Latest Police Department News Releases

June 5

DV Suspect in Custody After being Located in Wooded Area

4:43 p.m. - Suspect was arrested and booked into the Spokane County Jail for 3rd Degree Assault- DV and two counts of 1st Degree Unlawful Possession of a Firearm

June 4

SPD seeking suspect/s in violent overnight assault

11:13 a.m. - Overnight assault sends one male to local hospital with life threatening injuries; SPD seeking suspect/s

Criminal Activity Leads to Emphasis Patrols in Northwest Spokane

11:05 a.m. - Criminal Activity Leads to Emphasis Patrols in Northwest Spokane

June 2

Suspects in Custody, Two Firearms Recovered, After Drive-by Shooting

10:15 a.m. - Suspects in Custody, Two Firearms Recovered, After Early Morning Drive-by Shooting

May 30

High Drive Fire Investigation Continues

2:06 p.m. - High Drive fires had been intentionally set and investigation continues.

May 29

Early morning shooting in Shadle area results in an arrest

12:30 p.m. - Early morning shooting in Shadle area results in an arrest, investigation ongoing

May 27

SPD Traffic Unit Conducts Click It or Ticket Special Emphasis Patrol

2:22 p.m. - SPD Traffic Unit Conducts Click It or Ticket Special Emphasis Patrol

May 16

Out of Control Vehicle Crashes Into Downtown Building Causing Damage

1:27 p.m. - Out of Control Vehicle Crashes Into Downtown Building Causing Extensive Damage

May 14

Altercation on Spokane's South Hill Currently Being investigated

9:19 a.m. - Altercation on Spokane's South Hill Currently Being investigated by the Major Crimes Unit

May 9

Arson suspect in custody, resulting fire causes extensive damage.

7:16 a.m. - North Spokane arson suspect in custody, resulting fire causes extensive damage.



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