Police Department News Releases for Week of Sunday, January 5, 2020

Jan. 11

SPD Asking Drivers to be Cognizant of Road Closures

6 p.m. - Dozens of drivers going around police cars and cones yesterday caused additional issues for City personnel trying to get the roads reopened.

Jan. 10

Driver under the Influence Attempts to Ram SPD Officer

4:20 p.m. - SPD Officers pursue driver after they attempted to ram an officer. Driver and passenger are in custody. A gun and drugs were found.

Jan. 8

SPD Warns Of Potential Car Purchaser Scheme

1:09 p.m. - Spokane residents have been victimized while trying to purchase a vehicle during a private party sales.

Jan. 7

SPD investigating fatal hit-and-run at Trent/Spokane Falls Blvd.

4:29 a.m. - An adult male was pronounced deceased on scene. The suspect vehicle was located abandoned about a mile from the scene

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