Crime
For information regarding local and national criminal news, see our latest news stories below.
Moses Lake man arrested after allegedly pointing replica firearm
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was booked on suspicion of first-degree assault after he allegedly pointed a replica…
Bennett murder trial begins... again
EPHRATA — For the second time in five months an Ephrata man is on trial for allegedly murdering his 82-year-old landlady in September 2014.
Royal City man dies in accident near Connell
CONNELL — A man from Royal City died in a one-vehicle rollover collision near Connell on Monday.
Othello man accused of molesting teen
OTHELLO — A Othello man was arrested for allegedly setting up a fake Facebook account and having an inappropriate relationship with a teenager.
Royal City man gets 9 months for vehicular assault
ROYAL CITY — A Royal City man will be spending nine months in jail for driving while intoxicated in late November near Royal City and causing a three-vehicle injury collision.
Woman nabbed for public exposure
MOSES LAKE — A woman was arrested over the weekend after allegedly exposing herself inside a Moses Lake movie theater.
Four-legged deputy helps nab burglary suspect
LAKEVIEW — K-9 deputy Chika helped nab a burglary suspect in the Lakeview area late Wednesday evening.
Spokane man injured in rollover near George
GEORGE — A Spokane man was injured in a rollover collision on Interstate 90 near George Wednesday night.
Man who ditched car in Upper Goose Lake gets 4 years
EPHRATA — A Othello man who burglarized a Royal City residence and ditched his car into Upper Goose Lake after a high-speed chase will be spending over four ye…
Grant PUD customers target for continuing scam
EPHRATA — Grant County PUD is warning customers that scammers are once again targeting the PUD, and that it’s becoming a periodic occurrence.
Man arrested for officer assault
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man allegedly had a medical episode after he assaulted two police officers during a Sunday night confrontation in Moses Lake.
2 charged in Soap Lake drive-by
SOAP LAKE — Two men are facing assault and drive-by-shooting charges in connection with a Jan. 12 incident near Soap Lake.
Level 2 sex offender has new address
MOSES LAKE — A Level 2 sex offender has a new address in Moses Lake, the Grant County Sheriff’s Office announced Monday.
Disagreement between staff, parents triggers Wilson Creek School lockdown
WILSON CREEK — A disagreement between school staff and parents of a student triggered a lockdown on Thursday at Wilson Creek School.
Quincy man charged for attempting to elude trooper
QUINCY — A Quincy man was charged for allegedly leading a trooper on a high-speed chase that reached almost 110 mph on Interstate 90.
Basin residents warned of government grant scam
MOSES LAKE — Gerald Curran knew something was off when he received a call from a person who couldn’t pronounce his name correctly. His suspicions were heightened when the caller told him in order to receive a $7,40…