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Police records for April 20, 2020

| April 19, 2020 10:21 PM

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.