Crime
For information regarding local and national criminal news, see our latest news stories below.
MLPD logs for Dec. 15-17, 2025
The reports below were provided by the Moses Lake Police Department. All suspects are considered innocent until pr…
Motel manager arrested for drugs, forgery
MOSES LAKE — A motel manager in Moses Lake was arrested earlier this week for drugs and allegedly using a customer’s credit card information to buy pizza.
Alleged armed robber arrested in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — A man was arrested in Moses Lake over the weekend for allegedly robbing another man at gunpoint.
Armed suspect fires shots in gas station
MOSES LAKE — A man who allegedly fired shots during an armed robbery in Moses Lake late Wednesday night was taken into custody in Grandview early Thursday morning.
Trial for Moses Lake murder suspect begins
MOSES LAKE — After almost two years of motions, hearings and continuances, the murder trial for a Moses Lake man who is accused of shooting and killing a bysta…
Allegedly intoxicated man plows into power pole
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was allegedly intoxicated Tuesday evening when he crashed his vehicle into a power pole and a parked car.
Kennewick woman accused of eluding police in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — A Kennewick woman was charged for allegedly running numerous red lights and driving in the opposite lane of travel during a pursuit in Moses Lake.
Woman arrested after trying to pass fake $20 bill
MOSES LAKE — A wanted woman was taken into custody over the weekend after she allegedly attempted to pass a fake bill at a Moses Lake gas station.
Armed robber steals cash, safe from store
SCHWANA — A masked man reportedly robbed a Schwana store at gunpoint Monday morning and got away with cash and a safe.
2 jailed after high-speed pursuit
OTHELLO — A pair of sisters are in jail after allegedly leading police on a high speed chase that started in Othello and ended in Franklin County.
Woman burned at gas station
MOSES LAKE — A woman was burned in Moses Lake on Saturday after she was reportedly smoking in a vehicle as a man pumped gasoline into a garbage can that was in…
Man charged for hitting parents with shovel
ROYAL CITY — Court documents do not give a motive for a Royal City man who allegedly beat his father and mother with a shovel earlier this month.
Beware of online 'romance scams'
MOSES LAKE — It’s Valentine’s Day, a time for love and romance, flowers and dinners.
ML man accused of raping, molesting 2 girls
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was charged for allegedly sexually assaulting two young girls at his Moses Lake home.
Alleged Moses Lake eluder facing charges
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man who reportedly attempted to elude police after crashing into a car at a stop light is facing several charges in connection with t…
Court documents shine light on shooting
MOSES LAKE — Court documents indicate a Sunday shooting near Moses Lake that left one man injured stemmed from an ongoing dispute between two men.