News Releases for Week of Sunday, August 6, 2023

Aug. 10

Arrest in Sunset Highway Area Fires

3:38 p.m. - Arrest made in a series of suspicious fires in Spokane last week.

Aug. 8

Suspect Who Shot at Deputy Charged with Attempted Murder

8:40 a.m. - Suspect who shot at Spokane County Sheriff’s Deputy charged with attempted 1st degree murder

Aug. 7

City Council & Local 492 Request Delay in Proposed Jail Ballot Measure

2:57 p.m. - Council President Kinnear, Council Member Zappone and Local 492 Corrections Officers are requesting a delay in the proposed jail ballot measure.

Spokane Police Seek Help Locating Missing Vulnerable Adult

8:58 a.m. - Update: Gerald has been located safe and is with family.

High Angle Rope Rescue at Monroe Street Bridge

8:54 a.m. - SFD was dispatched to a report of a male experiencing a medical emergency on the south bank of the Spokane River under the Monroe Street Bridge.

Northside Bar Fire

8:52 a.m. - SFD was dispatched to Rosewood and Cincinnati for a report of a building fire.