Latest Police Department News Releases

April 2

Police Seek Public Assistance to Identify Suspect in Downtown Incident

9:31 a.m. - An unknown suspect threw a brick through a window of a business located at 808 W. Sprague Avenue.

March 31

Investigators Asking for Help to ID Witness to Fatal Crash

10:30 a.m. - Spokane Police are asking for help from the public to identify a witness to the fatal collision that happened at Market & Francis on Friday afternoon.

March 20

Spokane Police Community Hiring Event

4:08 p.m. - Spokane Police Community Hiring Event

March 11

Domestic Violence Suspect in Custody After Fleeing State

4:26 p.m. - Domestic violence suspect in custody after fleeing state, victim sends text message asking for help.

March 6

Bank Employee Alerts Law Enforcement to Robbery Suspect

2:26 p.m. - On March 5th, 2025 SPD responded to 3000 South Grand Boulevard after 911 received a call from a bank.

March 3

Early morning stabbing sends one to the hospital, suspect in custody

3:58 p.m. - Early morning stabbing sends one to the hospital, suspect in custody

SPD is Proud to Announce the Return of Neighborhood Resource Officers

12:56 p.m. - Three Spokane Police officers will start their new positions as Neighborhood Resource Officers (NROs) today.

Feb. 19

Spokane Police Seeking Public Assistance Locating Missing Adult

1:19 p.m. - SPD is asking for assistance from community members in locating a missing 77-year-old male.

Feb. 14

Spokane Police investigating early morning shooting in NE Spokane

12:04 p.m. - Spokane Police investigating early morning shooting in North-East Spokane

Feb. 10

Spokane Police Seeking Public Assistance in Locating Robbery Suspect

4:38 p.m. - Spokane Police is seeking help from community members to locate a robbery suspect.



Know the Number

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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Julie Humphreys
509.622.5868
jhumphreys@spokanepolice.org