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…
Charge dropped against Coulee City teen in death of twin
EPHRATA — With evidence pointing toward self-defense, the Grant County Prosecutor’s Office decided to not prosecute a Coulee City teenager who stabbed and kill…
Sheriff's office adds to Emergency Management
EPHRATA — Grant County will be better prepared for emergencies in the future, as the Grant County Sheriff’s Office is set to welcome a new member to the Emerge…
Paraglider rescued near Beverly on Sunday
BEVERLY — A paraglider was rescued in a coordinated effort on Sunday after apparently crashing and became stranded on a cliff near Beverly.
Man arrested for vehicle prowling, damaging police cars
MOSES LAKE — A suspected vehicle prowler was arrested in Moses Lake Wednesday night for allegedly damaging two police cars after he was found to have stolen items.
Moses Lake man charged for illegal pot operation
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was charged after a search warrant at his residence revealed he was running an unlicensed marijuana manufacturing facility.
2 die in Franklin County collision
MESA — A Monday afternoon collision near Mesa in Franklin County left two Moses Lake residents dead.
1 injured after car strikes deer on I-90 in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — A Tacoma man was injured on Monday after a vehicle he was in struck a deer on Interstate 90.
Wildfire closes I-90 between George and Vantage
GEORGE — An accidental fire near George caused a headache for Interstate 90 travelers on Sunday.
Othello police searching for pair with info on assault
OTHELLO — The Othello Police Department is seeking help from the public in identifying a man and woman who reportedly have information about an assault that occurred over the weekend.
Convicted felon arrested for illegal pot operation
MOSES LAKE — A convicted felon was arrested for the second time in five years for running an illegal marijuana business.
Shots fired in Royal City
ROYAL CITY — The Grant County Sheriff’s Office is seeking help from the public in identifying individuals who were involved in a drive-by-shooting near Royal City on Wednesday.
Buildings, RVs destroyed in Thursday morning fire
MOSES LAKE — Two buildings and several RVs were destroyed in a large fire near Moses Lake early Thursday morning.
Judge to let prosecutor's office handle Nickels retrial
EPHRATA — Grant County Prosecutor Garth Dano and Chief Deputy Prosecutor Alan White will not be allowed to interfere with or have input on any aspect of the Da…
Oregon man injured in motorhome crash on I-90
MOSES LAKE — A man from Oregon was seriously injured in a Memorial Day collision on Interstate 90.
Othello residents named as victims in fatal George collision
GEORGE — Grant County Coroner Craig Morrison has identified the three individuals who passed away in a two-vehicle collision near George last week.