Crime
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Beware of Bitcoin scams
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake police are warning residents about a sharp rise in scams involving Bitcoin machines, after…
Moses Lake Police logs as of Dec. 3, 2025
The reports below were provided by the Moses Lake Police Department. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Grant County Jail logs as of Dec. 3, 2025
The reports below were provided by the Grant County Sheriff’s Office. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Operation Human Freight leads to multiple arrests in Fife
FIFE — In an action aimed at combating human trafficking and prostitution, the Washington State Patrol has arrested nearly a dozen individuals in an overnight …
One subject arrested after residential burglary, additional arrests expected
MOSES LAKE — In the early morning Sunday, the Moses Lake Police Department was dispatched to a reported robbery at the Quail Run trailer park on Road H NE in M…
Quincy Police Department Logs as of Dec. 2, 2025
The reports below were provided by the Quincy Police Department. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Police presence, security firms, alertness help prevent crime in unincorporated areas
DESERT AIRE— Community involvement helps combat crime, especially in places where law enforcement officers have a lot of ground to cover. Kyle Foreman, public …
Verify before responding to charitable requests
MOSES LAKE — Along with many other things, Christmas is the season of charity. But because scammers are still out there even during the Christmas season, the W…
Adams County Jail roster as of Dec. 1, 2025
The reports below were provided by the Adams County Sheriff’s Office. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. This …
Ferguson appoints Tyson Hill to the WA Court of Appeals
EPHRATA — Governor Bob Ferguson appointed Tyson R. Hill to the Washington State Court of Appeals, Division III, marking the governor's inaugural appellate judg…
Man arrested after pursuit in Othello for vehicle theft
OTHELLO — At around 11:30 p.m. Monday, Othello Police Department units pursued a stolen vehicle. Officers had attempted a traffic stop, but the driver failed t…
One arrested for domestic assault near Ritzville
RITZVILLE — On Tuesday, Adams County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the westbound Schrag rest area for a reported domestic assault.
ACSO recovers stolen farm equipment
NINE MILE FALLS — The Adams County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant with the assistance of Stevens County Sheriff’s Office in connection with an ongo…
One shot in unincorporated Moses Lake on Tuesday night
MOSES LAKE — There was a shooting in the 4800 block of Stratford Road Tuesday night in unincorporated Moses Lake. One person was injured and taken to the hospi…
Quincy Police Department logs as of Nov. 18-24, 2025
The reports below were provided by the Quincy Police Department. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Rehaume retiring as Othello PD chief
OTHELLO — Aaron Garza has been appointed as interim chief of the Othello Police Department, effective Nov. 30, when current Othello PD Chief Dave Rehaume retir…