News Releases for Week of Sunday, September 11, 2016

Sept. 17

Major Crimes Investigating Shooting in Hillyard

8:51 a.m. - The Spokane Police Major Crimes Unit is investigating a shooting in the 5700 block of north Market.

Sept. 16

Spokane Police Capture Sex Offender Wanted in Pierce County

4:33 p.m. - SPD captured a sex offender with felony warrants from Pierce County. Eric Q. French (38) was arrested at a home in the 2200 block of east Central.

Committee recommends four police chief finalists

12:45 p.m. - The police chief selection committee has recommended four finalists to be considered for the job

Sept. 14

Suspect Wanted in Connection with July 30th Shooting on West Sharp

5:44 p.m. - MCU along with members of the Spokane Regional Safe Streets Task Force (SRSSTF) are requesting the public’s assistance in locating Darren J. Bercier.

Stolen Vehicle Recovered after Bondsmen Force Entry into Hotel Room

5:37 p.m. - SPD recovered a stolen vehicle from a hotel on south Rustle after responding to a call from bondsmen there to arrest a female on a warrant.

#SpokaneStrong Public Safety Forums for Crime Prevention

3:06 p.m. - The City of Spokane will be hosting several community #SpokaneStrong Public Safety Forums for Crime Prevention.

Sept. 13

Chinese Lantern Festival Returns to Riverfront Park Friday, Sept. 16

4:58 p.m. - The Washington State Chinese Lantern Festival, presented by Avista, opens Friday, September 16 in Riverfront Park and runs through Sunday, October 30.

Meejin Yoon selected as Lead Artist for Riverfront Park Redevelopment

12:47 p.m. - Spokane Parks & Recreation and Spokane Arts are pleased to announce the lead artist has been selected for Riverfront Park Redevelopment: Meejin Yoon

Major Crimes & Safe Streets Task Force Investigate Shooting on W Sharp

10:01 a.m. - MCU along w/ members of the SRSSTF are investigating a shooting that occurred in the 2100 block of west Sharp this morning.

City Sets Rededication Ceremony at Waste to Energy honoring 25 years

9:15 a.m. - City of Spokane will host a rededication ceremony to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Waste to Energy Facility on Thursday, Sept. 22, at 10 a.m.

Sept. 12

Major Crimes Investigating Bank Robbery Downtown

6:42 p.m. - Spokane Police are investigating the robbery of the Washington Trust in the 700 block of west 2nd Ave.