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…
Ephrata man sentenced for punching deputy
EPHRATA — A Ephrata man was sentenced for punching a deputy with the Grant County Sheriff’s Office in the face.
MLHS student hit in crosswalk
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake High School student was struck while crossing a crosswalk last week. The driver of the suspect vehicle reportedly fled the scene.
Moses Lake man sentenced for hit-and-run from last year
QUINCY — A Moses Lake man was sentenced for his involvement in an injury accident in Quincy and fled the scene.
Mattawa man sentenced for toy gun robbery
MATTAWA — A Mattawa man was sentenced for robbing another man with a modified toy gun.
Discussion surrounding property nuisances continues
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake City Council is continuing its ongoing discussion regarding property maintenance and nuisances in the city.
Ephrata man sentenced in connection with Soap Lake shooting
SOAP LAKE — A Ephrata man was sentenced in connection with a shooting in Soap Lake in early August.
3 arrested in heroin bust
MOSES LAKE — Three people were arrested early Thursday morning in connection with a narcotics investigation that led police to conduct a search warrant at a Mo…
Report of QHS student's shooting death a hoax
QUINCY — A report of a Quincy High School student getting shot and killed in a gang-related shooting was determined to be a hoax.
Royal City man sentenced for harassment
By RICHARD BYRD
ML woman injured in collision near Quincy
QUINCY — A Moses Lake woman was injured in a two-vehicle collision near Quincy Friday.
Body of missing King County firefighter found near George
GEORGE — The body of a King County firefighter who was missing since last weekend was found near George on Saturday.
Man sentenced for shooting at ex-brother-in-law
ROYAL CITY — A Royal City man will be spending three months in jail for firing a shot at his former brother-in-law.
2 injured in 3-vehicle collision near Othello
OTHELLO — Two people were injured in a three-vehicle collision near Othello Friday.
Moses Lake man charged for assaulting officers
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was possibly under the influence of drugs when he allegedly resisted arrest and assaulted two Moses Lake police officers.
K-9 deputy helps find kidnapping, assault suspect in Lakeview
LAKEVIEW — If K-9 deputy Grizzly wore a belt, he would be able to add another notch to it, as the four-legged deputy and his handler helped nab a kidnapping su…