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Grant County prosecutor Brandon Guernsey outlines priorities to Moses Lake council
Summary
At a year‑end meeting, council and staff met new Grant County Prosecuting Attorney Brandon Guernsey, who described a team‑based approach to prosecution, priorities on drug‑trafficking and gang violence, and plans for greater coordination and training with local law enforcement.
Brandon Guernsey, the newly introduced Grant County prosecuting attorney, told Moses Lake city leaders he will emphasize closer coordination with local law enforcement, more training for junior prosecutors and stronger focus on drug‑trafficking and gang cases.
Guernsey, who said he joined the Grant County Prosecutor’s Office in 2017 after law school, described routine steps his office is taking to improve case preparation: regular meetings with detectives to review evidence, earlier forensic submissions and structured training so less‑experienced prosecutors gain courtroom experience. “It’s one team with one mission,” Guernsey said, adding that he prefers hands‑on collaboration with police to avoid last‑minute missing evidence during trials.
Moses Lake officials said they welcomed Guernsey’s emphasis on partnership. Council members and staff introduced themselves at the meeting and noted shared concerns such as homelessness and court capacity. The mayor and council said they see the prosecutor’s office as an important partner in local public‑safety strategies and thanked Guernsey for meeting with them.
The meeting closed the topic without any formal action; the introduction was presented for the council’s information and relationship building.
