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    Court, Police & 911 Calls Regional Narcotics Task Force faces shutdown following federal grant cut Regional Narcotics Task Force faces shutdown following federal grant cut

    Regional Narcotics Task Force faces shutdown following federal grant cut

    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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    By Laura Knowlton • June 16, 2025 12:00 pm
    Court, Police & 911 Calls 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 before daughter murders

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    Court, Police & 911 Calls A photo of Travis Decker posted on the Chelan County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page.

    Search for murder suspect and investigation continue in Okanogan County in coordination with Chelan County Sheriff’s Office

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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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    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
    Suspect arrested in UPS truck fire resulting in...
    By Gary DeVon • January 30, 2025 12:00 pm

    A suspect has been arrested on several charges, including arson in connection with a fire that broke out at the UPS loading dock in Omak.

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    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
    Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fraud...
    By Laura Knowlton • January 27, 2025 5:00 pm

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

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    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
    Rep. Abell leads House Republican efforts to increase...
    By Gazette-Tribune • January 22, 2025 5:00 pm

    Rep. Hunter Abell introduced legislation to allow the hiring of more cops, provide more training and enable local governments to recieve state sales tax credit if they implement a local sales tax…

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    The Okanogan County Courthouse. Gary De Von/GT file photo
    Jury finds man guilty of possessing stolen vehicle...
    By Gary DeVon • January 16, 2025 5:00 pm

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

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    OCSO
    Okanogan County residents warned of new scam phone...
    By Gazette-Tribune • January 14, 2025 5:00 pm

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

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    Mt. Hull area man arrested on several charges after discharging firearm
    Mt. Hull area man arrested on several charges...
    By Gary DeVon • January 8, 2025 12:00 pm

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

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    Sheriff Paul Budrow
    Sheriff’s Office will not take enforcement action based...
    By Gary DeVon • December 17, 2024 12:00 pm

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

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