Police Department News Releases for Week of Sunday, February 21, 2021

Feb. 24

Man Arrested After Assaulting and Strangling Woman

2:40 p.m. - Suspect assaults and strangles victim before shooting out a window of her residence and fleeing the scene.

Arrest Made In Alleged Burglary and Drive by Shooting

2:35 p.m. - Two adults and a juvenile were arrested early this morning after an alleged burglary and drive by shooting.

Feb. 23

SPD Looking At High Number of Shootings

4:28 p.m. - Drive-by shootings on the increase in Spokane, SPD working cases diligently, seeking assistance from witnesses and the community

Feb. 22

Catalytic Converter Theft

4:52 p.m. - SPD officers arrest a suspect for stealing a catalytic converter just hours after the theft was completed.



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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

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Social services and community resources like housing, food, and employment help: call 211

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