Police Department News Releases for Week of Sunday, December 13, 2020

Dec. 16

Shooting Suspect Taken Into Custody without Incident

11:20 a.m. - Shooting suspect taken into custody without incident by SPD Police Anti-Crime Team

Dec. 15

Credit Union Evacuated While SPD Officers Engage an Agitated Man

5:15 p.m. - A credit union was evacuated while Spokane Police officers engage an agitated man, armed with a knife that made threatening statements.

Arson Arrest

2:07 p.m. - A man was arrested after starting a car fire in a parking lot on the Public Safety building campus. The fire was quickly extinguished.

Spokane Police Department Swears In Officers

9:11 a.m. - The Spokane Police Department swears in 4 new police officers Monday afternoon.

Dec. 14

Early Morning Browne's Addition Shooting

2:56 p.m. - An early morning Browne’s Addition shooting results in one man deceased and another in the hospital.



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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509.622.5868
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