Latest Police Department News Releases

May 8

Spokane Police are investigating a collision on West Airport Drive

2:12 p.m. - Spokane Police, along with neighboring agencies, are currently investigating a single vehicle collision near W. Airport Drive and S. Spotted Rd.

May 7

SPD Air Support Unit Continues to be a Vital Tool for the Department

4:22 p.m. - SPD created the Air Support Unit (ASU) and due to its success, SPD created a full-time drone team in September of 2025.

May 6

SPD SIU Unit Makes Additional Arrests on Wanted Fugitives

4:39 p.m. - The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has once again located subjects wanted for murder in Spokane.

May 5

Federal Way Murder Suspect Taken into Custody in Spokane

9:24 a.m. - Suspect was taken into custody without incident shortly after being observed in the area of 1200 N Stevens.

May 4

SPD arrest male for threats against “The Villages” and Mar-A-Lago

9:50 a.m. - Sumter County Sheriff’s Office (Florida) reached out to Spokane Police regarding numerous telephone threats against “The Villages” and Mar-A-Lago

May 1

Spokane Police Investigate a Fatal Shooting on the South Hill

2:34 p.m. - SPD’s Major Crimes Unit is still investigating this incident, and no arrests have been made.

April 29

Spokane Police Arrest a Hospice Facility Caretaker

12:12 p.m. - Based on the investigation, Spokane Police believe there are potentially more victims that have not reported thefts.

Spokane police investigate a stabbing in the area of Thorpe & Westwood

10:11 a.m. - Officers responded to the area of West Thorpe Rd and West Westwood Ln after a 911 caller reported someone had been stabbed with a machete.

April 24

Spokane Police Make An Arrest For A Stolen Vehicle Driving Recklessly

11:13 a.m. - A Spokane city employee called 911 to report a vehicle driving recklessly with a flat tire.

April 7

Spokane Police Officers Rescue Puppy After Thief Abandoned It

11:55 a.m. - An abandoned puppy was rescued by an officer and transported to the Spokane Humane Society for further care.



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Emergency Services
Situations requiring IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE from Police, Fire or ambulance: call 911

Mental Health Crisis
Situations requiring IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE by phone from trained mental health counselors: call 988

Crime Check
Non-emergency police services: call 509.456.2233 to report crimes no longer in process or submit crime tips.
Crime Check Online Reporting also available.

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Social Services
Social services and community resources like housing, food, and employment help: call 211

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Officer Daniel Strassenberg
509-835-4568
dstrassenberg@spokanepolice.org