Crime
For information regarding local and national criminal news, see our latest news stories below.
Beware of Bitcoin scams
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake police are warning residents about a sharp rise in scams involving Bitcoin machines, after…
Gregg announces candidacy for Grant County Sheriff
MOSES LAKE — Darrik Gregg, a law enforcement officer with 23 years of experience in various capacities, has announced his candidacy for Grant County Sheriff. H…
Othello man sentenced for sexual contact with a minor
OTHELLO — An Othello man was sentenced to about five years in prison Wednesday after pleading guilty to having sexual contact with a minor.
Ephrata PD seeks public assistance in vandalism case
EPHRATA — Multiple business windows and vehicles in downtown Ephrata have fallen victim to vandalism. Ephrata Police Chief Erik Koch reported that the incident…
Adams Co. and Grant Co. jail rosters as of Feb. 2, 2026
The reports below were provided by the Adams County Sheriff’s Office and Grant County Sheriff’s Office. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilt…
After decades of struggle, local man finds stability through Community Court
EPHRATA — Wednesday afternoon, as supporters filled the Grant County Community Courtroom, 54‑year‑old Johnny Metzker walked to the front of the room to accept …
Mattawa man arrested on suspicion of vehicular assault
DESERT AIRE — A Mattawa man was arrested and booked on suspicion of vehicular assault after he allegedly drove his car into a crowd of people outside a house i…
Othello PD arrests DOSA fugitive
OTHELLO — The Othello Police Department announced the arrest of Gregorio Orozco Jr. for an outstanding warrant out of Benton County for violating the condition…
Warden man arrested for alleged burglary
WARDEN — A Warden man was arrested on suspicion of burglary after Warden Police Department officers allegedly found him inside an empty residence.
Two arrested on narcotics charges after search of Moses Lake residence
MOSES LAKE — Two Moses Lake men were arrested and booked into the Grant County Jail on suspicion of distributing narcotics following the search of a residence …
Moses Lake Police Department logs for Jan. 21-24, 2026
The reports below were provided by the Moses Lake Police Department. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
MLPD logs for Jan. 19 & 20, 2026
The reports below were provided by the Moses Lake Police Department. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Othello man sentenced in child porn case
OTHELLO — An Othello man was sentenced to more than three years in prison Monday after pleading guilty to two counts of dealing in depictions of a minor engage…
Subject arrested for trespassing, threats with knife
WARDEN — On Friday, the Warden Police Department arrested Jean Alverez, 21, Warden after receiving a disturbance call in the 300 block of West Fifth Street. Ac…
Ferguson and Brown prepare for 'worst-case' ICE crackdown
OLYMPIA — Gov. Bob Ferguson and Attorney General Nick Brown held a press conference Monday morning condemning the recent immigration enforcement actions in Min…
Adams, Grant jail rosters for Jan. 26, 2026
Adams, Grant jail rosters for Jan. 26, 2026