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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
Read More arrow_forwardMeet 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
Read More arrow_forwardMemorial 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
Read More arrow_forwardChelan 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
Read More arrow_forwardFundraising 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
Read More arrow_forwardJail 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
Read More arrow_forwardTwo 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
Read More arrow_forwardJail’s narcotics dog to be utilized in some local schools
Chelan County has signed agreements with six area school districts that will allow school resource officers to partner with the county jail’s narcotics-detecting dog and her handler.
Posted: March 08, 2023
Read More arrow_forwardEdge, Eggers named jail's 2022 Employees of the Year
The Chelan County Regional Justice Center has announced its 2022 Deputy of the Year and 2022 Support Staff of the Year. Corrections Deputy of the Year is Williams “Will” Edge and Support Staff of the Year for the second consecutive year is mental health professional Sara Eggers.
Posted: February 07, 2023
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