News Releases for Week of Sunday, April 17, 2016

April 23

Spokane Police Investigating a Death on the North Side

10:47 p.m. - Spokane Police Investigating a Death on the North Side

UPDATE: Missing 9 Year Old Has Been Found

6:40 p.m. - UPDATE: Child has been found. He is safe with family.

SPD Requests Help Locating Missing 9yo

5:45 p.m. - Spokane Police are asking for the public’s help locating Bo Burns (9 years old), last seen near Oak/Pacific, 1pm. If you see Burns, call Crime Check.

Driver of Stolen Car Arrested After Ramming SPD Patrol Car

3:45 p.m. - SPD officers arrested Lacy Drake (27) after she rammed an SPD patrol car while driving a stolen truck Saturday morning.

April 22

Search underway for Spokane's next police chief

1:45 p.m. - An executive recruiting firm has begun seeking applicants for the job of police chief.

Sweeping Along Bloomsday Route Begins Monday

9:51 a.m. - City Streets crews will begin cleaning the Bloomsday route Monday, April 25. Citizens are asked to remove their cars for street sweeping to occur.

Annual Compost Fair set for Saturday, April 30

8:45 a.m. - The Spokane Master Composters/Recyclers will host the 39th semi-annual Compost Fair at the Finch Arboretum on Saturday, April 30.

April 21

Major Crimes Investigating Body Found Downtown

8:50 p.m. - Major Crimes is investigating the death of a male found near the railroad tracks in the area of the Intermodal Depot downtown.

Kids in Crisis Toy Drive Starts Saturday

10:02 a.m. - As Spokane Gives Month continues, the City and Spokane County are teaming up for the Kids in Crisis Toy Drive.

April 20

Citizen Survey on Body Cameras in Spokane Produces Positive Results

4:25 p.m. - The Spokane Police Department releases the first set of results of a survey on the impact on citizens of the body worn camera program.

April 19

Spokane Police Investigating Homicide on the South Hill

9:52 p.m. - Spokane Police Investigating Homicide on the South Hill

April 18

Spokane Police Investigating Shooting Downtown

11:33 p.m. - The Spokane Police Major Crimes Unit is investigating a shooting in the 400 block of south Maple.

Mayor outlines protections for participation

3:09 p.m. - City employees are being encouraged to participate in the investigation and seek whistleblower protection if they fear retaliation.

Spokane Police Releasing Photo of Harley McDonald

12:52 p.m. - Spokane Police are releasing a photo of Harley McDonald in conjunction with this weekend’s Domestic Violence incident in northeast Spokane.

Coffee with a Cop this Wednesday

10:25 a.m. - SPD will hold Coffee with a Cop at Wake Up Call Coffee, this Weds., April 20th, 8-10a, at 3526 E. 5th.

Crews to respond to mock crash Tuesday

9:39 a.m. - The Spokane Fire Department, Spokane Police Department, and other agencies will participate in a mock crash April 19 at Lewis & Clark High School.

Spokane Police Spend Hours Looking For Armed DV Suspect

2:16 a.m. - Spokane Police spent several hours around a house on E. Central on a report of an armed suspect wanted for several Domestic Violence charges.

April 17

Shoplifting arrest leads to recovery of stolen handgun and drugs

10:39 a.m. - Loss Prevention Officers at the General Store detained Kaycee L Wayne, 27, after she was observed shoplifting