'It's time to change the narrative': Washington Sheriffs call out state legislators ahead of midterm election
Sheriffs say because of sweeping police reform bills their jobs have become harder and has put public safety at risk.
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Sheriff Knezovich requests audits into city, state agencies working with local homeless providers
SPOKANE, Wash. –Spokane County Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich's investigation into fraud allegations surrounding homeless funding is moving forward. Knezovich sent a letter to the…
#4ThePeople: Spokane County Sheriff candidates share solutions to crime, Camp Hope, staffing
SPOKANE, Wash. -- For the first time in 16 years, there will be a new sheriff in Spokane County. Two candidates are vying for your vote…
Sheriff vows to use bus tickets, arrests to clear Camp Hope
SPOKANE, Wash. – Spokane County’s Sheriff is now ready to flex his power and disband Camp Hope. Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich wants to do it in…
Spokane Sheriff releases statement on plans to clear Camp Hope
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Spokane County Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich recently announced he will be the one to clear out Camp Hope if state agencies won't. He said…
Sheriff Knezovich says he will clear Camp Hope by mid-October
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Spokane County Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich says he will clear Camp Hope by mid-October. Knezovich sent a letter to Washington State Transportation Secretary Roger Millar detailing his concerns about the homeless encampment. Camp Hope sits on state-owned land…
Spokane County Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich to be undersheriff in Wyoming
ROCK SPRINGS, Wyoming -- Spokane County Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich is leaving Spokane to become an undersheriff in Wyoming. Knezovich would become undersheriff for Dwane Pacheco, Republican…
After controversial start, former Spokane deputy pulls out of sheriff's race
SPOKANE, Wash. - Former Spokane County Sheriff Deputy Craig Chamberlin is pulling out of the race for sheriff. "I understand this is going to upset and surprise thousands of…
Spokane sheriff says decision to fire deputy was not political
SPOKANE, Wash - Spokane Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich insists that firing a deputy who recently announced he's running for sheriff was not politically motivated.
Deputy who announced he’s running for office terminated by the sheriff
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Spokane County Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich fired Deputy Craig Chamberlin after a three and a half month-long investigation. The investigation involved Chamberlin and his daughter's club volleyball coach, who had been charged with possession of child pornography. Sheriff…
Two candidates want to replace Knezovich as Spokane County Sheriff
For the first time in 16 years, Spokane County will elect a new sheriff this fall. So far, two members of the department have shared their intention of holding the position.
Health leaders address Sheriff Knezovich's comments on vaccines and transmission
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Washington health leaders were quick to address a claim about vaccination and transmission by Spokane Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich. In an interview with 4 News Now, Knezovich said “I’m vaccinated. I can still spread this disease, correct. Is…
Spokane County Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich calls for Gov. Inslee to stop vaccine mandate
In a 12-minute long video posted to YouTube, Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich says he's talked to the governor's office and asked Inslee what he plans to do if there is a mass exodus of healthcare professionals and first responders.
Local advocacy groups celebrate new police reform laws
Police are not handcuffed by new laws designed to keep people safe—that's the message Thursday from a group of local advocates, speaking out in support of new police reform laws that just went into effect in Washington.
Eastern Washington law enforcement leaders concerned about new reform laws
Law enforcement leaders from across Eastern Washington gathered on Thursday to address their concerns regarding new reform laws which will soon go into effect.
City streets, war zone weapons: Washington lawmaker wants military surplus weapons out of hands of local police
It's been a long-standing issue: demilitarizing the police. Does it make a community safer or place it at risk?
'It's not a political issue': Spokane Co. Sheriff fires back against controversial arrest
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Nearly a week after a Spokane man claimed he was arrested for his political beliefs, Spokane County Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich is firing back.…
Spokane Co Sheriff defends hosting "Killology" trainer, even as agency commits to improving racial disparity
Spokane Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich defended hosting a law enforcement trainer who coined the term "killology" even as community protests over the training continue.
With few specifics, Spokane sheriff attributes rise in crime to COVID-19 jail releases
Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich said he's seen a significant increase in property crimes across the board, and he's blaming the COVID-19 pandemic because inmates were released from jail.
Sheriff Knezovich slams Rep. Shea over COVID comments: 'He's brought nothing to this table'
Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich slammed Representative Matt Shea over his calls to protest the state government and its COVID-19 response.
'This state law has done a lot of damage': Sheriff slams new guidelines for officer-involved shooting investigations
A shooting Sunday in Spokane Valley put a man in the hospital and four sheriff's deputies on leave, but investigators still have not explained what exactly happened in the moments before. Spokane County sheriff Ozzie Knezovich blames that on a voter-approved initiative which has changed the way these investigations are handled.
Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich announces he will not run for re-election
During a town hall he hosted on Tuesday, Spokane County Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich announced he won't run for re-election.
Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich endorses Nadine Woodward for Spokane mayor
Spokane County Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich has endorsed Nadine Woodward for mayor.
Former deputy files nearly $12.5M defamation claim against Spokane County
A former Spokane County Sheriff's Office sergeant has filed a nearly $12.5 million defamation claim against the county following his termination.
