Two arrested, one still sought in shooting case

MOSES LAKE - Grant County Sheriff's detectives have made two arrests, as of Dec. 27, in the case of a Moses Lake man found shot near Hiawatha Road and Road 5 NE, and are seeking one person more in connection with the case. ?

Jordan S. Wiester, 21, of Moses Lake, was taken to the Grant County Jail after being arrested Dec. 18 on suspicion of attempted first-degree murder, with premeditation, and unlawful possession of a firearm (convicted felon). ?

The arrest came during the investigation of the shooting of Dale Olmos, who was found around 8 a.m. Dec. 11 in a field near the 2800 block of Road 5 NE. He had been shot in the head.

Detectives believe Olmos was shot because others thought he had stolen a cell phone from another person.

Jose Rivera, wanted for suspicion of first-degree attempted murder, was arrested Thursday night, Dec. 19, at a home on Marina Drive in Moses Lake without incident. He was caught because of information from citizens and the teamwork of Grant County Sheriff’s Deputies, Moses Lake Police officers, Deputy U.S. Marshals and the Interagency Narcotics Enforcement Team. ?

As of Sunday, police were still searching for Gilbert Williamson as a person of interest in the case. People with information about Williamson should call the Sheriff’s Office at 509-762-1160 or send information to crimetips@co.grant.wa.us. Tipsters can remain anonymous.?

Williamson is a 46-year-old white male, 6-feet tall, weighing 220 lbs. He has hazel eyes and short brown hair. ?

Anyone with information on Rivera or Williamson should not attempt to detain them. Rather, people should call the Grant County Sheriff’s Office, 509-762-1160, or send information to crimetips@co.grant.wa.us. Tipsters can remain anonymous.