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…
Quincy woman gets 4 years in DUI death
QUINCY — A Quincy woman will be spending four years in prison for driving while intoxicated and crashing into two vehicles. The crash killed a Quincy man who was a passenger in her vehicle.
Police seek vehicle involved in attempted Horizon robbery
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake police asking anyone who saw or has video footage of a vehicle belonging a woman who was involved in attempted bank robbery Friday night to come forward.
Bennett murder trial goes to jury
MOSES LAKE — The fate of an Ephrata man who is accused of murdering an elderly Ephrata woman is now in the hands of a jury.
Kidnapping warrant issued for caregiver of girl
MOSES LAKE — Deputies with the Grant County Sheriff’s Office and U.S. Marshals are searching for an accused kidnapper and her alleged 6-year-old victim.
ML woman sentenced for rape of a child
By RICHARD BYRD
Woman gets 2 years for striking boy with vehicle
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake woman will be spending a little over two years in prison for striking a boy who was walking his bicycle across a crosswalk and fleein…
Woman allegedly abducted, forced to enter bank and demand money
Suspects reportedly taped device initially beleived to be a bomb to victim
Barry Loukaitis re-sentencing continued six months
Othello man injured in Thursday morning collision near Vantage
Martinez was injured in the collision and transported to Samaritan Hospital in Moses Lake for treatment. Bustos Vargas was not injured. Both of the vehicles involved in the collision sustained reportable damages.
1 injured in Thursday night collision near Ephrata
1 injured in accident near Warden
- Staff report
MLPD ride-along program making a comeback
MOSES LAKE - If you are interested in a possible career in law enforcement or just simply interested in the police process then you are in luck, as the Moses Lake Police Department is bringing back their ride-along…
Man taken into custody after barricading himself in ML house
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Mattawa man sentenced for pointing homemade gun at sister
MATTAWA — A Mattawa man was sentenced for pointing a homemade weapon at his sister and threatening to shoot her.