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One subject arrested after residential burglary, additional arrests expected

NANCE BESTON | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 3 weeks, 5 days AGO
by NANCE BESTON
Staff Writer | December 2, 2025 5:24 PM

MOSES LAKE — In the early morning Sunday, the Moses Lake Police Department was dispatched to a reported robbery at the Quail Run trailer park on Road H NE in Moses Lake, according to a statement from the MLPD.

Upon officer's arrival, it was discovered that two suspects had entered a residence and robbed the three occupants, taking personal items and cash.  

The suspects fled after the robbery. One suspect fired a handgun at the victims’ dog; however, no person or animal was injured.

MLPD used Flock camera technology to locate the suspect vehicle. Austin Spurgeon, 32, of Moses Lake, was taken into custody and booked into Grant County Jail. According to the Grant County Jail Roster, Spurgeon was booked for first-degree unlawful possession of a firearm, first-degree robbery, first-degree burglary and two Grant County District Court warrants.  

Detectives are continuing the investigation; additional arrests are expected.

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