Latest Police Department News Releases

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.

April 28

Male in Custody after Officers Force Entry into Home

8:24 a.m. - One male is in custody, two victims rescued in tense, rapidly evolving situation in northeast Spokane.

April 25

Overnight shooting in North Spokane leaves one deceased

9 a.m. - Overnight shooting in North Spokane leaves one deceased, second hospitalized

April 7

SPD Seeking Public Assistance in Locating Missing Endangered Female

11:28 a.m. - The Spokane Police Department is seeking assistance from community members in locating a missing person.

April 2

Police Seek Public Assistance to Identify Suspect in Downtown Incident

9:31 a.m. - An unknown suspect threw a brick through a window of a business located at 808 W. Sprague Avenue.

March 31

Investigators Asking for Help to ID Witness to Fatal Crash

10:30 a.m. - Spokane Police are asking for help from the public to identify a witness to the fatal collision that happened at Market & Francis on Friday afternoon.

March 20

Spokane Police Community Hiring Event

4:08 p.m. - Spokane Police Community Hiring Event

March 11

Domestic Violence Suspect in Custody After Fleeing State

4:26 p.m. - Domestic violence suspect in custody after fleeing state, victim sends text message asking for help.



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