Crime
For information regarding local and national criminal news, see our latest news stories below.
Connell man arrested in connection with Othello-area assault
OTHELLO — An Othello man was airlifted to an out-of-area hospital after he was admitted to Othello Community Hospi…
Othello PD investigating Friday shooting
OTHELLO — Othello Police Department officers are asking for the public’s help as part of their investigation of an Oct. 11 shooting. “Two gunshot victims …
Woman pleads guilty to threatening patrons at business with knife
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake woman was sentenced Tuesday for threatening customers at a Moses Lake business with a knife during an incident in Moses Lake in August.
Man pleads guilty to third-degree assault — domestic violence
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was sentenced to jail after he pleaded guilty to a domestic violence charge Tuesday.
Wallet thief pleads guilty to four counts of theft
EPHRATA — A Moses Lake woman was sentenced this week for stealing a wallet and charging hundreds of dollars on the victim’s credit card. Carmela Ramirez, 34, pleaded guilty to four counts of second-degree theft…
Law enforcement logs for Oct. 4, 2024
Ephrata PD, Grant Co. Jail, MLPD
Two arrested for possession of narcotics
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake Police Department Street Crimes Unit obtained a search warrant for a residence on Road H for narcotics trafficking Wednesday after …
Four sworn in at GCSO
EPHRATA – Grant County Sheriff Joey Kriete delivered oaths of office to four people Monday including Sheriff’s Deputies Justin Rowland and Ryan Borden, Correct…
Moses Lake man missing at O’Sullivan Reservoir
MOSES LAKE – The Grant County Sheriff’s Office and Grant County Fire District #5 began looking for a 54-year-old Moses Lake man Oct. 6, according to a GCSO rel…
O-Town showdown fundraiser coming Thursday
OTHELLO – This Thursday, the Othello Police Department and various teachers from the Othello School District will be competing in a game of flag football to ra…
Suspect who fled from Ritzville PD caught in Spokane
RITZVILLE — One man is in custody after a potential domestic violence situation led to his flight from law enforcement over the weekend. Saturday the R…
MLSD votes to press charges, but communication errors seem to be the cause
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake School District held an executive session during its Oct. 4 meeting and afterward came out to vote regarding transferring a case fr…
Orchard shooting results in no injuries, one arrest
MATTAWA – Last Wednesday, Grant County Sheriff’s office answered a shooting call in the 15000 block of Road 25-SW.
Organized Retail Crime Resource Hub up and running
MOSES LAKE – The Washington Retail Association in partnership with Challenge Seattle and Washington Organized Retail Crime Association announced an online platform called the Organized Retail Crime Resource Hub, ac…
Man arrested in Othello for distribution of drugs to minors
OTHELLO – The principal of Othello High School contacted the Othello Police Department Sept. 26 saying he had suspicions that there was a man who was potential…
Law enforcement logs for Oct. 4, 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.