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Chelan County Sheriff’s Office Announces Settlement of Lawsuit Filed by Former Deputy Aaron Shepard

Chelan County Sheriff’s Office Announces Settlement of Lawsuit Filed by Former Deputy Aaron Shepard

Chelan County Sheriff Mike Morrison reports a settlement has been reached in the lawsuit filed by former Sheriff’s Deputy Aaron Shepard alleging discrimination prior to 2023.

Posted: January 31, 2025

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Statement on Immigration from Sheriff Morrison

Statement on Immigration from Sheriff Morrison

As we face ongoing changes at the federal level, I want to address recent concerns raised regarding immigration enforcement and the recent shifts in policy from the incoming Administration. Over the past few weeks many have reached out to ask how our office will respond to federal immigration enforcement changes, and I feel its important to clarify the stance of your Sheriff’s Office.

Posted: January 24, 2025

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Public Notice: Additional Funding Received From USFS

Public Notice: Additional Funding Received From USFS

Sheriff Mike Morrison reports the Chelan County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) has been awarded an additional $20,000 in funding for 2025 to support the operations of assigned deputies patrolling U.S. Forest Service (USFS) land within the county.

Posted: January 16, 2025

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2025 Supervisor Scheduling and Identifiers

2025 Supervisor Scheduling and Identifiers

The Chelan County Sheriff's Office is implementing significant operational changes starting in 2025 to enhance accountability and service quality.

Posted: January 02, 2025

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24C13486 Leavenworth Gazebo Vandelism

24C13486 Leavenworth Gazebo Vandelism

UPDATE TO CASE INVOLVING DAMAGE TO LEAVENWORTH GAZEBO PARK

Posted: December 23, 2024

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Air Support Unit Grant Funding

Air Support Unit Grant Funding

Sheriff Mike Morrison reports the Chelan County Sheriff’s Office has secured $55,752.24 in funding from the Communication Tax Shared Funding Assistance Program.

Posted: December 17, 2024

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24C13051 Illegal Possession of a Firearm

24C13051 Illegal Possession of a Firearm

Sheriff Morrison reports, on 12/10/2024, Chelan deputies obtained information that a 12-year-old Chelan resident was in illegal possession of a firearm that had been stolen from another location.

Posted: December 13, 2024

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Columbia River Drug Task Force Drug Trafficking Arrests

Columbia River Drug Task Force Drug Trafficking Arrests

A 6 month investigation by the Columbia River Drug Task Force led to the discovery of a local drug trafficking network that was led by Kevin Pina Gaona.

Posted: December 10, 2024

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24C12539 - Chelan Safeway Robbery Arrest

24C12539 - Chelan Safeway Robbery Arrest

Sheriff Mike Morrison reports, on 11/25/2024 at approximately 9:47am, Chelan County Sheriff’s Office Deputies were dispatched to a report of a robbery at the Safeway gas station in Chelan.

Posted: December 09, 2024

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Chelan County Calendar

Upcoming events and schedules at the county!

  • 05
    Mar 2025
    09:00 AM - 10:00 AM

    Hearing Examiner - March 5, 2025

    Posted by: Community Development

    By Zoom Video Conference or in person at 400 Douglas St.
  • 01
    Mar 2025
    09:00 AM - 04:00 PM

    Monthly Drop-Off Saturday - March 1, 2025

    Posted by: Solid Waste Management

    Drop-off Saturday at the Moderate Risk Waste Facility is March 1.

    Chelan County Moderate Risk Waste Facility
  • 21
    Feb 2025
    09:30 AM - 10:30 AM

    Public Meeting: Public Canvassing Board Meetings

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections

    The Canvassing Board of Chelan County, pursuant to RCW 29A.60.160, will hold public meetings at the dates and times listed below. The meetings of the Canvassing Board are open, public meetings under the applicable provisions of chapter 42.30 RCW, and each meeting shall be continued until the activity for which the meeting is held has been completed.

    Chelan County Auditor’s Office
  • 21
    Feb 2025
    01:30 PM - 02:00 PM

    Public Meeting: Certify Election

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections

    The Canvassing Board of Chelan County, pursuant to RCW 29A.60.160, will hold public meetings at the dates and times listed below. The meetings of the Canvassing Board are open, public meetings under the applicable provisions of chapter 42.30 RCW, and each meeting shall be continued until the activity for which the meeting is held has been completed.

    Chelan County Auditor’s Office
  • 19
    Feb 2025
    09:30 AM - 10:30 AM

    Public Meeting: Public Canvassing Board Meetings

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections

    The Canvassing Board of Chelan County, pursuant to RCW 29A.60.160, will hold public meetings at the dates and times listed below. The meetings of the Canvassing Board are open, public meetings under the applicable provisions of chapter 42.30 RCW, and each meeting shall be continued until the activity for which the meeting is held has been completed.

    Chelan County Auditor’s Office