Police Department

Yesterday

Public Service Announcement

2:35 p.m. - The Spokane Police Department is reminding the public that entering fire damaged homes without permission and taking property is a crime.

Aug. 13

SPD Arrest Level III Registered Sex Offender for Failure to Register

3:45 p.m. - Officers responded after callers reported seeing two young children coming out of a tent occupied by a registered sex offender near the river.

SPD Detectives Investigating Suspicious Deaths in Northeast Spokane

12 p.m. - Spokane Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit (MCU) is investigating two suspicious deaths in the area of 5400 N. Cook St.

Aug. 12

Spokane Police Respond to Midday Shooting on STA Bus

2:16 p.m. - Just after 12:00 p.m. on August 11th, 2026, Spokane Police Officers responded to the area of Franklin Park for a reported shooting on an STA bus.

Aug. 11

Spokane Police Respond to a Vehicle vs. Pedestrian

2:20 p.m. - On August 10th, SPD responded to the intersection of North Ash St and West Northwest Blvd for a report of a vehicle versus pedestrian collision.

Aug. 10

Spokane Police Respond to Overnight Shooting in Garland District

8:26 a.m. - On August 9th around 1:30 am, Spokane police officers responded to the area of 800 W. Garland Ave for reports of a shooting.

Aug. 7

Incorrect Info Regarding Downgraded Evacuation Status on Popular App

10:40 a.m. - SPD reminds everyone to use the official source for evacuation level information, which is listed in this release.

Aug. 3

National Night Out in Spokane Cancelled Due to Wildfire Conditions

10:45 a.m. - SPD, along with community partners, have made the difficult decision to cancel this year's National Night Out events scheduled for tomorrow evening.

Aug. 2

Spokane Police Urge Public to Stay Out of Fire Evacuation Areas

12:26 p.m. - The Spokane Police Department is asking everyone to stay out of wildfire evacuation areas unless you are a resident evacuating.

July 27

SPD is Seeking Assistance in Locating Missing Adult Male

1:57 p.m. - Joshua Champion is a 32-year-old male and has not been seen or heard from by family since July 2025, and friends last saw him in April 2026.