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…
Fire destroys empty Moses Lake building Blaze reported at about 6 a.m. Monday
MOSES LAKE — An empty building at a closed Moses Lake business on Marina Drive was destroyed by fire early Monday morning, possibly from a campfire left by a t…
Jury finds Jason Williams guilty of second-degree murder
Moses Lake man charged for kicking officer in the head
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was charged for allegedly kicking a Moses Lake Police Department officer in the head.
Making our job easy
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was arrested on Friday after allegedly fleeing a traffic stop and leading police on a foot pursuit.
Grant County Sheriff seeks robbery suspects
GEORGE – As of Friday, Grant County Sheriff’s deputies are still asking the public for help in identifying two men who robbed a George-area convenience store a…
Coulee City man sentenced for unlawful gun possession, assault
EPHRATA — A Coulee City man will be spending time in prison for threatening his brother with a rifle during a dispute over a missing bong and throwing a cup fu…
Quincy man sentenced for assaulting child, tampering with a witness
EPHRATA — A Quincy man will be spending time in jail for holding his young son’s hand over a hot stove burner and telling a witness to the incident to change the story she gave to police.
2 suspects sought in Quincy shooting
QUINCY — A 23-year-old man was reportedly shot in the leg at an RV park near Quincy late Thursday night. Two suspects in the shooting are still at large.
Grant, Adams counties included in Inslee's emergency proclamation
OLYMPIA — Grant and Adams counties are among the 20 counties included in Gov. Jay Inslee’s state of emergency declaration in response to several wildfires that are currently burning in eastern Washington.
Driver flees scene after allegedly causing collision in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — An unidentified person reportedly caused a collision in Moses Lake early Sunday morning and fled the scene.
Driver flees scene after allegedly causing collision in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — An unidentified person reportedly caused a collision in Moses Lake early Sunday morning and fled the scene.
Suspect in Ephrata hit-and-run collision still being sought
EPHRATA — Deputies are searching for a person who was reportedly involved in a hit-and-run collision in Ephrata on Saturday.
Teen in critical condition after car crashes into irrigation canal
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake teenager who was seriously injured over the weekend after his vehicle crashed into an irrigation canal was on a ventilator and list…
Teen accused of vehicle prowling, gun theft
EPHRATA — A teenager is accused of stealing several items, including a gun, out of a truck in Moses Lake over the weekend.
Olympia woman involved in fatal crash near Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — An Olympia woman died in a fatal one-car crash near Moses Lake Sunday morning.