Crime
For information regarding local and national criminal news, see our latest news stories below.
Connell man arrested in connection with Othello-area assault
OTHELLO — An Othello man was airlifted to an out-of-area hospital after he was admitted to Othello Community Hospi…
Adams Co. and Grant Co. jail rosters for Feb. 23, 2026
The reports below were provided by the Adams County Sheriff’s Office and Grant County Sheriff’s Office. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
GCSO names deputies who fired shots in fatal officer-involved incident
MOSES LAKE — The Grant County Sheriff’s Office on Monday released the names of the deputies who fired their weapons during a fatal officer‑involved shooting ne…
Crash near Quincy claims one
QUINCY — A George woman died in a three-vehicle collision on state Route 281 south of Quincy Saturday, according to a statement from the Washington State Patrol.
Moses Lake Pharmacy owner arrested in Walla Walla
WALLA WALLA — Shawn William Needham, owner of Moses Lake Pharmacy, was arrested by the Walla Walla Police Department Feb. 14. According to the Walla Walla …
Moses Lake Street Crimes Unit marks major gains in 2025 through federal partnerships
MOSES LAKE — After what department leaders describe as an extremely successful year, the Moses Lake Police Department’s Street Crimes Unit closed out 2025 with…
Man killed in officer-involved shooting near Moses Lake Monday
MOSES LAKE — Aaron Ammann, 33, of Moses Lake was killed in an officer-involved shooting Monday evening in rural Moses Lake, according to Grant County Sheriff's…
Ephrata PD chief says EMS bomb threat unfounded
EPHRATA — A bomb threat reported late Monday night targeting Ephrata Middle School was determined to be unfounded, according to Ephrata Police Chief Erik Koch.…
Grant County Sheriff’s Office reports Feb. 12-17, 2026
The reports below were provided by the Grant County Sheriff’s Office. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
UPDATED: Officer involved shooting reported in rural Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — Grant County Sheriff’s Office deputies and other first responders are on the scene of an officer involved shooting in the 4700 block of Road L.9 N…
WA Legislature working to support sex assault survivors
OLYMPIA — About 70% of Washington’s sexual violence victims assistance funding is pass-through funding from the federal government via the Victims of Crime Act…
GCSO logs for Feb. 11-12, 2026
The reports below were provided by the Grant County Sheriff’s Office. Any suspects named are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Moses Lake Police Department logs for Feb. 6-10, 2026
The reports below were provided by the Moses Lake Police Department. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
No spike in local crime on game day
EPHRATA — Law enforcement agencies across the Columbia Basin reported a quiet Super Bowl Sunday, with few calls for service and no major disturbances after the…
Othello man jailed after attempting to elude police, faces vehicular homicide charge
PASCO — A woman from Grandview died Friday night after an erratic‑driving incident in Pasco escalated into a pursuit and a fatal collision on Interstate 182, a…
Inattention causes driver to hit GTA bus, GCSO says
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man received a traffic citation Tuesday night after he T-boned a Grant Transit Authority bus near the scene of a previous collision o…