Crime
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Beware of Bitcoin scams
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake police are warning residents about a sharp rise in scams involving Bitcoin machines, after…
Grant County Jail roster for April 15, 2026
This list shows current inmates from the Grant County law enforcement agencies who were arrested on April 15. Grant County inmates are housed at the Grant County Jail.
One arrested in theft from Dollar General
WARDEN — Warden Police Department arrested Brian Sanchez-Martinez, a 19-year-old male from Warden on suspicion of stealing two cases of alcoholic beverages fro…
Only 41% of Washington drivers comply with ignition interlock mandate after DUIs
(The Center Square) - Less than half of the drivers required to install ignition interlock devices in their vehicles did so between 2018 and 2025, despite $14.…
Moses Lake Police Department logs for April 6-7
The reports below were provided by the Moses Lake Police Department. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
One arrested after Highway 17 stop; detectives recover fentanyl, firearms
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Street Crimes Unit conducted a traffic stop on Highway 17 near Randolph Road and executed a search warrant Friday morning as part o…
One arrested for drive-by shooting in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — A drive-by shooting was reported to the Moses Lake Police Department Thursday morning at around 12:30 a.m. at West Gary Street and North Buell Str…
Sleep Diagnostic Center to close after doctor’s sentencing
MOSES LAKE — The Central Washington Sleep Diagnostic Center announced it will be closing its doors effective April 30. This includes locations in Moses Lake, S…
Grant Co. Jail roster for Apr. 8, 2026
This list shows current inmates from the Grant County law enforcement agencies who were arrested on April 7 and 8. Grant County inmates are housed at the Grant County Jail.
Man arrested after MLPD finds drugs, rifles and a 3D printer
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake Police arrested Steven Johnston, 63, for possession of firearms and possession of narcotics, and are potentially pursuing charges relat…
Grant Co. Jail roster for Apr. 7, 2026
This list shows current inmates from the Grant County law enforcement agencies who were arrested on April 7. Grant County inmates are housed at the Grant County Jail.
Seven arrested in Othello sex trafficking investigation
OTHELLO — The Othello Police Department arrested seven men for involvement in prostitution following a two-day investigation last week. Othello Police Chief Aa…
Grant Co. Jail roster for Apr. 4, 2026
This list shows current inmates from the Grant County Sheriff’s Office who were arrested on April 1-3. Grant County inmates are housed at the Grant County Jail. All individuals listed are presumed innocent un…
Grant County Sheriff’s Office logs for March 25-28
The Grant County Sheriff’s Office provided the reports below. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Location is not provi…
Sheriffs warn new state law could harm public safety, decrease prosecution rate
(The Center Square) - Sheriffs and police chiefs across Washington state are turning off their agencies’ automatic license plate readers in response to a new l…