Crime
For information regarding local and national criminal news, see our latest news stories below.
Moses Lake man arrested in stabbing incident
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was booked into the Grant County Jail on suspicion of first-degree assault – domesti…
Fair crime-free so far
MOSES LAKE — There had been no charges or crimes this year at the Grant County Fair as of Wednesday afternoon, according to Grant County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Kyle Foreman.
NEWS BITES for Aug. 13, 2024
GEORGE — A man allegedly pointed a handgun at three people in the town of George on Saturday, according to a statement from the Grant County Sheriff's Office. …
National Night Out comes to Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — The bells, lights, sirens and hoses were all on display Tuesday at Moses Lake’s National Night Out at McCosh Park, and about 2,500 people were the…
Law enforcement logs for Aug. 9, 2024
The reports below were provided by the sheriff’s office or police department. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
‘We’re human too’
QUINCY — The kids who came to Lauzier Park Monday evening for National Night Out knew what they wanted. “Mostly candy. They come up, they take the shots an…
Moses Lake man arrested in connection with November murder
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man has been apprehended in California by the U.S. Marshal’s Service in connection with a November 2023 murder in Montlake Park.
Photo enforcement tech in full effect in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — There has been a significant increase in tickets being issued via photo enforcement technology for running red lights or speeding in school zones.…
Officers close down two Ephrata area marijuana operations
EPHRATA – The Grant County Sheriff’s Office announced Monday that it had shut down two large illegal marijuana growing operations on Thursday. “Detectives …
Making connections
COLUMBIA BASIN — For some people, the only time they interact with the local police is when they’re asked for their license and registration. Several law enfor…
Law enforcement logs for Aug. 2, 2024
Law enforcement logs for Aug. 2, 2024
NEWS BITES for Aug. 1, 2024
EPHRATA – The Ephrata Police Department posted about a lost puppy. “Cuteness Overload! We are melting over this little lost puppy.” The department asks that if…
NEWS BITES for July 31, 2024
NEWS BITES for July 31, 2024
Black pickup owner suspected of local crimes
EPHRATA – On Monday, the Grant County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of a 21-year-old man. The newly-formed crime reduction team apprehended Oscar E. Ru…
Woman arrested in death of Moses Lake man
MOSES LAKE — A Selah woman has been booked into the Grant County Jail on suspicion of a controlled substance homicide in connection with the death of a Moses Lake man.
Joint investigation results in four arrests, others detained
MOSES LAKE — Four people were booked into the Grant County Jail on outstanding warrants following a cooperative investigation between the Moses Lake Police Department and Grant County Sheriff’s Office into possible…