Latest Police Department News Releases

Yesterday

Tips To Help Prevent Package Theft This Holiday Season

10:15 a.m. - As the holiday season is upon us, the Spokane Police Department would like to offer suggestions to help mitigate the loss of your holiday packages.

Dec. 8

SPD New Public Data Dashboard Offers Near Real-Time Information

11:11 a.m. - A new online platform will allow community members to view and in certain cases, search for data reference crime statistics.

Dec. 2

Suspect in Custody After Shooting Leaves One Subject Deceased

3:48 p.m. - Suspect was arrested and booked into the Spokane County Jail for 2nd Degree Murder as well as for a felony warrant issued for probation violations.

Nov. 13

Firework Thrown From a Vehicle Causes Severe Injuries to Another

4:51 p.m. - The severity of the injuries required the victim to be transported to Harborview Medical Center.

Nov. 12

Suspect Identified in Unsolved Murder of Margaret Anselmo

3:45 p.m. - Unsolved for 28 years, the investigation into the murder of Margaret Anselmo ends as detectives discover the identity of her killer.

Nov. 11

Suspect in Custody After Committing Multiple Armed Robberies

4:27 p.m. - He was booked into the Spokane County Jail for two counts of 1st Degree Robbery.

Nov. 7

Protecting Your Home From Title Theft

4:56 p.m. - The Spokane Police Department would like community members to be aware of a new fraud/scam making its way across the country.

Nov. 3

Spokane Police Chief's statement

12:53 p.m. - The Spokane Police Department has concluded internal investigations into allegations of serious misconduct involving two former officers.

Oct. 31

SPD investigation into child sex crimes leads to arrest in Florida

10:32 a.m. - SPD investigation into child sex crimes leads to arrest in Florida; suspect was former teacher at religious school in Spokane;

Oct. 28

Spokane Police Dept. Awarded Federal Mental Health and Wellness Grant

2:05 p.m. - Funding to go toward support services for officers



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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