Chelan County Arrest Records

Chelan County arrest records are handled by the Chelan County Sheriff's Office, which serves the unincorporated areas of the county and works alongside city police in Wenatchee and other communities. If you need to search for arrest information, check on someone's booking status, or access criminal history tied to North Central Washington, this page covers the right agencies and tools. The county seat is Wenatchee, which is also the largest city in the county. Chelan County uses both county-level resources and Washington State platforms for public record access.

Chelan County Sheriff's Office

The Chelan County Sheriff's Office is led by Sheriff Mike Morrison and is the primary law enforcement agency for unincorporated areas of the county. Responsibilities include patrol, criminal investigation, and emergency response across a large and geographically varied region. The sheriff is elected at-large to a four-year term and oversees the office's law enforcement and corrections operations. All arrests processed through the sheriff's jurisdiction result in records held at the county level.

The Chelan County homepage is at co.chelan.wa.us. This is where you can access department links, submit public records requests, and find contact information for the Sheriff's Office. The county's online presence covers most of the key access points for arrest records and law enforcement contacts. Note that the county site has had intermittent connection issues, so if you cannot load a page, try again later or call the office directly.

One recent change worth knowing: as of February 9, 2026, payments for Concealed Pistol Licenses and DUI cost recovery fees at the Chelan County Sheriff's Office are accepted only by debit or credit card. Cash is no longer accepted for those services. This affects people interacting with the sheriff's office for those specific matters.

The WSP criminal history program covers statewide conviction data, including Chelan County arrests that led to felony or misdemeanor convictions in Washington courts.

Chelan County Jail Roster and Booking Records

The Chelan County Jail holds people arrested in the county who are awaiting trial or serving short sentences. Booking records are created at the time of arrest and include name, charges, booking date, and custody status. Under RCW 70.48.100, county jails must keep a public jail register. Basic booking data from this register is a public record and available upon request.

To check current custody status for someone in Chelan County, contact the Sheriff's Office directly. Phone contact is the fastest way to get current inmate information. If a person was booked into the Chelan County Jail, staff can confirm their booking date, charges, and current status. For historical booking records, a formal public records request may be needed.

RiverCom 911 handles dispatch records for the Wenatchee area and some parts of Chelan County. If you are looking for dispatch logs or call records tied to a specific arrest, contact RiverCom through their public records portal at rivercom911.org/public-records. Dispatch records are separate from booking records but may contain useful context about an arrest event.

Note: Current inmate information changes throughout each day as people are booked and released. Contact the jail directly for the most up-to-date custody data.

Requesting Arrest Records in Chelan County

Washington's Public Records Act at RCW 42.56.030 gives the public broad access to government records, including arrest reports and booking information. Chelan County agencies must respond to written records requests within five business days, either providing the records or giving a timeline for when they will be ready. You can submit a records request through the county website or in writing at the Sheriff's Office.

When you put together a records request, be specific. Include the full name of the person, the approximate date or period of the arrest, and the type of record you want. A well-written request gets processed faster. If you are not sure what to ask for, the Attorney General's guide to obtaining records in Washington explains the process clearly. That guide covers what agencies must provide, what they can withhold, and how to follow up if a request is denied.

For statewide criminal history, the WATCH portal is the main public tool. It covers conviction data statewide, including Chelan County cases. There is a fee for each search. The WSP also handles criminal history through its criminal history program, which processes both public requests and agency inquiries. If you need a more complete record than WATCH provides, that program may be the right next step.

Chelan County Court Records and Case Search

Arrests in Chelan County that lead to charges result in court filings at the Chelan County Superior Court or District Court. These court records are public and show the charges, hearings, and case outcomes. The statewide Washington Courts case search at dw.courts.wa.gov covers Chelan County Superior Court cases through the Odyssey system. You can search by party name to find case records tied to a specific arrest in the county.

The Washington Courts public case search covers Chelan County superior court filings, letting you search by name to find criminal cases tied to arrests in the county.

Court records and arrest records serve different purposes. A court file shows what was charged and what happened in court. An arrest record shows what the officer documented at the time of arrest. You may need both to get a full picture. Under RCW 10.97.050, criminal history record information is subject to rules on how it can be shared, particularly for arrests that did not lead to conviction. Chelan County agencies follow these state rules when responding to records requests.

Additional Resources for Chelan County Records

Beyond the Sheriff's Office and courts, several state-level tools can help with Chelan County arrest record searches. The WATCH portal at watch.wsp.wa.gov is the most accessible public tool for statewide conviction data. For those currently in state prison, the DOC maintains an incarcerated person search that shows facility and status for sentenced offenders statewide, including those originally arrested in Chelan County.

The MRSC guide on criminal history and arrest records is a practical reference for understanding what records are public in Washington. It explains the difference between arrest data and criminal history record information, covers what is restricted under state law, and outlines how to work through the request process. For anyone new to accessing arrest records in Chelan County, this guide is a solid place to start.

The MRSC guide on Washington arrest records explains what is public, what agencies can withhold, and how to navigate the request process for counties like Chelan.

Nearby Counties

Chelan County is in North Central Washington and borders several other counties. If you are unsure which county handled a specific arrest, check the location of the incident and contact that county's sheriff office.