Crime
For information regarding local and national criminal news, see our latest news stories below.
MLPD logs for Dec. 15-17, 2025
The reports below were provided by the Moses Lake Police Department. All suspects are considered innocent until pr…
Car thefts on the rise in Grant County
MOSES LAKE — Grant County was not immune to the rise in reported auto thefts plaguing the state and the nation in 2020.
Gang-related graffiti rises in Moses Lake
“Taggings have increased significantly,” said Moses Lake Police Department Chief Kevin Fuhr.
Moses Lake man arrested in connection with alleged homicide
A Moses Lake man was arrested early Friday in connection with an alleged homicide Sept. 11, according to a Moses Lake Police Department release.
ML police investigate 3 separate alleged shootings
Moses Lake police are investigating three separate alleged shootings in the past three days: one homicide, a drive-by and an alleged intruder/car thief, who wa…
Detectives seek occupants of vehicles seen near homicide scene
Grant County Sheriff’s Office detectives are looking for the occupants of three vehicles who allegedly were driving and/or riding at Airway Drive and state Rou…
Moses Lake police investigate alleged homicide, seek public’s help
Moses Lake police are investigating the alleged homicide of a 21-year-old Moses Lake man found dead Wednesday with a gunshot wound to the head, according to a …
UPDATED: Police respond to possible gang-related shooting, injury
MOSES LAKE — A 19-year-old man was shot in the leg Thursday afternoon in a park in the 1200 block of South Balsam Street by two boys after he pepper-sprayed on…
Details change accusation against Mattawa man
A 56-year-old Mattawa man was accused Monday of first-degree murder after detectives revealed further information about him in connection with the alleged shoo…
Mattawa man jailed in connection with alleged homicide
A 56-year-old Mattawa man was booked early Friday morning into the Grant County Jail on suspicion of second-degree murder for allegedly shooting to death his n…
Man pleads not guilty in double murder case
A Moses Lake man pleaded not guilty Monday in Grant County Superior Court to two counts of second-degree murder and one count of second-degree unlawful firearm…
Motorcyclist collides with car in Moses Lake; police limited on pursuit
A speeding motorcyclist was able to escape apprehension and allegedly caused a collision because police said they couldn’t pursue the motorcycle due to laws, which took effect in July.
Quincy woman sentenced after 2018 fatal collision
A Quincy woman was sentenced Tuesday in Grant County Superior Court to 60 months (five years) in prison for apparently driving drunk, speeding and killing a man in a 2018 collision.
Jail escapee captured after anonymous tip
A Grant County Jail inmate who escaped July 4 was captured Saturday after Grant County Sheriff’s Office deputies received an anonymous tip, according to a GCSO…
Man held in alleged double murder
A Moses Lake man had his first appearance in Grant County Superior Court Monday afternoon and is being held on two counts of second-degree murder in connection…
Othello looks to curb gang violence after shooting
OTHELLO — Othello city officials will look at ways to address gang activity after a shooting July 18 seriously injured a 15-year-old Othello boy.