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CRIME & SAFETY
One arrested after gang-related shooting at Ellensburg gas station
ELLENSBURG – An altercation between two men escalated into a shooting at a gas station in the 600 block of W. University Way on the early afternoon of July 4. The incident, which involved multiple witnesses who left the scene before law enforcement arrived, has raised concerns about gang-related violence in the area.
Ellensburg Officials Look to Seize Ownership of Drug House Near School, Church
US Attorneys for Eastern WA announced Tuesday, July 3 they're seeking forfeiture of a home in Ellensburg they say is a magnet for crime. According to the US Attorney's Office the home was purchased in 2011 by a woman named June Green. Authorities became familiar with the home around 2014...
Ellensburg man jailed for alleged bomb threat against ex
An Ellensburg man was accused of making a bomb threat against his estranged wife following a long series of unwanted voicemails that said she better watch her car and her back. James Warren Burright, 65, was arrested June 23 for felony telephone harassment and making a threat to bomb. According...
Trial postponed for man accused of waving gun at CWU football players
The trial for an Ellensburg man accused of brandishing a firearm at Central Washington University football players last year was put on hold after attorneys indicated a plea agreement may be reached on reduced charges. Markell Deon Carter was expected to go to trial Tuesday on three counts of first-degree...
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