Crime
For information regarding local and national criminal news, see our latest news stories below.
Woman accused of stealing vehicle arrested after K-9 deployed near Gorge Amphitheatre
GEORGE — A 41-year-old British Columbia woman was arrested Sunday after authorities said she stole a pickup truck …
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.
Ephrata man gets five months for shooting at neighbor's apartment
An Ephrata man was sentenced to five months in jail, after he made an Alford plea to second-degree assault with a deadly weapon and reckless endangerment for a…
Shooting suspect arrested in Moses Lake
Moses Lake police arrested a man Tuesday suspected of shooting another man Saturday night.
Othello man arrested on firearms possession
An Othello man was booked into the Adams County Jail for alleged second-degree unlawful possession of a firearm following a traffic stop by the Othello Police Department Thursday.
State Route 17 closed two hours Friday after collision
Traffic was diverted for almost two hours Friday afternoon on state Road 17, near the Stratford Road bypass, after a pickup truck and trailer veered off the road, turned over and spilled debris, including nails.
Wapato woman gets 25 days for stabbing daughter
A 54-year-old Wapato woman accused of stabbing her daughter during a fight in December was sentenced to 25 days in jail.
Quincy man arrested for alleged drug trafficking
A Quincy man was arrested after investigators seized more than three ounces of suspected cocaine from his home.
Murder investigation presents emotional, fiscal challenges
Adams County Sheriff Dale Wagner said law enforcement officers know they'll face challenges, but it doesn't make things easier.