News Releases for Week of Sunday, May 3, 2015

May 9

Prostitution Sting conducted to improve East Sprague Neighborhood

7 a.m. - On Friday night, May 8th, Spokane PD conducted a “John” focused prostitution special.

May 8

Propane torch sparks accidental fire

11:31 p.m. - A homeowner using a propane torch sparked an accidental fire outside an Indian Trail home.

Ombudsman assistant to leave office

3:49 p.m. - The staff assistant to Office of the Police Ombudsman will leave the office later this month.

Flags to fly half-staff Saturday

2:35 p.m. - Flags at all City facilities will be lowered in memory of Coeur d’Alene Police Sergeant Greg Moore, whose funeral service is scheduled for Saturday.

May 7

SIRR Team Investigating Officer Involved Shooting

12:55 a.m. - SIRR Team Investigating Officer Involved Shooting

Small aircraft with two occupants crashes into Spokane River

Midnight - A small plane with two occupants crashed into the Spokane River this afternoon after declaring an unspecified in-flight emergency.

May 6

Council members to discuss City of Spokane District 1: "Looking Ahead"

5:35 p.m. - Council members Mike Fagan and Amber Waldref will host Council Connect at 6 pm on Thursday.

Law Enforcement Memorial Service Invitation

8:46 a.m. - Spokane Police Department welcomes the media and public to attend the 28th Annual Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony next Tuesday, May 12th at 11:30am.

May 5

Suspect in Bank Robbery in March now Charged w/another from February

5:36 p.m. - Suspect Arrested for Bank Robbery in March now Charged with another that occurred in February.

Top Three Riverfront Park Renovation Design Team Finalists Announced

3:55 p.m. - The Spokane Parks and Recreation Division is announcing the top three finalists for “Design of Public Spaces and Park Grounds” for Riverfront Park.

May 4

Fire burns interior of West Central home

9:51 p.m. - One person was injured in a fire that damaged the second floor of a West Central home.

Fire burns exterior of northeast Spokane home

4:45 p.m. - Fire investigators are working to determine the of a fire that damaged the exterior of a northeast Spokane home.

Councilmember Fagan "Building Dreams-Bright Futures For Our Kids"

11:19 a.m. - The third annual “Building Dreams—Bright Futures for Our Kids” event begins at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 9 at the Spokane Convention Center.