooperating with Immigration and Customs Agents on detaining an inmate beyond his release date. The news stories county officials are refuting are based on Chelan County Jail being listed as Non-Cooperative according to a recent detainer report by ICE, at the request of the Trump Administration.…
Read MoreStepped-Up Immigration Enforcement Concerning NCW Lawyers
Following up on our conversations yesterday with Chelan County Sheriff Brian Burnett and County Commissioner Kevin Overbay about detainer requests from federal immigration officials. Chelan County Jail was placed on a non-cooperative list by ICE – Immigration and Customs Enforcement – because the jail did not hold an inmate beyond his scheduled release date. He…
Read MoreChelan County Refutes Reported Lack of Cooperation with Federal Immigration Officials
This week, local media reported the Chelan County Regional Jail is refusing to cooperate with Immigration and Customs Agents. The Chelan County Board of Commissioners last night issued a statement stating those reports are incorrect. The statement says “Chelan County has in the past and continues to honor Immigration and Customs Enforcement – or ICE…
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