Crime
For information regarding local and national criminal news, see our latest news stories below.
Community encouraged to spot warning signs at gang awareness presentation
MOSES LAKE — Preventing youth violence and gang involvement requires a coordinated effort between families, school…
Moses Lake Police Department logs for May 3-4, 2026
The reports below were provided by the Moses Lake Police Department. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Four cars damaged in Moses Lake collision
MOSES LAKE — An early-morning collision damaged four cars parked outside a residence and led to a DUI arrest in Moses Lake Tuesday, according to a release from…
Grant County Jail Roster for April 11, 2026
This list shows current inmates who were arrested by Grant County law enforcement agencies on May 8-10. Grant County inmates are housed at the Grant County Jail.
Detective warns Ephrata parents of rising online threats to local youth
EPHRATA — Grant County Sheriff’s Office Detective Katrina Ball didn’t mince words Wednesday night as she described the growing dangers facing children online, …
Quincy Police Department Logs for April 29 through May 1, 2026
The reports below were provided by the Quincy Police Department. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Grant County Jail Roster for May 7, 2026
This list shows current inmates who were arrested by Grant County law enforcement agencies on May 6-7. Grant County inmates are housed at the Grant County Jail.
Quincy man sentenced in controlled substance homicide
EPHRATA — A Quincy man was sentenced to two years in prison in connection after he pleaded guilty to second-degree manslaughter Tuesday. Abraham Florez Velazquez pleaded guilty and was sentenced in connection …
Scam victim hopes to keep others from falling victim
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake woman lost thousands of dollars to a scammer earlier this week, a story that Kyle Foreman, public information officer for the Grant C…
WEATHER: May 6-12
Wednesday: Increasing clouds, high near 88 with variable winds, gusts to 22 miles per hour. Partly cloudy overnight, west winds to 14 mph and gusts to 26 mph, …
Grant County Jail Roster for May 2, 2026
This list shows current inmates from the Grant County law enforcement agencies who were arrested on April 30, May 1 and 2. Grant County inmates are housed at the Grant County Jail.
Othello man pleads not guilty to vehicular homicide charges
RITZVILLE — An Othello man has pleaded not guilty to three counts of vehicular homicide in connection with a collision that killed three 15-year-old girls last…
Seven arrested in MLPD, Safeway undercover operation
MOSES LAKE — Eight people were arrested Monday during an undercover operation designed to catch shoplifters and thieves at the Moses Lake Safeway, according to…
Othello man booked on three counts of vehicular homicide
OTHELLO — An Othello man is being held on $1 million bail on suspicion of three counts of vehicular homicide following a crash that killed three teen girls Sun…
Two arrested in Warden on assault charges
WARDEN — The Warden Police Department received a report of a physical fight with shots fired at the Warden City Park, Friday, according to Warden PD. Two suspe…