News bites for May 3, 2024

MOSES LAKE — The U.S. Marshals Service is offering a $1,500 reward for information leading to the arrest of an armed and dangerous fugitive, according to an announcement from the Moses Lake Police Department.

Christopher Valle-Maciel, 18, is wanted in connection with a Nov. 12 homicide in Moses Lake, according to the statement. He is described as 5 feet 7 inches tall and 113 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. He is charged with first-degree murder, two counts of first-degree assault and first-degree drive-by shooting. Anyone with information regarding Valle-Maciel’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Marshals Service at 1-800-336-0102 or www.usmarshals.gov/tips. 

RITZVILLE — The Adams County Sheriff’s Office received a donation of a grill from George Dress and the team at Ranch and Home in Kennewick, according to an announcement from the ACSO. The grill will be used for public events across the county.

“It's heartening to witness such strong community support. George's passion for Adams County is evident in his fondness for our fair and the wonderful people here,” Sheriff Dale Wagner wrote in the announcement. “We are immensely thankful to George and his team at Ranch and Home for their kindness and commitment to our community.”

QUINCY —  Quincy police arrested two people in a drive-by shooting Sunday, according to a statement from the QPD. 

At about 2:30 p.m., a single gunshot was fired from a blue passenger car and struck a house in the 100 block of K Street Southwest, according to the statement. No injuries were reported and the suspect vehicle was quickly located. Two occupants of the vehicle, an adult male and a juvenile male, were arrested on suspicion of first-degree assault, drive-by shooting and unlawful possession of a firearm.

Detectives are continuing to investigate. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the QPD at 509-787-2222.

    Quincy police arrested two people Sunday in a drive-by shooting.