Crime
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Beware of Bitcoin scams
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake police are warning residents about a sharp rise in scams involving Bitcoin machines, after…
Warden welcomes new police chief: Jeff Gann
WARDEN – The Warden Police Department has a new leader, Chief Jeff Gann, an officer with nearly two decades of law enforcement experience. Gann started his job…
Likely remains of Travis Decker, wanted for killing his daughters in Chelan County, found
WENATCHEE – The Chelan County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday the discovery of human remains believed to be those of Travis Decker, who has been the subjec…
GCSO blotter for Sept. 12-15, 2025
The reports below were provided by the Grant County Sheriff’s Office. Suspects in the incidents are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Grant County Sheriff’s Office blotter for Sept. 11 & 12, 2025
The incident information below was provided by the Grant County Sheriff’s Office. All suspects named are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
ACSO jail roster for Sept. 16, 2025
The reports below were provided by the Adams County Sheriff’s Office indicated. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Thi…
Grant Co. Jail construction on schedule for summer 2026 opening
EPHRATA — Construction of the new Grant County Jail is progressing rapidly, with Chief Deputy of Corrections Phillip Coats of the Grant County Sheriff’s Office…
Ephrata PD Blotter for Sept. 4-8, 2025
EPHRATA – The reports below were provided by the Ephrata Police Department. Suspects listed are innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk dies after being shot at Utah college event
OREM, Utah (AP) — Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and close ally of President Donald Trump, was shot and killed Wednesday at a Utah college event in an a…
Moses Lake Police Blotter for Aug. 30-Sept. 2
MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Police Department provided the reports below. Suspects identified are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Ephrata PD officer stops theft of nearly $600,000
EPHRATA – In early June, a call was made by Grant County Public Works to the Ephrata Police Department for a theft through deception of three checks totaling n…
Arlington man arrested for vehicle theft in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE – Colin James Golden, 37, of Arlington was lodged into Grant County Jail Sunday for the investigation of a driving under the influence, attempting t…
Moses Lake man convicted in child pornography case
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was convicted last week of possessing child pornography, according to a statement from the Grant County Sheriff’s Office. Michael Boyer, 69, was convicted in Grant County Superior C…
Shots fired on West Broadway Avenue
MOSES LAKE – On Saturday at around 9 p.m. there was a report made of shots fired at 1842 West Broadway Avenue, according to Moses Lake Police Department. Upon police arrival, officers determined a physical alterc…
GCSO wins 10th annual Battle of the Badges
MOSES LAKE – The Grant County Sheriff's Office has been crowned 2025 Battle of the Badges champions. This was their 10th annual softball game. According to She…
Minor injuries when driver of stolen car attempts to flee police
MOSES LAKE — The driver of a stolen car received minor injuries when the unidentified driver lost control of the car while attempting to flee from law enforcem…