Police Department News Releases for Week of Sunday, May 7, 2017

May 12

PACT Team Recovers Large Amount of Stolen Property Traded for Drugs

11:27 p.m. - The PACT team recovered property, likely stolen, that was traded for drugs.Jeffrey Rise was booked for Poss. of a Controlled Sub. w/Intent to Deliver.

Courthouse Annex Suspicious Letter

3:41 p.m. - The Spokane Municipal Courthouse Annex has reopened after a suspicious substance was discovered in a letter.

May 9

Join us at the Annual Law Enforcement Memorial Service

9:13 a.m. - Spokane Police Invite the Public to attend the 30th Annual Spokane Law Enforcement Memorial Service.

May 8

Suspect Arrested after Attempting to Fire on Officers with Handgun

1:53 p.m. - SPD booked suspect for for 1st Degree Kidnapping Domestic Violence, 2nd Degree Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, and Attempted Drive By Shooting.

SIRR Team Investigating an Officer Involved Shooting

8:31 a.m. - SPD officers were involved in an Officer Involved Shooting (OIS) incident on May 7. Three officers fired their service weapons striking the subject.

SPD Responds to Child Luring Incident

8:24 a.m. - Spokane Police are investigating a child luring incident that occurred near High Bridge Park on 5/5/2017.



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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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Media Relations Contact

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