Police Department News Releases for Week of Sunday, May 8, 2016

May 13

Rite Aid robbed in north Spokane

7:06 a.m. - The suspect entered the business and demanded medications and fled on foot.

May 12

Spokane Police Ask for Help Locating Missing Child

5:19 p.m. - Spokane Police are asking for the public’s help locating a missing child. Andrew Shatz (14) cognitively functions at approximately ten years of age.

Suspect Arrested after Stabbing Downtown

8:54 a.m. - A victim was taken to an area hospital after a stabbing on S Browne St near Pacific Ave. Michael R. Anderson (53) was arrested for 1st Assault.

May 11

SPD Releases Names of Officers Involved in 5/2/16 Shooting on Sunset

5:29 p.m. - The involved officers have a combined 10 years of experience as officers with SPD and other agencies.

May 10

SPD Releasing Names of Officers Involved in OIS from May 1st

2:12 p.m. - SPD is releasing the names of the officers involved in the May 1 incident involving a male armed with a machete in the 00 block of west Main.

Next Public Compstat Meeting is May 12th

11:57 a.m. - The SPD leadership team meets monthly to discuss the latest crime trends, significant arrests and investigations.

May 9

Spokane police chief job drawing interest

2:47 p.m. - The executive recruiting firm will begin reviewing police chief applications next week.



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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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SPDWebMail@spokanepolice.org

Media Relations Contact

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