SOAP LAKE, Wash. - A man was arrested and taken to Grant County Jail and held without bail following an incident where police said he assaulted a Soap Lake Police
EPHRATA A 31-year-old Ephrata man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after he allegedly shot and wounded a woman, then refused to come out of the house Thursday morning.
Tomas Miguel Lopez allegedly shot the 21-year-old victim during a domestic dispute, according to a press release from the Ephrata Police Department. The incident occurred at 17 F St. SW and was reported about 8:15 a.m.
“The victim had received at least two gunshot wounds, one to her abdomen and one to her upper thigh,” the press release said. “(She) was found taking shelter at a neighbor’s residence.”
The woman was transported to Columbia Basin Hospital, then airlifted to Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane.
Lopez remained in the house and refused requests from the EPD to come outside, the press release said.
MATTAWA Officers with the Mattawa Police Department posted a message to MPD Chief Robert Salinas on the department’s social media Wednesday.
“Thank you for your service, dedication and friendship,” it said. “Time will pass, but your memory will live forever. Rest easy, Chief Robert Salinas.
“Your shift is over. We have the watch.”
SOAP LAKE The city of Soap Lake is expected to spend about $7.15 million in 2024, according to the proposed budget to be voted on by the Soap Lake City Council Dec. 20. The proposed budget includes a 5% decrease in spending. Utility rates may be increased in 2024, although that is still to be determined.