Latest Police Department News Releases

Yesterday

Spokane Police Investigate Fatal Fire With Fire Department

3:48 p.m. - Spokane Police Department’s Major Crime’s Unit Responded to Assist Spokane Fire Department Investigators With A Fire Involving A Fatality.

SPD and SFD Respond to Early Morning Fire in Downtown Apartments

3:33 p.m. - At 1 a.m. Sep 29, Spokane police responded to 106 S. Cedar St. for a man yelling and banging in a fourth-floor apartment.

Sept. 24

Police Arrest Registered Sex Offender for Child Sexual Abuse Material

11:36 a.m. - On September 10th, 2026, the Missing and Exploited Children Task Force arrested Randall R. Robinson (46) for Federal crimes against children.

Sept. 23

Convicted Felon Arrested in Vancouver After Eluding SPD Officers

2:01 p.m. - On September 8th, 2026 officers with SPD’s Gun Crime Unit (GCU) attempted to stop Djuan C. Black, who was driving a silver Kia Optima.

Sept. 22

18-Year-Old Male Deceased After Fatal Motorcycle Collision

5:16 p.m. - Spokane police officers responded to a single vehicle motorcycle collision at N. Ash St and W. Courtland Ave.

Sept. 4

Spokane Police Officers Arrest "Grave Robber"

12:55 p.m. - Officers responded to Holy Cross Cemetery; the Service Director called to report that the mausoleum had been entered and broken into.

Aug. 28

Officer Reunites an 8-Year-Old Boy with His Bike After It Was Stolen

5:04 p.m. - The stolen bike was returned to the young boy, but the bike theft suspect has not been located or identified.

Male Arrested After Starting A Fire Downtown

3:26 p.m. - The fire was located between train tracks and a gas station. SFD quickly extinguished the fire when they arrived.

Spokane Police Arrest Lumberbeard Brewing Arson Suspect

12:51 p.m. - Spokane police officers arrested David Gilchunmogon for Arson 2nd Degree in relation to the fire at Lumberbeard Brewing.

Aug. 26

Male Poses as 'ServPro' Employee in Fire Affected Neighborhood

4:53 p.m. - A homeowner in the neighborhood near Nine Mile Rd. and Royal Dr. called to report a suspicious male had come to their door and attempted to open it.



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