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…
Moses Lake man arrested for assault, robbery
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man has been booked into the Grant County Jail on suspicion of second-degree assault and first-degree robbery, among other charges, a…
Water safety patrols increase next week
CRESCENT BAR — Marine Unit deputies with the Grant County Sheriff’s Office will be out on county lakes and the Columbia River Next week as part of a campaign to reduce incidents of boats being operated by impaired …
GCSO, horse owner disagree on horse’s level of care after seizure, euthanization
MOSES LAKE– The Grant County Sheriff’s Office is seeking animal cruelty charges against the owner of a neglected horse that was euthanized this past week. Howe…
Law enforcement logs for June 28, 2024
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 …
Sentenced defendant thankful for arrest
EPHRATA – Melissa Shelby Mattingly, 48, of Moses Lake was sentenced after entering guilty pleas on six felony charges – and thanked the court for compassion an…
Adams Co. looks at jail improvements with available funding
RITZVILLE — Adams County officials have advertised for a consultant to conduct a study of the Adams County Jail, with the goal of suggesting options for refurb…
NEWS BITES: June 25, 2024
NEWS BITES: June 25, 2024
Illegal northern border crossings continue to break records
(The Center Square) – Illegal border crossings at the northern border continue to break records, according to the latest data released by U.S. Customs and Bord…
One arrested in sexual assault incident at Samaritan
MOSES LAKE – Mitchell Jones, 37, of Cashmere, Washington was arrested Thursday after witnesses said he had assaulted an unconscious 29-year-old female patient …
QPD’s Harder receives Carnegie Hero Fund Medal
QUINCY – U.S. Congressman Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., presented Quincy Police Department Sgt. Stephen Harder with the Carnegie Hero Fund Medal on Thursday afternoon…
Law enforcement logs for June 21, 2024
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 …
NEWS BITES: New officers, lassos and driving safe
NEWS BITES: New officers, lassos and driving safe
Law enforcement prioritizing safety after pursuit restrictions lift
EPHRATA – As of June 6, Initiative 2113 took effect and walked back restrictions on when law enforcement can pursue suspects that were set by legislation passe…
Phone scammers still prevalent, but can be stopped
EPHRATA – Grant County Sheriff Joey Kriete said his staff received at least six calls on June 5 alone from area residents saying someone had called posing as a…
STUDIO BASIN: Sheriff Joey Kriete on summer safety and sports awards
MOSES LAKE – In this episode of the STUDIO BASIN Podcast, Managing Editor R. Hans "Rob" Miller sits down with Grant County Sheriff Joey Kriete to talk about su…