Police Department News Releases for Monday, July 22, 2019

1 p.m.

SPD Arrests Man Hiding In Refrigerator Truck

1:54 p.m. - Male reported to be holding a handgun on Monroe Street Bridge runs from the police and hides in refrigeration truck. He was located and arrested.

10 a.m.

Short Vehicle Pursuit Ends With PIT Maneuver

10:16 a.m. - SPD ends short vehicle pursuit with a Pursuit Intervention Technique, PIT maneuver.

Large Downtown Fight

10:10 a.m. - Large fight downtown sends multiple people to the hospital, consumes most the police departments resources working on the night shift.

SPD Seeking Information

10:01 a.m. - Major Crimes Unit Detectives are seeking the assistance of the public in identifying the occupants of a vehicle who may be connected to a shooting.



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

Julie Humphreys
509.622.5868
jhumphreys@spokanepolice.org