News Releases for January 2021

Jan. 29

Assistance sought locating missing 11-year-old

11 p.m. - Andreus Thorson was last seen in the area of 1200 W Westview Ct in Northeast Spokane on 01-29-21 around 7:30PM.

Stolen Handgun

5:13 p.m. - SPD arrests a vehicle prowling suspect for stealing a firearm from a vehicle, after SPD recovers surveillance footage of him breaking into the car.

SPD Officers Test E-Bikes

11:37 a.m. - Spokane Police Officers test E-bikes while patrolling downtown Spokane.

Connecting During COVID

11:34 a.m. - SFD Launches Virtual Fire Safety Program for Preschools and Families

Jan. 27

Residential Fire

12:16 p.m. - Tuesday, SFD and a District 1 Engine Company, through automatic aid, were dispatched to the 2400 block of East 5th Avenue for a residence on fire.

Jan. 26

SPD makes arrest after thief leaves mail in recovered stolen vehicle.

4:30 p.m. - On January 25th, 2021 around 2:00PM SPD was dispatched to the 2300 block of E. Rich Ave. in reference to the recovery of stolen property.

Jan. 25

Learn More About Likely Route to Connect Fish Lake & Centennial Trails

10:25 a.m. - The City of Spokane will share information from its evaluation of routes to connect the popular Fish Lake Trail to the Centennial Trail.

Jan. 19

A Message from the Spokane Police Chief

7:57 a.m. - A message from City of Spokane Police Chief Craig Meidl regarding the upcoming inauguration and potential unrest

Burglary Arrest

7:55 a.m. - Officers investigated an attempted residential burglary in north Spokane on Sunday and eventually arrested and booked two suspects into jail.

K-9 Incidents

7:53 a.m. - Officers utilize their K-9’s, two nights in a row to end potentially dangerous situations, highlighting the importance of a well trained K-9 program.

South Hill Garage Fire

7:48 a.m. - SFD and Fire District 8, were dispatched to the 1800 block of East 18th Avenue for a report of a fire in an attached garage underneath a house.

Jan. 15

Mayor Appoints O’Sullivan to Municipal Court

11:04 a.m. - Accomplished O’Sullivan has served in all court capacities

South Hill House Fire

11:02 a.m. - SFD was dispatched to the 600 block of West 20th Avenue for multiple reports of a one and a half story home with its back porch on fire.

Deputy Fire Marshal Near Miss

10:59 a.m. - Deputy Fire Marshal's vehicle crushed by Ponderosa Pine tree while he occupied the driver's seat. He was uninjured and able to walk away.

First Responder Vaccination Clinic

10:54 a.m. - Spokane County's First Responders finished its mission, with the last vaccination occurring Thursday, Jan. 14

Residential Basement Fire

10:48 a.m. - SFD was dispatched to the 700 block of South Lincoln Place for a report of a basement fire in an apartment.

Porch Pirate Arrest

10:46 a.m. - Two porch pirates were arrested on Thursday evening after taking a couple packages off of porches and stealing the contents inside.

Jan. 14

SPD Cold Case on National TV Program

5:04 p.m. - SPD cold case to be highlighted on national program this weekend

Comstock Park Temporarily Closed While Crews Mitigate Hazards, Damage

4:16 p.m. - Comstock Park on Spokane’s south hill is temporarily closed while work crews assess and mitigate hazards from high winds.

Mayor Declares Emergency to Help Storm Response

12:04 p.m. - Declaration speeds deployment of additional resources to prevent further impact

Early Morning Garage Fire

11:15 a.m. - SFD responded to the 3800 block of East Rich Avenue for a report of a structure fire.

Jan. 13

City Dealing With Storm's Aftermath

3:34 p.m. - Watch for dangerous conditions

City Providing Free Disposal of Tree Debris from Storm

2:23 p.m. - Three local transfer stations offering free tree disposal

City Responding To Storm

9:12 a.m. - Public Safety officials ask citizens to stay home if they can

Jan. 12

East Sprague Motor Vehicle Accident

4:11 p.m. - SFD was dispatched to the 1200 block of E. Sprague for a reported motor vehicle accident.

City Closures Planned For MLK Day

9:18 a.m. - Garbage pickup on normal schedule

Jan. 11

Fatal Vehicle Vs Pedestrian Collision

4:20 p.m. - Fatal vehicle vs pedestrian collision in northeast Spokane

Flags Lowered For Fallen Capitol Police Officers

1:56 p.m. - Flags will remain lowered at half-staff until Jan. 13

Jan. 9

Community Invited To Join Judge Candidate Forum

11:43 a.m. - Candidates seeking to fill position vacated by Judge Staab

Partners Establish Young Adult Shelter Plan, Funding

11:23 a.m. - Regional solution includes interim step, identification of long-term location

Jan. 8

Human Trafficking Support Signs Placed at Riverfront Park

2:03 p.m. - Beginning Monday, January 11, 2021, signs providing resources and support for human trafficking victims will be placed at Riverfront Park.

Logan Fire Child Fatality

12:03 p.m. - SFD is saddened to announce the passing of 4-year-old Michael LeRoy Kane II, the community's first fire fatality of 2021.

Jan. 7

Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

4:25 p.m. - MLK: 2021 AND BEYOND

SPD Investigating Numerous Burglaries near Gonzaga University's Campus

1:13 p.m. - Several off-campus student residences were broken into and property stolen while they were gone on winter break.

SPD Arrests Suspect for Two Robberies in Downtown Spokane

1:09 p.m. - Patrol officers investigate 2 robberies in downtown Spokane. Officers locate and arrest the 18-year-old suspect about 15 minutes after the incidents.

Jan. 6

SIIR Team Investigating Officer Involved Shooting

10:29 a.m. - The Spokane Independent Investigative Response (SIIR) Team is investigating an officer-involved shooting in north Spokane.

Jan. 5

Mayor Issues Statement about Healthy Washington

4:15 p.m. - Plan includes positives, hope, and a goal certain

Woman Watches Suspect Ransack Home Through Ring Camera

4:11 p.m. - Burglary victim who watched her home being ransacked via Ring camera calls police and helps identify suspect leading to his arrest.

Domestic Violence Suspect Arrested

4:08 p.m. - A Domestic Violence subject was arrested for felony assault after attacking his girlfriend with an axe. The victim sustained serious injuries.

Jan. 4

Early Sunday Morning Logan Fire

9:42 a.m. - SFD was dispatched to the 1200 block of E. Illinois for a reported house fire.

Christmas Morning Commercial Fire

9:39 a.m. - A first alarm was dispatched to North Hough Street and East Trent Avenue for a 911 report of a commercial building on fire.

Jan. 2

City to Complete Full-City Plow This Evening

3:10 p.m. - The City of Spokane expects to complete work by about 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 2, on the Full-City Plow initiated on Wednesday, Dec. 30.