Police Department News Releases for Week of Sunday, August 4, 2013

Aug. 8

ALPR helps officers locate stolen vehicle

8 a.m. - The purchase of Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) helped to recover a stolen car on August 8th and led to an arrest.

Aug. 7

Spokane Police respond to burglary of N Division Costco

8 a.m. - Spokane Police responded to a burglary of the N Division Costco at 7619 N Division on August 7, 2013 at approximately 4:00 am.

Aug. 6

30th Annual National Night Out Against Crime

8 a.m. - Spokane Police Department and C.O.P.S. partner for the 30th annual National Night Out Against Crime 2013 happening tonight, Tuesday, August 6th.

Aug. 5

Spokane Police and Fire investigate car explosion

8:30 a.m. - Spokane Police and Fire Departments continue to investigate a car explosion that left a man and child with serious injuries. Believed to be accidental

Police investigate shooting; determine accidental

8 a.m. - Spokane Police are investigating shooting occurring early this morning. Determine it was most likely accidental and self inflicted



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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

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Officer Daniel Strassenberg
509-835-4568
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