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    Court, Police & 911 Calls Juvenile property crimes meeting draws a full house Juvenile property crimes meeting draws a full house

    Juvenile property crimes meeting draws a full house

    A meeting held to discuss the rash of property crimes, especially by juveniles, was well attended by concerned citizens and public officials.

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    By Gary DeVon • February 4, 2026 12:00 pm
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    Suspect in child’s death arrested after multi-jurisdiction effort

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    Court, Police & 911 Calls Sen. John Lovick, D-Mill Creek, speaks in support of Senate Bill 5974 during a public hearing Jan. 15. Lovick is the prime sponsor of the bill. Cassie Diamond/WNPA Intern

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    Some Oroville residents and business owners are considering forming a neighborhood watch to aid Oroville’s Police Department keep an eye out for the juveniles causing property damage and vandalism in town. Gary DeVon/GT file photo
    Oroville business owners and residents seek solution to...
    By Gary DeVon • January 14, 2026 12:00 pm

    A petition asking what can be done to help curb a rash of juvenile crimes targeting businesses and residences in Oroville is seeking signatures.

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    Okanogan County Sheriff patro vehicle. GT file photo
    Man arrested for vehicular homicide in accident involving...
    By Gary DeVon • November 3, 2025 12:00 pm

    A multiple injury accident in the early morning hours last Saturday resulted in at least one fatality and the arrest of the driver.

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    More than 1000 fentanyl-laced pills and 25 weapons, as well as stolen property were seized after a warrant was executed at a residence on Jennings Loop Road, Oroville. The bust resulted in the arrest of two men on drug delivery and other charges. NCWNTF/GT file photo
    Mexican National, arrested near Oroville, sentenced to 19...
    By Gary DeVon • July 25, 2025 12:00 pm

    Esquivel-Bolanos, with ties to the Jalisco Cartel, sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking in Eastern Washington and Montana

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    Rachel Hong, from her TwispWorks profile
    Governor Ferguson appoints Rachel Hong to Okanogan County...
    By Gazette-Tribune • July 14, 2025 12:00 pm

    Gov. Bob Ferguson announced the appointment of Winthrop resident Rachel Hong to the Okanogan County Superior Court, effective July 3.

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    The NCW Narcotics Task Force often finds more than drugs when serving a search warrant. These 25 firearms were seized when a search warrant was served at a residence on Jennings Loop Rd. in Oroville in May of 2023. NCWNTF photos
    Regional Narcotics Task Force faces shutdown following federal...
    By Laura Knowlton • June 16, 2025 12:00 pm

    The NCW Narcotics Task Force is facing the possibility of shutdown following the elimination of the federal grant that had funded it.

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    June 5, 2025 photo of Travis Decker, accused of killing 3 daughters in Chelan County, Washington. Photo courtesy of Chelan Co. Sheriffs Office
    Travis Decker sought mental health counseling 2 weeks...
    By Gazette-Tribune • June 12, 2025 12:00 pm

    The murder of three young girls in Chelan County last week is shining a spotlight on veterans’ mental health issues.

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    A photo of Travis Decker posted on the Chelan County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page.
    Search for murder suspect and investigation continue in...
    By Gazette-Tribune • June 5, 2025 5:00 pm

    The Chelan County Sheriff’s Office continues its active investigation into the tragic murder of three children, allegedly committed by Travis Decker, who remains at large.

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    Fentanyl laced pills and guns seized near Oroville in 2023. In appealing for support from the City of Tonasket, Josh Petker, Commander of the North Central Washington Narcotics Task Force, said, “We’re talking about pounds of fentanyl in this community. We are not talking dime bags, it’s pounds. That’s where our focus is right now with the limited staffing we have.” NCWNTF photo
    Tonasket Council approves letter to aid narcotics task...
    By Laura Knowlton • April 1, 2025 12:00 pm

    Josh Petker, the Supervisor of the NCWNTF, requested a letter of support from Tonasket to aid in its bid for crucial funding.

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    The decision to demolish the building formally known as the Tonasket Police Department was not made lightly, as it held sentimental value for many residents who remember the historical significance. Over the past serveral years, city officials have discussed the future of the building, during Tonasket City Council meetings. While future plans have not been set in stone, city officials are considering future plans to expand city hall and the public library. Laura Knowlton/staff photo
    Tonasket bids farewell to former police headquarters
    By Laura Knowlton • March 26, 2025 12:00 pm

    Early the morning of March 19 marked the end of an era and new possibilities as the former Tonasket Police Department building was torn down.

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    Photos of some of the large amount of illegal drugs, including approximately 161,000 fentanyl-laced pills , 80 pounds of methamphetamine, six pounds of heroin and more than two pounds of cocaine. seized by law enforcement in April 2023, along with 12 firearms.
    Man sentenced to 15 years in federal prison...
    By Gary DeVon • February 20, 2025 12:00 pm

    A Mexican National alleged to have run a drug trafficking op in Oroville, Wash. was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison on Feb. 19, 2025.

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