News Releases for Week of Sunday, October 13, 2019

Oct. 18

Riverfront to Host “Adopt a Scarecrow” Event

11:15 a.m. - Now through October 21, organizations, businesses, clubs, and individuals are invited to “Adopt a Scarecrow” at Riverfront Park.

Oct. 17

Flags Lowered For Congressman Elijah E. Cummings

4:57 p.m. - Mayor directs flags to fly at half-staff through Oct. 18

Public Is Invited To Downtown Plan Workshop

2:18 p.m. - Public has opportunity to weigh in on changes

Spokane Police Arrest Drug Dealer for Weapons Violation

2:15 p.m. - Spokane Police patrol officers, SPD Patrol Anti-Crime Team and narcotics detectives arrest long suspected drug dealer.

Injury Crash

2:14 p.m. - SPD responded to a three vehicle crash in north Spokane. The driver that caused the collision was arrested for two counts of vehicular assault.

Man Arrested After Taking Selfies In Front Of the Jail While Wanted

10:51 a.m. - Spokane Patrol Anti-Crime Team arrest inmate who escaped work release and taunted SPD for months on social media.

Oct. 16

SPD Investigating Fatality Crash on N Indian Trail Rd.

4:36 p.m. - Spokane Police investigating fatality vehicle vs motorcycle crash on N Indian Trail Rd.

Spokane Celebrates $940,000 Grant To End Youth Homelessness

4:33 p.m. - Funding will assist Volunteers of America to provide services

Sex Offender, Notification of Release

4:25 p.m. - Notification of Release - Male with Sexually Violent Predator Status

Notification of Release

4:20 p.m. - A Level 3 Sex Offender is now residing here in Spokane at the Lincoln House in the 1200 block of N. Lincoln after being released from McNeill Island.

City Sets Celebration on Oct. 25 for 'Cleaner River Faster' Program

8:34 a.m. - Opening ceremony, tours and treats planned

Oct. 15

Citizens Asked To Move RVs, Boats and Trailers

12 p.m. - Moving these vehicles necessary for Snow Season operations

SRATTF Serves a Warrant for an Illegal Wrecking Yard

11:47 a.m. - SRATTF serves a warrant for an illegal wrecking yard in the 700 block of Altamont, recovering a stolen motorcycle, stolen car parts and five firearms.

Oct. 14

Storm Cleanup Proceeds

3:31 p.m. - Storm cleanup continues around the City

SPD Responds to Mass Shooting Threats

12:23 p.m. - SPD received info regarding threats of a mass shooting. An investigation of these threats led to an arrest of a suspect for felony level harassment.