Police Department News Releases for Week of Sunday, May 27, 2018

June 2

Vehicle and Body Recovered From Spokane River

8:22 p.m. - SPD, SCSO and SFD have recovered a vehicle found crashed in the Spokane River in April. An unidentified deceased person was found inside the vehicle.

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.



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

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Media Relations Contact

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