Crime
For information regarding local and national criminal news, see our latest news stories below.
Ephrata man arrested near Quincy
QUINCY — An Ephrata man was booked into the Grant County Jail Wednesday on suspicion of second-degree burglary and…
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.
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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.