Crime
For information regarding local and national criminal news, see our latest news stories below.
Moses Lake Pharmacy owner arrested in Walla Walla
WALLA WALLA — Shawn William Needham, owner of Moses Lake Pharmacy, was arrested by the Walla Walla Police Departme…
Shooter opens fire in Wallace, ID
WALLACE — One person is dead and three others were injured following a shooting in downtown Wallace, Idaho Friday afternoon.
Moses Lake man arrested for alleged assault after standoff
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was booked into the Grant County Jail on suspicion of first-degree burglary and fourth-degree assault after he allegedly broke in…
WSP warns of scams in wake of trooper's death
OLYMPIA — The Washington State Patrol is asking the public to respect the family’s privacy and to be mindful of potential scams after Trooper Tara-Marysa Gutin…
MLPD logs for Dec. 19-21, 2025
The reports below were provided by the Moses Lake Police Department. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Grant County Sheriff’s Office Logs for Dec. 22-23, 2025
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.
Audit findings follow sentencing of former GCFD 4 chief
WARDEN — Grant County Fire District 4 is instituting new policies for credit card use and use of its petty cash accounts. Fire district officials also have wri…
MLPD logs for Dec. 15-17, 2025
The reports below were provided by the Moses Lake Police Department. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Three arrested in Royal City area thefts case
ROYAL CITY — Three men were arrested and booked into the Grant County Jail on suspicion of possessing stolen property after a search was served on a home near …
‘Our favorite time of year’
MOSES LAKE — The heavy police presence outside local stores recently wasn’t because of a crime wave. It was police officers engaging in their favorite annual e…
Idaho town hall battery trial ends in mixed verdict
Trouette convicted on some battery charges, acquitted on others
Moses Lake Police Department logs for Dec. 12-14, 2025
Moses Lake Police Department logs for Dec. 12-14, 2025
Sleep Diagnostic Center physician pleads guilty to Medicaid fraud
BREWSTER — A Brewster physician who operates a sleep diagnostic clinic in Moses Lake and Wenatchee will be sentenced March 24 as part of a Wednesday plea deal …
Boys and Girls Club logo allegedly used in Moses Lake scam
MOSES LAKE — Boys and Girls Clubs of the Columbia Basin officials are warning people that scammers apparently are using the club’s logo and claiming to be affiliated with the organization. The scammers allegedly we…
Grant County Jail roster as of Dec. 17, 2025
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. Listing is no…
GCSO Crime Reduction Team makes strides in community safety
EPHRATA — In an effort to increase proactive law enforcement, the Grant County Sheriff’s Office established a Crime Reduction Team, which has been effective si…