Police Department News Releases for Week of Sunday, August 22, 2021

Aug. 26

Serial Child Predator Pleads Guilty To Several Felony Charges

1:01 p.m. - Serial child predator sentenced to 8 years to life in prison after pleading guilty to several felony charges in Spokane County Superior Court

Aug. 25

Early Morning Standoff Concludes With Arrest

12:23 p.m. - Early morning standoff concludes with arrest for multiple felonies

Aug. 23

Online Crime Check Reporting

5:34 p.m. - SPD adopts online 911 reporting for non-emergency incidents

Missing Vulnerable Adult

10:22 a.m. - Update: Vicky has been located and is safe.

SPD Arrests Five In Connection With an Attempted Robbery

10:13 a.m. - Spokane Police Department arrest 5 in connection with an attempted robbery that occurred in the downtown area early this afternoon.



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

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Julie Humphreys
509.622.5868
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