Search Moses Lake Arrest Records

Moses Lake arrest records are public under Washington's Public Records Act, RCW 42.56, and the Moses Lake Police Department's Records Unit is the primary contact for incident reports, booking records, and related documents. The Records Unit is staffed by records technicians who serve as the first point of contact for the public and can help you understand what records exist and how to request them. The city uses NextRequest as its online records portal, and the City Clerk coordinates records requests that fall outside the police department.

Moses Lake Police Records Unit

The Moses Lake Police Department Records Unit is at 411 S Balsam St., Moses Lake WA 98837. The phone number is (509) 764-3887, the email is mlpdrecords@cityofml.com, and the fax is (509) 764-3919. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding holidays. The unit is closed on weekends.

The Moses Lake Police Records page describes the unit's services and how to get copies of records. Records technicians handle most public contact and are the first stop for questions about what records exist, what they contain, and whether they are available. Supervisor Erika Ribble oversees the unit, with staff members Marcy Maslen, Cristina Valdez, and Daisy Cantu handling day-to-day requests.

The Records Unit handles more than just incident reports. Services include Bicycle License processing, Concealed Pistol License applications, Dog License processing, and fingerprinting. If you need fingerprinting for a background check or licensing purpose, the police records office is the right place to call. These services are available during regular business hours and do not require an advance appointment, though calling ahead is a good idea.

Online Records Portal and Request Process

Moses Lake uses NextRequest as its online public records portal. The Moses Lake Records Portal lets you submit a request, track its status, and receive records electronically when they are ready. Creating an account takes a few minutes and gives you a running history of all your requests.

For requests that do not go through the police department, the City Clerk handles coordination. The City Clerk's number is (509) 764-3703 and the email is cityclerk@moseslakewa.gov. If you are not sure whether your request belongs with the police department or city administration, the NextRequest portal or a quick call to the City Clerk will get you pointed in the right direction.

The Moses Lake Public Records Request page provides the city's formal policy for handling requests, including the five-business-day response window required under RCW 42.56 and the fee schedule adopted by the city council. The policy was last updated in July 2025.

The city charges different rates based on how records are delivered. Paper copies are $0.15 per page. Scanned documents are $0.10 per page. Electronic files cost $0.05 for up to four files, then $0.10 per gigabyte for larger transfers. Color copies are billed at actual production cost. There is no charge for simply inspecting records in person. Body-worn camera footage redaction is billed at $0.75 per minute, which is one of the higher rates you will find in Washington for this service.

Grant County Jail and Booking Records

Moses Lake is in Grant County. People arrested by Moses Lake Police who need to be held are transferred to the Grant County jail. Under RCW 70.48.100, three pieces of information are always public from the time of booking: the person's name, the date of booking, and the cause of arrest. These basics are available without a formal records request.

For more detail, you will need to submit a records request either to the Moses Lake Police Department or to Grant County, depending on which records you need. Incident reports from within city limits come from Moses Lake Police. County jail booking records and records from unincorporated Grant County come from the Grant County Sheriff's Office.

For custody status and release alerts, VINELink covers Grant County facilities at no cost. You can register for automated alerts if a specific person in custody is released or transferred. This service runs around the clock without requiring a records request.

For court case information, the Washington Courts case search covers Superior Court, District Court, and Municipal Court levels statewide. You can look up cases tied to Moses Lake arrests, check case status, and see filed charges without submitting a formal request.

Statewide Background Checks and Criminal History

For a statewide conviction history, the Washington State Patrol's WATCH system costs $11 for a name-based search online. WATCH pulls from conviction data across all counties in Washington, not just Grant County. It is the most reliable way to see if someone has a criminal history beyond what Moses Lake records show.

Under RCW 10.97.050, conviction records are public and available for copying. Records tied to dismissed charges or cases that ended without a conviction are handled more carefully. You can generally inspect those records in person, but copying may be restricted. The distinction between an arrest and a conviction matters here. An arrest record shows that law enforcement took someone into custody. A conviction shows a court found or accepted guilt. The two are very different.

Moses Lake arrest records only cover incidents within city limits. If an arrest happened in unincorporated Grant County or another jurisdiction, you would need to contact that agency. For records involving the Grant County Sheriff or the Grant County jail specifically, contact Grant County directly rather than Moses Lake Police.

Grant County Arrest Records

Moses Lake is in Grant County. County jail bookings and records from unincorporated areas go through Grant County systems. Visit the county page for the jail roster, Sheriff's records, and county-level arrest data.

View Grant County Arrest Records

Nearby Cities

Moses Lake is the largest city in Grant County. For records in other parts of Washington, use the cities list or search statewide resources.