Monique Cotton, Public Information & Communication Director, 509.363.8285
Monday, March 31, 2014 at 10:15 a.m.
This past Saturday night, March 29, 2014, Spokane Police Officer Mike Russo was arrested, cited and released for Driving Under the Influence (DUI). Russo was not on duty at the time of the incident. The Washington State Patrol (WSP) will investigate this incident. Additionally, the Spokane Police Department will conduct an internal administrative investigation into the incident. Russo has been placed on administrative leave as a result of this incident.
The Spokane Police Department will not tolerate misconduct as we work to protect the safety of the Spokane community.
For in progress crimes and emergencies call 911
To report a non-emergent crime contact:
To provide crime activity or suspect information that doesn't require immediate action contact:
For general police email contact:
eraspdweb@spokanepolice.org
For nuisance reports, including code violations (i.e. illegal camping, substantial litter in yards or alleys, graffiti, land use violations), parking complaints, and road condition issues contact:
Julie Humphreys
509.622.5868
jhumphreys@spokanepolice.org
Crime Check: 509.456.2233
Tipline: 509.242.TIPS (8477)
My Spokane: 311, or for outside city limits, 509.755.CITY (2489)
spdwebmail@spokanepolice.org
