News Releases for Week of Sunday, September 29, 2019

Oct. 5

SPD SWAT arrests one after standoff in downtown Spokane

6:11 a.m. - Standoff in downtown Spokane ends in adult male being taken into custody for unlawful possession of a firearm

Oct. 4

Flags Lowered For National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service

3:07 p.m. - City honors fallen Okanogan Assistant Fire Chief

SFD and Red Cross Participate in National Home Fire Campaign

1:25 p.m. - 500+ homes targeted for smoke alarm install blitz

Oct. 3

Monroe Street Bridge Closure Rescheduled To Mid-October

11:10 a.m. - Other traffic impacts also set at CSO site near downtown library

Oct. 2

October Named Spokane Strong Month

2:51 p.m. - Proclamation will be read at the next City Council meeting

Oct. 1

Single Vehicle Fatality Crash Closes Ferry Ave. For Several Hours

7:48 p.m. - Ferry was closed from Altamont-Haven as investigators processed the scene of a fatal crash. A motorcyclist was w/b on Ferry when he struck a pole.

Standoff with Armed Suspect Ends with SWAT Entry into Business

12:36 a.m. - Standoff w/an armed man ends when SWAT enters a store he was refusing to leave. Booher led a WSP Trooper on a pursuit after pointing a gun at him.

Sept. 30

Major Crimes Detective Looking For Help from the Community

3:08 p.m. - Detective is looking for additional information about an armed robbery that occurred on Thursday, Sept. 19 in the area of 9500 Newport Highway.