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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.

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Man sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for supervising a drug trafficking organization in Oroville

A Mexican National alleged to have run a drug trafficking op in Oroville, Wash. was sentenced to 15…

Some of the fire damage at the UPS loading dock in Omak. The fire is suspected to have broken out after a suspect is alleged to have drilled into a UPS truck’s gas tank and a spark from the drill set the truck ablaze. OPD/submitted photo

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Suspect arrested in UPS truck fire resulting in an estimated $1 million plus in damage

A suspect has been arrested on several charges, including arson in connection with a fire that broke out…

The Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) is investigating a case of fraud reported on Jan. 22, involving a community member who was deceived into depositing a large sum of money into a Bitcoin machine. Deputy Orr, leading the investigation, discovered that the victim received a phone call from a man claiming to be Sgt. Johnson of the Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office. OCSO photo

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Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fraud that led to a person being deceived into depositing a large sum of money into a Bitcoin machine.

OKANOGAN COUNTY- The Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) is investigating a case of fraud reported on Jan. 22,…

Seventh District Representative Hunter Abell as introduced two bills, House Bill 1435 and House Bill 1436, to increase the number of law enforcement officers in Washington state. Legislative Support Services photo

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Rep. Abell leads House Republican efforts to increase law enforcement officers in WA state

Rep. Hunter Abell introduced legislation to allow the hiring of more cops, provide more training and enable local…

The Okanogan County Courthouse. Gary De Von/GT file photo

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Jury finds man guilty of possessing stolen vehicle and obstructing

Superior Court Jury finds Eric Hufferd-Oulette guilty of Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle and Obstructing a Law…

OCSO

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Okanogan County residents warned of new scam phone calls

County residents are being alerted to scam phone calls involving imposters claiming to represent the Okanogan County Sheriff’s…

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Mt. Hull area man arrested on several charges after discharging firearm

The Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office arrested Justen S. Williams, 34, at his shared family home after he allegedly…

Sheriff Paul Budrow

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Sheriff’s Office will not take enforcement action based on immigration status

Sheriff Paul Budrow says his office will not take law enforcement action based solely on a person’s immigration…

Mike Langford

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Former Oroville Police Chief wants to stay involved in community, start new business

Former Oroville Police Chief Mike Langford wants to start a law enforcement training service.

Police Chief Gary Hirst

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Gary Hirst hired as new Oroville Police Chief

At the Nov.19 Oroville City Council meeting, the city offered the position of Chief of Police to Sgt.…

Oroville Police Chief Michael Langford at the police station. Gary DeVon/GT File Photo

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Oroville Police Chief Langford ‘popping smoke’

Oroville Police Chief Mike Langford, who announced at the Oct. 17 city council meeting he intended to retire,…

Deputies were dispatched to a one-vehicle collision in the area of 392 Havillah Road,. When they arrived and were investigating, their 2020 Dodge Durango, was struck from behind by a 2008 Ford F350. <em>OCSO photo </em>

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Sheriff’s patrol car struck by another vehicle while at accident scene

The patrol vehicle of two deputies was struck on Wednesday, Nov. 6 near Havillah, sending the driver and…

Okanogan County’s 12th Street Bridge crosses the Similkameen River connecting Oroville with County Hwy. 7. In recent months, an illegal homeless encampment was established there. The county sheriff’s office and public works cleaned it up while they could still gain access to it before the snow falls. The county wanted it removed so that when spring run off comes the encampment isn’t washed away down river. Gary DeVon/staff photo

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County cleans up homeless camp under 12th Street Bridge near Oroville

Okanogan County Commissioners discuss clean-up of homeless encampment under 12th St. Bridge near Oroville