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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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Jail’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
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Edge, 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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Jail responds to recent drug trends by training K9 Kait to detect fentanyl
With the rise of fentanyl use in the Wenatchee Valley, the Chelan County Regional Justice Center has responded by training its narcotics-detecting canine to identify the powerful synthetic opioid.
Posted: October 19, 2022
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Community fundraising efforts underway for jail's K9 Kait
With October begins community fundraising efforts for K9 Kait and the Chelan County Regional Justice Center’s drug interdiction program. Learn more about all the efforts, including ordering a Team Kait t-shirt or hoodie by Nov. 3.
Posted: October 11, 2022
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Public safety testing August 13 for jail, fire, law enforcement, RiverCom dispatchers
Chelan County on Aug. 13 will sponsor a Public Safety Testing event for people interested in working in corrections, law enforcement, fire fighting or 911 communications.
Posted: July 20, 2022
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Director Sharp to speak at national corrections conference
Chris Sharp, the director of the Chelan County Regional Justice Center, has been selected to teach two courses at a national corrections conference occurring over the summer.
Posted: July 06, 2022
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Jail's drug interdiction program featured on podcast
The Chelan County Regional Justice Center’s drug interdiction program is featured this month on a national podcast called The Shakedown.
Posted: July 05, 2022
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