News Releases for July 2020

July 31

Two Separate DV Calls End without Incident with De-Escalation Efforts

4:26 p.m. - Two Domestic Violence (DV) calls successfully de-escalated, one with use of Bear Cat, one with K9

Three Lives Saved: Family Credits SFD Installed Smoke Alarms

4:23 p.m. - Manufactured homeowner on Inland Empire Way credits smoke alarms installed by SFD’s Smoke Alarm Install Program w/ alerting her to a fire in her home.

City Partners With Lime on COVID-19 Prevention Strategy

12:20 p.m. - Launching coordinated response to recent increase in cases

Three DUI Crashes (One Fatality) and Two Additional DUI Arrests

12:15 p.m. - In less than 7 hours on Tuesday, SPD responded to an unusually large number of DUI related crashes and incidents, one of them resulting in a fatality.

Armed Robbery at a North Division Business

9:17 a.m. - Spokane Police respond to an Armed Robbery at a North Division Business after an employee was held at gunpoint by two men.

ATM Robbery

9:15 a.m. - Wed. night a female had gotten money from an ATM on the south hill. Moments later she was approached by 2 subjects who had a gun & demanded her money.

Flags Will Be Lowered For Late Firefighter

8:55 a.m. - Flags will be lowered to half-staff August 3

July 29

Officer Assaulted; Suspect Arrested After Hours Long Standoff

11:25 p.m. - A Spokane Police Officer who responded to a residence on the report of Domestic Violence and was assaulted as he attempted to detain the suspect.

Where the Buffalo Roam

1:54 p.m. - Spokane Police respond to reports of bison roaming South Hill.

Spokane Police Activities League

8:57 a.m. - PAL is up and running an eighth straight season!

July 28

Work to Repair Wall Street between Garland & Wall to begin Monday

2:18 p.m. - On Monday, Aug. 3, the City of Spokane Street Department will begin work on a project to repair Wall Street between Garland and Wellesley avenues.

West Central House Fire

1:14 p.m. - On July 28, units of the Spokane Fire Department were dispatched to a reported structure fire in the 2600 Block of W. Mallon Ave.

Brownes Addition Shed Fire

1:12 p.m. - On July 28, units of the Spokane Fire Department were dispatched to a reported structure fire in the 2300 block of W 3rd Ave in Brownes Addition

SFD is Saddened to Announce the Death of Recently Retired Firefighter

7:33 a.m. - SFD is saddened to announce the death of recently retired Firefighter Ed Foster on July 26, 2020 due to complications from a cardiac event.

July 27

Crime Spree

3:30 p.m. - Shoplifting suspect so prevalent that employees knew him by name arrested after an almost two month long theft spree.

Fire in Vacant Residential Structure

11:38 a.m. - Spokane Fire responds to a residential fire in northeast Spokane.

July 23

Missing Vulnerable Adult

3:10 p.m. - The Spokane Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing/vulnerable adult.

July 22

City Asks Public About How to Connect Fish Lake & Centennial trails

3:37 p.m. - The City is studying how to connect Fish Lake Trail to the Centennial Trail. An online public meeting is set for Tuesday, July 28, from 5 to 6:30 p.m.

White Elephant Reuniting with Looff Carrousel Animals in Riverfront

3:34 p.m. - One of the iconic figures from The White Elephant stores will soon have a new home in Riverfront Park at the Looff Carrousel building.

Early Morning Extrication 7/22/2020

12:30 p.m. - Units from SFD and SVFD were dispatched to a vehicle extrication at the intersection of Freya and Springfield.

July 21

Man Is Shot During an Argument Downtown

4:28 p.m. - Victim transported with non-life threatening injuries after altercation downtown ended in gunfire.

City Asking For CARES Act Funding Priorities

3:32 p.m. - Community survey launched for public feedback in allocating resources

July 20

Area Fire Marshals and Surrounding Cities Enact Burn Restriction

7:30 a.m. - Burn restrictions in effect Monday, July 20

July 17

SPD Investigates Vehicle vs Pedestrian Crash in South Spokane

3:58 p.m. - Spokane Police are investigating a vehicle vs pedestrian crash on S Southeast Blvd., near E 25th Ave.

Parks & Recreation COVID-19 Coronavirus Update: July 16, 2020

2:23 p.m. - An update on impacts to Parks & Recreation amidst COVID-19. Select recreation programs resume June 20 with modifications.

July 16

Car Prowler Pulls a Knife

3:25 p.m. - Car prowling suspect assaults witness with knife and flees before being arrested.

July 15

SPD Arrests Domestic Violence after Standoff on Roof

4:48 p.m. - Spokane Police arrest Domestic Violence suspect after a standoff on the roof of a building in the 800 block of W Riverside Ave.

A Self-Inflicted Gunshot Sends a Convicted Felon to Jail

4:45 p.m. - SPD Officers responded to a report of a shooting at a residence in the area of 3900 N. Stone Street.

Repeat Vehicle Thief Arrested Again

4:42 p.m. - Repeat car thief arrested again, for Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle.

July 14

Public Service Announcement

4:23 p.m. - Beware of another scam that has surfaced in Spokane.

City to Provide Rental Assistance Funds for Families Affected By COVID

3:54 p.m. - Partnership with Spokane Workforce Council will deploy $500,000

Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Project

1:57 p.m. - The Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Project Committee has decided to postpone this year’s memorial service to May 2021.

Downtown Precinct Officers Arrest a Man for 1st Degree Burglary

1:42 p.m. - Methamphetamine, a pulled fire alarm, and stolen clothing ends in the arrest of a man for 1st degree Burglary.

July 13

Sunday Morning Commercial Fire

11:09 a.m. - At approximately 5 a.m. on Sunday, the SFD received a 911 call reporting smoke and fire coming from a former Pizza Hut building at 227 W 3rd Avenue.

Residential Structure Fire 7/10/2020

11:04 a.m. - Units from the SFD and Fire District 8 were dispatched to a reported residential structure fire located in the 4100 block of South Bellegrove Ln.

July 9

East Central Shooting Sends One Main to the Hospital

12:12 p.m. - A shooting in East Central sends one man to the hospital with a gunshot wound. The shooter has not been located.

SPD Officer Charged In Car Accident

10:32 a.m. - SPD Officer charged in an injury collision, to appear in court next week.

July 8

Spokane Police Chief Named President of WASPC

4:57 p.m. - Spokane Police Chief Craig Meidl named President of statewide law enforcement organization

Major Crimes Detectives Are Looking For Assistance from the Community

1:15 p.m. - Major Crimes Detectives are looking for assistance from the community in their shooting investigation that occurred on July 3, 2020.

Convicted Felon Steals Purse from Elderly Woman

12:48 p.m. - A convicted felon victimizes an octogenarian while she was loading groceries into her car.

July 6

North Spokane Crash

8:16 a.m. - Driver was taken into custody for vehicular assault. Two juveniles were taken to a local hospital for their injuries.

July 3

Woman arrested for Robbery from Northtown Mall.

1:27 a.m. - Woman arrested after she shoplifted from Buckle at Northtown Mall and assaulted employees with pepper spray.

July 1

Spokane Police Recover Stolen Bike worth an Estimated $6,000

9:45 a.m. - Spokane Police recover stolen mountain bike worth an estimated $6,000 after short pursuit through Mission Park area.

Chief Meidl's Letter to the Community

9:42 a.m. - Spokane Police Chief Craig Meidl's letter to the community.