Police logs for Aug. 2, 2023
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OTHELLO — The reports below were provided by the sheriff’s office or police department indicated. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Othello PD
July 19
Report of a battery stolen out of a truck.
July 20
Report of a collision between a vehicle and a power pole.
July 21
Report of a backpack stolen out of a vehicle.
Report of a two-vehicle non-injury collision in the 100 block of East Soda Street.
July 22
Report of a stolen bicycle.
July 23
Report of an ongoing problem with fireworks being set off in the area of East Oak Street.
July 25
Report of a two-vehicle non-injury collision between a retired police car and a pickup.
ARTICLES BY STAFF REPORT
Construction to slow Pioneer Way traffic
MOSES LAKE — Traffic on Pioneer Way will be slowed down for a couple of days next week, according to an announcement from the city of Moses Lake.
WSP increases enforcement as Washington State University students return for fall semester
ROYAL CITY — The Washington State Patrol will be enforcing speed limits and looking for distracted drivers along Interstate 90 and SR 26 this weekend as students return to Washington State University for the fall semester. Troopers will be conducting an emphasis patrol in that area from Friday through Sunday
Mattawa man drowns in irrigation canal
MATTAWA — A Mattawa man drowned in an irrigation canal northeast of Mattawa early Sunday morning, according to a statement from the Grant County Sheriff’s Office. Johnny Sanchez Mendoza, 18, was driving a vehicle near the 7900 block of Wahluke Slope Road Southwest when the vehicle became stuck in a concrete canal chute, according to the statement. As Sanchez Mendoza and his passenger tried to push the vehicle free, Sanchez fell into the water and was swept away. His body was recovered about a half mile away. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Sanchez Mendoza’s body is in the care of Coroner Craig Morrison, whose staff will conduct an autopsy, according to the GCSO.