Police Department News Releases for December 2016

Dec. 29

Southside death investigation

4:12 p.m. - The Spokane Police Major Crimes Unit is conducting a death investigation in the 500 block of south Thor.

Dec. 28

Spokane Police Department Selects Director of Strategic Initiatives

10 a.m. - Jacquelyn MacConnell has been selected as the civilian director of SPD's Strategic Initiatives Division, overseeing Internal Affairs and Training.

Dec. 23

SPD Investigates Vehicle Vs. Pedestrian Collision on North Side

12:06 a.m. - SPD's Major Crimes Unit is Investigating a vehicle vs. pedestrian collision that happened at the intersection of Francis and "C" St.this evening.

Dec. 19

SPD and SFD say slow down and drive cautiously during winter weather

9:26 a.m. - Spokane Police and Fire Departments urge everyone to slow down and drive cautiously during winter weather conditions

Spokane Police Investigating Robbery on North Side

12:14 a.m. - SPD is investigating the robbery of the Hollywood Erotic Boutique that occurred Sunday evening. The suspect displayed a knife and fled on foot.

Dec. 18

Felon Arrested after Stabbing Friday Morning

11:29 p.m. - SPD patrol officers took convicted felon Michael L. Backemeyer (40) into custody for 1st Degree Assault without incident early this morning.

Dec. 15

Holiday safety tips from the Spokane Police Department

10 a.m. - To help minimize the risk of becoming a crime victim during holiday shopping outings, SPD offers a few holiday safety tips.

Dec. 14

Spokane Police: Don’t leave car unattended while warming it up

11:10 a.m. - The Spokane Police Department (SPD) warns that leaving your vehicle running while unattended increases your chances of becoming a victim

Dec. 8

SPD and Community Partners to host Youth and Justice Forum

4:21 p.m. - SPD and other community partners will host the third Youth and Justice Forum on Friday, December 9 at Spokane Falls from 9:15 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Dec. 6

SPD Investigates Robbery on the South Hill

1:16 a.m. - SPD is investigating the robbery of Amerimart on the south side. The suspect indicated he was armed and fled on foot.

Dec. 3

Missing person found and safe because of alert citizen

9:35 p.m. - An elderly female who went missing after church was located safely due to an alert citizen stopping to make sure she was okay.

Dec. 1

SPD Asking for Help Locating Missing Person

10:23 p.m. - SPD is asking for the public’s help locating Sylvia Jorgenson (26). If you see Jorgenson please call Crime Check at 509-456-2233.



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