Police records for April 20, 2020
Moses Lake Police Department
April 13
Officers responded to the 4700 block of West Tanager Street for a report of a stolen vehicle that had been abandoned on the overpass. Police located the vehicle and contacted the owner.
April 14
Officers responded to the 800 block of West Windrose Drive for a report of an unknown man harassing and threatening a resident via text.
Officers responded to the 2000 block of West Basin Street for a report of several subjects squatting in an abandoned shed. Police advised that the building was unsafe and advised the subjects to find a different place to stay.
Officers responded to the area of East Hill Avenue and South Grand Drive for a report of a stolen vehicle found in that location. Police located the vehicle and contacted the owner.
Officers responded to the 1900 block of West Marina Drive for a report of a goose that was run over in a private drive. Police put down the badly injured goose.
Officers responded to the area of Road L Northeast and Road 2 Northeast for a report of a side-by-side out in a nearby field eluding police. Police noted that the vehicle seemed similar to one recently stolen from a local business.
Grant County Jail
April 13
Barbara Joann Simpson, 50, of Ephrata, was booked on charges of fourth-degree domestic violence assault and third-degree domestic violence malicious mischief.
Christina Marie Forester, 56, of Quincy, was booked on charges of fourth-degree domestic violence assault.
April 14
Brian Martin, 54, of Ephrata, was booked on charges of fourth-degree domestic violence assault.
Caleb Vaden Dormaier, 35, of Ephrata, was booked on charges of driving while under the influence.