Latest Police Department News Releases

Yesterday

SPD Respond to Several Underage Drivers on Electric Motorcycles

12:22 p.m. - Around noon on July 18th, 2026 callers reported 15 to 20 juveniles riding through the Southside Sports Complex on E-Motorcycles.

July 17

Public Service Announcement

2:35 p.m. - SPD and Spokane City Parks and Recreation want to remind everyone of the importance of helping keep our parks safe, welcoming, and enjoyable for all.

SPD Seek Community Assistance in Locating Missing 13-year-old

1:56 p.m. - The Spokane Police Department is seeking help from community members in locating a missing 13-year-old female.

July 14

Officers Respond to a Shooting Near South Haven St and East 1st Ave

4:15 p.m. - On July 14th, at approximately 1:30am, Spokane police officers responded to a reported shooting in the area of 20 S. Haven St.

July 8

SPD Make an Arrest in Connection with an Arson that Happened on June 9

11:27 a.m. - On July 7, SPD arrested Romello D. Abram (35) for First Degree Arson-DV, First Degree Arson-Damage Dwelling, Order Violation, and Harassment-DV.

July 2

SPD Participate in High Visibility Enforcement During Hoopfest Weekend

11:47 a.m. - SPD and other law enforcement agencies participate in high visibility enforcement event for DUI and other dangerous driving behaviors during Hoopfest.

July 1

Domestic Disturbance Call Results in Serious Injury to Dog

3:02 p.m. - Domestic disturbance call results in serious injury to a dog a male is in custody for animal cruelty.

June 30

SPD is Investigating a Shooting that Occurred Early Monday

2:32 p.m. - SPD officers responded to the area of 4100 N Calispel St around 12:45am on June 29th. Multiple 911 callers reported hearing gunshots in the area.

June 25

SPD Seeking Assistance Regarding Motorcycle Collision in North Spokane

9 a.m. - On June 24th, 2026 at approximately 3:45pm, SPD responded to the area of Monroe and Glass on a report of a collision involving a motorcycle.

June 24

SPD Seeking Assistance in Locating Vehicle of Interest

9:45 a.m. - SPD is seeking help from the community in locating a vehicle related to a fatal auto/pedestrian collision that took place on June 20th of this year.



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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

For general police email contact:
SPDWebMail@spokanepolice.org

Media Relations Contact

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