Police Department News Releases for Week of Sunday, November 11, 2018

Nov. 17

SPD is asking for public’s help locating missing adult.

11:48 p.m. - 61-year-old Dennis Hofferbert was last seen in the 1400 block of E Rockwell Ave on 11-17-18 at approximately 1400 hours.

Nov. 15

Armed Convicted Felon Arrested

2:19 p.m. - Convicted felon armed with a handgun arrested in Spokane.

Nov. 13

Serious Injury Crash Closes Upriver Drive

9:27 p.m. - A serious crash closed Upriver this evening from Crestline to Greene for several hours while Major Crimes Collision Investigators processed the scene.

Victim of Burglary Helps SPD Make Arrests and Recover Stolen Property

2:18 p.m. - Victim of a burglary and SPD Patrol Officers work together to recover the victim’s stolen property along with a gun stolen in a prior vehicle prowling

Reports of Shots Heard Downtown Lead to DUI & Drive-by Shooting Arrest

2:41 a.m. - SPD responded to the area of Sprague/Browne on reports of shots fired. A witness got a description of the suspect's SUV, aiding in his capture.



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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