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…
Arizona man sentenced for unlawful gun possession
MOSES LAKE — An Arizona man who made comments about killing his ailing father and then himself was sentenced to a total of two days in jail for unlawful gun possession.
Ritzville man sentenced to 20 days for drug possession
MOSES LAKE — A Ritzville man who claimed drug paraphernalia that was spotted in the vehicle he was driving wasn’t his was sentenced to a 20-day jail stint this week.
Man gets 2 months for trying to elude state trooper
MOSES LAKE — A man who crashed into a guardrail and tried to elude a state trooper at speeds in excess of 115 mph last month will be spending two months in jail.
Justice for Audrey
EPHRATA — Audrey Grubb's smile pointed toward a pure soul. The little girl could have been any number of things, but family members say she had her sights set …
Man struck by semi in Quincy dies
QUINCY - The person who was fatally struck by a semi-truck just outside of Quincy on Thursday has been identified as an 18-year-old Quincy resident.
Ephrata police continue shooting investigation
EPHRATA — Ephrata Police continue to investigate a shooting last week on Basin Week that left a man injured.
Truck driver cited for DUI in I-90 collision near Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE - A semi-truck driver from Kent was reportedly intoxicated on Tuesday when he crashed his semi on Interstate 90 near Moses Lake.
Royal City man gets 90 days for voyeurism
ROYAL CITY — A man who videotaped a young girl as she was showering was sentenced to serve 90 days in jail for voyeurism.
Moses Lake eluder gets 6 1/2 months in jail
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man who barricaded himself inside of a home in the Larson community last month after leading police on a high-speed chase will be spe…
2 sentenced in gas station assault
SOAP LAKE — Two men were sentenced in connection with a July assault that ended with shots being fired by the assault victim.
Ephrata officials: Little info to be released about Thursday shooting until investigation complete
EPHRATA - Hoping to protect the integrity of their investigation, officials will be releasing few details about Thursday night’s shooting in Ephrata until after the investigation is complete.
6 arrested near Othello during serving of search warrant
By RICHARD BYRD
Woman charged in hot oil assault
QUINCY — A Quincy woman is facing an assault charge for allegedly throwing a half a pot of hot oil onto a woman, causing burns to 20-30 percent of the victim’s body, over the weekend.
Travel trailer charred, shop damaged in blaze
EPHRATA — A travel trailer was destroyed and a nearby shop was heavily damaged by fire Tuesday afternoon near Ephrata.
Felon gets 6 months for gun possession
MOSES LAKE — A convicted felon who attempted to dispose of a gun as he was running from police will be spending six months in jail.