Police Department News Releases for Week of Sunday, May 14, 2017

May 20

Juvenile Suspected of Robbing Hai's Market Arrested

11:40 p.m. - SPD's Major Crimes Unit (MCU) has forwarded three felony charges related to the Hai’s Market robbery on May 14th to prosecutors.

May 18

Spokane Police Officer Placed on Administrative Leave

8:11 p.m. - A Spokane Police Officer was placed on administrative leave after an incident early this morning.

Safety tips for Torchlight Parade

3:18 p.m. - City of Spokane public safety officials want residents and visitors to enjoy a safe, well-attended Lilac Festival Armed Forces Torchlight Parade.

May 16

Disturbance at Excelsior Leads to Arrests;Injuries to Staff & Officers

1:11 a.m. - Over a dozen Spokane Police Officers responded to the Excelsior Youth Center tonight on the report of a disturbance at the location tonight.

May 15

Spokane Police Releases Officers Involved in May 7th OIS

11:26 a.m. - SPD is releasing the names of the officers involved in the OIS incident that took place on 05-07-17 in the area of Fairview Ave. and Perry St.

May 14

Spokane Police Investigating Robbery at Hais Market on Crestline

11:49 p.m. - Spokane Police are investigating the armed robbery of Hais Market in the 5100 block of north Crestline.

Officer & Passenger from Another Vehicle Hurt in Early Morning Crash

11:37 p.m. - An on-duty Spokane Police Officer & a passenger in another vehicle were injured in a crash early Sunday morning at the intersection of Ruby/Mission.



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