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…
Woman charged in low-speed Moses Lake pursuit
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake woman was charged for leading police on a low-speed pursuit through Moses Lake.
Woman shot near Othello
OTHELLO — Adams County deputies are investigating an incident in which a woman was shot in the neck near Othello last week. Two men admitted to shooting a rifle in the area, but it has not been determined if the bu…
Sanction to stay on Lee's record
OLYMPIA — The Washington Supreme Court has decided not to review a disciplinary recommendation made by a Washington State Bar Association disciplinary board ag…
Bail lowered in Coulee City school threat
EPHRATA — The bail for an Arizona man who is accused of threatening to shoot up schools in Coulee City has been decreased by over $100,000.
Level 3 sex offender has new ML address
MOSES LAKE — A convicted Level 3 sex offender recently moved to a new residence in Moses Lake.
Warden man gets 15 years for child porn, gun offenses
SPOKANE — A Warden man will be spending time in federal prison for possessing child pornography.
Mexico murder suspect captured in Othello
OTHELLO — A man accused of murder in Mexico was taken into custody in Othello.
DUI driver crashes into Surf 'n Slide
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was allegedly intoxicated Thursday night when he plowed his vehicle through a wall at the Surf ‘n Slide Water Park in Moses Lake.
Woman leads police on low-speed pursuit
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake woman might have been under the influence of intoxicants Thursday night when she led police on a slow pursuit through Moses Lake.
Williams gets 40 years for murder
EPHRATA — Jason Williams will be serving 40 years behind prison bars for murdering Christian Guerra outside of a Moses Lake fast food restaurant in January 20…
K-9 deputy helps nab car theft suspect after high-speed chase
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was tracked down by Grant County Sheriff’s Office K-9 deputy Grizzly after leading police on a high speed chase in a stolen vehicle.
Moses Lake man and woman charged with forgery
MOSES LAKE — A man and woman were charged for allegedly using fake bills at several different businesses in the Moses Lake area.
Man arrested in Halloween drive-by-shooting in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was arrested in connection with a drive-by-shooting Halloween night in Moses Lake.
Bennett murder retrial set for next week
EPHRATA — A trial for an Ephrata man who is accused of murdering his landlord was reset for next week. A previous trial in the case ended in a judge declaring …
Moses Lake man sentenced for harassment
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was sentenced for threatening a man and woman who witnessed him allegedly assault his fiancé.