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…
Year in prison for Walmart shoplifter
EPHRATA — A Kennewick woman was sentenced to just over a year in prison after pleading guilty in a case involving swapping price tags and concealing items at a Moses Lake Walmart where she had previously been tresp…
Man arrested in burglary at assisted-living center
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was arrested early Friday morning in connection with an alleged break-in at a senior living facility and theft of a resident’s jewelry, according to local law enforcement.
Spokane man sentenced to federal prison
SPOKANE — A former Ferris High School assistant football coach was sentenced to more than 22 years in federal prison Thursday in a case that involved underage girls, including one from Moses Lake.
Torres given 20 years for 2018 killing of his father
MOSES LAKE — Jonathan Torres, 22, of Royal City, was sentenced to 20 years in prison Tuesday after pleading guilty to shooting his father in the back of the he…
Quincy police ask for help finding wanted man
QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department has asked for the public’s help locating a man wanted following a July 8 domestic violence incident.
Ephrata man sentenced after guilty plea
EPHRATA — A 31-year-old Ephrata man was sentenced to just over a year in prison following an incident at a Soap Lake gas station, according to court documents.
Car theft suspects caught in irrigation ditch
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake woman, Tomie Gonzalez, 21, and a 16-year-old were apprehended early Sunday morning after a high-speed chase ended in an irrigation ditch, according to Grant County Sheriff’s Office.
Charges filed against suspect in San Antonio kidnapping case
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake police have filed new charges against a Texas man arrested earlier this week in connection with the kidnapping of a 16-year-old.
Kidnapping suspect found in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — A man wanted in a kidnapping out of San Antonio was arrested Tuesday by officers with Moses Lake Police Department, according to police officials.…
MLPD steps up arrests of people with suspected gang ties
MOSES LAKE — In response to a number of gang-related drive-by shootings in recent months, in which no known victims were injured but property damage occurred, the Moses Lake Police Department has stepped up arrests…
Ephrata police hunting for stranger who attempted to kidnap 14-year-old girl
EPHRATA - Ephrata police are asking for the public’s help in tracking down a hispanic male in his 20s or 30s that allegedly attempted to kidnap a 14-year-old g…
Calls to police down 6 percent in March
MOSES LAKE — As residents were largely confined to their homes due to the coronavirus pandemic, calls to police in Moses Lake declined by 6 percent in March as compared with March 2019, according to Cpt. Mike Willi…
Police: Woman uses pepper spray, runs
MOSES LAKE — A female suspect reportedly pepper-sprayed Walmart loss prevention staff and Moses Lake police officers Saturday night, according to police logs.
One arrested after reports of shots fired
MOSES LAKE - Officers responded to a report of shots fired near Knolls Vista School in Moses Lake on Saturday shortly before 7 p.m. Moses Lake Police Captain Mike Williams said officers spotted a Toyota passenger c…
Moses Lake cafe has food supplies stolen over the weekend
MOSES LAKE — On Sunday, her day off, Tellina Wild had returned to The Coffee Clubhouse, her shop on East Wheeler Road, to make sandwiches and smoothies for hom…