News Releases for Week of Sunday, April 10, 2022

April 15

SPD Makes Arrest for Catalytic Converter Theft

5:13 p.m. - The arrest of a suspect in a catalytic converter theft today leads to the seizure of 3 vehicles and additional stolen property

South Hill Structure Fire

9:19 a.m. - SFD was dispatched to 1800-block W 7th Ave to investigate an undetermined smoke odor.

April 14

Liberty Park Collaboration Will Renovate Playground, Basketball Court

12:12 p.m. - Seven partners are working together to fully revitalize the playground and basketball court at Liberty Park on the lower south hill.

April 13

Riverfront Offers Open House for Event Organizers

1:52 p.m. - Riverfront is planning an open house for anyone considering hosting an event at the park.

April 12

City Negotiating Lease to Open On-Demand Shelter

1:18 p.m. - Site will add flexible 24-hour shelter space to system

South Hill Building Fire

10:18 a.m. - SFD was dispatched to a report of a large building fire at 4511 S Freya Street.

Swiftwater Rescue of Teens Trapped In Vehicle

10:15 a.m. - SFD was dispatched to a report of a passenger vehicle that drove at high speed into the Spokane River.

Shooting In North Spokane

10:13 a.m. - Shooting in North Spokane leaves one male deceased

Upriver Vehicle Collision

10:12 a.m. - More Charges for Impaired Driver who Crashed into the River

April 11

Unseasonal Wildland Urban Interface Fire

8:24 a.m. - SFD was dispatched to a small brush fire near the intersection of South Russell and Highway 2.

Two Unrelated Shootings in Less Than an Hour

8:21 a.m. - Two unrelated shootings in less than an hour leave four victims, two are deceased