Crime
For information regarding local and national criminal news, see our latest news stories below.
Woman accused of stealing vehicle arrested after K-9 deployed near Gorge Amphitheatre
GEORGE — A 41-year-old British Columbia woman was arrested Sunday after authorities said she stole a pickup truck …
One killed in crash near Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE - A press release by the Grant County Sheriff’s Office Monday said a crash west of Moses Lake Saturday resulted in one dead and three injured. The release states a 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier was traveling …
Rectenwald to remain as interim Grant Co. sheriff through Nov.
EPHRATA — Ryan Rectenwald will continue as interim Grant County Sheriff through mid-November when the 2022 election is certified. Rectenwald’s appointment to t…
3 charged with disaster relief fraud
SPOKANE — A federal grand jury indicted three Eastern Washington residents - including a man from Moses Lake - last week for fraud in obtaining COVID-19 relief money, according to a Department of Justice press rele…
‘Get out, dunk the chief, get a snow cone’
COLUMBIA BASIN — Police cars, fire trucks, information booths, Quincy’s Chief for a Day, snow cones, ice cream, a dunk tank featuring Moses Lake Police Chief K…
Law enforcement logs for July 29, 2022
The items below are consolidated reports from Columbia Basin law enforcement agencies. All those named as defendants or suspects are considered innocent until …
ICE officer arrested in Othello child sex trafficking investigation
OTHELLO — A 47-year-old Ellensburg man was arrested by Othello Police officers Tuesday in connection with an incident where he allegedly traveled to Othello to…
Semi causes six-car pile-up south of Quincy
QUINCY — Nine people received minor injuries in a six-car pile-up south of Quincy on Wednesday when a semi-tractor trailer failed to stop for construction work…
Q&A: Grant County Sheriff candidates
EPHRATA — The announcement earlier this year by long-time Grant County Tom Jones that he would not seek re-election, followed by his retirement in June, threw …
MLPD takes win in the Battle of the Badge
MOSES LAKE – The Battle of the Badge returned to Larson Playfield on Wednesday night, with the Moses Lake Police Department defeating the Grant County Sheriff'…
Rowland goes full-time for SLPD
SOAP LAKE - Officer Justin Rowland was sworn in as a full-time officer Wednesday after 12 years as a reserve officer for the city of Soap Lake. “(Rowland) h…
Video released of July 10 Stratford Road shooting, chase
QUINCY — The team investigating an officer-involved shooting on Stratford Road on July 10 has released a video of the incident. The video released Wednesday…
Royal City OKs funds for police car, park survey
ROYAL CITY — The Royal City City Council Tuesday evening considered buying a patrol car from the Soap Lake Police Department to fill a need identified by Royal…
Othello man arrested for assault
OTHELLO - An Othello man was booked into the Adams County Jail Tuesday on suspicion of first-degree assault following an incident in the 2100 block of West Moon Street south of Othello Monday night...
Othello pair suspected in robbery, assault case
OTHELLO — An Othello-area man is being sought in connection with an assault and robbery early Monday morning near Othello. An Othello woman was booked into the Adams County Jail on charges connected to the same cas…
Othello PD identifies graffiti suspect
OTHELLO - In a July 18 press release, the Othello Police Department announced they had arrested an individual involved in vandalism.