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…
Othello man charged in Warden robbery
WARDEN — A second suspect in a late March armed robbery in Warden is now facing charges in Grant County Superior Court.
2 arrested after drugs, stolen gun found in ML home
MOSES LAKE — A man and woman are now lodged in the Grant County Jail after police reportedly recovered almost a pound of methamphetamine, heroin, cocaine and a…
Woman injured in Valley Road accident
MOSES LAKE — A 48-year-old woman was taken to Samaritan Hospital and arrested for DUI after she allegedly drove under the trailer portion of a semi early Saturday morning.
Soap Lake police chief totals new patrol truck in crash
MOSES LAKE — Soap Lake Police Chief Ryan Cox was injured in a two-vehicle collision Wednesday night while driving his department’s new patrol truck near Moses Lake.
Quincy man accused of molesting daughter
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Former House candidate, wife arrested for child porn
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — A former candidate for the 13th Legislative District has been arrested in Oklahoma City on charges of possession of child pornography.
McIlwain gets 19 years for Soap Lake standoff, shooting
EPHRATA — A Toppenish man who shot at two people in August 2015 and triggered a lengthy standoff in Soap Lake will be spending 19 years behind prison bars.
Man charged in Warden robbery
WARDEN — One of three suspects in an armed robbery in Warden has been charged with two crimes in Grant County Superior Court.
Ephrata man sentenced for assault
EPHRATA — A Ephrata man was sentenced for an assault involving his infant daughter, who received bruises on her body and a skull fracture. Medicals records, however, do not prove whether or not the man is responsib…
New gizmo to help MLPD reduce pursuits
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Police Department will soon be getting a new technology that will aid officers in reducing high-speed chases and help in better locating and apprehending suspects.
Quincy teen charged with burglary
QUINCY — A Quincy teen is facing possible time behind bars after she was reportedly found burglarizing a rural Quincy residence and was held at gunpoint by the homeowner until a deputy arrived.
Ephrata collision leaves 3 injured
EPHRATA — Three people were injured in a two-vehicle collision Wednesday evening near Ephrata.
Man charged for leading police on chase
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man admitted to being high on methamphetamine while leading Moses Lake police on a high-speed chase that reached speeds over 100 mph.
Man charged for choking pregnant girlfriend
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man is accused of choking his 8-month pregnant girlfriend after she allegedly told him she needed to go to the grocery store, but was too pregnant to drive.
Juror dismissed in Bennett murder, alternate juror called in
EPHRATA — A juror in the Chad Bennett murder trial was dismissed for using the Internet to research aspects of the crimes the defendant is charged with.