Officer Placed On Administrative Leave

Sgt. Terry Preuninger, PIO


Thursday, October 24, 2019 at 3:04 p.m.


On October 23rd, the Spokane Police Department was made aware of a serious accusation of a potentially criminal misconduct of a sexual nature, against one of its officers. 

Due to the seriousness of the accusation the Police department immediately notified the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office and asked them to investigate the incident. 

The Officer has been placed on Administrative Leave pending the outcome of the investigation.  The Sheriff’s Office is currently conducting an investigation, and no further information is available at this time.



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