Crime
For information regarding local and national criminal news, see our latest news stories below.
Man arrested in Cascade Valley shooting
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was arrested Tuesday in connection with a Nov. 16 shooting in Cascade Valley that le…
Former officer sentenced in Othello child sex case
OTHELLO – Koby Don Williams, 49, Ellensburg was sentenced on one count of Attempted Online Enticement. Williams was convicted of the crime on May 14 following …
Multiple arrests after Othello-area incident leads to pursuits
OTHELLO — Seven people were arrested in Grant and Adams counties on suspicion of felony harassment and attempting to elude law enforcement following a Sunday incident near Othello that led to a pursuit.
Information sought in Othello-area drive-by
OTHELLO — Investigation is still ongoing into a drive-by shooting late Friday night that left two teenagers injured.
MLPD investigating drive-by shooting on North Buell Drive
MOSES LAKE – Moses Lake Police Department responded to a drive-by shooting incident Sept. 8 at around 3:11 a.m. at the intersection of North Buell Drive and We…
Gang-related drive-by in Larson leads to three arrests
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Police Department continues to investigate a Sunday afternoon drive-by shooting in the Larson Community.
Law enforcement logs for Sept. 20, 2024
Reports below were provided by the sheriff’s office or police department indicated. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Vehicle theft suspect turns self in
WARDEN — The Adams County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in finding a man being sought in connection with alleged vehicle and trailer theft.
Info sought in Moses Lake drive-by
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Police Department is asking for help in finding a vehicle that might be linked to a drive-by shooting Sept. 8.
Dent discusses fires, gangs and non-partisan teamwork
MATTAWA – Representative Tom Dent, R-Moses Lake, is running unopposed for reelection, and despite a lack of opposition opted to participate in a Sept. 12 candi…
Othello ordinance on supervising minors provokes spirited debate
OTHELLO — A spirited debate on a proposed “failure to supervise a minor” ordinance ended with a 6-1 Othello City Council vote to approve the measure, but with …
Alleged Franklin Co. shooter arrested in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE – According to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched to assault with deadly weapons at 9090 Sagehill, at around 5:30 p.m. S…
WA Supreme Court candidates discuss justice
MATTAWA — A Washington State Supreme Court judge’s seat has opened, and this time, instead of the governor filling the position, the voters will. Candidates Sa…
OPD assistant police chief graduates from FBI academy
OTHELLO – On Thursday morning the Othello Police Department’s Assistant Police Chief Aaron Garza graduated from the FBI National Academy, according to an OPD p…
Driver crashes into Moses Lake business
MOSES LAKE – A Moses Lake business suffered broken windows and other damage when a driver hit it with his car Wednesday night.
Driver hits MLPD vehicle
MOSES LAKE – A suspect hit a Moses Lake Police vehicle after attempting to elude police officers Sept. 12 at around 12:49 a.m. Both MLPD and Washington State P…