News Releases for Week of Sunday, January 26, 2014

Jan. 30

Spokane Police launch Youth and Police Initiative

1 p.m. - Spokane Police Department is launching a program called the Youth and Police Initiative to build positive relationships between SPD and local youth.

Jan. 28

Hot tub fire

10:32 p.m. - The Spokane Fire Department responded to a report of a house on fire at 3117 E. Hills court on Tuesday, January 28th, 2014 at 6:52 p.m.

City, Walgreens partnering on free flu vaccines

1:49 p.m. - Walgreens has partnered with the City of Spokane to provide flu shots to those who have no insurance or are under insured.

City Council postpones ombudsman vote

1:42 p.m. - The Spokane City Council has deferred until Feb. 10 its consideration of a proposed police ombudsman ordinance

Get involved in Link Spokane work!

1:04 p.m. - A number of opportunities are planned the first week of February to get you involved in Link Spokane!

SPD arrests four burglary suspects after they repel from roof

11 a.m. - Spokane Police arrest four Burglary suspects after they were located repelling through the roof access area of K-Mart on E. Sprague.

Jan. 27

Chief's Statement regarding arrest of four robbery suspects

4 p.m. - The Chief delivered a statement regarding the apprehension of four suspects connected to the two recent Garland-area bank robberies.

SPD arrests 16-time convicted felon

3:30 p.m. - Spokane Police arrest Repeat Offender and 16-time convicted felon, 29 year-old Alexander Stormy, after he attempts to flee from police.

Center Court structure fire

7:47 a.m. - The Spokane Fire Department responded to a structure fire on January 27, 2014 to Center Court Apartments at 924 E Cozza Drive at approximately 10 p.m.

Hill N Dale structure fire

7:13 a.m. - On January 27,2014 the Spokane Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 8821 North Hill N Dale at approximately 5:30 p.m.

Jan. 26

Suspect hits officer with vehicle while fleeing traffic stop

5 p.m. - 27 year-old Laci Anthony was arrested after hitting officer with vehicle while attempting to flee traffic stop.