Crime
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MLPD logs for Dec. 15-17, 2025
The reports below were provided by the Moses Lake Police Department. All suspects are considered innocent until pr…
Multiple shooting cases moving through Grant Superior Court
EPHRATA — Multiple cases associated with shootings are winding their way through Grant County Superior Court, including the case of James Kelly, the suspect in…
Health care provider's license suspended in Grant Co.
MOSES LAKE — The Washington Department of Health released information on health care providers who have revoked or suspended licenses, certificates or registrations on Thursday.
Quincy PD Logs for Oct. 23, 2025
QUINCY – The reports below were provided by the Quincy Police Department. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Ephrata PD returning to new blotter system
EPHRATA – The Ephrata Police Department is unable to export a police blotter, according to EPD Records Manager Elizabeth Judkins.
Community urged to take precautions against package thefts
OTHELLO – With the holiday season fast approaching, the Othello Police Department is increasing awareness about package thefts that have recently plagued the c…
ACSO jail roster for Oct. 20, 2025
The reports below were provided by the Adams County Sheriff’s Office. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. This is t…
Grant Co. Jail inmate roster Oct. 21, 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.
Co-responders provide behavioral health assistance, support
MOSES LAKE — Sometimes a disturbance or a welfare check that requires a law enforcement response is also a mental health crisis. Renew, Grant County’s behavior…
GCSO blotter Oct. 3-4, 2025
EPHRATA — The Grant County Sheriff’s Office provided the incident details noted below. Suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Quincy PD blotter
QUINCY — The reports below were provided by the Quincy Police Department. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
WA use of force database publishes first report
MOSES LAKE – In a shift towards greater transparency in law enforcement, Washington State has implemented an incident-based police use-of-force reporting syste…
Moses Lake man arrested for domestic violence
MOSES LAKE – A Moses Lake man was arrested Sunday morning after Grant County Sheriff’s Office deputies answered a call about a domestic violence incident in th…
Two suspected DUI drivers total cars
OTHELLO – On Friday night, Adams County Sheriff’s deputies responded to two suspected DUI crashes.
Coulee Dam teacher arrested in underage sting operation
COULEE DAM — Ross Ashenfelter, a 42-year-old fourth-grade teacher at Lake Roosevelt Elementary School, was arrested Monday during a sting operation targeting o…
Othello PD seeks public’s help in identifying package theft suspect
OTHELLO — The Othello Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in identifying a suspect believed to be involved in a string of package thefts…