Police Department News Releases for Week of Sunday, January 31, 2021

Feb. 5

Stabbing in Garland District results in life-threatening injuries

10:12 p.m. - An adult male victim suffered multiple stab wounds after an argument, and was transported to a local hospital in critical condition

Feb. 4

Missing Vulnerable Adult

1:47 p.m. - Ronald Kovach has been located and is safe!

Feb. 3

Juvenile Shooting Suspect Arrested

3:28 p.m. - SPD arrested a juvenile shooting suspect after surveillance video contradicted his statement claiming he had been the victim.

Three SPD Officers Sent To Hospital for Suspected Fentanyl Exposure

3:23 p.m. - A suspected Fentanyl exposure sends three Spokane Police Officers to the hospital for treatment.



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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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