Crime
For information regarding local and national criminal news, see our latest news stories below.
Moses Lake man arrested on suspicion of rape of a child
OTHELLO — A Moses Lake man has been arrested on suspicion of second-degree rape of a child and sexual exploitation…
News bites for June 27, 2023
EPHRATA — Nicole Shenefelt, 25, is being held at the Grant County Jail after reportedly setting a fire in Ephrata, according to a statement from the Grant Coun…
News Bites for June 26, 2023
News briefs from first responder agencies across Grant and Adams counties.
Ephrata council discusses city services to new jail
EPHRATA — Water and sewer service, land use and the new Grant County Jail were subjects of discussion by the Ephrata City Council at the regular meeting Wednes…
Shoshone County PA not seeking death penalty for Kellogg homicide
Kaylor is accused of murdering Kenna Guardipee, 41, Kenneth Guardipee, 65, Devin Smith, 18, and Aiken Smith, 16, at their home in Kellogg on Father’s Day.
Law enforcement records for June 22, 2023
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 …
Investigators release more details in Gorge shooting case
WENATCHEE – Moses Lake Police Department Detective Edgar Salazar is on administrative leave following the incident wherein he reportedly shot shooting suspect …
Accused murderer Kaylor has first appearance in court
After reviewing and reading him his rights, Magistrate Judge Keisha Oxendine read Kaylor his charges – which also included a felony burglary charge, each count…
Idaho shooting leaves four dead
KELLOGG, Idaho – Four people are dead and a Kellogg man is in custody following a shooting on Father’s Day. "This is a tragic situation that will affect the…
Prowler caught following assault
MOSES LAKE — A suspected vehicle prowler who allegedly punched his victim and fled was caught in Moses Lake Wednesday...
News Bites for June 19, 2023
MOSES LAKE – Moses Lake Police Department officers arrested Kyle L. Knemeyer, 33, of Spokane and Mandilynn A. Law, 25, of Clarkston on June 9 after they allege…
UPDATED: Active shooter arrested at Gorge Amphitheater
GEORGE – An evening shooting at The Gorge Amphitheatre campground near George has left two victims dead and three people, including the shooter, injured, accor…
News Bites for June 16
EPHRATA – The Grant County Sheriff’s Office is asking for concertgoers to be careful at the Gorge Amphitheater this summer. They recommend taking the following…
Othello man sentenced in child’s death
SPOKANE — An Othello man has been sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for illegally possessing a firearm after an incident that left his 4-year-old child dead, according to a statement from the U.S. Attorney’s …
Law enforcement records for June 15, 2023
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 …
WSP to conduct motorcycle emphasis patrol
MOSES LAKE — Washington State Patrol troopers will be conducting additional patrols along Interstate 90 June 23-25 to teach bikers and drivers about motorcycle safety. The patrols will span I-90 from Snoqualmie Pas…