Crime
For information regarding local and national criminal news, see our latest news stories below.
Seven arrested in MLPD, Safeway undercover operation
MOSES LAKE — Eight people were arrested Monday during an undercover operation designed to catch shoplifters and th…
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.
Wilson Creek man killed after running onto highway
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…