Crime
For information regarding local and national criminal news, see our latest news stories below.
One arrested in theft from Dollar General
WARDEN — Warden Police Department arrested Brian Sanchez-Martinez, a 19-year-old male from Warden on suspicion of …
Grant Co. jail roster for Mar. 31, 2026
This list shows current inmates from the Grant County Sheriff’s Office who were arrested the evening of March 30 or during the day March 31. Grant County inmates are housed at the Grant County Jail.
Moses Lake man convicted of multiple child sex abuse charges
MOSES LAKE — Billy Gene Pinson, 46, of Moses Lake has been sentenced to 35 years in prison after being convicted of multiple crimes associated with sexually ab…
Grant Co. jail rosters for Mar. 30, 2026
This list shows current inmates from the Grant County Sheriff’s Office, ordered by arrest date. Grant County inmates are housed at the Grant County Jail. All individuals listed are presumed innocent until prov…
Nobody injured in weekend shooting in rural Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — On Saturday morning, there was a report of a shooting in the 4500 block of Dunn Street Northeast, in unincorporated Moses Lake.
MLPD logs for March 23 and 24, 2026
MOSES LAKE — The reports below were provided by the Moses Lake Police Department. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Contact law enforcement early when being harassed, agencies say
MOSES LAKE — Local law enforcement officials say anyone who feels they are being harassed – whether online, by a neighbor or by someone they know – should reac…
Soap Lake finance director, attorney resign
SOAP LAKE — The City of Soap Lake received two resignation letters, one from Finance Director Jeff Balentine and one from City Attorney Julie Norton, according…
Grant Co. jail roster for March 26, 2026
This list shows current inmates from the Grant County Jail who were booked March 24, 2026. All individuals listed are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
MLPD logs for March 21 & 22, 2026
MOSES LAKE — The reports below were provided by the Moses Lake Police Department. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
LRS assistant tennis coach arrested in student sex-case
RITZVILLE — Former Lind-Ritzville/Sprague assistant tennis coach and Sprague High School teacher Madeline Gregory Scoon, 29, was arrested on March 16 for havin…
Ephrata Police Department logs: March 20-24, 2026
EPHRATA — The reports below were provided by the Ephrata Police Department. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Grant County Sheriff’s Office logs March 20-21, 2026
The reports below were provided by the Grant County Sheriff’s Office. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
GCSO logs for March 18 & 19, 2026
The reports below were provided by the Grant County Sheriff’s Office. All incidents are a matter of public record. Any suspect listed is innocent until proven …
Grant Co. jail roster for March 24, 2026
This list shows current inmates from the Grant County Jail who were booked March 24, 2026. All individuals listed are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Grant County detective honored by Girl Scouts
MOSES LAKE — Grant County Sheriff’s Detective Katrina Ball was recognized March 7 as a Woman of Distinction by the Girl Scouts of Eastern Washington and Northe…