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…
Picking the wrong fight
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man had to get stitches on Christmas Eve after he reportedly fought with a police K-9.
Moses Lake man charged with robbery
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man is facing charges for allegedly robbing a man outside of a Moses Lake business in late November.
No injuries in ML drive-by
MOSES LAKE — Deputies are investigating a Wednesday night non-injury drive-by shooting near Moses Lake.
Guns found in Quincy man's vehicle after traffic stop
QUINCY — A immigrant is facing charges after he was reportedly found to be driving with guns is his vehicle as he was intoxicated.
Unknown person posing as county appraiser
EPHRATA — The Grant County Auditor’s Office has received several calls about an unknown person impersonating an appraiser and attempting to get into homes.
Moses Lake man accused of raping teen
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man is facing charges for allegedly raping a teenager and supplying the victim with marijuana.
Former Quincy cop honored for combating sex trafficking
QUINCY — A former Quincy Police Department officer, and current Grant County Sheriff’s Office deputy, was recognized for his work combating underage sex traffi…
Drunk driver gets 3 months
WARDEN — A Moses Lake man who drank as many as eight beers in the hours before a serious injury collision near Warden in November will be spending three months in jail.
2 charged in ML theft, burglary
MOSES LAKE — A Soap Lake couple who allegedly stole merchandise from two Moses Lake stores and ran from police are facing several charges in Grant County Superior Court.
2 injured after high-speed pursuit ends in crash
MOSES LAKE — A convicted felon and his passenger were injured over the weekend after allegedly attempting to elude police and crashing their car near Moses Lak…
Man arrested near Moses Lake stabbed a Wisconsin cop in 2005
EPHRATA — A man who was apprehended Tuesday night at a rest stop near Moses Lake was committed to a mental health institution over 10 years ago after stabbing a police officer in the neck in Wisconsin.
Man who threatened teens gets jail sentence
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man who threatened a group of teenagers at a Moses Lake park-and-ride will be spending a couple of months in jail.
Police search for convicted felon who fled traffic stop
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake police are currently searching for a convicted felon who fled from officers after hitting his passenger and an officer with his car ove…
$5,000 bench warrant issued for Gavin Seim
EPHRATA — After missing a court date last week, a $5,000 warrant has been issued for Gavin Seim, who has left the country for Mexico.
Soap Lake man injured by homemade pipe bomb
LAKEVIEW — Deputies are investigating after a Soap Lake man was injured and hospitalized Friday night when a homemade pipe bomb exploded.