Latest Police Department News Releases

May 1

Spokane Police Investigate a Fatal Shooting on the South Hill

2:34 p.m. - SPD’s Major Crimes Unit is still investigating this incident, and no arrests have been made.

April 29

Spokane Police Arrest a Hospice Facility Caretaker

12:12 p.m. - Based on the investigation, Spokane Police believe there are potentially more victims that have not reported thefts.

Spokane police investigate a stabbing in the area of Thorpe & Westwood

10:11 a.m. - Officers responded to the area of West Thorpe Rd and West Westwood Ln after a 911 caller reported someone had been stabbed with a machete.

April 24

Spokane Police Make An Arrest For A Stolen Vehicle Driving Recklessly

11:13 a.m. - A Spokane city employee called 911 to report a vehicle driving recklessly with a flat tire.

April 7

Spokane Police Officers Rescue Puppy After Thief Abandoned It

11:55 a.m. - An abandoned puppy was rescued by an officer and transported to the Spokane Humane Society for further care.

March 30

Spokane Police Arrest Two At Saturday's Protest

9:28 a.m. - A male was taken into custody for assaulting one of the officers.

March 26

Armed Barricaded Subject Causes N. Market St To Close

2:31 p.m. - Male suspect was safely taken into custody.

March 24

Shooting on Wellesley Leaves One Person Deceased and Another Injured

3:08 p.m. - 911 callers reported an altercation followed by gunshots in the area of 1900 E. Wellesley Avenue.

March 13

Spokane Teacher Arrested For Sex Crimes Against A Child

11 a.m. - SPD's Special Victims Unit developed probable cause to arrest the suspect for Rape of a Child and Child Molestation.

Spokane Police Discover Multiple Stolen Items And Make Burglary Arrest

10:09 a.m. - A stolen MacBook leads Spokane Police to discover multiple stolen items and a burglary arrest.



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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

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Social services and community resources like housing, food, and employment help: call 211

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