MOSES LAKE – Over the weekend, the Grant County Sheriff’s Office dealt with two instances of alleged domestic violence, both ended with an individual booked into the Grant County Jail.  

The first incident occurred Friday with deputies arresting Tristan L. Elliot, 24, of Moses Lake. Elliot was uncooperative with authorities and only settled down when told he would be tazed if he did not comply with law enforcement’s commands. He sat, but remained aggressive, GCSO reports, and several law enforcement officers responded to ensure he was brought in without endangering himself or law enforcement.  

Sunday, deputies responded to another call in the 5000 block of Airway Drive Northeast in unincorporated Moses Lake, GCSO reports. Shelton Guevara, 33, fled before deputies arrived. They eventually discovered him returning to the home and he refused to exit the residence when deputies asked him to. He surrendered after about an hour of negotiation with law enforcement. Guevara has a previous domestic violence conviction and therefore cannot legally own a firearm, but a search warrant was issued and a subsequent search led to the discovery of a pistol.  

Elliot was booked into Grant County jail on suspicion of third-degree malicious mischief – domestic violence, obstructing a law enforcement officer and disorderly conduct.  Guevera was lodged in Grant County Jail for the investigation of second-degree assault – domestic violence and second-degree unlawful possession of a firearm.  

Considering the incidents, GCSO Public Information Officer Kyle Foreman said it's important to remember that there are resources available in both Grant and Adams County for victims of domestic violence.  

“If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, there is help available, and in Grant and Adams counties, you could seek help for DV or sexual assault or relationship violence by contacting New Hope at 888-560-6027 and people can also access their services by contacting law enforcement,” Foreman said.  

New Hope offers a 24-hour crisis line which can be reached on 888-560-6027. There are medical advocates that will assist victims and accompany them to medical facilities. There are community advocates which can provide personal support, emergency shelter, food or clothing. There are also opportunities to therapy sessions to assist people with expressing feelings, thoughts and fears. New Hope also has peer support groups and can provide information on meetings in the victim’s part of the Basin over the phone. 

“They have the whole variety of services that are available to victims that both can help the victim work through the system and work through the process of getting out of a DV relationship,” Foreman said.  

Domestic Violence may seem a simple thing to get away from, but those dealing with it can often feel overwhelmed and isolated, local experts said. 

New Hope’s Data and Insights Specialist Tara Burkley said one thing to be particularly cautious of is forced isolation from a partner.  

“Isolation is probably the first one that a lot of people see,” Burkley said. “Isolating you from your friends, your family and your support is a big red flag.” 

In instances where someone does not feel safe, Burkley said the first step should be to call 911. Then, reach out to resources such as New Hope to establish a safety plan and gain access to safety supplies. The organization makes customizable safety plans depending on each person’s situation.