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…
QPD close to full strength after Diaz sworn in
QUINCY — Jessica Diaz was sworn in as the newest Quincy Police Department officer during the regular Quincy City Council meeting Tuesday. Diaz was sworn in by …
Woman injured in Othello-area collision
OTHELLO — A 31-year-old woman was transported to Kadlec Regional Medical Center in Richland after she was injured in a collision about 15 miles west of Othello Monday morning...
WSP seeks witnesses to Mattawa hit and run
GRANT COUNTY — The Washington State Patrol is seeking witnesses or anyone who might have information about a hit and run accident south of Mattawa early Wednesday. ...
Moses Lake man booked in association with Okanogan Co. burglary
OKANOGAN — A Moses Lake man has been booked into the Okanogan County Jail in connection with a burglary near Oroville where more than $20,000 in cash was stole…
State high court condemns former Grant Co. prosecutor’s conduct
OLYMPIA — The Washington State Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously overturned the 2017 conviction of a Moses Lake man charged with assaulting police officers…
Othello man dies from wounds sustained in June 26 shooting
OTHELLO — Charges are pending against two Othello boys in connection with the death of an Othello-area man following a shooting June 26...
MLPD to get new bodycams, plate readers
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake police officers are going to get new body cameras as older models begin to wear out. “We got these body cameras in 2016, they are si…
Rectenwald appointed as interim Grant County Sheriff
EPHRATA — Grant County Undersheriff Ryan Rectenwald has been appointed as the interim Grant County Sheriff. Grant County Commissioners approved the appointment…
Soap Lake man arrested after standoff
SOAP LAKE - Joseph Loan, 67, of Soap Lake is in custody after a six-hour standoff with law enforcement in Soap Lake. Loan is facing four charges after barri…
ACSO seeks 2 in relation to Othello-area shooting
RITZVILLE — The Adams County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information on the whereabouts of a pair of teenagers wanted in connection with a shooting near Othell…
Deane case still active, pending lab results
MOSES LAKE — The Grant County Prosecutor’s Office has yet to file charges against Eric Deane, who was arrested Tuesday in Moses Lake on suspicion of drug posse…
Wash. AG announces retail crime task force
OLYMPIA — Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced the creation of a statewide Organized Retail Crime theft Task Force Thursday to improve collaborat…
Moses Lake man arrested on drug charges
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man is in custody following his arrest on Tuesday for selling drugs in the Northshore neighborhood of Moses Lake. According to a s…
Man injured in Washtucna park shooting
WASHTUCNA — A Washtucna man was booked into the Adams County Jail on suspicion of first-degree attempted murder after he allegedly shot a man in the Washtucna …
Royal SD to get first school officer
ROYAL CITY — The Royal School District will get its first school resource officer in early 2023. An agreement from January 2023 through August 2025 was appr…