Crime
For information regarding local and national criminal news, see our latest news stories below.
WSP warns of scams in wake of trooper's death
OLYMPIA — The Washington State Patrol is asking the public to respect the family’s privacy and to be mindful of po…
Coulee City man charged for allegedly firing shots at neighbors
EPHRATA — A self-admitted methamphetamine user was charged for allegedly firing several shots from a handgun at his neighbors and barricading himself inside his Coulee City home.
Quincy woman charged with extortion, vehicle theft
QUINCY — A Quincy woman was charged for allegedly stealing a 61-year-old man’s vehicle and threatening to have the man beat up if he didn’t admit to giving her permission to drive the car.
Level 3 sex offender arrested after pursuit
MOSES LAKE — A Level 3 sex offender was taken into custody Tuesday night in Moses Lake after reportedly leading police on a high-speed chase and striking at least two other vehicles during the pursuit.
New look for the law MLPD unveils updated color scheme for patrol cars
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake Police Department Chief Kevin Fuhr unveiled the new color scheme for the MLPD’s fleet of patrol vehicles on Wednesday.
Othello woman injured in accident near Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — An Othello woman was injured after she rear-ended a pickup truck near Moses Lake on Wednesday.
ML man charged for pointing gun at roommates
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was charged for alleging pointing a gun at his roommates in front of their young child.
Ephrata man, woman injured in accident near Connell
CONNELL — Two Ephrata residents were injured in a single-vehicle rollover near Connell early Tuesday morning after their vehicle reportedly left a highway and rolled.
Job seekers warned of employment scam
MOSES LAKE — The email looked legitimate – at least at first.
Boys arrested after stealing car in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — Two boys were arrested Monday morning after reportedly stealing a car from in front of a home.
Local law enforcement conducting extra DUI patrols
WENATCHEE — The Washington State Patrol and local law enforcement agencies will be ramping up their DUI patrols through the end of the year.
Moses Lake man sentenced in connection with raid
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was sentenced in connection with a raid at a Moses Lake residence that turned up a large amount of drugs, ammunition and a gun.
Ephrata man sentenced for car theft, eluding police
MOSES LAKE — A Ephrata man was sentenced for stealing a running car from a driveway in Moses Lake and leading police on a high-speed chase.
Soap Lake 'Shop with a Cop' event set for Tuesday
SOAP LAKE — Seven children from Soap Lake will have the opportunity to shop with a Soap Lake Police Department officer next week, but to make the event a special occasion, donations are still needed.
Moses Lake man sentenced for eluding officer
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was sentenced for attempting to elude a Moses Lake police officer and crashing into a row of trees near a church.
Royal City shooting victim identified
ROYAL CITY — An Othello man was identified as the deceased person from a double shooting early Friday morning near Royal City.