Police Department News Releases for December 2021

Dec. 30

SPD 2021 Highlights!

4:38 p.m. - 2021 was full of challenges but also bright spots for SPD and we are pleased to highlight a few accomplishments.

Dec. 22

Missing Vulnerable Adult

1:34 p.m. - Spokane Police Department is asking the public’s help in locating an elderly male with Alzheimer’s who went missing last night from the 5 mile area.

Dec. 21

Felony Domestic Violence Suspect Wanted after Standoff

6:20 p.m. - SPD is asking for help locating Trevor Gormley. Probable cause was developed for 2 DV felonies. He should be considered armed & dangerous.

SPD Shoplifting Emphasis

11:58 a.m. - SPD holiday shoplifting emphasis making an impact on retail and property theft

Dec. 17

SPD Arrests Drunk Driver Who Caused Three Crashes

12:08 p.m. - DUI driver causes multiple collisions on way home from a Christmas party

Dec. 16

SPD Homicide Arrest

3:50 p.m. - SPD arrests two additional suspects in homicide from late November.

Dec. 15

SIIR Team Investigating Officer Involved Shooting

1:36 p.m. - Spokane Independent Investigative Response Team is investigating an officer involved shooting with Spokane County deputies.

Dec. 13

Unprovoked Shooting Leaves One Dead

5:14 p.m. - Seemingly unprovoked shooting leaves one dead in northwest Spokane

Missing Vulnerable Adult

3:22 p.m. - SPD is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing vulnerable adult

Female Arrested After Firing Firearm at Bar Patron

7:39 a.m. - Spokane Police officers responded to Downtown Spokane for the report of a shooting.

Dec. 6

North Spokane Shooting

7:33 a.m. - North Spokane shooting sends victim to the hospital with life-threating injuries

Pedestrian Stuck By Vehicle and Dragged Two Blocks

7:32 a.m. - Male sent to the hospital after being struck by a vehicle and dragged two city blocks

Dec. 3

Prolific Vehicle Thief Sentenced To Multiple Years in Prison

4:53 p.m. - 23-time convicted felon and prolific Spokane vehicle thief sentenced to multiple years in prison

Dec. 2

SPD Targets Package Theft

4:24 p.m. - SPD is launching a new program to combat package theft just in time for holiday shopping

Child Rape Sentencing

8:16 a.m. - Spokane man sentenced to 30 years to life in prison for child rape



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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

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Media Relations Contact

Julie Humphreys
509.622.5868
jhumphreys@spokanepolice.org