Othello police logs for July 26
STAFF REPORT | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 3 years AGO
The incidents below were reported by the Othello Police Department and are a matter of public record. Any suspects that may be identified are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Othello PD
July 5
Report of a vehicle break-in on East Pine Street.
Report of a golf cart trailer stolen on South McKinney Road.
Report of a backpack stolen on South 10th Avenue.
July 9
Report of a stolen catalytic converter.
July 10
Report of a stolen fire pit.
July 11
Report of beer stolen from a business on West Yeisley Road. Suspect fled on a bicycle.
July 12
Report of an individual throwing a rock at a parked vehicle on East Cedar Street.
Report of items stolen out of the back of a vehicle.
July 13
Report of a plastic folding table stolen on East Pine Street.
July 14
Report of a hit-and-run on South Fifth Avenue.
July 15
Report of a phone stolen at a bar.
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.