News Releases for Week of Sunday, March 29, 2015

April 3

Spokane Police Arrest Man After He Attempted to Abduct 13 Year Old

5:48 p.m. - Spokane Police have arrested 51-year-old Keith D. Hooks for Unlawful Imprisonment and Indecent Liberties.

SPD's Hosts Enhancing the Survival Mindset Self-Defense Class

3:30 p.m. - The Spokane Police Department is offering the Enhancing the Survival Mindset (ESM) women’s self-defense class.

"Safe-Zone" Offered at North Precinct

Midnight - The goal of the “Safe-Zone” is to provide a safe location where people can conduct business transactions knowing that a police officer is nearby.

April 2

Mumm wins Walkable Washington award

4:09 p.m. - Spokane City Council member Candace Mumm received a Walkable Washington Innovation Award for her groundbreaking crosswalk ordinance.

Spokane Police Locate Person of Interest in Death Investigation

11:13 a.m. - Investigation into the death of Christen (Crissy) Nichole DeMars, who died from a gunshot wound to the abdomen, is ongoing.

April 1

SFD asking for help locating two people

5:13 p.m. - Two persons are believed to have information about the suspected arson fire that took place on March 29th in 300 East block of 5th Avenue.

Spokane Police Search for Person of Interest

3:14 p.m. - The search continues for a person of interest in the death of Christen (Crissy) Nichole DeMars, who died from a gunshot wound to the abdomen.

City of Spokane Proclaims April 3 as "Youth & Justice Day"

10:24 a.m. - On Friday, the 2nd Annual Youth & Justice Forum will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Spokane Falls Community College.

March 31

SPD Investigates Threat Reported at Jefferson Elementary

4:59 p.m. - Spokane Police responded to a telephone threat at Jefferson Elementary Tuesday. Nothing suspicious was located.

March 30

Spokane Police respond to suicidal man

4:28 p.m. - Spokane Police responded to reports of a suicidal man and negotiated with him for hours at a residence in west Spokane Monday.

Work begins on Ruby and Boone 'HAWK' light

12:23 p.m. - A High Intensity Activated Crosswalk is being added to the intersection of Ruby and Boone as part of an ongoing pilot program.

Weigh in on short-term rentals in Spokane

11:30 a.m. - Councilmember Mike Allen will host a public forum on short-term rentals Wednesday. The forum will focus on a proposed ordinance change.

March 29

Fire damages three houses early Sunday

9:26 p.m. - A fire that damaged three homes in the 300 block of East Fifth Avenue early Sunday morning is under investigation.