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26C00695 Suspect arrested in Chelan shooting

26C00695 Suspect arrested in Chelan shooting

On Jan. 23, deputies responded to reports of gunfire in the 100 block of East Woodin Avenue. Upon arrival, deputies located a 22-year-old male on the sidewalk suffering from a gunshot wound. Someone has been arrested.

Posted: January 26, 2026

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Sheriff's Statement on SB5974

Sheriff's Statement on SB5974

Chelan County Sheriff Mike Morrison, in a letter to the community, shares his feedback on SB 5974, which proposes the "modernization" of laws governing sheriffs in Washington state.

Posted: January 11, 2026

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25W19566 NCWSIU investigation ongoing

25W19566 NCWSIU investigation ongoing

The North Central Washington Special Investigations Unit continues its investigation into the officer-involved shooting that occurred in Okanogan County, outside the city of Tonasket.

Posted: January 07, 2026

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25C08420 Chelan House Fire Update

25C08420 Chelan House Fire Update

The Chelan County Sheriff’s Office has determined there is probable cause that 41-year-old Jason W Glandon committed Murder in the First Degree and Arson in the First Degree related to the intentional ignition of the occupied residence located at 418 E. Woodin Ave.

Posted: December 31, 2025

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25C08420 Chelan House Fire

25C08420 Chelan House Fire

On the morning of August 21, 2025, a devastating residential fire at 418 E. Woodin Ave. in Chelan resulted in the tragic deaths of two individuals and injuries to two others.

Posted: August 27, 2025

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25C04728 - Chelan County Sheriff’s Office leads and coordinates the in-depth investigation into the death of three children, and search for the suspect.

25C04728 - Chelan County Sheriff’s Office leads and coordinates the in-depth investigation into the death of three children, and search for the suspect.

Chelan County Sheriff’s Office leads and coordinates the in-depth investigation into the death of three children, and search for the suspect.

Posted: August 19, 2025

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Balsam Root Fire Arrest

Balsam Root Fire Arrest

Sheriff Mike Morrison reports, on 7/4/2024 a fire was started in the area of Horse Lake Rd on the hillside west of Wenatchee, known as the Balsam Root Fire.

Posted: August 12, 2025

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25C07973 - Aasgard Injured Hiker SAR

25C07973 - Aasgard Injured Hiker SAR

Sheriff Mike Morrison reports on August 11th, 2025 at approximately 6:12 pm RiverCom Dispatch received a text-to-911 call from an unknown caller at Colchcuck Lake.

Posted: August 12, 2025

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