Crime
For information regarding local and national criminal news, see our latest news stories below.
WSP warns of scams in wake of trooper's death
OLYMPIA — The Washington State Patrol is asking the public to respect the family’s privacy and to be mindful of po…
Royal City police seek information on theft suspects
Royal City Police Department officers are asking the public to help identify two people who attempted to break into a Royal City business earlier this month.
Sheriff's office warns of impersonators
The sheriff’s office said it was likely the two were impersonating officials to get inside “for reasons yet unknown, but possibly to lay the groundwork for committing future crimes at the home.”
Moses Lake man sentenced to 20 years for child porn
A Moses Lake man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for possession of child pornography, according to a statement released Friday by the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Fake veterans' charity to pay $95,000 for false entreating
A fake veterans’ charity must pay $95,000 to Washington state, after it deceived donors into thinking most of their donations would provide medical care for wounded veterans, according to the state attorney general…
Police seek information on Thursday night shooting
Police are investigating a shooting Thursday night near Nelson Road and Balsam Street, in which a home was struck by gunfire.
House bill would limit police; ML Chief Fuhr says it could harm more people
HB 1054 would place prohibitions on tactics and equipment used by peace officers when engaging with the public.
Two arrested after armed robbery
Two Moses Lake residents were arrested Friday in connection with the robbery of a woman at gunpoint inside her apartment, according to police.
Accused criminal gang leader, drug trafficker sentenced to 20 years
An accused Grant County leader of a criminal street gang was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison Wednesday after pleading guilty to a number of drug trafficking charges, according to a press release from the of…
Man gets 57 months; lied about COVID-19
A Warden man who stole a vehicle and lied about testing positive for the coronavirus to be released from jail was sentenced last month to nearly five years in prison, according to court records.
U.S. attorney collects record restitution, fines
The U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington announced Monday his office collected $61,950,459 in fiscal year 2020, of which $2,603,880 was restitution for crime victims and $59,346,578 was civil action…
Grand Coulee man indicted following fire in Spokane
William D. Hyslop, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington, announced Tuesday the indictment of Peter James Yeager, 45, of Grand Coulee, in connection with arson at the Teamsters Building in S…
90 days for man who tried strangling girlfriend
A 24-year-old Moses Lake man was sentenced to about three months in jail after pleading guilty to reportedly strangling his girlfriend and taking her phone as she tried to call 911, according to court documents.
Quincy man sentenced to 17 years for murder
A Quincy man was sentenced Friday to 17 years in prison after pleading guilty earlier this month to murdering a man whose body was found in August wrapped in garbage bags and hidden in the closet of his bedroom.
Moses Lake police search for man who robbed gas station at gunpoint
Moses Lake police continue to search for a man who allegedly robbed an area gas station convenience store and one of its customers at gunpoint Tuesday night.
Coroner concludes Beverly man was shot in the head
An autopsy by the Grant County Coroner concluded 36-year-old Yoni Samuel Aguilar died from a gunshot wound to the head, the sheriff’s office reported in a Wednesday statement on social media.