Police records for Dec. 26, 2019

Moses Lake Police Department

Denver police lacked plan to handle protests, report says

DENVER (AP) — Denver police did not have a cohesive plan for handling large racial injustice protests that erupted last summer following the death of George Floyd, according to a report made public Tuesday by an independent police monitor group.

Moses Lake attorney charged with assault

EPHRATA - A Moses Lake attorney reportedly shot his brother following an argument about the victim leaving the duplex they shared.

One week, five burglaries

Moses Lake residents act

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake police are investigating a series of burglaries reported at the Desert Oasis RV Park on South Yakima Avenue.

Dallas police examine protest response, plans changes

DALLAS (AP) — A report released by Dallas police on their response to protests that followed the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis outlines changes the department plans to make, including who can authorize the use of tear gas and how to train for incidents involving mass arrests.

Dallas police plan changes after examining protest response

DALLAS (AP) — A report released by Dallas police on their response to protests that followed the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis outlines changes the department plans to make, including who can authorize the use of tear gas and how to train for incidents involving mass arrests.

Police respond to 2 reports involving firearms

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Police Department had a busy afternoon Thursday, responding to calls downtown and off Valley Road.

Simmons allegedly admitted to killing his mother

EPHRATA - A Moses Lake man charged with killing his 88-year-old mother reportedly confessed during the investigation.

Staatses plead not guilty

EPHRATA - The Moses Lake couple, accused of refusing to take their child to a hospital as the boy was starving, pleaded not guilty Tuesday.

Vehicles vandalized in Moses Lake

Entry gained by breaking windows

Report of gun at MLHS prompts police response

MOSES LAKE — A report of a student at Moses Lake High School with a gun was determined to be unfounded Wednesday afternoon.

Police investigate report of boy assaulted over Trump sign

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Police in Colorado are investigating a report that a woman punched a 12-year-old boy carrying a Donald Trump lawn sign because she was upset about his support for the president.

Police investigate report of boy assaulted over Trump sign

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Police in Colorado are investigating a report that a woman punched a 12-year-old boy carrying a Donald Trump lawn sign because she was upset about his support for the president.

Former city council member found guilty

EPHRATA - A former Ephrata city councilmember was convicted of raping two granddaughters between 1995 and 2004.

Staats plead not guilty

EPHRATA - The Moses Lake couple, accused of refusing to take their child to a hospital as the boy was starving, pleaded not guilty Tuesday.

Man claims to be Moses Lake police officer

MOSES LAKE - An unidentified male called a Moses Lake man asking for information while claiming to be a Moses Lake police officer Sunday morning.

Moses Lake teen shot in the leg

Police seek suspect

MOSES LAKE — A 17-year-old Moses Lake male was shot in the leg in the area of West Texas Street in Moses Lake.

Minatani facing assault charges

Allegedly wanted deputy to shoot

EPHRATA - The man, who was shot in the chest by a Grant County sheriff's deputy after allegedly threatening him, is facing assault charges.

Shots fired in Moses Lake early Monday morning

MOSES LAKE — Police in Moses Lake are investigating an early Monday morning non-injury shooting incident.

Police records for April 17, 2020

Moses Lake Police Department