Crime
For information regarding local and national criminal news, see our latest news stories below.
GCSO logs for Feb. 25 – 28, 2026
The reports below were provided by the Grant County Sheriff’s Office. Any suspects named are innocent until proven…
2 arrested in Moses Lake drug bust
MOSES LAKE — Two people were arrested in Moses Lake early Monday morning in connection with a search warrant at a motel room that turned up drugs and a gun.
Rash of car prowls at Pelican Point
MOSES LAKE — Pelican Point residents are being urged to lock their cars after a rash of car prowls Sunday night and early Monday morning.
Man who hid in tree house gets 3 years
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man who stole a car and attempted to hide from police in a tree house will be spending over three years in prison.
Moses Lake home hit by gunfire
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake residence was reportedly struck by at least nine bullets early Wednesday morning.
$8,000 worth of items stolen from Moses Lake shop
MOSES LAKE — A break-in and burglary at a Moses Lake business has left the business' owners in shock and wondering what to do next.
Gavin Seim, in Mexico, alleges Grant County conspiracy
MOSES LAKE — Gavin Seim has not revealed when or if he will return to the United States from Mexico to deal with his current charges in Grant County District C…
Moses Lake business peppered by gunfire Thanksgiving night
MOSES LAKE — A business’ sales office was reportedly struck by over a dozen bullets on Thanksgiving.
2 arrested in Moses Lake stabbing
MOSES LAKE — A man and woman from Coulee Dam surrendered to authorities on Sunday in connection with a stabbing in Moses Lake.
Alleged mail thief in trouble... again
MOSES LAKE — Less than a week after she was arrested in connection with a string of mail thefts, a Moses Lake woman is back in jail for allegedly attempting to…
Re-sentencing yields identical sentence for ML woman
EPHRATA — A Moses Lake woman whose case was remanded back to Grant County for re-sentencing by the Washington Supreme Court received an identical sentence in h…
Ibarra Valencia pleads guilty to Royal City murder
EPHRATA — A Royal City man entered guilty pleas on Monday in connection with a 2015 shooting at a Royal City business that left one dead and another injured.
Man shot in Moses Lake Saturday
MOSES LAKE — A man who was shot in Moses Lake early Saturday morning is reportedly refusing to cooperate with police as officers investigate the incident.
Moses Lake man charged with vehicle theft, attempting to elude
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man is facing charges in connection with a vehicle theft and high speed pursuit that started in Moses Lake and ended in Adams County.
Man reportedly fighting gets tased by police
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was arrested late Thursday night after allegedly getting into a fight with his ex-girlfriend’s brothers.
Judge denies request to amend Royal City murder charges
EPHRATA — A judge has denied a request to amend the charges against a Royal City man who is accused of shooting and killing one of his co-workers and shooting and injuring another co-worker in 2015.