Domestic Violence Unit Asking for Public's Help

Sgt. Terry Preuninger, PIO


Thursday, March 26, 2020 at 7:38 p.m.


Danielle M Smith and her three children have not been seen since March 11 of this year.  There is currently a protection order between Danielle and her three children ages 10, 7, and 3.    Danielle may be with her boyfriend Jeffrey Griffieth who is harboring his own two children ages 12 and 8.  Jeffrey currently has a Felony Warrant out of Pierce County Washington, his children are currently reported missing, see Spokane Police Case #2020-20051031

Both adults are involved in custody issues with parties not mentioned in this release and have recently been in, or have ties to communities across the state of Washington.  The Spokane Police Department DV unit is asking for your help in their attempt to locate them. If anyone has information as to the whereabouts of either Danielle, Jeffrey or their kids please contact the Police Department by calling crime check at 509-456-2233.

If you are witnessing a crime in progress or an emergency please call 911. Do not attempt to contact them yourself or physically intervene regarding their children, call the police.

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