Crime
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GCFD 8 firefighter sustains minor injuries when hit by car
MATTAWA — A Grant County Fire District 8 officer sustained minor injuries Wednesday when he was hit by a driver su…
Othello city officials warn residents to beware of invoice scam
OTHELLO — Othello city officials are warning residents to pay careful attention if they receive what looks like an invoice from the city after a resident repor…
Othello man taken into custody in connection with Connell assault
OTHELLO — An Othello man was taken into custody Sunday morning following an alleged assault in Connell.
Grant County Jail Roster for Nov. 2, 2026
Oct. 31 Avel Isaid Ramirez, 38, booked by Grant County Sheriff's Office for DUI.
MLPD recovers nearly 2 pounds of meth during drug investigation
MOSES LAKE — Detectives with the Moses Lake Police Department's Street Crimes Unit recovered nearly 2 pounds of methamphetamine while serving a search warrant …
Graffiti vandalism mars newly opened Ephrata Sports Complex
EPHRATA — Less than a month after city leaders celebrated the opening of new pickleball courts at the Ephrata Sports Complex, vandals covered portions of the f…
Moses Lake men arrested after chase through neighborhood
MOSES LAKE — Two Moses Lake men were arrested following a chase Tuesday that included driving through the yard of a residence in an attempt to get away.
Buyers beware: Sheriff's Office offers tips after stolen pickup sold online
EPHRATA — A recent Grant County investigation involving a stolen pickup truck sold through Facebook Marketplace serves as a reminder that online bargains can s…
Moses Lake man arrested for allegedly selling stolen property
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was arrested and booked on suspicion of selling stolen property and possessing a stolen vehicle after Grant County Sheriff's depu…
New Grant County jail begins housing inmates after successful transfer from old facility
EPHRATA — Nearly four months after the ribbon cutting for the new Grant County Adult Corrections Facility, county officials completed the transfer of inmates F…
Grant County Jail Roster for Oct. 24, 2026
This list shows current inmates who were arrested by Grant County law enforcement agencies on Oct. 23 through 24 as of Saturday afternoon. Grant County inmates are housed at the Grant County Jail. All subjects are …
Othello man arrested for Moses Lake attempted burglary
MOSES LAKE — An Othello man jumped into Moses Lake in an unsuccessful attempt to avoid Moses Lake Police Department officers last Friday. An MLPD media rel…
Moses Lake police seize guns, drugs in string of arrests
MOSES LAKE — A series of investigations by the Moses Lake Police Department's Street Crimes Unit led to four arrests, the seizure of multiple firearms and the …
Graffiti investigation leads to drug seizure in Adams County
OTHELLO — A vehicle seized during an Adams County graffiti investigation earlier this month contained suspected cocaine, methamphetamine, ammunition and eviden…
Grant County Jail Roster for Oct. 15, 2026
This list shows current inmates who were arrested by Grant County law enforcement agencies on Oct. 14 through 15 as of Thursday afternoon. Grant County inmates are housed at the Grant County Jail. All subjects are …