Crime
For information regarding local and national criminal news, see our latest news stories below.
MLPD, ATF carry out raid in Knolls Vista neighborhood
MOSES LAKE — A police action Thursday led to multiple arrests, as well as a substantial seizure of drugs and weapo…
Burglary suspect nabbed via footprints in snow
SOAP LAKE — Grant County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a man Monday morning for a burglary near Soap Lake...
Search warrant served, Othello man, woman arrested
OTHELLO — An Othello man was arrested for burglary and theft, and an Othello woman was arrested on outstanding warrants, following the search of a home on Barb…
Law enforcement logs for March 2
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 …
Twins arrested in catalytic converter theft
MOSES LAKE — A pair of twin brothers are in the Grant County Jail after being spotted stealing a catalytic converter, according to a statement from the Moses L…
Work zone cameras bill passes WA Senate
OLYMPIA – A bill to authorize the use of speed safety cameras in state highway work zones passed the Washington Senate Wednesday. “Folks working on our stat…
Domestic violence bills look to improve victim safety
Victims of domestic violence will get more protection under a package of bills now moving through the state Legislature...
Meeting will determine what’s required to reopen Adams Co. Jail
RITZVILLE — What it will take to reopen the Adams County Jail, and how to make plans for the jail’s future, was the subject of an hour-long discussion at the A…
Moses Lake woman jailed following damage to courthouse
EPHRATA — A Moses Lake woman is in jail after inflicting damage on the Grant County Courthouse in the wee hours of Friday morning.
Law enforcement logs for Feb. 16
The reports below were provided by the police department or jail indicated. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law...
New blood alcohol limit law clears WA Senate committee
OLYMPIA - Ashley Bonus said she began her fight against impaired driving after her sister, Stacy Gammons-Ankerfelt, died in an accident in 2012. Now, she wants…
Ecology fines Coulee City ranch for wetlands damage
COULEE CITY — The Washington State Department of Ecology has fined a Coulee City-area rancher nearly $268,000 for illegally damaging about two-dozen alkali wet…
ACSO personnel recognized for outstanding service
RITZVILLE — Deputies and staff at the Adams County Sheriff’s Office recognized their fellow employees for outstanding effort in 2022 at the ACSO awards dinner …
Cannabis-related bills work through Wash. legislature
OLYMPIA — Monday was a big day for cannabis-related bills working their way through the Washington House and Senate. Several bills had public hearings and exec…
Bill to ‘fix’ Blake decision passes Wash. Senate committee
OLYMPIA - A substitute bill to mend Washington’s drug possession law has passed the Senate Committee on Law and Justice Thursday...
One convicted in sex abuse case
EPHRATA — Michael Gene Rice, 48, of Ephrata was convicted last week of multiple charges related to the sexual abuse of a minor. He goes back to court March 15 for sentencing...