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Latest Police Department News Releases

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.

June 23

Save the Date - Memorial Sign Dedication

3:11 p.m. - Join us to honor, Traffic Officer Michael F. Tynan

Vehicle vs Bicycle Collision Sends 7-Year-Old to Hospital

12:53 p.m. - On June 22nd, 2026 at approximately 7:30pm, SPD responded to an apartment complex in the area of 121 E Wedgewood on Spokane’s north side.

June 18

DUI Driver Arrested After Vehicle Loses Control and Flips

3:40 p.m. - Probable cause was established for DUI and the driver was taken into custody.

June 17

Spokane Police Assist Spokane County With The Upriver Fire

1:45 p.m. - On June 16th Multiple Spokane police officers responded to assist Spokane County with the Upriver fire.

June 9

Spokane Police Sergeant Pulls Elderly Female from Burning Home

4:44 p.m. - Sergeant Mohondro entered a burning home and rescued an injured elderly female.



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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