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…
Man pleads guilty in rape case, given 5 years in prison
A Moses Lake man and known member of the Norteño gang was sentenced to 60 months in prison after pleading guilty to raping an unconscious woman in 2018, according to court documents.
Quincy man sentenced to four months for sawed-off shotgun
A Quincy man has been sentenced to four months in jail after a sawed-off shotgun was located in a vehicle he was driving after a 2019 traffic stop and arrest.
Quincy man sentenced to 15 months
A Quincy man was sentenced to 15 months in prison after pleading guilty in a case involving his ex-girlfriend.
Columbia Basin Investigative Team brings civilians into reviews of police shootings
MOSES LAKE — In late February, Moses Lake Police Officer Nick Stewart shot and killed 22-year-old Jose Rivera after a long police chase. In the process of bein…
Moses Lake man arrested in alleged rape and assault with a firearm
A 24-year-old Moses Lake man was arrested early Monday morning on suspicion of raping a woman and assaulting her with a firearm, according to local law enforce…
Moses Lake man arrested after police locate drugs, stolen guns and vehicles
A Moses Lake resident was arrested Friday morning after police located drugs, stolen guns and stolen vehicles while conducting a search warrant in the 12000 block of Heritage Lane Southeast, according to police rec…
Moses Lake man arrested after allegedly shooting at girlfriend
A Moses Lake man was arrested Saturday after reportedly shooting at a vehicle containing his girlfriend, according to police.
Man sentenced after incident at Moses Lake store
A California man was sentenced to a year and a half in prison for his role in a June incident in which he reportedly attempted to conceal a box of ammunition at a Moses Lake sporting goods store, tried to push past…
Moses Lake woman who fled police in stolen car sentenced to over four years
A Moses Lake woman has been sentenced to a little more than four years in prison after pleading guilty to a June incident when she fled police at high speeds in a stolen vehicle.
Moses Lake man arrested after 911 call
MOSES LAKE – A 25-year-old Moses Lake man was jailed on Saturday after allegedly assaulting his girlfriend and then refusing to come out of the house when deputies arrived, according to the Grant County Sheriff’s O…
Authorities: Man arrested after chase
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was arrested over the weekend after reportedly ramming a Grant County Sheriff’s deputy’s patrol car and leading deputies on a pursuit through Moses Lake on Saturday morning, according …
Larson community home damaged in overnight drive-by shooting
MOSES LAKE - A home in the Larson community was damaged Thursday night during a drive-by shooting, according to Grant County Sheriff’s Office.
Moses Lake woman sentenced to over a year for driving under the influence
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake woman with a history of driving offenses was sentenced to 15 months in prison for driving while under the influence in connection with a May incident when her blood alcohol level was nearl…
Man suspected of exchanging gunfire with Othello officer caught
OTHELLO — U.S. Marshals on Thursday found a man who is suspected of firing shots Wednesday near the 800 block of Larch Street after being confronted by an Othello police officer, according to law enforcement offici…
Quincy police seek subject in shooting
QUINCY — Quincy police are looking for an unidentified gunman they believe shot a man several times near a trailer park in Quincy.