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Police Department News Releases for Week of Sunday, July 25, 2021

July 28

DV suspect evades police as officers adhere to legislative changes

4:09 p.m. - Domestic violence suspect able to evade police as officers adhere to legislative changes

July 27

9-hour SWAT standoff ends with the arrest of DV suspect

6:09 p.m. - 9-hour standoff ends with arrest of twelve-time convicted felon armed with machete. Multiple officers utilized exhaustive de-escalation tactics.

July 26

Silver Alert

8:26 a.m. - Update: Mr. McMorris has ben located and is safe.

SPD Arrests Homicide Suspect

8:19 a.m. - SPD makes an arrest in a homicide at the Intermodal Center in Downtown Spokane

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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

For general police email contact:
SPDWebMail@spokanepolice.org

Media Relations Contact

Officer Daniel Strassenberg
509-835-4568
dstrassenberg@spokanepolice.org