Law enforcement logs for April 26, 2024

The reports below were provided by the sheriff’s office or police department indicated. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Ephrata PD

April 19

Report of a two-vehicle non-injury collision in the 10 block of H Street Southeast. Vehicle 1 failed to yield the right-of-way to vehicle 2 when merging into traffic and struck vehicle 2’s right front quarter panel.

Report of a house egged in the 400 block of Fourth Avenue Southeast.

Report of theft at a business in the 1300 block of Nat Washington Way. Several teenagers attempted to steal BB guns and possibly other items. Suspects fled when confronted by staff.

Report of two vehicles preparing to race on Airport Street near SR 282. Two vehicles left the area and one subject was parked on Airport Street with flashers on. The subject said they were not racing but rather ordering pizza. Officer warned the subject about racing and advised them to order pizza elsewhere.

April 20

Report of a vehicle stuck on the railroad tracks near Second Avenue Northwest. Driver was found to be intoxicated.

Report of a two-vehicle non-injury collision at First Avenue and F Street Northeast.

Report of theft from a business in the 1100 block of Basin Street Southwest. A female subject was putting things in her bag while a male subject was putting items in a basket. The male subject walked out the back of the store.

April 21

Report of a vehicle prowl in the 10 block of K Street Northeast. A gun magazine and some cash were taken.

Report of vandalism in the 300 block of A Street Southeast. A group of juveniles reportedly broke a vehicle windshield.

April 22

Report of a two-vehicle collision at Basin Street and Fourth Avenue Southwest. Driver 1 did not see that vehicle 2 had stopped and rear-ended it. Driver 2 was taken to Columbia Basin Hospital by paramedics for body pain and seizures.

April 23

Report of alcohol stolen from a business in the 1100 block of Basin Street Southwest.

April 24

Report of a counterfeit $50 bill passed at a business in the 1100 block of Basin Street Southwest.

Grant Co. Jail

April 18

Maximo Hernandez-Ponce, 45, Mattawa, booked on fourth-degree assault – domestic violence.

James Eugene Bortz, 55, Moses Lake, booked on violation of a protection order.

April 19

Joshua Lee Carey, 35, Ephrata, booked on DUI.

Monique Shilling Parks, 33, Quincy, booked on violation of a no-contact order.

Dwayne Walter Spruel Pease, 36, Moses Lake, booked on a Grant County Superior Court warrant relating to first-degree trafficking in stolen property, second-degree burglary and third-degree theft.

April 20

Eriberto Mendoza, 29, Grandview, booked on DUI and resisting arrest.

Floyd Young, 46, Moses Lake, booked on violation of a no-contact order.

Christina Lynn Fisher, 38, Moses Lake, booked on a Grant County Superior Court warrant relating to second-degree burglary and third-degree theft.

Victoria Lyn Bragg, 51, Moses Lake, booked on first-degree burglary and intimidating a public servant.

April 21

Andres Quiahua Panzo, 22, Royal City, booked on DUI and no valid operator’s license.

Jamie Lee Schafer, 29, Warden, booked on third-degree malicious mischief – domestic violence, as well as Grant County District Court warrants relating to DUI and operating a vehicle without an ignition interlock.

April 22

Samuel Craig Peebles, 24, Moses Lake, booked on fourth-degree assault – domestic violence, as well as Grant County District Court warrants relating to reckless driving and third-degree driving with license suspended.

Joseph John Puyu, 28, Moses Lake, booked on Harassment – previous conviction or threats to kill and third-degree malicious mischief.

Roy Michael Osborne, 28, Ephrata, booked on retail theft with special circumstances, as well as a Grant County District Court warrant relating  to fourth-degree assault – domestic violence.

Nicki Nicole Green, 32, Mountain View, booked on third-degree assault and fourth-degree assault – domestic violence.

Timothy Tilden Langley, 37, Moses Lake, booked on first-degree assault – domestic violence.

Jeremy Paul Reed, 47, Tacoma, booked on DUI.

April 23

Clark Glen Gilbert, 57, Warden, booked on felony harassment.

Jose Angel Villalobos Chavarin, 25, Quincy, booked on felony DUI.

Isidro Cruz Amaro, 41, Mattawa, booked on a Grant County Superior Court warrant relating to second-degree rape – incapable of consent/physically helpless/mentally incapacitated

April 24

Courtney Elizabeth Wilhoite, 35, Soap Lake, booked on fourth-degree assault – domestic violence.

Emilio Melchore Vargas, 32, Moses Lake, booked on fourth-degree assault – domestic violence.

Luz J. Piper, 43, Moses Lake, booked on hit-and-run of an unattended vehicle – domestic violence.

Michael Barajas Cera Barajas, 28, Royal Camp, booked on obstructing a law enforcement officer and resisting arrest.

Jennifer Leann Cook, 29, Warden, booked on theft of a motor vehicle and second-degree malicious mischief, as well as a Department of Corrections warrant relating to possession of a stolen vehicle.

Victor M. Delasancha Diaz, 36, Warden, booked on theft of a motor vehicle and second-degree malicious mischief, as well as a Department of Corrections warrant relating to unlawful imprisonment.

Jacob Michael Bergstrom, 32, Moses Lake, booked on DUI.

April 25

Ryan Nicole Raymond, 44, Coulee City, booked on DUI and obstructing a law enforcement officer.

Jannet Martinez Valencia, 21, Moses Lake, booked on fourth-degree assault – domestic violence.

Moses Lake PD

April 18

Report of a reflective work jacket stolen from a work site. A set of keys including the key to the victim’s work truck and $70 in cash were in the jacket.

Report of a two-vehicle collision in a parking lot in the 700 block of North Central Drive. Vehicle 1 rear-ended vehicle 2, then backed up and rear-ended vehicle 2 twice more. Driver of vehicle 1 said he might have been stepping on the wrong pedal. Driver 1 showed no signs of impairment and was evaluated by medics at the scene.

Report of a male and a female subject stealing items from a business in the 1000 block of North Stratford Road.

Report of a wallet found at a business in the 1000 block of East Broadway Avenue. The wallet was returned to the owner’s son at the owner’s request.

Report of theft from a business in the 900 block of North Stratford Road.

April 22

Report of a stolen vehicle recovered on South Sycamore Lane.

Report of a two-vehicle collision Report of a two-vehicle non-injury collision in the 1000 block of North Stratford Road.

Report of a two-vehicle non-injury collision at West Basin Street and South Schneirla Avenue.

Report of four subjects concealing merchandise at a business in the 1200 block of South Pioneer Way. All four discarded the merchandise and attempted to leave when they saw law enforcement had been called.

Report of theft at a business in the 1000 block of North Stratford Road.

April 23

Report of a vehicle prowl on West Polo Ridge Drive. A computer, two notebooks and a backpack were stolen.

Report of theft from a business in the 2700 block of West Broadway Avenue.

Report of a gang fight involving a gun on Patton Boulevard. Grant County Sheriff’s deputies had secured the scene before MLPD arrived.

Report of attempted theft of a vacuum cleaner valued at $180 from a business in the 1000 block of North Stratford Road. The item was recovered and the suspect left before law enforcement was called.