Crime
For information regarding local and national criminal news, see our latest news stories below.
MLPD logs for Dec. 19-21, 2025
The reports below were provided by the Moses Lake Police Department. All suspects are considered innocent until pr…
Trial begins in Sosa murder
EPHRATA — Smiling, Gustavo Tapia Rodriguez walked unescorted into the courtroom Wednesday afternoon, sat down between his attorney and that of his co-defendant…
Soap Lake man sentenced to federal prison
SOAP LAKE — A Soap Lake man was sentenced to seven years (84 months) in federal prison Thursday after pleading guilty to possession of methamphetamines and intending to distribute them.
Fire damages equipment at Priest Rapids Dam
PRIEST RAPIDS DAM — Employees at Priest Rapids Dam were evacuated, but no one was injured, Thursday afternoon when a fire damaged equipment attached to one of the dam’s turbine-generator units.
No injuries in Ephrata drive-by
EPHRATA — A drive-by shooting in Ephrata with no injuries reportedly occurred just after midnight Thursday, according to city officials. Police are asking for assistance in locating the suspect in the case, accordi…
1907 bank robbery rattled Ephrata
EPHRATA, DOUGLAS COUNTY, Wash. — A loud explosion from the Bank of Ephrata roused two women from their beds around midnight on Saturday, April 6, 1907.
Quincy man arrested after lengthy pursuit, DUI suspected
SOAP LAKE — A Quincy man was arrested Sunday afternoon after allegedly leading authorities on a 19-mile pursuit that ended in a crash involving a power pole.
Wenatchee man accused of recording sexual assaults in Chelan, Grant counties
WENATCHEE — A Wenatchee man accused of videotaping sexual assaults on an unconscious victim eight times in Grant and Chelan counties over the course of five mo…
Ephrata man arrested after domestic violence burglary, assault
QUINCY - An Ephrata man accused of domestic violence burglary, assault, robbery and malicious mischief was arrested Monday evening by Quincy police.
MLPD arrest four, recover nearly four pounds of drugs in Friday raids
By EMRY DINMAN
Deceased former SL council member's car recovered
SOAP LAKE — A vehicle that belonged to a deceased former Soap Lake City Council member and was stolen shortly after her passing was recovered by quick police w…
Officers assaulted near Soap Lake on Saturday
SOAP LAKE — Three officers were assaulted in an incident near Soap Lake over the weekend in connection with a bicycle theft case.
Quincy man convicted of assaulting his own attorney
EPHRATA — A Quincy man was convicted this week for stealing beers from a Quincy convenience store while underage, resisting arrest and assaulting his attorney in the courtroom, court records show.
You snooze, you lose your stolen cruiser
MOSES LAKE — An alleged car thief was found asleep inside of his ill-gotten ride by officers with the Moses Lake Police Department Monday, according to a state…
Rooftop caper foiled by Moses Lake police
MOSES LAKE — If it were the first time Moses Lake police had come across a burglar trying to lower themselves down to their prize from a business’ roof, it wou…
Alleged motorcycle thief nabbed in Moses Lake
By RICHARD BYRD