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Police Department News Releases for June 2021

June 29

Man safely taken into custody after six hour standoff.

8:59 p.m. - Hostage Negotiators, SWAT, K9 and Drone assets used to safely take a wanted subject into custody for felony DV order violations.

Carjacker on the loose after crime spree spans the breadth of the City

7:43 p.m. - Carjacking suspect on the loose after crime spree nearly spans the breadth of the City.

June 24

Property Crime Prevention

3:10 p.m. - Property crimes drop when residents work with SPD and take proactive measures

SPD Arrest Following Standoff

3:04 p.m. - SPD arrests barricaded suspect after near four hour standoff

June 23

SPD Investigating Shooting

3:29 p.m. - SPD investigating early morning shooting which left one individual deceased, another critically injured

June 22

SPD Investigating Fatality Collision

12:57 p.m. - SPD investigating fatality collision in the area of 2300 E. Trent Avenue

Vehicular Assault

12:53 p.m. - Spokane Police suspect cannabis use in a serious injury collision. The driver of the suspect vehicle is charged with Vehicular Assault and DUI.

June 15

Multi Hour Standoff Concludes With Arrest of Domestic Violence Suspect

7:12 p.m. - Police officers respond to a no-contact order violation

June 14

SPD Tacking Increase in Violent Crime

5:16 p.m. - SPD tackling increase in violent crime with multiple arrests

June 11

Order Violation on 1200 E. Lacrosse Ave

5:02 p.m. - Officer responded to a report of a burglary call that turned into a domestic violence call near Rogers High School prompting an emergency alert

June 10

Stuffed Animal Donation to SPD for Children in Trauma

3:10 p.m. - Eastern State Hospital donates more than 300 stuffed animals to SPD Chaplaincy to assist children in trauma

June 7

Convicted Felon, Domestic Violence Suspect Arrested After Standoff

10:54 a.m. - Standoff concludes with arrest of convicted felon, domestic violence suspect

Sexual Assault Cold Case Victim Phone Line

10:51 a.m. - SPD provides new avenues for victims of older sexual assault cases to reach out for help in solving or resolving their cases

June 3

Suspect Arrested After Breaking into Convention Center

2:07 p.m. - Suspect arrested after breaking into downtown Convention Center and barricading himself in a bathroom



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

For general police email contact:
SPDWebMail@spokanepolice.org

Media Relations Contact

Julie Humphreys
509.622.5868
jhumphreys@spokanepolice.org