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…
Judge denies motion to dismiss Bennett murder charge
EPHRATA — A Grant County Superior Court judge denied a motion to dismiss a murder charge against an Ephrata man.
Moses Lake man charged with kidnapping infant
EPHRATA — A Moses Lake man allegedly took an infant girl from a house where he was staying without permission from the girl’s parents.
Deputies seeking high speed pursuit suspect
GEORGE — The Grant County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect who allegedly stole a motorcycle from the Beverly area and …
Fire destroys several small structures in Moses Lake Sunday
MOSES LAKE — Several small structures were destroyed in a fire in Moses Lake on Sunday.
Transient charged with residential burglary, malicious mischief
EPHRATA — A homeless man allegedly told police he broke into a laundry room at a Moses Lake residence because people were chasing him.
Jose Aguilar Aguilar found guilty of murder
EPHRATA — Following a three-week trial and about a day and a half of deliberations a Grant County jury has found a Desert Aire man guilty of murdering a woman …
Early morning fire chars building in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — A fire damaged a building early Wednesday morning near Moses Lake. Crews were at the scene until around noon.
Ephrata man charged with burglary, firearm theft
EPHRATA — A Ephrata man was charged after allegedly entering a Ephrata home through an unlocked door, stealing a pistol and sleeping in the victim’s bed.
Investigators release DOC report, no 'smoking gun'
OLYMPIA – The governor’s investigation into the Department of Corrections (DOC) cites incompetence and systematic failures as reasons for the early release of …
Prosecutor candidates spar over 17 traffic tickets
EPHRATA - Moses Lake attorney and Grant County prosecutor candidate Garth Dano said the 17 traffic citations he received since 2005 should have nothing to do w…
Enforcement process shortened for parking violations
MOSES LAKE - While the actual law isn't changing, the Moses Lake City Council did approve changes to the enforcement process for people improperly storing vehi…
ML may crack down on residential parking
MOSES LAKE - The City of Moses Lake may be changing its enforcement policy for vehicles not parked on city-approved surfaces or too many vehicles parked in res…
Open government group requests probe into Coulee Dam records case
COULEE DAM - The Washington Coalition for Open Government called for local and state officials to investigate the alleged disappearance of former Coulee Dam Ma…
Banning recreational pot could be costly
MOSES LAKE - The City of Moses Lake has no current plans to prohibit marijuana retail sales and took the first step this week to recognizing marijuana retail a…
Max of 7 marijuana retailers allowed
OLYMPIA - The state Liquor Control Board Wednesday approved the filing of proposed rules to implement Initiative 502, including setting a maximum number of mar…