Police Department News Releases for May 2018

May 31

Suicidal Man Causes School Lockdown in North Spokane

3:06 p.m. - Three Spokane Schools were locked down after a Spokane man threatening suicide was reported nearby. The man was quickly detained by Spokane Police.

May 30

SPD Identifies Suspect in Lewis and Clark High School Threats

4:31 p.m. - Extensive investigation by Spokane Police Major Crimes Detectives identifies suspect in Lewis and Clark High School threats.

May 29

Spokane Police Department Community Appreciation Day

3:15 p.m. - The Spokane Police Department is hosting a Community Appreciation Day!

SPD Safely Takes Armed Man into Custody in Downtown Spokane

9:43 a.m. - Spokane Police safely takes armed man into custody in downtown Spokane.

May 28

Suspect Arrested after Stabbing in Downtown Spokane

9:10 p.m. - SPD made an arrest in stabbing that occurred today. Officers arrested her after she was spotted by Spokane Transit Authority Officers at the Plaza.

May 25

Stolen property/drugs/firearm arrest

9:17 a.m. - Stolen iPad investigation leads to multiple drug/firearms charges

May 23

Stabbing sends one man to the hospital and one to jail.

12:57 p.m. - An overnight domestic violence stabbing sends one man to the hospital and his brother to jail.

May 22

Shooting suspect, Christopher Felch, located and arrested.

11 a.m. - Shooting suspect, Christopher Felch, was located and arrested. Felch was the suspect from a shooting on May 17th, 2018 near 2000 W. Broadway.

May 21

SPD Investigating Shooting in West Central

12:30 p.m. - The Spokane Police Department is investigating a shooting in West Central Spokane.

SPD Investigation Fatal Stabbing

12:24 p.m. - Spokane Police Department investigating the fatal stabbing of an adult male in Northwest Spokane.

May 19

SPD arrests man who shot neighboring houses.

11:25 a.m. - SPD arrests a man who shot numerous houses this morning in the area of 4700 N. Post.

May 15

Spokane Domestic Violence End the Silence Town Hall

4:59 p.m. - A community conversation about the epidemic of domestic violence will be held on Thursday, May 17.

Flags Lowered For Peace Officers Memorial Day

10:06 a.m. - Mayor directs flags to fly half-staff May 15

May 11

Pedestrian Emphasis Friday, May 11

8:42 a.m. - The Spokane Police Traffic Unit will be conducting Pedestrian Emphasis Patrols today.

May 7

SPD Asking for Help Locating Missing Autistic Child

12:48 p.m. - SPD requesting the public’s assistance in locating missing juvenile

May 1

SPD Investigating a Possible Child Luring Incident

1:26 p.m. - The Spokane Police Department is investigating a possible child luring incident in north Spokane.



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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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509.622.5868
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