Police Department News Releases for July 2017

July 26

Spokane Police Asking for Help Locating Missing 10 Year Old

7:02 p.m. - We're asking for help locating Aleah Sauer (10), last seen at about 5:30p at Walnut/Augusta. If you see her please call Crime Check at 509-456-2233.

July 24

Alert Citizens help SPD Recover Stolen Truck

8:17 p.m. - Alert citizens notify Spokane Police department patrol officers to stolen truck.

July 19

SPD Releasing Officer Names From July 3rd Officer Involved Shooting

3:31 p.m. - The Spokane Police Department is releasing the names of the officers involved in the July 3rd, 2017 Officer Involved Shooting (OIS) incident.

July 18

Three Arrested for Breaking in & Vandalizing Salk Middle School

2:03 p.m. - Three Juveniles Arrested after Breaking in & Vandalizing Newly Remodeled Salk Middle School

July 17

Spokane Police Investigate Plane Crash

11:32 a.m. - Spokane Police and the FAA are investigating a plane crash in North Spokane.

Several Teens Arrested for Burglary Spree on Spokane's North Side

6:03 a.m. - Spokane Police, following up on investigative leads from the night before, arrested 3 teens for a series of burglaries that happened early Monday.

Serious Crash Downtown Closes Major Intersection for Hours

5:23 a.m. - The Spokane Police Department is investigating a serious crash that occurred yesterday evening at the intersection of Sprague/Division.

July 13

Spokane Police Department is hosting 4 hiring workshops.

1:10 p.m. - Spokane Police Department is hosting 4 hiring workshops.

Standoff With Armed Subject Ends: Subject Arrested, No Injuries

2:07 a.m. - Spokane Police Officers responded to a victim who reported being threatened by his roommate with a rifle.

July 12

Spokane Police Officer Uses Narcan to Save Life

4:41 p.m. - Spokane Police Officer Uses Narcan to Save Life

July 11

Spokane Police Officer Arrested on Domestic Violence Charge

10:24 a.m. - A Spokane Police Officer was placed on administrative leave after being arrested in Spokane County early this morning for domestic violence assault.

July 6

Detectives Ask For Help Identifying Suspect in N. Spokane Assault

3:46 p.m. - On July 1, 2017 between 1 and 2 PM, a man assaulted a woman at Walmart (9212 N Colton). Detectives ask for the public’s help identifying him.

July 3

SIRR Team Investigating an Officer Involved Shooting

4:42 a.m. - SPD officers were involved in an Officer Involved Shooting (OIS) this morning. Two officers fired their service weapons striking the subject.



Know the Number

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

For general police email contact:
SPDWebMail@spokanepolice.org

Media Relations Contact

Julie Humphreys
509.622.5868
jhumphreys@spokanepolice.org