Police Department

Aug. 3

National Night Out in Spokane Cancelled Due to Wildfire Conditions

10:45 a.m. - SPD, along with community partners, have made the difficult decision to cancel this year's National Night Out events scheduled for tomorrow evening.

Aug. 2

Spokane Police Urge Public to Stay Out of Fire Evacuation Areas

12:26 p.m. - The Spokane Police Department is asking everyone to stay out of wildfire evacuation areas unless you are a resident evacuating.

July 27

SPD is Seeking Assistance in Locating Missing Adult Male

1:57 p.m. - Joshua Champion is a 32-year-old male and has not been seen or heard from by family since July 2025, and friends last saw him in April 2026.

July 24

SPD Participates in a Statewide Motorcycle Safety Emphasis

10:35 a.m. - SPD is joining law enforcement agencies in a statewide traffic safety emphasis coordinated by the Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC).

July 23

SPD Assists Stevens County Sheriff’s Office Locate a Reckless Vehicle

8:17 a.m. - Spokane Police use drones to assist Stevens County Sheriff’s Office locate a reckless vehicle. Two arrested on multiple charges.

July 21

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.