News Releases for Week of Sunday, January 5, 2014

Jan. 11

SPD arrests prolific vehicle prowlers

11 a.m. - Officers locate suspect vehicle in Indian Trail vehicle prowling and arrest two prolific criminals.

Jan. 10

City, county plan joint criminal justice review

12:26 p.m. - City of Spokane and Spokane County announce plans for joint review and evaluation of the Spokane Regional Criminal Justice Commission recommendations.

Let's Link Spokane

9:40 a.m. - The City of Spokane is committed to deciding what the future of Spokane's transportation and utility infrastructure will look like.

Jan. 9

Explosive Detection K-9 joins SPD

11 a.m. - The Spokane Police Department will add an Explosive Detection K-9 to the Explosive Disposal Unit (EDU) for the first time in SPD history.

Jan. 8

Councilmember Fagan applaudes "Different Drummers"

3:27 p.m. - Locally produced movie, Different Drummer, debuts Friday in Spokane.

Jan. 7

Fundraising drive to benefit youth programs

1:22 p.m. - “Building Dreams – Bright Futures for Our Kids” fundraising drive will host a kickoff breakfast February 5 at the West Central Community Center.

Barricaded suspects, including homicide suspect, in custody

11 a.m. - Spokane Police, SWAT and Hostage Negotiators bring four barricaded subjects, from Walla Walla, out of a N. Spokane motel safely and peacefully.

Jan. 6

Events set in Spokane for MLK Day

3:57 p.m. - A number of events are planned in Spokane to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day this year. Here's a good list.

PACT team arrests two after driver rams patrol car

2 p.m. - The SPD PACT arrested two people, 27-year-old Kristin Edwards and 32-year-old Gary Todd after they rammed into a police vehicle with a stolen vehicle.

Jan. 5

PACT recovers two stolen vehicles and GU burglary property

2 p.m. - Spokane Police Department Patrol Anti-Crime Team (PACT) recovered two stolen vehicles, thousands of dollars in property and booked two individuals.

SPD Detectives develop PC to arrest Astor homicide suspect

11 a.m. - Spokane Police Major Crimes detectives have developed probable cause to arrest 26-year-old Brandon Mellon for 1st Degree Murder.