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Grant County Sheriff’s Office logs for March 25-28

The Grant County Sheriff’s Office provided the reports below. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Location is not provided for all incidents.

Grant Co. Jail roster for Apr. 4, 2026

This list shows current inmates from the Grant County Sheriff’s Office who were arrested on April 1-3. Grant County inmates are housed at the Grant County Jail. All individuals listed are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Lucille Harms

October 16, 1931 – March 19, 2026

Lucille (Lucy) Franz Harms, 94, passed away peacefully March 19, 2026, in Leavenworth, Washington at her residence in Mountain Meadows Assisted Living Center. She was born Oct. 16, 1931, in Odessa, Washington, the sixth of nine children born to Julius and Agatha (Dyck) Franz. She grew up on the Franz family farm near Schrag, Washington. Lucy was baptized at Menno Mennonite Church near Ritzville, Washington, where she was married June 8, 1952, to G. Lester Harms, whom she met at Bethel College, North Newton, Kansas. Les and Lucy lived for the first four years of their marriage in Kansas City, Kansas, where Les attended the University of Kansas Medical School, and Lucy taught elementary school.

Grant County Sheriff’s Office Logs for March 29-April 1

The reports below were provided by the Grant County Sheriff’s Office. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Location is not provided for all incidents.

Grant Co. Jail roster for Apr. 6, 2026

This list shows current inmates from the Grant County Sheriff’s Office who were arrested on April 4, 5 and 6. Grant County inmates are housed at the Grant County Jail. All individuals listed are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Quincy Police Department logs for April 2-8

The reports below were provided by the Quincy Police Department. All suspects listed are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

Desiree ‘Desi’ Goering

January 28, 1962 – April 3, 2026

Desiree Lynne (Welch) Goering, 64, stormed right into Heaven in true Desiree fashion, unexpectedly passing away at her home in Moses Lake, Washington on April 3, 2026. Desi came roaring into this world on Jan. 28, 1962, born to Connie and Phillip Welch in Tacoma, Washington. She spent her days sharing her own special brand of feisty with the world. She charmed others from the time she was young and made people laugh right up to the end of her days. A bright and driven woman, Desiree was always up for a challenge, and she modeled perseverance and strength for all around her, especially her children. Life wasn’t easy, but Desiree had unwavering resolve. Her strength was admirable and her charisma was adored by all. Desi was also full of humor and was known to crack jokes with her quick wit and a twinkle in her eye.

Linda Taylor

December 14, 1936 – November 1, 2025

Linda was born on Dec. 14, 1936, in Havre, Montana to Leo and Edith Wall. Linda did not meet her father, Leo, as he died the day before she was born. Linda lived with her mother and maternal grandparents Hilbert and Eva Peterson until she was 5 years old. At this time, her mother Edith married Verlin Hurd. Verlin adopted Linda, and she affectionately called him Daddy, and she then was Linda Hurd. Four siblings followed into the Hurd family: Ruth, Sandra, Sharon and Russell. Linda graduated from Big Sandy High School in 1954. She then attended Pacific Lutheran College and graduated in 1958 with a degree in education. Her first job was in the Shoreline School District, just outside of Seattle, where she taught second grade. While there, she met Dean Taylor, who was a senior in dental school at the University of Washington.

Moses Lake Police Department logs for April 4-5

The reports below were provided by the Moses Lake Police Department. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. April 4 26ML03755: Location not listed. 6:34 a.m. A nuisance complaint was reported involving loud neighbors. The reporting party was advised to contact the landlord. 26ML03756: E Sharon Ave. 7:34 a.m. A woman reported possible fraud related to tax-preparation services and was advised to follow up with the company.

Grant Co. Jail roster for April 9, 2026

This list shows current inmates from the Grant County law enforcement agencies who were arrested on April 9. Grant County inmates are housed at the Grant County Jail. Ayden Alexander Doak, 18, booked for drive-by shooting and third-degree assault. Tasha Marie Wehrli, 36, booked for Grant County Superior Court warrant. Trysten Blake Lazier, 28, booked for Department of Corrections and Detention Order.