Latest Police Department News Releases

Nov. 20

Minor taken into custody after replica gun brought onto school grounds

2:02 p.m. - Minor taken into custody after replica gun brought on to school grounds

Nov. 11

City Hall Is Temporarily Closed; City Council Meeting Canceled

5:12 p.m. - Access to Spokane City Hall has been temporarily halted due to a security concern.

One Dead after a Fatal Shooting in East Central

8:17 a.m. - One Dead after a Fatal Shooting in East Central

One Person Detained after Fatal Stabbing

8:16 a.m. - One Person Detained after Fatal Stabbing

Nov. 8

SPD Seeking Fugitive/Person of Interest in Death Investigation

5:52 p.m. - The Spokane Police Department is seeking assistance from community members in locating a person of interest in a death investigation.

Nov. 7

SPD reminding the public not to leave your vehicle running

1:28 p.m. - Spokane Police reminding the public not to leave your vehicle running

Nov. 5

Statewide software issue causing delays for CPL background checks

4:30 p.m. - Statewide software issue causing delays for CPL background checks

SPD Seeking Assistance in Locating Homicide Suspect

11:07 a.m. - The Spokane Police Department is seeking the assistance of community members in locating a suspect in a homicide.

Nov. 4

Suspect Arrested in East Sprague Burglary

10:50 a.m. - East Sprague Burglar Caught in the Act, Officers Recover Stolen Property

Oct. 28

SPD investigating overnight shooting

9:13 a.m. - SPD investigating overnight shooting



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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.

City Services
Non-emergency reporting of potholes, graffiti, or unlawful camping, utility billing, and general information on city services: call 311 or report online

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

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