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…
Police Reports for Sept. 15, 2022
Ephrata Police Department Sept. 7 Multiple reports of graffiti on Basin Street. Report of a vehicle prowl in the 1800 block of Basin Street Southwest. Unknown subject smashed the rear driver side window and took…
Dispute over bike ends in gunfire
MOSES LAKE — A man is in custody after allegedly shooting another man in a dispute over a bicycle, Moses Lake Police said in a social media post. Shortly befo…
Two indicted for pandemic relief fraud
RICHLAND — A federal grand jury has indicted two West Richland business owners for making fraudulent claims for $800,000 in COVID-19 relief under the 2020 Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act, accordin…
ACSO seeks help in Othello hit-and-run death
OTHELLO - The Adams County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in finding the car and driver involved in a hit-and-run collision that killed an Othello man riding his bicycle Friday evening near Othell…
Larson man injured in late-night shooting
MOSES LAKE — A man was injured in a shooting in the Larson community early Friday morning, according to a Facebook post from the Grant County Sheriff’s Office. According to the post, the 31-year-old victim told …
Yakama Nation gets funds for sex offender registration
YAKIMA — The Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation have been awarded a $400,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to keep sex offender registrations current, according to a press release.
RCPD gains officer, opts to buy patrol car
ROYAL CITY — Royal City got a new police officer Tuesday evening and will be getting another patrol vehicle as well. Officer Hanna Soelter was sworn in at t…
K-9 Nado serves residents of Adams Co.
RITZVILLE - Adam’s County Sheriff’s Office has a new K-9 after K-9 Garrett was medically retired this past year. The new K-9, Nado, is a German Shepherd and Be…
Upcoming election dates of note
Grant County Sheriff candidates Joe Harris, left, and Joey Kriete addressed a meeting of the Moses Lake-Othello Association of Realtors on Sept. 1. The candida…
GCSO candidates speak at Realtors association
MOSES LAKE — Grant County Sheriff candidates Joey Kriete and Joe Harris addressed a meeting of the Moses Lake-Othello Association of Realtors on Thursday, cove…
GCSO investigating possible DUI
MOSES LAKE - The Grant County Sheriff’s Office said in a release Wednesday that they are investigating a possible DUI after a car collided with a house in the …
Weapons charges sought in Othello case
OTHELLO — The Adams County Sheriff’s Office is requesting charges of unlawful possession of firearms against an Othello woman after deputies served a search wa…
GCSO asking for help in 1999 cold case
MOSES LAKE — Grant County Sheriff’s deputies are looking for the public’s help to solve the 1999 murder of a Basin City man near O’Sullivan Reservoir south of …
Police records for Aug. 31, 2022
Ephrata Police Department Aug. 22 Report of a vehicle prowl on E Street Southwest. Nothing was missing, but documents had been strewn around. Report o…
Othello-area juvenile arrested
OTHELLO — An Othello-area juvenile has been booked into Martin Hall in Cheney on suspicion of possession of a stolen firearm and possession of a stolen vehicle after being arrested by Adams County Sheriff’s deputie…