Crime
For information regarding local and national criminal news, see our latest news stories below.
3 arrested in Royal City area thefts case
ROYAL CITY — Three men were arrested and booked into the Grant County Jail on suspicion of possessing stolen prope…
Royal City drug takeback removes unneeded drugs from circulation
ROYAL CITY — The prescription drug take-back program in Royal City brought in 46 pounds of unused prescription medicines this month, even if the take-back even…
Q&A with Adams Co. Sheriff candidates
With the general election next Tuesday, the Columbia Basin Herald submitted some follow-up questions to candidates running for office in Grant and Adams counti…
Law enforcement reports for Nov. 4, 2022
EPD, MLPD, jail
Juveniles in custody in connection with homicide
MOSES LAKE — Two juveniles wanted in connection with a Sunday morning homicide in Moses Lake have been arrested, according to a statement from the Moses Lake P…
Talbot puts on QPD badge
QUINCY — Alan Talbot was sworn in as the newest patrol officer for the Quincy Police Department during the regular Quincy City Council meeting Tuesday. Talb…
Bomb squad responds to suspicious device near Othello
OTHELLO — The discovery of a suspicious device in a vehicle belonging to a fugitive led to the evacuation of some residences in the 300 block of South Reynolds…
Judge fines company for fraudulent business letters
SEATTLE — A King County Superior Court ordered two companies and their owners on Tuesday to pay $24.8 million in penalties after sending over 230,000 deceptive letters to small business owners in violation of the s…
Badge discussion
GRANT COUNTY - With the general election a week away, the Columbia Basin Herald submitted some follow-up questions to candidates running for office in Grant an…
One killed in Sunday shooting in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — Two males were shot at a Moses Lake residence Sunday morning, leaving one dead and one injured. A statement by the Moses Lake Police Department…
Othello man sought in assault case
OTHELLO — The Adams County Sheriff’s Office is looking for an Othello man who allegedly threatened a woman with a firearm during a domestic assault, according …
Police Logs for Oct. 27
The reports below were provided by the agencies indicated. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
MLPD seeks aid in identifying reckless cyclist
MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Police Department is seeking assistance in identifying the suspect in this photo. MLPD reports that the motorcyclist has been seen …
Moses Lake man sentenced for drug, weapons charges
SPOKANE — A Moses Lake man was sentenced to 17 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to possessing methamphetamine with intent to sell. Guillermo Valdez, 34, was sentenced Tuesday, according to a press r…
Police logs for Oct. 20
The entries below were submitted by the indicated law enforcement agency. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law...
New officer joins Quincy PD
QUINCY — Emily Pratt said she’s always been interested in helping the community, and being a police officer is the way she wants to do that. Pratt was sworn in…