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…
Grant Co. jail roster as of March 10
This list shows current inmates from the Grant County Sheriff’s Office, ordered by arrest date. All individuals listed are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
George man arrested after standoff
GEORGE — A George man was arrested Wednesday morning after he allegedly assaulted a woman during a domestic dispute then refused to come out of his house.
Ellensburg trooper named WSP Trooper of the year
ELLENSBURG — Trooper Thomas Megargle of Ellensburg has been recognized as the Washington State Patrol District 6 Trooper of the Year. “Ever since I've know…
Law enforcement face coverings ban moves forward in Olympia
OLYMPIA — Washington’s state House advanced a bill Tuesday, March 3, that prohibits law enforcement officers, including federal agents, from covering their fac…
Moses Lake resident assaulted Sunday
MOSES LAKE — Four Moses Lake Police Department officers were dispatched to Samaritan Hospital Sunday afternoon for an obvious assault of a 30-year-old Moses La…
Grant Co. jail roster for Mar. 7-9, 2026
This list shows current inmates from the Grant County Sheriff’s Office, ordered by arrest date. All individuals listed are presumed innocent until proven guilt…
Ephrata Police Department logs: March 4-8
The reports below were provided by the Ephrata Police Department. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. NL in an entry in…
‘I thank God for you’
EPHRATA — Shannon Robinson never expected to be where he was Wednesday: hugging a judge and walking away a free man. “I’ve been in and out of prison most o…
Moses Lake man arrested after pursuit
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was arrested March 5 after leading officers on a short pursuit and breaking into a house.
Man arrested for arson, assault in Ephrata on Thursday
EPHRATA — A transient was arrested Thursday morning after allegedly setting fire to an apartment building in Ephrata, according to a statement from the Ephrata…
Quincy PD releases annual report
QUINCY — Quincy Police Chief Ryan Green said full staffing and proactive policing are important factors in combating crime and that some of the results show up…
Grant Co. Jail remains on-time, on-budget
EPHRATA — Grant County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy of Corrections Phil Coats said Thursday afternoon that the new county jail is coming close to completion a…
UPDATED: Former Moses Lake doctor arrested after shootout with U.S. Marshals in Florida
STUART, Fla. — Former Moses Lake surgeon Thomas Earl Steffens, 72, has been arrested in Florida after an altercation with U.S. Marshals who were serving a sexu…
MLPD logs for Feb. 28 – March 1, 2026
The reports below were provided by the Moses Lake Police Department. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
GCSO logs for March 1-2, 2026
The reports below were provided by the Grant County Sheriff’s Office. Any suspects named are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Incidents with “NL” indicate that no location was associated with the rep…