Crime
For information regarding local and national criminal news, see our latest news stories below.
GCSO asks for community assistance on 1992 cold case
MATTAWA — Grant County Major Crimes detectives are renewing efforts to identify a young child whose remains were d…
Man charged with manslaughter in 4-year-old son's death
An Othello man was charged Wednesday with first-degree manslaughter in the death of his 4-year-old son Feb. 27.
Man arrested in connection with stabbing near Othello
A man was booked into the Adams County Jail on suspicion of second-degree assault and tampering with a witness following a stabbing Sunday near Othello.
Trial set in alleged machete assault
The trial for a Moses Lake man accused of assaulting and threatening his housemate with a machete over a cellphone is scheduled for April 7.
Child dies with gunshot; father jailed
A 4-year-old Othello boy died after an accidental shooting Saturday, and friends of the family have started a fundraising campaign to help cover funeral and medical expenses.
Liquor store fire investigation confirms robbery, arson
The investigation of the Jan. 30 structure fire at Moses Lake Liquor & Wine is ongoing, but Moses Lake police confirmed the cause as robbery and arson.
Senate passes legislation on collecting use-of-force data
Senate Bill 5259 passed in a 46-2 vote during a virtual floor debate Monday.
Moses Lake man to appear in court on rape charge
A Moses Lake man was summoned to appear in court for allegedly raping a 16-year-old girl.
Othello 4-year-old dies in accidental shooting
A four-year-old died Sunday after his father allegedly accidentally shot him in the head Saturday.
Moses Lake man allegedly caught with more than 3 pounds of methamphetamine
A Moses Lake man was booked into the Grant County Jail Tuesday for allegedly maintaining a drug house after the Moses Lake Police Department seized more than three pounds of drugs from his home.
DUI collision in Moses Lake injures four
A two-vehicle collision Tuesday night at state Route 17 and Nelson Road in Moses Lake sent four locals to the hospital with injuries, one of whom was accused o…
Arrest leads to brief lockdown at Desert Oasis High School
A man arrested on a parole violation across the street from Desert Oasis High School led to a 10-minute "modified lockdown" Feb. 17.
Proposed Grant County Jail site discussed at public hearing
The Grant County Commissioners will vote next week on a recommendation for the site of the new Grant County Jail and had a public hearing Monday to take public…
Former Soap Lake Police reserve officer released from jail after DUI arrest
A former Soap Lake Police Department reserve officer who was arrested Thursday for allegedly driving under the influence while using a SLPD vehicle for unautho…
Electric City man gets a year and a half prison rehab for assault
An Electric City man was sentenced to one and a half years of Drug Offender Sentencing Alternative (DOSA), or prison-based rehabilitation, for trying to strangle his girlfriend over the sale of puppies.
Soap Lake reserve officer fired following DUI arrest
A reserve officer with the Soap Lake Police Department was fired after he allegedly was driving under the influence while using a department vehicle for unauthorized travel.