Police Department News Releases for Week of Sunday, January 8, 2017

Jan. 14

Water Main Break @ Freya/Congress Causing Issues for South Traffic

3:21 a.m. - A water main break near Freya and Congress on the South Hill is causing significant traffic issues this morning. Freya hill is currently closed.

Jan. 13

Spokane Police Investigating Attempted Robbery

9:23 a.m. - Spokane Police are investigating an attempted robbery of the Jo-Ann Fabrics located at 2801 E. 29th Ave

Jan. 12

SPD Searching for a Wanted Person

12:31 p.m. - SPD is actively searching for 24 year old Kevin W. Kiowski.

Jan. 11

SPD Arrest Suspect in E. Sprague and 7th/Thierman Rd. Shootings

3:46 p.m. - SPD will be holding a press conference on Thursday to explain the details.

Jan. 10

Ordinance leads to a safer downtown Spokane

10:03 a.m. - An ordinance passed in 2014 as a response to large groups of individuals loitering in downtown has led to positive outcomes for downtown safety.

Jan. 9

Spokane Police Investigating Assault on E. Sprague Avenue

10:10 a.m. - The Spokane Police Major Crimes Unit is investigating an assault that occurred in the 1300 block of E. Sprague.

Northpoint Plaza, US Bank Robbery Update

9:13 a.m. - SPD has taken suspects into custody for the US Bank robbery which occurred on Wednesday, January 4.



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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.

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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
dstrassenberg@spokanepolice.org