GCSO logs Sept. 29 - Oct. 2

EPHRATA — The Grant County Sheriff’s Office provided the incident details noted below. Suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.  

Sept. 29 

Wetland Zone. Caller reported a homemade septic system and illegal trailer park situated in a wetland zone, indicating potential health and environmental hazards. 

Unspecified location. Two dogs were outside, damaging the reporting party’s property. 

Unspecified location. Traffic complaint involving a vehicle hazard. 

Neighbor’s Field (Hemp Field). Subjects pulled into the neighbor’s field on a scooter and bike; RP suspects they were stealing, possibly mistaking hemp for marijuana. 

Unspecified location. Noninjury traffic accident involving a Nissan Optima and a mixer truck. 

Field near residence. RP reported two kids digging a hole in a field near the address. 

Unspecified location. Sick male cat with white and brown markings, bleeding from ears and losing weight; owner is in prison. 

Unspecified location. White 1993 Honda traveling northbound on Orchard Drive at high speed; children walking in the area. 

Unspecified location. Red Honda vehicle parked across from a resort; suspicious activity reported. 

Unspecified location. Navy blue truck with two large trailers speeding; driver described as Hispanic male. 

Unspecified location. Black vehicle of unknown make and model abandoned on private property for over a year. 

Unspecified location. Irish red setter aggressive and chasing people and animals. 

Unspecified location. Neighbor’s dog ran at RP and son; door closed before dog reached them. 

Unspecified location. Female brindle and white pit bull running loose; appears to have recently had puppies. 

Federal Land near RP’s Property & Boat Launch  Transient camping reported. 

Unspecified location. Dangerous German shepherd attempting to attack RP’s cat. 

Unspecified location. Three goats roaming. 

Garage. 3-year-old son found a grenade; RP advised not to touch it. 

Unspecified location. Pit bulls tried to attack RP and child in their yard. 

Unspecified location. Male yelling at 4–5 females; RP suspects physical altercation. 

RP’s House. Someone broke into RP’s house and stole power cords; coffee canister opened. 

Unspecified location. RP heard two gunshots. 

Unspecified location. RP heard a boom and saw smoke; unsure if it was a firework or transformer. 

Unspecified location. RP’s fiancé intoxicated, broke TV. 

Unspecified location. RP’s boyfriend was hitting her. 

Unspecified location. RP reported a neighbor’s garage door open for two days with lights on; no one seen at property. 

Unspecified location. Abandoned Harley Davidson motorcycle with custom paint job reported. 

Unspecified location. RP reported ongoing trespassing involving a male named Rick.

Unspecified location. RP reported a bad bag of food from the food bank; threw it out the window and damaged another person’s vehicle.

Unspecified location. Juvenile got off bus and urinated in front of RP’s residence. 

Unspecified location. Male swerved to try to hit RP.

Unspecified location. RP reported a stolen wallet containing ID, passport card, debit cards, credit card, HSA card, pilot’s license, and other items.

Unspecified location. RP reported someone trespassing on their property; vehicle pulled in and sat with lights off.

Unspecified location. RP reported a suspicious vehicle parked very close to a corner. 

Unspecified location. RP’s mother sent suicidal text messages; RP hadn’t heard from her in over 30 minutes. 

Larson Field  Older black male chased RP’s daughter while she was walking toward a friend’s residence. 

Unspecified location. RP reported a male shot himself. 

Unspecified location. RP reported arguing in progress and could hear hitting. 

General Laundry & Les Schwab (RP’s Apartment) Multiple homeless subjects congregating around stairs and back of building. 

Unspecified location. RP reported arguing in parking lot; feared it could turn physical. 

Unspecified location. RP reported blackmail via Instagram; subject threatening to send nude photos. 

Oct. 1

Unspecified location. Landlord reportedly harassing tenant; phone call requested. 

Grant County Sheriff's Office. Animal related issue logged. 

Unknown reported at an unspecified location. Officer contacted vehicle. 

Unspecified location. Officer contacted two subjects.

Unspecified location. Online harassment via Instagram; male has no custody and is harassing ex-wife post-divorce. 

Unspecified location. Two loose dogs reported: one black shepherd and one white husky. 

Unspecified location. Dog bite incident from 09/23; phone contact requested. 

Train Tracks. Bald white male with red backpack playing on train tracks. 

Unspecified location. Text to 911; RP stated they don’t have an address. 

RP’s Driveway. Neighbors tearing up driveway and screaming at RP. 

Unspecified location. Dead cat reported; officer contact requested. 

RP’s Yard. Neighbor left a barbed wire wrapped baseball bat in RP’s yard. 

Private Property. Car removal requested. 

Trailer Next to Residence. Two males broke into trailer; weapons/firearms incident. 

Unspecified location. Civil standby requested to pick up daughter’s clothes.

Unspecified location. Daughter ran away; last seen Monday night. 

Greg’s Farm, Road Six, Quincy. Small gray stray dog reported; RP not on scene.

Wheeler Road near gas station. Drivers passing on shoulder reported. 

CPS, Moses Lake. Abuse/neglect case reported. 

Across from Resort. Red Honda parked suspiciously. 

Unspecified location. Officer standby requested during moveout; RP claims mother makes false accusations. 

Shady Tree RV Campground. Trespassing issue involving Matthew L. McCall; female camper requests trespass order. 

Unspecified location. Bank fraud reported.

New Coulee Blvd & Lakeview. Ongoing drug activity reported.

Swimming Pool. Two people warned about fishing in pool; refused to leave. 

Patton Street. Vehicle driving erratically; license CKC3583.

Residential Burglar Alarm. Alarm triggered at residence of Randy Pugh.

Columbia Crest Facility. Vulnerable adult taken by husband; RP concerned. 

Unspecified location. Damage incident reported. 

Corner of Street. Suspicious vehicle parked very close to corner.

RP’s Home. RP’s mother sending suicidal texts; last heard from 30+ minutes ago. 

Larson Field. Older black male chased RP’s daughter. 

Unspecified location. Wallet stolen containing multiple IDs and cards.

Warden Lake. Male slumped over in white Nissan Altima; RP in white Ford Ranger. 

Unspecified location. Male shot himself. 

RP’s Property. Vehicle pulled in and sat with lights off; suspected trespassing. 

Unknown Residence. Domestic disturbance; yelling and female crying. 

Park Area. Small beige dog barking and following RP; neighbors say dog has bitten before. 

RP’s Driveway. Cargo trailer left open by previous tenants.

Coulee Dam. Subject fleeing from police.

Neighbor’s House Behind RP. Dogs barking all night. 

Oct. 2

Unspecified location. Commercial audible burglar alarm triggered.

Larson Heights Elementary. Longhaired red retriever reported on school grounds. 

Unspecified location. White 1980s Chevy pickup truck with passenger pointing a shotgun; vehicle occupied by two individuals.

Unspecified location. Residential burglar alarm triggered.

Unspecified location. Administrative request logged.

Unspecified location. Red dump truck hauling gravel speeding every 10 minutes throughout the day.

Unspecified location. Female flashing a knife at people from inside a male’s van; refusing to leave. 

Unspecified location. Female broke a protection order by contacting RP’s workplace and sending intimate photos.

Unspecified location. Suspicious white Volkswagen sedan fired a revolver at another vehicle.

Unspecified location. DUI incident; intoxicated neighbor swerving and filming RP in alley. 

Unspecified location. Cargo trailer left open in driveway by previous tenants; no one around.

Coulee Dam. Subject fleeing from police; air support declined. 

Unspecified location. Female on top of railing over irrigation ditch; welfare check requested. 

Red Rock Elementary, Royal City. Welfare check requested for missing 3rd grade student.

Unspecified location. Residential burglar alarm triggered. 

Randolph Rd NE & Rd 6.7 NE  Traffic complaint involving two vehicles being towed and reports of gunfire.

Unspecified location. Female got into male’s van and refused to leave; flashing knife at others.

Unspecified location. Female broke protection order by contacting RP’s workplace and sending intimate photos. 

Unspecified location.  Suspicious male riding bicycle in someone’s front yard; RP requested anonymity. 

Park Next to School. Two teens fighting; surrounded by 6th graders. 

Unknown Residence  Yelling and female crying heard; RP requested anonymity.

Neighborhood Near Park. Small beige dog barking and following RP; neighbors say dog has bitten someone before. 

Unspecified location. Dogs barking all night; RP identified neighbor’s house by color and trees.

Unspecified location. Residential burglar alarm triggered. 

Local business. Female shoplifting; fled in hatchback vehicle heading north. 

Roadway Between House and Drumheller. Subject sitting in middle of road wearing camouflage; RP found it odd. 

Coulee City Food Center. Commercial burglar alarm triggered. 

Unspecified location. Medium sized stray dog barking at RP; urgent contact requested. 

Skone & Conners Storage Facility. Alarm triggered; RP suspects someone broke into one of the storage units. 

Neighborhood. Loud explosive device lit off; described as louder than an M80.

Sidewalk. Blue Chrysler 4-door parked on sidewalk; no one seen in or around vehicle. 

RP’s Residence. Someone banging on door and bedroom window. 

School Cafeteria Area. Four subjects seen walking around school near cafeteria; RP saw shadows. 

Backyard of RP’s Residence. Four males “hanging out”; two on bikes, RP wants them moved along. 

Front Yard of Residence. Suspicious male with black hat and flannel riding bicycle in yard.

Unspecified location. Semitruck vs passenger car accident reported.