Police Department News Releases for May 2021

May 30

SPD seeking public's assistance regarding possible luring incident

9:53 p.m. - A male approached a juvenile female in Spokane's Nevawood neighborhood

Fatal collision shuts down Hwy 2

2:02 a.m. - Two people are deceased, and two more were transported to the hospital via ambulance

May 26

Business Owner Catches Burglar on Surveillance Footage

2:08 p.m. - Business owner views burglar on property via cell phone surveillance footage, SPD Officers respond and arrest 16 time felon

SPD Seeking Public's Help

2 p.m. - SPD is seeking the public’s help identifying arson suspect

May 25

SPD Arrests Suspect in Yesterday's Shooting At Cataldo and Madelia

2:57 p.m. - Suspect with multiple felony convictions arrested in DV shooting

Shooting, Assault, Collision

2:55 p.m. - Back to back incidents including a shooting that shut down a local school keep SPD officers running

May 21

Second Degree Robbery Arrest

5:25 p.m. - Alert employee of a local business calls 911 for help during an in progress Robbery

May 19

SPD Arrests Burglary Suspect

5:02 p.m. - SPD arrests burglary suspect responsible for multiple calls for service.

May 18

Domestic Violence Arrest

5:23 p.m. - SPD charges suspect with three felonies as a result of a Domestic Violence investigation

May 17

Road Rage Shooting

4:39 p.m. - Woman shot and killed in North Spokane after apparent road rage incident

Spokane Police Downtown Precinct Arrests

4:36 p.m. - DTP officers make two felony arrests solving several crimes, develop an arson suspect, and recover a stolen bike, all within a span of about an hour.

May 14

Flags Lowered For Peace Officers Memorial Day

5:43 p.m. - Mayor directs flags to fly half-staff

May 12

SPD currently investigating auto vs ped at Riverside and Stevens

5:30 p.m. - One person has been seriously injured in a collision between a vehicle and pedestrian at Riverside and Stevens.

Domestic Violence Unit Update

4:55 p.m. - Two recent domestic violence cases highlight the continued work of The Spokane Regional Domestic Violence Team

Argument Leads To Shooting

4:36 p.m. - Spokane Police are investigating a shooting with a victim that took place in the 1800 block of E Marshall around 7:30 PM.

May 10

Two injured in North Spokane Shooting

10:01 p.m. - Over two dozen rounds were fired as multiple individuals exchanged gunfire near the intersection of Colton St and Wedgewood Ave

Domestic Violence Arrest

12:48 p.m. - Firearm discharged during domestic violence incident in North Spokane

Alert Citizen Helps Catch an Arsonist

12:45 p.m. - Alert citizens help SPD quickly arrest arsonist near TJ Meenach Bridge

May 5

Silver Alert North Spokane

12:10 p.m. - Mr. Mann has been located.



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