Crime
For information regarding local and national criminal news, see our latest news stories below.
Two arrested in Warden on assault charges
WARDEN — The Warden Police Department received a report of a physical fight with shots fired at the Warden City Pa…
Coffee by Cops
SOAP LAKE - The Soap Lake Tip-a-Cop event was held for the fourth year in a row at The Busy Bean coffee stand, located at 320 Sixth Ave. SE, Tuesday. “It he…
Law enforcement logs for Dec. 8
The reports below were provided by the agencies indicated. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law....
Public’s help sought in finding stolen food bank truck
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake Food Bank officials are asking for the public’s help in finding a food bank truck stolen early Saturday morning. Food bank director Peny Archer said the pickup truck was used to pick up f…
Two injured near Soap Lake in Sunday collision
SOAP LAKE - Two people were injured in a collision Sunday afternoon at the intersection of SR 17 and SR 28 just outside Soap Lake, according to a press release…
Ritzville pair arrested after alleged break-in
LIND — Two Ritzville residents were arrested on suspicion of burglary after a report of a break-in at a property near Lind Thursday afternoon. Stuart McKenney, 32, and Shaylene Stoyak, 37, were arrested on suspi…
Wagner talks safety
OTHELLO - Adams County Sheriff Dale Wagner stopped by Anytime Fitness to deliver a presentation on personal safety Friday evening. During the presentation, Wag…
New sheriff's cabinet members sworn in as Rectenwald retires
EPHRATA — Grant County Sheriff Joey Kriete (foreground) swears in members of his administrative team Thursday at the GCSO office in Ephrata. They included (fro…
Moses Lake man arrested, charged with weapon theft
MOSES LAKE - A Moses Lake man was arrested Monday morning after allegedly threatening a person with a pistol to then stealing their rifle. Eric Applegate, 4…
Police logs for Dec. 1, 2022
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Kriete sworn in as Grant Co. sheriff
EPHRATA - Joey Kriete took the oath of office and was sworn in as the new Grant County Sheriff by Superior Court Judge Tyson Hill on Tuesday at the Grant Count…
Tip a Cop fundraiser returns to Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — As a matter of fact, yes, those are police officers and sheriff’s deputies cleaning tables, delivering hamburgers and drinks and occasionally brea…
State AG calls for retail crime unit
OLYMPIA — Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson said Tuesday he is asking the state legislature for $1.5 million annually to fund the creation of a 10-membe…
ML Council OKs $111.5 million 2023 budget
MOSES LAKE — At a regular meeting on Tuesday, the Moses Lake City Council formally adopted the city’s $111.5 million 2023 budget, including $15 million to buil…
Man arrested after standoff in Grand Coulee
GRAND COULEE - A man is in jail for several charges after a standoff with police Monday evening. According to Grand Coulee Police Chief John Tufts, the incident started about 3:30 p.m. when two bail bondsmen wen…
Law enforcement records for Nov. 23
The reports below were provided by the agencies indicated. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law...