Law Enforcement Reports
The following law enforcement reports were posted on Tuesday, June 30, 2026:
EPHRATA POLICE
A domestic disturbance was reported at 10:50 p.m. Monday, June 29, in the 800 block of Third Avenue N.E. The complainant said a male acquaintance broke her phone and television during an argument. Richard Vazquez Gamiz, 29, Ephrata, was arrested on suspicion of third-degree malicious mischief (domestic violence) and booked into the Grant County Jail.
A report of threats was received at 4:49 a.m. Monday, June 29, in the 300 block of Ivy Street N.E. The complainant said another person threatened to choke him while he slept and then hang him from a tree. The man was among a group of Seattle-area residents attending a weekend music festival at The Gorge Amphitheater in Grant County. The complainant did not wish to pursue criminal charges but wanted to have the incident documented.
Following a traffic stop at 9:12 p.m. Friday, June 26, on Nat Washington Way, Marc B. Sass, 39, Ephrata, was cited for driving with a suspended license. Sass was also cited for DWS and an alcohol-ignition interlock violation during a June 22 traffic stop in the 200 block of D Street S.E.
A two-vehicle, non-injury collision was reported at 3:54 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, on Fifth Avenue S.E. Police said Venice F. Gayona, 30, Ephrata, had stopped at the intersection of Nat Washington Way when her 2025 Mazda CX-50 was struck in the rear by a 2022 Chevy Malibu driven by Naomi J. Kinzle, 20, Moses Lake, who allegedly admitted she was not paying attention. Both vehicles sustained reportable damage.
An intrusion was reported at 6:37 a.m. Tuesday, June 23, in the 2200 block of Basin Street S.W. The complainant said a male subject entered her residence without permission, began taking her possessions, and had to be forced out by her father. Jose Luis Montoya, 36, Ephrata, was arrested and booked into jail on suspicion of residential burglary.
At 12:25 a.m. Monday, June 22, police located a wanted subject in the 100 block of Fourth Avenue S.W. Tyler Lee Hammer, 35, Ephrata, was arrested on an outstanding superior court warrant and booked into jail.
A traffic collision was reported at 11 p.m. Sunday, June 21 in the first block of H Street S.E. Police said a driver in a black Cadillac CTS struck property at Columbia Ridge Elementary School, then fled at a high rate of speed. The alleged driver, 20-year-old Christopher Valle Sanchez of Soap Lake, was located and booked into jail on suspicion of driving under the influence, driving while license suspended and hit-and-run (unattended property damage).
A domestic disturbance was reported at 8:01 p.m. Sunday, June 21, in the 1000 block of Ninth Avenue N.E. The complainant told police she was pushed several times by a male acquaintance who then left the scene. Officers said Darrin A. Lucero, 34, Ephrata, was located in the vicinity and arrested on suspicion of fourth-degree assault (domestic violence).
At 12:23 a.m. Sunday, June 21, police were informed of an erratically driven vehicle swerving into traffic. The driver, identified as 42-year-old Telitha D. Villalta of Ephrata, was cited on suspicion of driving under the influence and given a courtesy ride to a local motel.
SOAP LAKE POLICE
A domestic disturbance was reported on Monday, June 29, in the 100 block of North Juniper Street. Police were told a male subject physically assaulted a 39-year-old Soap Lake woman and broke a window and damaged household items at the location. Officers arrested Sean Michael Wallace, 40, Soap Lake, on suspicion of fourth-degree assault (domestic violence) and two counts of third-degree malicious mischief (domestic violence). Wallace was booked into the Grant County Jail.
At 4:56 p.m. Saturday, June 27, an officer assisted Grant County sheriff’s deputies by responding to the 300 block of Road 18.8-NE, where a resident said a male subject had been spinning his vehicle tires in the driveway several times. The officer later located the driver on State Route 28 south of Ephrata. When contacted by the officer, the driver allegedly refused to open his vehicle door. Sheriff’s deputies were informed of the circumstances.
Following a traffic stop at 9:34 p.m. Friday, June 26 in Lakeview Park, an officer determined the female driver was wanted on an outstanding felony court warrant. Yelena Kibitskaya, 38, Soap Lake, was taken into custody and booked in the county jail.
A malicious mischief incident was reported at 9:07 a.m. Thursday, June 25. Police were told that a door had been kicked in at a public restroom on North Canna Street. No suspects were immediately identified.
A domestic disturbance was reported at 9:29 p.m. Monday, June 22, in the 100 block of North Ginkgo Street. Police were told a 46-year-old Moses Lake man came to the residence intoxicated and damaged a bedroom door during an argument with a female acquaintance. A report was submitted to the Grant County Prosecutor’s Office for consideration of a malicious mischief charge.
The following individuals were cited for driving with suspended licenses following traffic stops over the past week: Jessie Rodriguez, 36, Soap Lake; Keaton Adams, 36, Soap Lake; Sergey Didok, 44, Soap Lake; Randolph Miller, 65, Soap Lake; Kolby Brown, 32, Ephrata.
GRANT COUNTY SHERIFF
A weapons violation was reported at 2:31 a.m. Monday, June 29, at the Harvest Manor trailer park on Airway Drive NE near Moses Lake. A tow truck driver who was jump-starting a vehicle told authorities that a male subject armed with a handgun had confronted him. Deputies responded to the location and called for the suspect to leave his residence and surrender. David Bruce Johnson, 63, Moses Lake, was arrested on suspicion of first-degree assault and booked into the Grant County Jail. A CO2 pistol, described as a replica firearm, and a knife were located inside Johnson’s home, according to the report.
At 1:10 a.m. Monday, June 29, deputies responded to the Crowd Management Services basecamp at The Gorge Amphitheater following a report of a male subject behaving in an aggressive manner at the venue. Javier Ramirez Salcedo, 25, no town listed, was arrested and booked into jail on two counts of fourth-degree assault with a sexual motivation.
At 6:46 p.m. Sunday, June 28, Brayan Calvario, 21, no town listed, was arrested at The Gorge Amphitheater for violation of a court no-contact/protection order. He was booked into the county jail.
At 4:34 p.m. Sunday, June 28, Nathaniel Chenevert, 34, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, was arrested at The Gorge Campground on suspicion of fourth-degree assault (domestic violence). He was booked into the county jail.
At 2:31 a.m. Sunday, June 28, authorities received an online vehicle crash notification at the intersection of Silica Road NW and Road V-SW, near The Gorge Amphitheater. Deputies contacted a male subject, identified as 37-year-old Samuel Urbano Perez, who was wanted on an out-of-county warrant. Perez was taken into custody and booked into jail.
A rolling domestic disturbance was reported at 3:52 p.m. Saturday, June 27, near the intersection of Hiawatha and Mae Valley Roads NE. The complainant told authorities that his wife would not stop and let him out of their vehicle. Kathleen Joyce Maine, 62, Moses Lake, was arrested and booked into jail on suspicion of fourth-degree assault (domestic violence) and unlawful imprisonment (domestic violence).
A domestic dispute was reported at 8:35 p.m. Friday, June 26, in the 2400 block of Road 10.4-NE near Moses Lake. Authorities were told that a male and female were arguing over custody of a young child. Tristan Dalrymple, 20, Moses Lake, was arrested and booked into jail on suspicion of fourth-degree assault (domestic violence) and obstructing a law enforcement officer. Dalrymple was later released from custody but arrested again at 12:41 p.m. Saturday, June 27 for violation of a court no-contact/protection order.
At 5:06 p.m. Friday, June 26, deputies were in pursuit of a fleeing motorist. The driver was stopped near the intersection of Dodson Road and Road 8-NW, south of Ephrata. Israel Nunez Chavez, 28, Soap Lake, was arrested and booked into jail on suspicion of driving under the influence, driving with a suspended license, attempting to elude a pursuing police vehicle, and an outstanding federal arrest warrant.
At 10:14 a.m. Friday, June 26, deputies located a wanted subject in the 300 block of West Broadway Avenue in Moses Lake. Tyler Dean Gibson, 42, Moses Lake, was taken into custody on outstanding district court and state Department of Corrections warrants.
Following a traffic stop at 10:34 p.m. Thursday, June 25, near the intersection of State Route 281 North and Road 1-NW, Armando Gonzalez Herrejon, 50, no town listed, was arrested and booked into jail on suspicion of driving under the influence, driving while license suspended, and motor vehicle alcohol-ignition interlock violation.
At 3:24 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, deputies located a wanted subject on Miller Street NE near Moses Lake. Julio Cesar Ortiz Sanchez, 35, Moses Lake, was taken into custody on outstanding district and superior court and state Department of Corrections warrants.
A domestic disturbance was reported at 1:05 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, in the 200 block of Loring Drive NE. The complainant said she had been pushed by her husband. Morris Todd Moore, 60, Moses Lake, was arrested and booked into jail on suspicion of fourth-degree assault (domestic violence).
A weapons violation was reported at 12:42 p.m. Sunday, June 21, in the Larson housing area near Moses Lake. The complainant said an occupant in a black Jeep had displayed a handgun and threatened several individuals. Deputies located a suspect, identified as 20-year-old David Matthew Ray Nichols, who was arrested and booked into jail on suspicion of first-degree unlawful possession of a firearm and multiple counts of first-degree assault.
Following a traffic stop at 12:19 a.m. Sunday, June 21, in the 1000 block of Basin Street S.W., Johana Edelmir Castillo Flores, 33, Ephrata, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and driving with a suspended license.
The following individuals were arrested over the weekend and booked into jail on suspicion of possession, distribution, or manufacturing controlled substances at The Gorge Amphitheater and Campground: Tessa Moel Doherty, 29, Pullman; Gregory Hutcherson, 38, Auburn; Abigail Maxine DeWitt, 24, Vancouver, Washington; Troung Christopher Nguyen, 30, Eugene, Oregon; Amberle Lynn Holloway, 20, Everett; Marcelo Antonio Estrada, 29, West Sacramento, California; Antonio Ames Knoy, 51, Shoreline; Alger Phillip Brigham, 40, Pendleton, Oregon; Shantina Marie Alexander, 37, no town listed; Christopher Ryan Laughlin, 36, no town listed; Katrina Lynn Smith, 27, no town listed; Jordan Rose Taylor, 27, no town listed.
The following law enforcement reports were posted Friday, June 19, 2026:
EPHRATA POLICE
Police located a male subject in the 1300 block of Basin Street S.W. early Wednesday, June 17, who was reported missing from the state Sunrise Community Facility on East Division Avenue. Kage Mathews, 18, Ephrata, was taken into custody on suspicion of first-degree escape and booked into the Grant County Jail. A 17-year-old male also fled the Sunrise facility but was not initially located by police.
A disturbance was reported at 4:54 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, at an apartment complex in the first block of D Street N.E. An officer responding to the location could hear loud banging from 50 yards away and encountered a female subject who came to a window cursing and hitting interior walls with a large rubber mallet. Unable to calm down the woman, police notified mental health personnel who said they would attempt to contact her.
At 2:10 p.m. Monday, June 15, police were notified of an unresponsive person lying in a resident’s yard at an unspecified location. An officer contacted a female teen who was awakened and said she was tired and fell asleep in the shade. Water was provided to the girl, who refused medical assistance and went on her way.
An animal-related report was received at 8:16 a.m. Monday, June 15. Police were notified that a male subject was walking with his dog along the West Canal when the animal went into the water and passed submerged beneath the First Avenue N.W. crossing. A Grant County sheriff’s deputy was able to get through a barrier fence downstream and lasso the dog, pulling it to safety and reuniting it with the owner.
A one-vehicle, rollover wreck was reported at 8:38 p.m. Sunday, June 14, in the 2100 block of Basin Street S.W. Officers contacted a male subject walking away with minor injuries. Alex Guillermo Castro, 27, Quincy, was taken into custody on suspicion of driving under the influence and transported to the county jail for processing.
A disturbance was reported at 10:51 a.m. Sunday, June 14, in the 1300 block of Nat Washington Way. Police were told that a male subject was being belligerent to an employee at the Ephrata Walmart. An officer located the man walking along the roadway and determined no crime had occurred, but also determined the man was wanted on two outstanding district court warrants. Jeremy Dane Stewart, 45, Spokane, was taken into custody and booked into jail.
A disturbance was reported at 8:29 p.m. Saturday, June 13, in the first block of C Street N.W. at the Grant County Courthouse. Police were told that a female subject was attempting to climb onto the stage during a music concert at the Sage-N-Sun festival. Event staff escorted the woman from the stage, but she later returned. Darla Jo Stocker, 62, Ephrata, was arrested and booked into jail on suspicion of disorderly conduct and second-degree criminal trespass.
A two-vehicle, non-injury collision was reported at 11:23 a.m. Saturday, June 13. Police said Amanda A. McCafferty, 38, Moses Lake, was driving west on Second Avenue N.W. and failed to yield the right-of-way at the intersection of E Street N.W. Her 2012 Honda Odyssey collided with a 2022 Toyota Highlander driven by Serena A. Fredrickson, 40, East Wenatchee, who was southbound on E Street.
A vehicle prowl and theft was reported at 8:44 a.m. Saturday, June 13, in the first block of G Street N.E. The complainant said a Sig Sauer .380-caliber handgun was stolen from the glove box of her vehicle. The woman said other “expensive” possessions inside, including an iPad computer tablet, were not taken. It was not specified whether the vehicle was locked, but there was no report of a break-in.
A vehicle prowl was reported at 7:22 p.m. last Friday, June 12, in the 700 block of Hilltop Drive S.E. Police were told a fanny pack containing a wallet had been stolen from an unlocked vehicle.
SOAP LAKE POLICE
A burglary and theft was reported at 7:26 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, in the 200 block of East Main Avenue. The complainant said he came home after being in jail and found his video gaming system and other miscellaneous items were missing. He identified a female acquaintance as the suspect, but said he did not want to get her in trouble; that he only wanted his possessions returned. An officer contacted the woman, who said she would bring the items to the police station to be returned.
Police were contacted at 12:48 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, by Washington Adult Protective Services regarding a male subject living in a van in the vicinity of the 100 block of South Daisy Street. An officer and an APS social worker located the man, who was naked and covered in feces in the van. The man agreed to be transported by emergency medical personnel to Columbia Basin Hospital in Ephrata for evaluation and further investigation by APS.
A domestic disturbance was reported at 10:29 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, in the 300 block of East Main Avenue. Police were told a male subject had a physical altercation with a 32-year-old Moses Lake woman. Andrew Donovan Spannagel, 59, Soap Lake, was arrested and booked into the Grant County Jail on suspicion of fourth-degree assault (domestic violence).
At 12:50 p.m. Monday, June 15, a 16-year-old girl came to the Soap Lake Police Department and said she wanted to turn herself in for failure to appear on a Grant County Juvenile Court warrant. Officers confirmed the warrant was valid and the girl was transported to the county youth services center in Ephrata.
A domestic disturbance was reported at 11:21 p.m. Monday, June 15, in the 700 block of East Main Avenue. Police were told a couple were arguing and the male subject was throwing objects around inside the residence. Carlos Emerson Moz Choto, 47, Soap Lake, was arrested and booked into jail on suspicion of third-degree malicious mischief (domestic violence).
GRANT COUNTY SHERIFF
A domestic disturbance was reported at 10:08 a.m. Wednesday, June 17, in the 4400 block of Road 13.5-SW near Royal City. Authorities were told a female was hitting a male subject and others were trying to separate the two. Tanya Gonzalez Hernandez, 19, no town listed, was arrested on suspicion of fourth-degree assault (domestic violence) and booked into the Grant County Jail.
A report of suspicious circumstances was received at 5:05 a.m. Wednesday, June 17, in the 1200 block of Road E.5-NE near Moses Lake. The complainant said a female subject came to her door asking for food and clothing, then was observed entering an unlocked motorhome at the residence and taking two bottles of water. Another resident removed the woman at gunpoint and detained her until law enforcement arrived. Crystal Lee McCauley, 45, no town listed, was initially transported to Samaritan Hospital in Moses Lake for medical clearance, then booked into jail on suspicion of first-degree vehicle prowl and third-degree theft.
A report of threats was received at 9:23 p.m. Monday, June 15, in the 24000 block of Road 20.5-NE near Soap Lake. The complainant said her husband had made comments the previous week about killing her and their children so he “didn’t have to deal with them anymore.” A 26-year-old Soap Lake man was identified as the alleged suspect and the incident was investigated as domestic harassment.
A domestic disturbance was reported at 9:51 p.m. Sunday, June 14, in the 21000 block of Wanapum Village Loop SW. The complainant said his female partner returned home after drinking and hit him. Nayeli Hernandez, 23, Beverly, was arrested and booked into jail on suspicion of fourth-degree assault (domestic violence).
A domestic disturbance was reported at 10:27 a.m. Sunday, June 14, in the 22000 block of East Cardinal Road NE. The complainant said a male acquaintance was destroying her motorhome. Deputies contacted the parties and arrested Heather Nickole Chapman, 43, Grand Coulee, on suspicion of fourth-degree assault (domestic violence). She was booked into the county jail.
A domestic disturbance was reported at 9:44 a.m. Saturday, June 13, in the 4000 block of Paxson Drive NE near Moses Lake. Deputies responded to a 911 call in which a man and woman could be heard yelling. Selene Rubi Ornelas Orozco, 19, and Alexander Barnal, 20, both of Moses Lake, were each arrested and booked into jail on suspicion of fourth-degree assault (domestic violence).
A report of erratic driving was received at 8:43 a.m. Saturday, June 13, on the east frontage road of Interstate 90 at exit 174 near Moses Lake. Angel Vazquez, 21, Quincy, was arrested for driving while license suspended, motor vehicle alcohol-ignition interlock violation, driving with wheels off the roadway, and an outstanding district court warrant. He was booked into the county jail.
A report was received at 6:38 a.m. Saturday, June 13, of a fleeing vehicle near the intersection of State Route 17 North and North Stratford Road near Moses Lake. Anthony Torres, 45, Moses Lake, was arrested and booked into jail on suspicion of failure to stop, failure to obey a law enforcement officer, and a state Department of Corrections detention warrant.
Following a traffic stop at 2:03 a.m. Saturday, June 13, near the intersection of State Route 28 West and Martin Road NW, Denis Hernandez, 44, Ephrata, was arrested and booked into jail on suspicion of driving under the influence.
Additional information was not available Friday, June 19, from the sheriff’s office regarding incident times, locations and towns of residence for the following arrests:
Leon Frank Raaen, 53, booked June 19 for driving while license suspended, motor vehicle alcohol-ignition violation, first-degree negligent driving, two district court warrants.
Juan Carlos Massena, 45, booked June 18 for driving under the influence, driving while license suspended.
Ramon Antonio Garcia, 38, booked June 18 for possession, delivery or manufacturing of a controlled substance.
Kenneth Anthony Hall, 32, booked June 18 for possession, delivery or manufacturing of a controlled substance.
Angel Manzano Rodriguez, 26, booked June 18 on three district court warrants.
WASHINGTON STATE PATROL
VANTAGE — Two people were injured in a one-vehicle wreck reported at 10:37 a.m. Monday on Interstate 90 about three miles east of Vantage in Grant County.
According to the Washington State Patrol, 23-year-old Calvin A. Barnes of Seattle was traveling westbound when his 2018 Tesla HB left the roadway and struck a guardrail. The car continued zig-zagging across both westbound lanes and striking guardrails multiple times before eventually coming to rest.
Barnes sustained unspecified injuries and was airlifted to Kadlec Hospital in the Tri-Cities for medical care. A passenger, 23-year-old Quinton D. Jordan of Des Moines, was also hurt and transported to Quincy Valley Hospital.
Neither occupant was wearing a seatbelt, according to the WSP report.
The Tesla was totaled and towed from the scene. Cause of the incident was under investigation.
The following law enforcement reports were posted Saturday, June 13, 2026:
EPHRATA POLICE
A report of threats was received at 4:53 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, in the first block of Alder Street N.W. Police were told that a male subject threatened to kill a GTA bus driver after being told not to play music on the bus. Oscar Javier Ramirez Reyes, 39, Ephrata, was arrested and booked into the Grant County Jail on suspicion of harassment/threats to kill.
A domestic disturbance was reported at 8:17 p.m. Tuesday, June 9, in the 300 block of Sixth Avenue S.E. The complainant said she was struck in the face by a male companion, who then fled on foot. Officers were unable to locate the suspect.
A disturbance was reported at 5:17 p.m. Tuesday, June 9, in the 700 block of L Street S.E. The complainant said a male acquaintance had thrown her phone, then left. Officers later located a person of interest, 24-year-old Christian Omar Gonzalez of Ephrata, who was wanted on an outstanding district court warrant. Gonzalez was taken into custody and booked into jail. At 6:30 p.m., officers returned to the same location following a report that a male subject was arguing with his parents who were throwing his belongings outside. The eviction process was explained to a female family member.
Police were notified at 2:22 p.m. Tuesday, June 9, that a male subject in the 100 block of C Street N.W. was wanted on an outstanding district court warrant for failure to comply. Rodney Gene Bonn, 61, Ephrata, was taken into custody and booked into jail.
A malicious mischief incident was reported at 1:12 p.m. Monday, June 8, in the 1300 block of C Street S.W. Officers contacted a female subject who accused a male neighbor of damaging her vehicle in an ongoing dispute. The involved parties were spoken to and both said they will be obtaining surveillance cameras for their properties.
An animal complaint was received at 8:05 p.m. Friday, June 5, at a residence on Thurston Street S.E. The complainant told police that a snake was found inside her home. An officer utilized a catch pole to snare a bull snake, which was transported to an outdoor location for release. The complainant and her family reportedly were very grateful.
A report of threats was received at 7:59 p.m. Friday, June 5, in the 400 block of Seventh Avenue S.E. The complainant said she had downloaded an online app that was supposed to link up video gamers. Instead, she was contacted by an unidentified male who threatened to publicly share a photo of a nude female and claim it was her unless the complainant paid $50. The complainant did not pay any money, but wanted to notify police of the incident.
A two-vehicle, non-injury collision was reported at 6:09 p.m. Friday, June 5, at the intersection of Sixth Avenue N.W. and Frey Road. Police said Jessenia Jimenez, 37, Ephrata, was driving north and attempted to pull over and park without realizing there was another travel lane to her right. The passenger side door of her 2021 Toyota RAV4 struck the front bumper of a 2006 Dodge Ram pickup driven by a 17-year-old Ephrata boy. The two vehicles received reportable damage, and the drivers exchanged information.
A three-vehicle, non-injury collision was reported at 3:38 p.m. Friday, June 5, in the 100 block of Basin Street S.W. Police said Maira Garcia-Mendoza, 24, Moses Lake, was cited for distracted driving after her 2019 Chevrolet Malibu struck the rear of a 2023 Ford Explorer driven by Cassandra C. Broeckel, 35, Soap Lake. The impact then pushed the Explorer into the back of a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado pickup driven by Wolter Abbink, 66, Okanogan.
An animal complaint was received at 9:22 a.m. Friday, June 5, at a location on F Street N.W. An officer contacted a woman who complained about a “cantankerous cawing crow creating a constant commotion in her courtyard.” The officer responded that “courteous cops candidly confessed they could contribute no cure.” Case closed.
SOAP LAKE POLICE
Police assisted Grant County sheriff’s investigators with a shooting incident at 12:29 a.m. Wednesday, June 10, in the 300 block of Sixth Avenue S.E. Officers were told that a fight broke out shortly before midnight involving multiple individuals who had been drinking. During the melee, one male subject armed with a .22-caliber handgun allegedly shot another male in the ear. Hunter Davis Anderson, 24, Soap Lake, was arrested and booked into the Grant County Jail on suspicion of first-degree assault. The alleged victim, a 24-year-old Warden man, was transported by family to Ephrata for medical care at Columbia Basin Hospital, where staff notified authorities.
A fraud incident was reported 3:42 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, by a Soap Lake woman who said she sent money to a person who claimed in an email to be a PayPal employee. An officer took photos of the bogus email and receipts as evidence. No suspects were immediately identified.
Micheal Hector, 27, Ephrata, was cited by Soap Lake police for driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 6:33 p.m. Saturday, June 6, near the intersection of D Street S.E. and Crest Drive in Ephrata.
A domestic disturbance was reported at 5:18 p.m. Friday, June 4, in the 600 block of South Buttercup Street. Police were told that a 16-year-old boy was destroying property inside his parents’ home. Due to the teen’s mental state, he was transported by ambulance for medical care.
A domestic dispute was reported at 9:52 a.m. Friday, June 4, in the 21000 block of State Route 17 North. The complainant said his wife had taken their keys and he wanted her kicked off the property. An officer explained that the spouse also has rights to the property. The woman later arrived, took some of her personal possessions, then left to stay at another location.
GRANT COUNTY SHERIFF
While on patrol early Friday morning, June 12, a deputy performed a traffic stop near the intersection of Road 26-SW and State Route 243, about two miles south of Mattawa. Joaquin Corona Andrade, 48, Grandview, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and booked into the Grant County Jail.
At 1:49 a.m. Monday, June 8, authorities were notified that a male subject was making phone calls and sending text messages to a protected person. Deputies located a suspect in the 2300 block of Road O-SW and arrested Adrian Austin, 19, Quincy, on suspicion of violating a court no-contact/protection order. He was booked into the county jail.
Following a traffic stop at 11:51 p.m. Sunday, June 7, in the 1000 block of North Stratford Road in Moses Lake, deputies arrested Emilio Martinez Silva, 27, Othello, on suspicion of driving under the influence. He was booked into jail.
Authorities were notified at 4:14 a.m. Saturday, June 6, that a male subject allegedly attacked an estranged family member. Deputies responded to the 400 block of East Chelan Street in Coulee City and arrested David Anthony Sexton, 61, Coulee City on suspicion of second-degree assault and first-degree burglary. He was booked into jail.
The following individuals were arrested on Friday, June 5, at the Live Nation Gorge Amphitheater and Campground properties at the intersection of North Silica Road and Road 1-NW: Spencer James Atto, 26, Nanaimo, British Columbia, disorderly conduct; Rahul Natesh, 39, Vancouver, Washington, controlled substance violation; Nicholas Andrew Pucci, 39, Phoenix, Arizona, controlled substance violation; Antonio Montrae Copeland, 38, Lakewood, controlled substance violation and possession of a stolen firearm.
WASHINGTON STATE PATROL
Assault alleged after hit-and-run
A Soap Lake woman has been charged with driving under the influence, obstructing a law enforcement officer, and third-degree assault following a hit-and-run incident involving property damage reported around 9:45 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9, in the vicinity of State Route 28 and Road 20-NW.
According to a WSP report, 37-year-old Krystal Rose Deschene was driving a 2013 Mazda CX9 that sustained heavy front-end damage in the collision. The car was later located in Soap Lake, Deschene was taken into custody, then transported to Ephrata for medical clearance at Columbia Basin Hospital. While there, she allegedly kicked a trooper and pushed away a blood-draw consent document. She was booked into the Grant County Jail.
Pedestrian in roadway injured
A pedestrian walking in a travel lane on State Route 17 near Warden was injured after being struck by a vehicle early Sunday morning, June 7, reported the Washington State Patrol.
Troopers said 33-year-old Emiliano M. Martinez of Warden was walking in the southbound lane when he was hit by a 2000 Ford Econoline van driven by Alejandro Lima Guerrero, 49, of Othello, who was also southbound.
Martinez sustained unspecified injuries and was transported to Samaritan Hospital in Moses Lake. Guerrero, who was wearing a seatbelt, was not hurt in the collision. The Ford received reportable damage.
The following law enforcement reports were posted Friday, June 5, 2026:
EPHRATA POLICE
An animal incident was reported at 12:49 a.m. Thursday, June 4, in the 800 block of Frey Road NW. While on patrol, an officer saw two goats running in the street. The officer contacted the goats and, unable to locate their owner, took them into custody. They were placed in the city pound for safekeeping.
Marc B. Bass, 39, Ephrata, was cited for driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 9:33 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, on the 1000 block of Basin Street N.W.
A theft was reported at 2:05 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, in the 1300 block of Nat Washington Way. Police were told a male subject fled from the Ephrata Walmart after being stopped by store personnel for alleged shoplifting. The man drove away in a black truck which officers later located. They determined the driver, Shane Dale Bowlin of Custer, had previously been banned from Walmart properties. He was arrested on suspicion of second-degree burglary and booked into the Grant County Jail.
At 11:20 a.m. Wednesday, June 3, police located a wanted person in the 1200 block of A Street S.E. Tracy Dawn Johnson, 54, Ephrata, was taken into custody and booked into jail on an outstanding district court warrant.
Paul A. Knight, 63, Ephrata, was cited for driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 9:07 a.m. Tuesday, June 2, in the first block of C Street N.W.
A malicious mischief incident was reported at 8:23 a.m. Tuesday, June 2. The complainant told police that two rocks were thrown through windows at her home in the 200 block of D Street N.W. Sunday night. No suspects were immediately identified. A wallet found at the scene was returned to its owner, who had reported suspicious persons by his car that same evening.
A report of unusual circumstances was received at 1:43 p.m. Monday at the intersection of State Route 282 and A Street S.E./Dodson Road. An officer contacted a male subject who was sweeping the intersection roundabout. The man was told to stay out of the roundabout.
A two-vehicle, non-injury collision was reported at 12:29 p.m. Monday, June 1, in the 400 block of Fourth Avenue N.W. Police said a 17-year-old Ephrata girl was cited for making an improper U-turn in which her 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee’s passenger-side headlamp struck the driver’s door of a parked 2006 Chrysler van.
A two-vehicle, non-injury collision was reported at 11:16 a.m. Sunday, May 31 at the intersection of State Route 282 and A Street S.E./Dodson Road. Police said Sally K. Campbell Nelson, 68, Chelan, failed to yield the right-of-way while entering the intersection roundabout and her 2014 Chevrolet Cruze struck a 2014 Chevrolet Traverse driven by Breann M. Edwards, 26, Ephrata. The Traverse sustained reportable damage and was towed from the scene.
A disturbance was reported at 3:11 a.m. Sunday, May 31, in the 400 block of C Street N.E. The complainant said a male subject who appeared intoxicated was trying to enter her home and would not leave the porch. The homeowner declined to seek criminal charges, but asked officers to remove the man from her property. The man was identified and provided a courtesy ride to his residence.
While on patrol at 11:57 p.m. Saturday, May 30, an officer encountered a cat with its head stuck inside a can. The can was removed and the cat, reportedly appearing “fine and thankful,” ran off.
A domestic disturbance was reported at 6:25 p.m. Saturday, May 30, in the 2200 block of Basin Street S.W. Police were told that a female subject had bitten a male acquaintance on the hand during an argument. When taken into custody, the woman allegedly spit at two officers and tried to scratch one on the forearm. Sayda Y. Villatoro Castro, 27, Ephrata, was booked into jail on suspicion of fourth-degree assault and multiple counts of third-degree assault of a law enforcement officer.
At 2:22 p.m. Saturday, May 30, a disturbance was reported at the state Sunrise Community rehabilitation facility in the 1400 block of East Division Avenue. Police were told that a juvenile and an 18-year-old resident had been involved in a fight and both needed to leave the facility. Jayden L. Price, 18, Ephrata, was taken into custody and booked into the county jail.
While on patrol at 12:38 p.m. Saturday, May 30, an officer observed a wanted subject in a vehicle in the 300 block of Sixth Avenue S.E. Kolby Kenneth Burck, 32, Ephrata, was taken into custody on outstanding court warrant and booked into jail.
A malicious mischief incident was reported at 2:27 p.m. Friday, May 29, in the 700 block of Basin Street S.W. The complainant said a tire on his vehicle had been slashed while parked at his workplace. He identified a possible suspect and the incident was under investigation.
SOAP LAKE POLICE
A domestic disturbance was reported at 9:11 a.m. Wednesday, June 3, in the 600 block of Second Avenue N.E. An officer contacted a 47-year-old woman who said she and a male acquaintance argued over financial issues and the man allegedly threw her phone to the ground multiple times, damaging it. The woman said she chose to leave the residence and go to a hotel to spend the night.
A disturbance was reported at 11:15 a.m. Monday, June 1, in the 700 block of East Main Avenue. An officer contacted an adult couple and a juvenile who were yelling at one another while loading waste materials into a trailer. After some discussion, the three agreed to talk and listen to one another rather than yelling.
A fraud attempt was reported at 12:18 p.m. Friday, May 29, in the 200 block of South Daisy Street. The complainant said she received a phone call from an unknown number claiming her niece was in jail and $10,000 was needed to bail her out. The complainant did not send any money, but wanted police to be aware of the incident.
At 11:35 a.m. Friday, May 29, an officer assisted Grant County sheriff’s deputies in responding to a domestic disturbance in the 17900 block of Road A-NW. A female suspect was arrested on suspicion of domestic assault for allegedly hitting a male acquaintance and taking his personal possessions.
Nichole Anderson, 33, Moses Lake, was cited for driving with a suspended license and expired vehicle registration following a traffic stop at 1:54 a.m. Friday, May 29, near the intersection of State Route 28 West and South Division Street.
At 11:26 p.m. Thursday, May 28, an officer conducted a traffic stop after allegedly observing a vehicle operating without headlights or taillights near the intersection of State Route 28 East and South Daisy Street. Nicholas Von Grey, 22, Ephrata, was cited for driving with a suspended license. A Washington State Patrol trooper processed the driver for a possible DUI violation.
GRANT COUNTY SHERIFF
On Wednesday, June 3, deputies located a male subject wanted on felony charges of second-degree rape of a child and communicating with a minor for immoral purposes. Hunter James Gray, 18, Moses Lake, was taken into custody on a superior court warrant and booked into the Grant County Jail.
A domestic disturbance was reported at 6:22 a.m. Wednesday, June 3, in the 4000 block of Road P-SW. Authorities said the male subject had a physical altercation with a female family member. Miguel Angel Quintanilla, 42, George, was booked into jail on suspicion of fourth-degree assault (domestic violence).
While on patrol at 9:11 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, a deputy clocked a Chevrolet Corvette traveling at 146 mph in a 50-mph zone east of Moses Lake near the intersection of Wheeler Road and Second Street NE. Nathanial Michael Morris, 26, Warden, was arrested on suspicion of reckless driving and booked into jail.
An assault was reported at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, in the 21000 block of Road 24.7-SW. Authorities were told a male subject hit and choked a family member in a rent dispute. Mario Ponce Cruz, 42, Mattawa was arrested and booked into jail on suspicion of second-degree assault (domestic violence).
At 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, June 2, authorities were notified of a sexual assault that allegedly occurred overnight involving a male suspect and female victim at an unspecified location. Miguel Ramirez Lopez, 53, George, was arrested and booked into jail on suspicion of second-degree rape.
A disturbance was reported at 2:33 p.m. Monday, June 1, in the 4100 block of Orchard Drive NE near Moses Lake. The complainant said an intoxicated female acquaintance was refusing to leave the premises and asked deputies to trespass her from the property. Deputies determined the complainant, 21-year-old Nicolas Brandon Cesario of Moses Lake, was wanted on an outstanding court warrant and he was taken into custody. The female subject was given a courtesy ride from the location, but allegedly damaged upholstery while in the patrol car. Noemi Zulema Ramirez, 33, Moses Lake, was arrested on suspicion of second-degree malicious mischief. Both were booked into the county jail.
A domestic disturbance was reported at 1:58 p.m. Sunday, May 31, in the 4200 block of Moon Drive NE. Authorities were told a male subject was being aggressive toward his parents. Eduardo Uribe, 20, Moses Lake, was arrested and booked into jail on two counts of fourth-degree assault (domestic violence).
A theft was reported at 1:25 p.m. Sunday, May 31, in the 1300 block of Pershing Road NE near Moses Lake. The complainant said a male family member had stolen a smart phone and two laptop computers around an hour earlier. Deputies later located the suspect, 40-year-old Antonio Cantu of Moses Lake, who was booked into jail on June 1 on suspicion of second-degree theft.
Authorities were notified at 5:49 a.m. Sunday, May 31, of a court order violation in the 100 block of Pelican Place NE near Moses Lake. The complainant said a male acquaintance had just telephoned her a few minutes despite a valid no-contact/protection order. Robert Anderson Stoe, 23, Moses Lake, was arrested for the violation and booked into jail.
A report of threats was received at 9:41 p.m. Saturday, May 30, in the 9300 block of Adams Road NW. The complainant said a male family member had threatened to harm him with an axe. Jacob William DeLeeuw, 28, Quincy, was arrested and booked into jail on suspicion of felony harassment/threats to kill.
A traffic accident was reported at 8:38 p.m. Saturday, May 30, in the vicinity of State Route 283 and Road 26-SW. Authorities were told that male subject was climbing out of a vehicle which had just gone into a small irrigation canal. Deputies contacted the driver, 51-year-old Jose Cantor Quirino of Mattawa, who was taken into custody and booked into jail on outstanding superior and district court warrants.
At 12:02 p.m. Saturday, May 30, authorities were told that a man was hitting a woman during an argument in the 24000 block of Road T.6-SW. Juan Carlos De La Trinidad, 18, Mattawa, was booked into jail on suspicion of fourth-degree assault (domestic violence), unlawful imprisonment, and interfering with reporting of domestic violence.
Following a traffic stop at 2:55 a.m. Saturday, May 30, near the intersection of State Route 281 and Road 1-NW, Samuel Alejandro Gonzalez, 22, Quincy, was arrested and booked into jail on suspicion of driving under the influence and driving with a suspended license.
Following a traffic stop at 11:04 p.m. Friday, May 29, in the 1000 block of State Route 283, Rubi Jazmin Rodriguez, 29, Ephrata, was arrested and booked into jail on suspicion of driving under the influence.
Authorities were notified at 4:27 p.m. Friday, May 29, that a motorist in a white Honda car was seen stealing mail from mailboxes in the 17700 block of Frenchman Hills Road West. The suspect allegedly fled from a pursuing deputy, drove into an orchard where the vehicle became disabled, and was found hiding nearby. Leobardo Ramos Delgado, 26, George, was arrested and booked into jail on suspicion of possession of stolen mail, attempting to elude a police vehicle, hit-and-run (unattended property damage), and an out-of-county warrant.
A physical disturbance was reported at 11:35 a.m. Friday, May 29, in the 17900 block of Road A-NW. Authorities were told that a female subject was screaming and yelling after allegedly hitting a male acquaintance and taking his possessions at a location in the Wagon Wheel Trailer Park. Deputies and Soap Lake police responded and arrested Nicole Ann Shenefelt, 28, Ephrata, on suspicion of fourth-degree assault (domestic violence). She was booked into jail.
A theft and trespassing incident was reported at 5:49 p.m. last Wednesday, May 27, in the 4300 block of Jackie Drive NE near Moses Lake. The complainant said a male acquaintance had stolen possessions a day earlier. Jose Luis Vega, 39, Moses Lake, was arrested and booked into jail on suspicion of second-degree criminal trespass, second-degree theft, and second-degree possession of stolen property.
