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…
Lind woman arrested in alleged burglary
RITZVILLE — An early morning arrest ended with a Lind woman in jail Thursday, according to a statement from the Adams County Sheriff’s office.
Concerns remain over data collection for AGO police use of force database
(The Center Square) – Ongoing concerns remain among 911 dispatch centers in the state over the use of certain data by a police use of force database project he…
Three juveniles booked for alleged vehicle theft and eluding police
MATTAWA — Three juveniles were arrested Saturday for stealing a car in Mattawa at around 6:30 a.m. followed by a short police pursuit near Ephrata.
Law enforcement funding, recruitment, retention challenging
OLYMPIA — A proposal to allocate money to help hire additional law enforcement officers would address one part of a complex challenge – but recruiting isn’t ne…
NEWS BITES: Jan. 6, 2025
OTHELLO – The Adams County Sheriff’s Office will be available to take applications for new concealed pistol carry licenses and renewals from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday at the ACSO Ritzville office and…
Industrial Alliance, Grant PUD donate to Royal PDK-9 program
ROYAL CITY — The Royal City Police Department K-9 Ollie has a brand-new ballistic vest with the help of a donation from the Grant County Industrial Alliance an…
Fifteen WA bills enacted in the new year
OLYMPIA – At the beginning of 2025, a suite of fifteen Washington bills became law, transforming key areas from health care to workers’ rights, to cosmetics.
Law Enforcement logs for Jan. 3, 2025
The 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 …
Mattawa man cited for hit and run after damaging power pole
MATTAWA — A Mattawa man was cited for hit and run after he hit a power pole near Mattawa early Tuesday morning.
Man arrested following altercation at Ritzville business
RITZVILLE — An Ocean Shores man was arrested on suspicion of assaulting a law enforcement officer after an altercation at a Ritzville service station Monday. …
UPDATED: Grant County Jail inmate found dead
EPHRATA – The Grant County Sheriff’s Office announced the death of an inmate at the Grant County Jail Tuesday morning.
Drivers who plan to drink on New Year’s Eve urged to plan ahead
MOSES LAKE — One of the many traditions of the holiday season is ringing in the New Year. The key to truly enjoying the ringing-in thing is making it convivial…
Moses Lake man arrested for DUI after being tased
MOSES LAKE – Abel Valdez, 32, of Moses Lake was arrested Friday evening after he reportedly caused damage to a Grant County Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicle, ac…
Shooting causes shelter in place for Moses Lake neighborhood
MOSES LAKE – Residents of the Harvest Manor Estates mobile home park in Moses Lake were asked to shelter in place Friday evening at about 9:45 p.m. after a sho…
Covering your license plate could be costly in the new year
(The Center Square) – If you have a clear cover over your vehicle’s license plate or anything else covering the letters or numbers on the plate, you’ll need to…