Law Enforcement
[6/30/20] Trooper John Bryant gives KOZI an update about multi-vehicle accident near East Wenatchee
Audio from Trooper John Bryant
[6/19/20] New reports of vandalism near educational center near Entiat
Vandals are wreaking havoc on a popular educational site that’s run by volunteers. Listen to the Columbia Breaks Fire Interpretive Center board president Dave Spies tell KOZI about the damage near Entiat, as well as give history about the center.
[6/17/20] Graffiti on Lake’s Chelan south shore stirs debate and cleaning crews
When video of graffiti spray-painted on rocks along the south shore of Lake Chelan began circulating on Facebook earlier this week, it prompted heated discussion, as well as spurred several community members to begin organized work parties to remove the paint. Listen to Lauren Loebsack, Department of Transportation, tell KOZI what happened when they followed […]
[6/8/20] More than 300 people attend Chelan’s peaceful protest and vigil
Listen to community members share whey they participated in Sunday’s protest and vigil. AUDIO
[5/6/20] Law enforcement joins the local movement to expedite reopening businesses.
Listen to Sheriff Brian Burnett tell KOZI about a letter he gave the Chelan County Commissioners as part of their petition to push the county into phase two of the state’s Safe Start order. AUDIO 1:55
[4/22/20] Chelan Mayor Bob Goedde calls for governor’s help to keep community healthy
Residents of the Lake Chelan valley continue to call in to KOZI’s second cup morning show with concerns about out-of-town visitors during the coronavirus pandemic and Governor Inslee’s Stay Home, Stay Healthy order. Listen to Mayor Bob Goedde and Chelan County Commissioner Doug England talk about the issue. AUDIO: 1:47
[4/7/20] County commissioners sign resolution restricting vacation rentals
Chelan county commissioner tells KOZI about the Board’s new resolution restricting vacation rentals and other visitors to the county. AUDIO: 2:20
[3/24/20] Chelan County law enforcement explains role in enforcement of state order
Local law enforcement wants to quell any fears they’ll be enforcing new “Stay at Home, Stay Healthy” restrictions with a heavy hand, and Sheriff Brian Burnett tells KOZI the agency’s primary role is to help educate people about how to comply with orders to stay home.
[2/19/20] Local law enforcement officer travels to Washington DC to advocate for drug task forces
Chelan County Sheriff Sergeant Chris Foreman tells KOZI about his recent experience in Washington DC.
[12/11/19] Scammer use state patrol caller ID to make bomb threat
(AUDIO) Phone calls and voice mails from a trusted public agency are confusing and alarming residents across the state.