Police Department News Releases for April 2015

April 30

SPD Detectives ID Suspect in 1986 Homicide

10:35 a.m. - Detectives have recently developed suspect information in the homicide of 27-year-old Ruby Doss, who was found strangled in Spokane in 1986.

April 25

Suspicious Package Found to be Empty

6:42 p.m. - An observant citizen reported a suspicious object outside the Rock City Grill Saturday at Post/Spokane Falls Boulevard.

April 24

Attempted Murder Suspect in Custody

4:38 p.m. - Spokane Police detectives had requested the public’s assistance in locating Keantray D. Bryant-Muellner, 18, wanted for Attempted 1st Degree Murder.

Search for South Hill shooting suspect continues

11:27 a.m. - Spokane Police Detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 18-year-old Keantray D Bryant-Muellner.

April 22

Spokane Police Arrest Shooting Suspect

2:17 p.m. - Spokane Police Major Crimes detectives have arrested 18-year-old Diandre R. Johnson in relation to Tuesday’s shooting near 13th and Grand.

April 21

Spokane Police Investigate Shooting Incident

10:26 p.m. - Spokane Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred Tuesday night on the lower south hill.

April 20

Suspects in Browne's Addition Incident to Appear in Court Today

9:35 a.m. - Two men who crashed a vehicle in Browne's Addition and fled, with one burglarizing a home are being held in the Spokane County Jail.

Spokane PD Looks For Help To ID Two Burglary Persons of Interest

9:12 a.m. - Spokane Police detectives are looking to the public to help identify two persons of interest in a Residential Burglary incident.

April 19

Spokane Police Investigate Shooting Incident

2:56 p.m. - Spokane Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred this morning outside the Hells Angels Clubhouse.

April 17

SPD Identifies Suspects in Browne's Addition Collision, Assault

8:47 p.m. - Spokane Police have arrested two men after they crashed a vehicle in Browne's Addition, fled, and one burglarized a home and assaulted an officer.

Spokane Police Arrest Two After Attempting to Shoot Officer With Taser

4:42 p.m. - Two suspects fled a traffic stop, hit a vehicle in Browne's Addition, and one broke into a residence and attempted to shoot an officer with his taser.

April 13

Spokane Police Arrest N. Market Street Shooting Suspect

12:17 p.m. - The suspect, identified as Cameron J. Peterson (47) was arrested and booked into the Spokane County Jail for 1st Degree Assault.

April 10

Spokane Police Help Citizens Remove Drug House From Neighborhood

4:02 p.m. - The Department’s Civil Enforcement Unit shut down a nuisance home, which was the source of more than 100 calls for service in the past year.

Spokane Police Host Citizens Academy

12:07 p.m. - Spokane Police will offer the “Citizens Academy” with courses held every Wednesday from May 6 to June 8.

April 7

Spokane Police Arrest Suspect for Unlawful Imprisonment

9:02 p.m. - Jose L. Jiminez (42) is accused of grabbing an 11-year-old girl by the arm in Coeur d'Alene Park and refusing to let go.

April 3

Spokane Police Arrest Man After He Attempted to Abduct 13 Year Old

5:48 p.m. - Spokane Police have arrested 51-year-old Keith D. Hooks for Unlawful Imprisonment and Indecent Liberties.

"Safe-Zone" Offered at North Precinct

Midnight - The goal of the “Safe-Zone” is to provide a safe location where people can conduct business transactions knowing that a police officer is nearby.

April 2

Spokane Police Locate Person of Interest in Death Investigation

11:13 a.m. - Investigation into the death of Christen (Crissy) Nichole DeMars, who died from a gunshot wound to the abdomen, is ongoing.

April 1

Spokane Police Search for Person of Interest

3:14 p.m. - The search continues for a person of interest in the death of Christen (Crissy) Nichole DeMars, who died from a gunshot wound to the abdomen.



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