Crime
For information regarding local and national criminal news, see our latest news stories below.
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 Pa…
Moses Lake woman who fled police in stolen car sentenced to over four years
A Moses Lake woman has been sentenced to a little more than four years in prison after pleading guilty to a June incident when she fled police at high speeds in a stolen vehicle.
Moses Lake man arrested after 911 call
MOSES LAKE – A 25-year-old Moses Lake man was jailed on Saturday after allegedly assaulting his girlfriend and then refusing to come out of the house when deputies arrived, according to the Grant County Sheriff’s O…
Authorities: Man arrested after chase
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was arrested over the weekend after reportedly ramming a Grant County Sheriff’s deputy’s patrol car and leading deputies on a pursuit through Moses Lake on Saturday morning, according …
Larson community home damaged in overnight drive-by shooting
MOSES LAKE - A home in the Larson community was damaged Thursday night during a drive-by shooting, according to Grant County Sheriff’s Office.
Moses Lake woman sentenced to over a year for driving under the influence
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake woman with a history of driving offenses was sentenced to 15 months in prison for driving while under the influence in connection with a May incident when her blood alcohol level was nearl…
Man suspected of exchanging gunfire with Othello officer caught
OTHELLO — U.S. Marshals on Thursday found a man who is suspected of firing shots Wednesday near the 800 block of Larch Street after being confronted by an Othello police officer, according to law enforcement offici…
Quincy police seek subject in shooting
QUINCY — Quincy police are looking for an unidentified gunman they believe shot a man several times near a trailer park in Quincy.
Year in prison for Walmart shoplifter
EPHRATA — A Kennewick woman was sentenced to just over a year in prison after pleading guilty in a case involving swapping price tags and concealing items at a Moses Lake Walmart where she had previously been tresp…
Man arrested in burglary at assisted-living center
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was arrested early Friday morning in connection with an alleged break-in at a senior living facility and theft of a resident’s jewelry, according to local law enforcement.
Spokane man sentenced to federal prison
SPOKANE — A former Ferris High School assistant football coach was sentenced to more than 22 years in federal prison Thursday in a case that involved underage girls, including one from Moses Lake.
Torres given 20 years for 2018 killing of his father
MOSES LAKE — Jonathan Torres, 22, of Royal City, was sentenced to 20 years in prison Tuesday after pleading guilty to shooting his father in the back of the he…
Quincy police ask for help finding wanted man
QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department has asked for the public’s help locating a man wanted following a July 8 domestic violence incident.
Ephrata man sentenced after guilty plea
EPHRATA — A 31-year-old Ephrata man was sentenced to just over a year in prison following an incident at a Soap Lake gas station, according to court documents.
Car theft suspects caught in irrigation ditch
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake woman, Tomie Gonzalez, 21, and a 16-year-old were apprehended early Sunday morning after a high-speed chase ended in an irrigation ditch, according to Grant County Sheriff’s Office.
Charges filed against suspect in San Antonio kidnapping case
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake police have filed new charges against a Texas man arrested earlier this week in connection with the kidnapping of a 16-year-old.